Pick up a paddle and join us this summer as we explore the water at Virginia State Parks, and if you're new to paddling, we can help.

Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge was named the Best Place to Walk a Dog by the readers of Prince William Today.

It is normal to see visitors from surrounding states in any Virginia State Park, but Hungry Mother State Park brings them in from across the nation!

Lovely cabin 11 at Occoneechee State Park will knock your socks off. This is part of a fun cabin series that will give you some inside information on a specific cabin at a specific park.

Discover some of the fantastic features of Westmoreland State Park.

As if you need more reasons to visit Chippokes State Park, here are five of our favorites.

Three lakes in Central Virginia at only two small parks, this sounds like the beginnings of good summer fun.

If you're looking for trails not too far from home in Northern Virginia or D.C. for a day hike, then we have a handful of parks you may enjoy.

In this article we'll explore six different ways to camp at award-winning Virginia State Parks. We think you'll agree, we've got some of the best camping around.

If you can swing a mid-week getaway, you'll experience a park in a whole new light.

Find out who lived here before Chippokes was founded in 1619.

We invite you to become a part of our ongoing history at Sky Meadows State Park. These are just a handful of reasons to visit, the list could go on and on.

Great trails that offer a different experience at Westmoreland State Park, from accessible trails to 200 feet of stairs straight down to the beach.

For those who are visiting Staunton River Battlefield State Park for the first time, and for those who have been before, here is a Ranger's list of the top five things to do at the park.

With most of our state parks located on or near a body of water, it may be high time to learn a new skill, paddling.

Virginia State Parks offers places to cool off in more ways than one.

You won't find a better place to escape into nature and history than Caledon State Park.

A day full of fun and discovery for a first-time trip to this unique park located on the banks of the historic James River.

Many of you might be new to Virginia or may have just discovered Virginia State Parks and are wondering what to do there. You've come to the right place!

Our history may not be as visible as other parks, but guests will be surprised by the history that hides in plain sight.