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.

When you see these, you'll know that summer has officially begun at Westmoreland State Park.

Whether you're a river expert or looking to try something new, Powhatan State Park is a great place for a river trip and the perfect way to cool off this summer. 

You'd be hard pressed to find a better hiking and biking gem like Douthat State Park just an hour from Roanoke with over 43 miles of trails plus a lake to boot.

If you want a room with a view, look no further than a Virginia State Park cabin. You'll get many rooms with views and ample space for your entire family to enjoy.

Regional historian Dr. Lawrence Fleenor has volunteered since 2005 at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, sharing his enthusiasm and love for area history with countless visitors.

Amazed that these ships could ever float, the concrete ships are now used as a breakwater, and a quirky sight just offshore at Kiptopeke State Park.

Time to capture the magnificent scenery of the beaches, boardwalk and birds at Kiptopeke State Park. This is another part of Bob and Kevin's fun series.

Help maintaining the natural beauty of our parks is just a fraction of the part AmeriCorps play at Virginia State Parks.

Sometimes a renewed intermittent spring just appears for a while then fades, seeping up from underground just above the bedrock layer. Learn more about these at Bear Creek Lake State Park.

It's been a long, snowy winter but, now winter's grip has finally started to loosen.

An outdoor photographer shares the gem of a campground that his family loves, and it's found right here in Southwest Virginia.

Trails are one of the favorites in state parks but they require planning and hard work.

Spring showers bring May flowers to the mountains, Piedmont, and coastal Virginia State Parks. Exploring our parks in bloom is sure to put a spring in your step.