Barbara J. Saffir, Author of "Walking Washington, DC," Virginia Master Naturalist, and founder of Nature Photography DC/MD/VA discusses the natural treasures that lie within Virginia State Parks.

New Virginia State Parks maps use GPS technology and the Avenza Map app to help with way-finding.

Let's discover the fish, mammals, and reptiles of the estuarine marshes.

Sky Meadows State Park is known for its vast variety of birds and wildlife, including beautiful birds of prey known as raptors.

Grayson Highlands State Park is not your typical walk in the park, due to high altitudes, weather conditions and not being prepared.

There is joy in wild places one cannot find in the city. There is tranquility and familiarity in a forgotten world. A stillness reminding us it is normal to go slow, to observe the little things, and not always be on the move.

Native plants are easier to grow and meet the natural needs of the other plants and animals in the area.

Warblers, colorful songbirds.

Discover the different types of crabs that can be found at some of your Virginia State Parks

Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.