Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
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Grayson Highlands State Park: A unique mountain ecosystem
Posted October 09, 2025
Grayson Highlands is the highest state park in Virginia, with elevations topping 5,089 feet. This altitude creates an environment more like what you’d find hundreds of miles north in New England than what’s typical of the southern Appalachians.
Trail running through Trail Quest: Q&A with Master Hiker, Jessica Hairfield
Posted October 29, 2024
Interviewing Master Hiker Jessica Hairfield on her experience with Trail Quest. Jessica is a trail runner who ran on the trails during most of her park visits. She shares her experiences, her favorite parks to trail run at and advice for new runners.
5 Incredible Parks for a Day Hike in Western Virginia
Posted July 10, 2019
Escape the crowds and hit one of these scenic hiking trails in western Virginia, you'll thank yourself for it later.
Virginia's Best Horse Camping
Posted September 27, 2018
Did you know seven Virginia State Parks offer Equestrian Camping? Read on to find out which seven, and more.
Hike or Walk the Top Five Landscapes in Virginia this Spring
Posted April 10, 2015
Spring time is your invitation to get outside, and Virginia State Parks offers some of the most diverse landscapes to hike and walk and take it all in from the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic seashore.
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