Five day itinerary to explore the Farmville Five

By Kim WellsPosted August 04, 2022

There are five Virginia State Parks located in Farmville and each one offers a unique look at the area while providing a variety of recreational activities that can be experienced in a fun 5-day trip.

Sign of Historic Farmville Train Station with blooming flowers underneath

9 Great Rail Trails in Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted March 25, 2021

Take in the beautiful Virginia countryside as you ride the former rails on our state's rail-trails. Two of the longest are scenic Virginia State Parks.

Abandoned rail lines converted into trails for hiking, biking, equestrian use (New River Trail State Park)

5 Photos of Virginia That Make You Excited It's Fall

By Shellie AnnePosted October 02, 2019

Fall is a spectacular time to visit a Virginia State Park, we don't need to tell you, it's better if we show you.

A quiet walk in the woods with crisp leaves underfoot is an ideal way to celebrate fall

When it rains at a Virginia State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted July 21, 2018

Summertime brings the afternoon thunderstorms, so when the beach is closed what else can you do at a Virginia State Park? We have a few suggestions.

Who was the High Bridge Watchman Uncle John?

By Guest BloggerPosted February 17, 2018

High Bridge Trail State Park acquires new Willis Vail image of bridge watchman known as Uncle John. This is the rest of the story, in honor of Black History Month.

Historical photo of "Uncle John" the Bridge Watchman on duty...from a photo by Willis W. Vail and taken 4 p.m. April 10, 1914. on what is now High Bridge Trail State Park, Va

Hike or Walk the Top Five Landscapes in Virginia this Spring

By Shellie AnnePosted 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.