If you want to learn something new, now's the time to book that long weekend or summer vacation, and Hungry Mother State Park can help you get off the couch to enjoy outdoor recreation with or without a paddle.

Working for Virginia State Parks, Ranger Blevins gets to hike many trails, but here is her favorite.

Our nation's first president grew up along the shores of the Potomac River, almost next door to where we have a fabulous state park. Virginia's state parks offer rich national history.

The myths and magic of one of the most beloved original state parks in Virginia.

Learn more about the best hiking trails in Virginia as guest blogger Lauren MacGregor and husband make it their goal to hike them at every Virginia State Park.

Every creature has a job in the wild, and part of our jobs at Virginia State Parks is to teach others what that is.

When leaves all fall at once, it's a lot like watching a snow storm. What I had never noticed is that when leaves fall one at a time, it's more like observing snowflakes: each with its own unique flight pattern.

If you're unable to hike to the highest mountain peaks in Virginia, but are looking for a lovely place to sit and take in the great outdoors at a Virginia State Park, then we've got ya covered.

Are you ready to make some memories worth preserving at Hungry Mother State Park?

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.