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When the wind blows - our severe weather policy

By Nancy HeltmanPosted July 31, 2020
Your safety is our utmost priority, it's hurricane season, so let's be prudent and cautious and take the time to explain one of the less pleasant decisions we have to make - when and how to decide to close a park for severe weather.
Downed trees and limbs are of particular threats in a high wind storm

Leave No Trace: Climbing

By Guest BloggerPosted October 19, 2019
Climbers have long recognized and embraced the need to respect, preserve, and sustain their natural surroundings, and Leave No Trace ethics are a centerpiece to our climbing experience.
Grayson Highlands is a natural destination for rock climbers 

Most Popular Instagram Spots in Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted October 18, 2019
If you love the great outdoors and sharing it online, then you'll want to see which parks are top posts on Instagram.
Stand in awe as the sun peeks over the mountains at Grayson Highlands State Park by @timtullyphotography 

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

Trails, From a Ranger’s Perspective

By Guest BloggerPosted April 04, 2019
Trails are one of the favorites in state parks but they require planning and hard work.
Views from the hike trails at Grayson Highlands

I'd Like To Tell You About Our Friends

By Nancy HeltmanPosted March 23, 2019
Virginia State Parks are fortunate to have a cadre of Friends that provide support and advocate on our behalf.
VAFP President Tim Kennell, presents the Legislator of the Year award to Delegate Kilgore

How to Visit a Virginia State Park for Free

By Shellie AnnePosted March 01, 2019
Find out how you and your whole family can visit a state park for free.
Your next visit to a Virginia State Park could start at the library

History of a Pre-Civil Rights Era State Park

By Christen MillerPosted February 19, 2019
Prince Edward State Park was opened to the public in June 1950, making it Virginia's only pre-Civil Rights Era state park for African-Americans. This is a story of the legacy of this state park, now called Twin Lakes State Park.
History comes alive. Everyone deserves access to nature, and Prince Edward State Park was the one and only park people of color could visit during Virginia’s pre-1964 segregation past.

FAQs: Can I Have My Wedding at a Virginia State Park?

By Shellie AnnePosted July 27, 2017
This series will focus on Frequently Asked Questions at our Virginia State Parks. Part 7 answers the question of hosting weddings at our state parks.
Bride preparing for the biggest day of her life at Chippokes State Park - Photo Credit Lauren Simmons Photography

An Authentic Mountain Wedding Venue

By Shellie AnnePosted June 14, 2017
Couples have been saying I DO at this historic mountain venue for decades, read this article to see why.
Couples have been saying I DO at Douthat State Park for decades. Wedding Photography at Douthat State Park by Craig Spiering Photography.


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