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What does a Virginia State Park Maintenance Ranger do?

By Kim WellsPosted January 10, 2024
Consider a job at a Virginia State Park such as maintenance ranger and you might be surprised at much you love it! These hardworking rangers face different adventures each day while gaining knowledge and building skillsets along the way.
Rangers doing trail maintenance

Winter Hiking Tips: Enjoying the off-season at Virginia State Parks

By John GreshamPosted January 09, 2024
Hiking offers challenges and opportunities to enjoy the off-season at Virginia State Parks!
Winter at Virginia State Parks

These Eight Reasons to Go Outside Will Put a Spring in Your Step

By Shellie AnnePosted April 03, 2019
Spring showers bring May flowers to the mountains, Piedmont, and coastal Virginia State Parks. Exploring our parks in bloom is sure to put a spring in your step.
Saucer Magnolia in full bloom welcomes visitors to Caledon State Park, Virginia

Learn Why Campers Love Occoneechee

By Shellie AnnePosted January 17, 2019
Experience Campground C at Occoneechee State Park and learn why families love the outdoor community found at Virginia State Parks.
Camping at Occoneechee State Park and the Kerr Reservoir also called Buggs Island Lake in Southside Virginia

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