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Getting to Know Virginia: Shenandoah River State Park Part 1

By Bob Diller and Kevin DivinsPosted December 26, 2018
Time to capture the old farm lanes and scenic meadows along the winding river at Shenandoah River State Park. This is another of Bob and Kevin's fun series as they explore Virginia one park at a time.
It was easy to step into the water to get some great photographs at Shenandoah River State Park in Virginia

Picture yourself here, really, part 2

By Shellie AnnePosted December 18, 2018
Explore this one-of-a-kind group getaway that sits quietly along the shores of the Potomac River at Westmoreland State Park. This is part 2 in this series.
Sunrise on the Potomac (that is the boat house and gazebo in front of the Potomac River Retreat) at Westmoreland State Park, Va

Winter Bass Fishing at Smith Mountain Lake

By Shellie AnnePosted December 12, 2018
Whether you want to fish the shoreline, dock, from a bass-boat or in a tournament at Smith Mountain Lake, there is no denying the bite is still on in the winter months.
The cold dip in the temperature does not diminish the chance for fishing opportunities on Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Va

Picture yourself here, really

By Shellie AnnePosted December 10, 2018
Learn more about one of Virginia's best kept secrets, the Potomac River Retreat at Westmoreland State Park. It was more than I had ever expected.
Romantic and private, not to mention spacious. Potomac River Retreat is a hidden gem at Westmoreland State Park, Va

Creating New Traditions the Old Way: Grandparenting at a State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted December 07, 2018
I think I just learned why so many grandparents take the grandkids to Virginia State Park cabins, and it wasn't what I thought.
Why Virginia State Parks are important in all of our lives

Visit Hungry Mother in the Between Times and it Might Bring a Surprise

By Guest BloggerPosted November 30, 2018
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.
Visit Hungry Mother State Parks during the “between times” when you least expect to be amazed by what you see.

A Fishing Paradise in the Blue Ridge Foothills

By Shellie AnnePosted October 23, 2018
Smith Mountain Lake is known by many as a fishing paradise, where you can easily catch Striped Bass longer than your arm.
There are two launches side by side at Smith Mountain Lake State Park with plenty of trailer parking

What You've Always Wanted to Know About Cabins

By Shellie AnnePosted October 16, 2018
What to ask when you call to reserve a cabin at a Virginia State Park, these are cabin FAQs from Park'rs like you.
We have over 300+ cabins to choose from at Virginia State Parks (image source: Jon Limtiaco @exposurephoto)- this is Douthat State Park, Va

Welcome to the Cabins at Shenandoah River State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted September 18, 2018
Reporting my great finds after thoroughly enjoying a cabin stay at Shenandoah River State Park. I think you will love this park.
The view from Culler

Raising out of the box thinkers means getting our kids outside

By Guest BloggerPosted September 13, 2018
Photographer captures the colors and joy of being outside at Douthat State Park through the lens of being a Dad.
Family time together at a cabin at Douthat State Park Photo by Exposure Photography www.jonandjulie.com @exposurephoto


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