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From Veteran to Virginia State Parks Ranger: SkillBridge program

By Amy AtwoodPosted July 24, 2024
Virginia State Parks has embraced the SkillBridge program, employing four participants and recognizing the value of their military experience in their park operations.
Jonathan Knouth is currently working at Widewater State Park in Stafford, VA.

What's in a name? Sky Meadows State Park and other similarly sounding neighbors

By Laura SchliesskePosted March 27, 2024
The rangers at Sky Meadows State Park field a lot of “FAQs” clarifying our name and location, since there are geographically close places with names like Skyline Drive, Skyland, Big Meadows and Great Meadows. Let's answer some of those questions.
A man and dog viewed in profile, gazing out on a grand vista from a wooden bench.

Inspired women inspire others

By Amy AtwoodPosted March 25, 2024
Come meet some of the women who help make Virginia State Parks a great place to work!
Virginia State Parks Director Melissa Baker

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

Stories from the Trail: The Austins, Lead, and the Father of Texas

By Guest BloggerPosted March 05, 2020
It was through this small town in Southwest Virginia that fortunes were made, dreams became reality, and history was born. Virginia and Texas may be great distances away, but they will forever be connected. 
Bridge crossing a small portion of the New River.

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

The Business of Running a Park

By Nancy HeltmanPosted September 20, 2018
You might be surprised to find out what goes into running one of our Virginia State Parks.
Trail work at Hungry Mother State Park

Kinship at First Landing State Park

By Staci MartinPosted February 10, 2018
During Black History Month, we often reflect on people and places and the impacts they made or significance they held as it relates to events past. However, the story I want to share is one that crosses many generations and continues today.
Kim teaching one of the park programs at First Landing State Park

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