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Eight great lakes at Virginia State Parks
Posted October 16, 2025
Fall is the perfect time to check out these stunning lakes across the Commonwealth. See the colorful reflections of the trees, enjoy a nice hike around the lake or maybe do some fishing. Go have your next fall adventure today!
An iconic southwest Virginia State Parks road trip
Posted October 06, 2025
Consider your next incredible scenic road trip by connecting door to door state parks in Virginia's mountains.
15 fall festivities at Virginia State Parks
Posted September 11, 2025
With cooler temperatures approaching, this is the perfect time to enjoy the foliage and fall festivities at a Virginia State Park. There are numerous events throughout the Commonwealth for the whole family to enjoy. Get outside and enjoy the season.
Follow the Fall Foliage Report
Posted September 15, 2023
In our annual Fall Foliage Report you'll find information about leaf color changes that participating parks share each week in October.
Natural Tunnel becomes first in state to install special viewfinder for colorblind visitors
Posted July 07, 2023
We are proud to be the first location in Virginia to offer the EnChroma colorblind viewfinder. It's equipped with special lenses from EnChroma designed to help those with red-green Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) experience colors.
Fall Activities at Virginia State Parks
Posted October 06, 2022
Festivals, pumpkin painting, tree decorating, birdwatching, stargazing, water adventures and many more activities are available at Virginia State Parks this fall. Get some new ideas on how to make the most of your park visit.
4 Parks for Leaf Peeping in Coastal Virginia
Posted September 18, 2020
With 43 Virginia State Parks it may be hard to decide which park to choose to see the fall foliage. Here are four favorite parks for fall foliage that aren't too far if you live in Tidewater Virginia.
Top 12 scenic roads of Virginia State Parks
Posted September 01, 2019
Virginia has scenic country roads in aces; here are some of the most beautiful roads in Virginia State Parks.
Fall road trip to Virginia State Parks and historic covered bridges
Posted September 28, 2018
It's time to plan your fall getaway to a Virginia State Park and a side trip to a Virginia historic covered bridge.





















