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Halloween Happenings

By Starr AndersonPosted October 12, 2023
Halloween brings a variety of events to state parks across Virginia. From trunk-or-treats to scavenger hunts, there's something for everyone at a state park this spooky season.
Collage of three photos, one on the left is Southwest Virginia Museum decorated with Halloween decor like spider webs on the front gate, middle photo is a full moon under pink clouds with black silhouette of trees at the bottom, to the right is a scarecrow in a field. Text over the collage says Halloween Happenings at Virginia State Parks

Remembering Hurricane Isabel

By Annette BarefordPosted September 22, 2023
A look back at how Hurricane Isabel affected Virginia State Parks.
Westmoreland Picnic Area

5 Historic Parks in Virginia to Celebrate Presidents Day

By Shellie AnnePosted February 08, 2019
Our nation's first president grew up along the shores of the Potomac River, almost next door to where we have a fabulous state park. Virginia's state parks offer rich national history.
A majestic Bald Eagle soars high above the historic James River in Virginia

Hidden Gems of Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted April 09, 2016
An early bird explores Virginia State Parks and discovers some unexpected finds, this time relics of the past, fossils!
Chesapecten masidonius

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