Fall camping is the best; the parks are less crowded, the temperatures are cooling off and the scenery can't be beat. Let's explore some favorite camping spots at Virginia State Parks.

Ranger Rachel shares the joy of working for Virginia State Parks and Natural Tunnel State Park.

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.

There is no place like Virginia in the fall. If you love leaves, you'll want to check out my favorite leaf peeping road trip that even includes a spectacular waterfall and stops at some unique historic sites.

Everyone loves the change in seasons, and we can't get enough of it at Virginia State Parks.

Sky Meadow State Park Sensory Explorer Trail

Have you ever seen a patch of overgrown grass at one of our parks and wondered why? It's efficient for a multitude of reasons.

Let's discover the fish, mammals, and reptiles of the estuarine marshes.

Discover what birds and plants live in the marshes at York River State Park

There are new adventures to be had at one of Virginia State Park's most remote locations!

Summer migratory birds along Virginia's coast.

Let's learn about the marshes at York River State Park in this new blog series.

Sky Meadows State Park is known for its vast variety of birds and wildlife, including beautiful birds of prey known as raptors.

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.

Have you ever wondered how the Native Americans hunted their food? Have you ever shot a bow and arrow?

Beat the heat: head toward the water for these adventures at a Virginia State Park near you.

The Jessie Zander Collection of documents and photographs provides a valuable look at the African-American history of Wise County.

Grayson Highlands State Park is not your typical walk in the park, due to high altitudes, weather conditions and not being prepared.

"Virginia State Parks in a tonic for the mind, body a spirit." A statement I had read many times, but never truly understood until this year.

There is joy in wild places one cannot find in the city. There is tranquility and familiarity in a forgotten world. A stillness reminding us it is normal to go slow, to observe the little things, and not always be on the move.