Merchandise sales locations will be closed state-wide for the required annual inventory beginning Wednesday, April 15 and will reopen when completed on April 16.
Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.
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Fire as a Resource Management Tool
Posted March 23, 2019
Fire can be devastating but when managing the natural resources in our Virginia State Parks it is a helpful tool.
I'd Like To Tell You About Our Friends
Posted March 23, 2019
Virginia State Parks are fortunate to have a cadre of Friends that provide support and advocate on our behalf.
James River State Park named an International Dark Sky Park
Posted March 20, 2019
James River State Park in Buckingham County will become the second state park in Virginia, the 44th park in the United States and only the 64th park in the world with the designation.
A Spy Camp Named Eagle's Nest
Posted March 19, 2019
Did you know Boyd's Hole was once home to a Civil War Spy Camp led by Thomas Conrad Nelson?
6 Best Beginner Kayaking Locations in Virginia
Posted March 18, 2019
If you want to learn to kayak this spring, there's no better place than at a Virginia State Park. And we've even got the kayaks, paddles, life-jackets and guides to help you along. This is a fun activity for all ages.
An Eastern Shore Getaway to One of Virginia's Most Iconic Parks
Posted March 15, 2019
Along with camping, lodges and yurts, we thought it'd be fun to highlight one of the newer cabins at Kiptopeke State Park.
Bluebirds at Sky Meadows State Park
Posted March 13, 2019
Learn about the collaborative efforts of Sky Meadows State Park and Virginia Master Naturalists to foster and preserve a thriving population of bluebirds.
Camping Simply Homemade: The Fire Kiss
Posted March 11, 2019
Former Girl Scout leader and avid park goer shares camping hacks to try on your next visit to a Virginia State Park, in this first episode of Camping Simply Homemade.
Wintering Waterfowl at False Cape
Posted March 08, 2019
During winter migration, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park are a bird-watchers dream.
Why Kids Love Virginia State Parks
Posted March 06, 2019
There isn't enough paper in the world to contain the stories of the fun found over the generations at Virginia State Parks. Don't just take our word for it, find out for yourself why kids love Virginia State Parks.
How to Visit a Virginia State Park for Free
Posted March 01, 2019
Find out how you and your whole family can visit a state park for free.
Spend Your Summer Outdoors: A Full Experience
Posted February 28, 2019
Learn how one volunteer in the Americorps program found a whole new perspective and career path in the great outdoors and state parks.
Adventures Under 10
Posted February 26, 2019
Virginia State Parks offers something for most anyone even those under the age of 10.
Bay Watch, Other Hot Topics and Real Matters of Opinion
Posted February 25, 2019
Who can you trust for accurate review information about Virginia State Parks online, are the photos real or enhanced?
In the Interest of Justice
Posted February 22, 2019
Countless people have had their first swimming lesson at this park, vacationed here, and even gotten married here… and this park wouldn't exist if it wasn't for Mr. Martin.
Barns of Virginia State Parks
Posted February 21, 2019
There is something inherently romantic about a barn, especially one that has weathered the storms of life and still stands strong to tell of it.
History of a Pre-Civil Rights Era State Park
Posted February 19, 2019
Prince Edward State Park was opened to the public in June 1950, making it Virginia's only pre-Civil Rights Era state park for African-Americans. This is a story of the legacy of this state park, now called Twin Lakes State Park.
Up a Creek with a Paddle at Hungry Mother State Park
Posted February 15, 2019
If you want to learn something new, now's the time to book that long weekend or summer vacation, and Hungry Mother State Park can help you get off the couch to enjoy outdoor recreation with or without a paddle.
Otter Encounter at Fairy Stone
Posted February 14, 2019
Learn what happened when a couple quietly paddled their way toward the dam on Fairy Stone lake, an experience that was otter this world.
Three Great Places to Fly a Kite in Virginia
Posted February 13, 2019
Flying a kite provides a winning combination of exercise, fresh air and loads of fun and with February being one of the windiest months in Virginia, we can't help but think it's time to dust off the kite and find that perfect place to fly.
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