Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

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A Whimsical Woodsy Wedding

By Shellie AnnePosted August 26, 2017
One couple share their love of the great outdoors in this fun filled whimsical wedding at one of our favorite Virginia State Park mountain venues.
A whimsical and inspiring wedding lakefront at Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia - photos courtesy of Anna Hedges Photography

Happily Ever After is Proclaimed at this Mountain Wedding Spot

By Shellie AnnePosted July 12, 2017
Love and marriage in the great outdoors is a natural occurrence at this amazing mountain spot in Southwest Virginia.
Dreams do come true - Wedding at Grayson Highlands State Park - All photos by Holly Cromer Photography

An Authentic Mountain Wedding Venue

By Shellie AnnePosted June 14, 2017
Couples have been saying I DO at this historic mountain venue for decades, read this article to see why.
Couples have been saying I DO at Douthat State Park for decades. Wedding Photography at Douthat State Park by Craig Spiering Photography.

What's your camping style?

By Shellie AnnePosted May 24, 2017
Happy campers have been enjoying the great outdoors at Virginia State Parks for over 80 years. Park'rs we want to know, what is your preference, tent, RV or other?
Family and friends tent camping or RV

A natural setting for weddings and other special celebrations

By Shellie AnnePosted March 12, 2017
From a historic plantation with formal gardens to lakefront gazebos, consider holding your special event at a Virginia State Park.
Dad walks his little girl to her espoused at this waterfront setting at Hungry Mother State Park

Waggin' Trails: Who Let the Dawgs Out?

By Junie BPosted January 20, 2017
Junie B wants to know who let the dawgs out at Virginia State Barks in this edition of the Waggin' Trails series.
Adam and his German Shepard, Leia at Powhatan State Park! A different way to spend black Friday.

Ten reasons why you need to escape the madness

By Shellie AnnePosted September 16, 2016
Ready for a road trip? Visit a Virginia State Park this fall, and get some of this.
Lose yourself this fall at Douthat State Park in Virginia

Your next visit to a Virginia State Park could start at the library

By Nancy HeltmanPosted March 18, 2016
Libraries across Virginia now offer backpacks to check out that include free parking and gear to explore a Virginia State Park.
Nature backpacks available to check out at local libraries

Thirteen Things I Learned From My Trail Quest

By Rebecca WoodPosted August 26, 2015
This month, I visited the thirty sixth and final park on my Trail Quest. This is what I learned from the journey.
Mason Neck

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