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7 Great Parks for a Midweek Getaway to Relax and Unwind

By Shellie AnnePosted May 22, 2019

If you can swing a mid-week getaway, you'll experience a park in a whole new light.

5 Reasons You'll Want to Explore Sky Meadows State Park

By Ryan SelovePosted May 20, 2019

We invite you to become a part of our ongoing history at Sky Meadows State Park. These are just a handful of reasons to visit, the list could go on and on.

Beautiful overlook vista at Sky Meadows State Park, Virginia

8 Parks for Fantastic Kayaking and Canoeing this Summer

By Shellie AnnePosted May 17, 2019

With most of our state parks located on or near a body of water, it may be high time to learn a new skill, paddling.

Sitting low in a canoe or kayak allows you a close-up view of the incredible wildlife in a park, as you quietly glide through the water at their level. This is Bear Creek Lake State Park in Central Va.

Life is Full of Options: Top Reasons to Choose Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted May 08, 2019

Many of you might be new to Virginia or may have just discovered Virginia State Parks and are wondering what to do there. You've come to the right place!

PaddlingÂ is great fun for families, couples, friends and even groupsÂ atÂ James River State Park

Taking Risks to Learn New Things: AmeriCorps

By Guest BloggerPosted April 10, 2019

Help maintaining the natural beauty of our parks is just a fraction of the part AmeriCorps play at Virginia State Parks.

Life to Springs

By Tom KneippPosted April 09, 2019

Sometimes a renewed intermittent spring just appears for a while then fades, seeping up from underground just above the bedrock layer. Learn more about these at Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Spring House. This spring was most likely framed in the late 1930s at the time Bear Creek Lake was being developed as a recreation area. You would have heard tin cups here on a hot summer day.

Do You Have a Favorite Campground?

By Guest BloggerPosted April 05, 2019

An outdoor photographer shares the gem of a campground that his family loves, and it's found right here in Southwest Virginia.

A Favorite Park for Camping - Claytor Lake State Park (Photo used with permission by Kenton Steryous)

6 Best Beginner Kayaking Locations in Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted March 18, 2019

If you want to learn to kayak thisÂ spring, there'sÂ 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.