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Hiking with Kids: 3 Trails for Beginners at Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted November 19, 2018
Start your kids out on the right foot by hiking and enjoying the great outdoors found at Virginia State Parks. Here are three trails with some extra tips to help you out.
Hiking provides fresh air, exercise and a great natural change of scenery and you

When it rains at a Virginia State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted July 21, 2018
Summertime brings the afternoon thunderstorms, so when the beach is closed what else can you do at a Virginia State Park? We have a few suggestions.
Don

Kinship at First Landing State Park

By Staci MartinPosted February 10, 2018
During Black History Month, we often reflect on people and places and the impacts they made or significance they held as it relates to events past. However, the story I want to share is one that crosses many generations and continues today.
Kim teaching one of the park programs at First Landing State Park

Amazing places to stay overnight in the parks that aren't cabins

By Shellie AnnePosted October 04, 2016
Did you know Virginia State Parks has options other than cabins and camping for staying overnight? Learn more about them in this article.
Bel Air House comfortable library that looks out on the lawn and deep creek of the beautiful Rappahannock River from Belle Isle State Park, 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

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


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