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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results in following blogs.
results in following blogs.Clinch River State Park: An update on Virginia's first blueway state park
Posted April 07, 2026
Clinch River State Park continues to make exciting steps as it develops into Virginia's first blueway state park, blending river-based recreation and land conservation in a way no other state park in the commonwealth has done before.
New merchandise coming to Virginia State Parks in 2026
Posted April 07, 2026
The annual Merchandise Vendor Gift Show is the perfect time for staff to stock up the gift shop for fun and meaningful souvenirs for our guests. Talking to the vendors to better understand their products made it easy to shop for merchandise ideas.
Bikepacking New River Trail State Park: Q&A with Misty Prewitt
Posted April 02, 2026
Bikepacking along New River Trail State Park offers an immersive outdoor experience for riders of all skill levels. If you're not sure how to get started with planning, check out our Q&A with experienced bikepacker Misty Prewitt.
The Importance of Vernal Pools
Posted March 30, 2026
Do you know what a vernal pool is and what animals live there? Vernal pools are important for some species survival. I highly recommend checking out a Vernal Pool Program at a Virginia State Park to learn more about these pools first-hand.
13 Spring Birding Adventures at Virginia State Parks
Posted March 27, 2026
Whether you're new to birding or an old hat, you will want to learn more about these fun spring birding adventures at Virginia State Parks.
A journey preserved: Southwest Virginia Museum's Fidel Socin Accordion on exhibit in Richmond
Posted March 26, 2026
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is proud to share that one of its significant artifacts, a rare Fidel Socin accordion, is currently on loan to the Virginia Museum of History and Culture through September 2026.
Trail etiquette on Virginia State Parks' rails-to-trails
Posted March 25, 2026
Virginia State Parks features four rail-to-trail systems, each offering accessible, scenic routes with gentle grades ideal for walkers, runners, cyclists, e-bike riders, and, except at Staunton River Battlefield, horseback riders.
Livelihood in the Fort
Posted March 24, 2026
Reenactors at Wilderness Road State Park built a fort structure using authentic 18th-century tools and methods, showcasing daily life, craftsmanship and the volunteers' deep dedication to preserving history.
Virginia’s bats: Hibernation, migration and how you can help them
Posted March 16, 2026
As spring arrives, Virginia’s bats are on the move. Some are waking from hibernation, while others are returning home. Whether they’ve spent winter in caves or stayed active in warmer regions, this season is critical for their survival.
Preserving a living landscape at Belle Isle
Posted March 12, 2026
Belle Isle State Park is a living landscape shaped by river, history and care. Its trails, oyster reefs and 1767 plantation house show how land, labor and ecology connect. Preservation helps visitors understand its layered past and evolving future.
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