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Tie The Knot Where Eagles Soar

By Shellie AnnePosted November 30, 2017
Set high above the Potomac River is this idyllic wedding setting and venue, Westmoreland State Park.
Tie the knot where eagles soar high above the Horse Head cliffs at Westmoreland State Park, Virginia Photos courtesy of Harmony Lynn Photography

A Nature Photographer Shares a Few of His Unexpected Finds

By Guest BloggerPosted April 20, 2017
One nature photographer and wildlife enthusiast shares a few of his unexpected finds at Pocahontas State Park while looking for something else.
Butterflies - The given name for a group of butterflies is Kaleidoscope, and looking at this shot it is easy to see why. The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is Virginia

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

Legend of the Fairy Stone

By Shellie AnnePosted April 11, 2016
You may have seen these enchanting little fairy stones that people turn into jewelry, but have you ever heard the legend behind them?
Fairy Stones in the raw from Fairy Stone 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

Outdoor Safety: 20 Tips

By Staci MartinPosted June 13, 2015
Outdoor adventures can become lifelong memories of friends, family, and fun. Follow these outdoor safety to tips to make your adventure even better.
Wear long pants and long sleeves when hiking to protect yourself from ticks and other insects.

Hike or Walk the Top Five Landscapes in Virginia this Spring

By Shellie AnnePosted April 10, 2015
Spring time is your invitation to get outside, and Virginia State Parks offers some of the most diverse landscapes to hike and walk and take it all in from the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic seashore.
Tunnel Hill Trail will get you this view from the top at Natural Tunnel State Park

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