Camping and hiking are fun recreational activities on any regular day, but do you know how to stay safe when severe weather happens? Here are some safety tips that can help save your life if you encounter bad weather during your travels.

Sky Meadows State Park hosted an Adventure Race in the 2023 Virginia State Parks Adventure Series. Learn what it takes to prepare and hear from a participant on their experience in this blog.

It's thru-hiker season at Sky Meadows State Park. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is encouraging long hikes and use of this iconic trail.

Fall camping is the best; the parks are less crowded, the temperatures are cooling off and the scenery can't be beat. Let's explore some favorite camping spots at Virginia State Parks.

There is joy in wild places one cannot find in the city. There is tranquility and familiarity in a forgotten world. A stillness reminding us it is normal to go slow, to observe the little things, and not always be on the move.

Adventuring with a furry companion has been the domain of dog owners but those of us who are owned by cats don't need to leave our feline friends at home.

Grayson Highlands is feeling the love of popularity of its trails.

Fall is a spectacular time to visit a Virginia State Park, we don't need to tell you, it's better if we show you.

There's still time to enjoy nature and the great outdoors before the 2019 camping season draws to a close at a Virginia State Park.

Did you know that six Virginia State Parks offer horse camping?

Join Andrew and his family as they cook their way through Virginia State Parks one campfire at a time.

You wanted to go camping this summer but don't own an RV or tent? No problem. 

From mountain lake beaches to the Atlantic Ocean, we've got a few parks with beach access you're going to love at Virginia State Parks.

We're thrilled to share this update from the Britt Family who have been faithfully camp hosting in our parks for six solid years now.

It's rare to find a state park system anywhere in America that is as pet friendly as Virginia.

Discover some of the fantastic features of Westmoreland State Park.

In this article we'll explore six different ways to camp at award-winning Virginia State Parks. We think you'll agree, we've got some of the best camping around.

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

You won't find a better place to escape into nature and history than Caledon State Park.

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!