Kelly and her daughter decided to take on Trail Quest with a goal of completing it in one year. Along the way they decided to both become Master Naturalists, too. Learn about their adventurous year, how they planned it out and her recommendations.

Per state law, open fires are prohibited in all Virginia State Parks from midnight until 4 p.m., February 15 through April 30. Find out about the one exception in this blog.

Planning a hike-in or bike-in primitive camping trip with kids doesn’t have to be intimidating. Experience the unique features of these Virginia State Parks with a few backcountry camping tips for a fun family adventure!

An itinerary for you to see three state parks in three days in south central Virginia: Occoneechee, Staunton River and Staunton River Battlefield State Parks. Find out the best way to experience these parks and get closer to completing Trail Quest.

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.

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.

When the temperatures drop it signals the perfect time for camping in my book. If you're like me, we love to say bye bye to the heat of summer, the insect repellent and sunscreen.

Experience the park from a new perspective when you stay in a Virginia State Park Yurt.

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.

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.