3 state parks to see in south central Virginia

By Haley RodgersPosted March 30, 2023

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.

Photo collage of Staunton River trailhead with tall pines in background, a standup paddleboard at the shores of Buggs Island Lake at Occoneechee State Park, and a view of the Staunton River Battlefield Bridge while standing at the end

How to be prepared outdoors when severe weather happens

By Kim WellsPosted March 07, 2023

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.

Wear long pants and long sleeves when hiking to protect yourself from ticks and other insects.

Cooking Our Way Across Virginia: First Landing State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted August 30, 2019

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

We begin our journey at First Landing State Park with this campfire meal

Spend Time at a Beach this August

By Shellie AnnePosted August 08, 2019

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.

Get some sand between your toes at First Landing State Park

5 Reasons to Visit This Hidden Gem on The Potomac

By Callie MorganPosted May 10, 2019

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

Winter backpacking at Belle Isle State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted February 16, 2018

I'm part of a hiking group called Virginia Backpacking and I'm always looking for new opportunities to share with others. I've recently discovered that Belle Isle State Park offers a great winter backpacking experience.