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Ain't She Sweet: Cabin 11 at Occoneechee State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted June 04, 2019
Lovely cabin 11 at Occoneechee State Park will knock your socks off. This is part of a fun cabin series that will give you some inside information on a specific cabin at a specific park.
Cabin 11 is a two-bedroom cabin tucked away at the end of the cabin loop at Occoneechee State Park, Virginia

5 Things to Love About Westmoreland State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted June 03, 2019
Discover some of the fantastic features of Westmoreland State Park.
Escape to one of the three campgrounds including group camps at Westmoreland State Park

5 Reasons to Visit Chippokes State Park

By Brenna GeraghtyPosted June 02, 2019
As if you need more reasons to visit Chippokes State Park, here are five of our favorites.
Tour the historic Jones-Stewart Mansion and discover some of the secrets this 150 year old brick house holds.

4 Reasons These Two Smaller Parks are Big on Fun

By Shellie AnnePosted May 28, 2019
Three lakes in Central Virginia at only two small parks, this sounds like the beginnings of good summer fun.
Twin Lakes State Park has been a favorite in Central Virginia with two lakes of fun: Goodwin Lake and Prince Edward Lake

8 Parks for Fantastic Kayaking and Canoeing this Summer

By Shellie AnnePosted May 17, 2019
With most of our state parks located on or near a body of water, it may be high time to learn a new skill, paddling.
Sitting low in a canoe or kayak allows you a close-up view of the incredible wildlife in a park, as you quietly glide through the water at their level. This is Bear Creek Lake State Park in Central Va.

Where can you swim at Virginia State Parks?

By Shellie AnnePosted May 14, 2019
Virginia State Parks offers places to cool off in more ways than one.
Holliday Lake swimming beach

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.
Bald Eagle Release

Life is Full of Options: Top Reasons to Choose Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted May 08, 2019
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!
Paddling is great fun for families, couples, friends and even groups at James River State Park

5 Ways to Prepare for a Great River Trip at Powhatan State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted May 02, 2019
Whether you’re a river expert or looking to try something new, Powhatan State Park is a great place for a river trip and the perfect way to cool off this summer. 
The more the merrier, as this is an activity for both the novice paddler and the experienced whitewater kayaker at Powhatan State Park, Virginia

The Lure of Kiptopeke

By Shellie AnnePosted April 19, 2019
Amazed that these ships could ever float, the concrete ships are now used as a breakwater, and a quirky sight just offshore at Kiptopeke State Park.
Experience the Chesapeake Bay


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