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The Lure of Kiptopeke
Posted 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.
Top 5 Reasons to Spend Time at Hungry Mother State Park This Summer
Posted March 25, 2019
If you're planning your family vacation, then you'll be glad to discover that Hungry Mother State Park offers some of Virginia’s finest recreational opportunities.
6 Best Beginner Kayaking Locations in Virginia
Posted March 18, 2019
If you want to learn to kayak this spring, there's no better place than at a Virginia State Park. And we've even got the kayaks, paddles, life-jackets and guides to help you along. This is a fun activity for all ages.
Why Kids Love Virginia State Parks
Posted March 06, 2019
There isn't enough paper in the world to contain the stories of the fun found over the generations at Virginia State Parks. Don't just take our word for it, find out for yourself why kids love Virginia State Parks.
Up a Creek with a Paddle at Hungry Mother State Park
Posted February 15, 2019
If you want to learn something new, now's the time to book that long weekend or summer vacation, and Hungry Mother State Park can help you get off the couch to enjoy outdoor recreation with or without a paddle.
Kiptopeke's Breakwater
Posted January 03, 2019
Learn more about the concrete fleet at Kiptopeke State Park.
Kayaking the Kerr Reservoir from Occoneechee State Park
Posted September 03, 2018
A guest blogger who specializing in outdoor recreation shares her recent visit to Occoneechee State Park.
Family Fishing and Crabbing Fun at Kiptopeke State Park
Posted April 08, 2017
Third installment in Kiptopeke State Park Park of the Month series. Family Fishing and Crabbing Fun. This is updated and shared again in 2017 from 2014.
Hike or Walk the Top Five Landscapes in Virginia this Spring
Posted 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.