There is no shortage of activities for visitors at New River Trail. The 57-mile linear park has more than 10 different access points; however, the Foster Falls area serves as a great activity hub no matter your interest.

As of May 2023, Virginia State Parks has a new program called Wandering Waters (Paddle Quest)! Hear from the creator of this program, Visitor Experience Specialist Sammy Zambon, to learn more.

Festivals, pumpkin painting, tree decorating, birdwatching, stargazing, water adventures and many more activities are available at Virginia State Parks this fall. Get some new ideas on how to make the most of your park visit.

New River Trail State Park's 57-mile length makes it worthy of three separate blog posts. First up, the southern section that runs from Galax to the midpoint of Foster Falls.

Enjoy five short stories about Virginia State Park rangers who deserve a shout out for going above and beyond at Sailor's Creek Battlefield, Hungry Mother, Wilderness Road, Westmoreland, and Fairy Stone State Parks.

There are five Virginia State Parks located in Farmville and each one offers a unique look at the area while providing a variety of recreational activities that can be experienced in a fun 5-day trip.

Two parks just a short drive from the Williamsburg area, offering hours of family fun, outside.

Beat the heat: head toward the water for these adventures at a Virginia State Park near you.

A great spot along The Lakeshore Trail for fishing and so much more at Holliday Lake State Park.

If you like to fish, bike, bird watch or beach comb then read on to see two more parks to explore on Virginia's beautiful waterways.

Swimming, fishing, hiking, boating and lakeside picnicking, camping and cabin stays make this park in the heart of Virginia special.

Pick up a paddle and join us this summer as we explore the water at Virginia State Parks, and if you're new to paddling, we can help.

It is normal to see visitors from surrounding states in any Virginia State Park, but Hungry Mother State Park brings them in from across the nation!

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.

Discover some of the fantastic features of Westmoreland State Park.

As if you need more reasons to visit Chippokes State Park, here are five of our favorites.

Three lakes in Central Virginia at only two small parks, this sounds like the beginnings of good summer fun.

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.

Virginia State Parks offers places to cool off in more ways than one.

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