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Two Unforgettable Experiences All Within an Hour of Williamsburg
Posted May 03, 2022
Two parks just a short drive from the Williamsburg area, offering hours of family fun, outside.
A Deeper Dive into Group Camp 7
Posted March 20, 2021
Dive deeper into the history of Group Camp 7 during a virtual program hosted by Pocahontas State Park.
Hiking Can Be Fun for the Whole Family
Posted March 02, 2021
Top 10 tips for hiking at Virginia State Parks.
Dear Virginia State Park Guests
Posted September 23, 2020
Ranger Rachel shares the joy of working for Virginia State Parks and Natural Tunnel State Park.
When the wind blows - our severe weather policy
Posted July 31, 2020
Your safety is our utmost priority, it's hurricane season, so let's be prudent and cautious and take the time to explain one of the less pleasant decisions we have to make - when and how to decide to close a park for severe weather.
Museum collection preserves area's African American history
Posted July 23, 2020
The Jessie Zander Collection of documents and photographs provides a valuable look at the African-American history of Wise County.
Art with Dart Part 3
Posted May 01, 2020
Terrestrial turtles are happy digging in the dirt and leaves found under the trees.
Backyard birding – bird identification tips
Posted April 30, 2020
Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.
Art with Dart Pt. 2
Posted April 22, 2020
Dart is teaching us more about the eastern box turtle and showing us how to paint with "worms".
The Elegant Redbud
Posted April 15, 2020
Look for the pink blooms of the Eastern Redbud that help welcome spring.
Backyard birding - feeding tips
Posted April 14, 2020
Using the correct birdfeeders will help attract a variety of birds.
Viewing and Photographing Dark Skies
Posted April 11, 2020
Artificial light pollutes our night skies and prevents us from seeing the full sky. Escaping the light can be difficult, but luckily there are several locations where dark skies exist.
From the Frontier
Posted March 31, 2020
Joseph Martin played an instrumental role in the westward movement.
Welcoming Spring with color
Posted March 28, 2020
Do you know the difference between native plants and invasive plants?
Backyard birding – tips to get started
Posted March 27, 2020
Backyard birding may be your newest hobby.
A Virtual Tour of the True Art Exhibit
Posted March 25, 2020
Although we miss seeing all of our visitors in person, we thought you might like to take a little tour of our current temporary exhibit.
Stories from the Trail: Fincastle County and Independence
Posted March 24, 2020
Along the trail lies a community that has seen the bones of our nation come to life. Step into New River Trail State Park and experience history throughout the ages.
Stories from the Trail: The Austins, Lead, and the Father of Texas
Posted March 05, 2020
It was through this small town in Southwest Virginia that fortunes were made, dreams became reality, and history was born. Virginia and Texas may be great distances away, but they will forever be connected.Â