Prince Edward State Park was opened to the public in June 1950, making it Virginia's only pre-Civil Rights Era state park for African-Americans. This is a story of the legacy of this state park, now called Twin Lakes State Park.

Flying a kite provides a winning combination of exercise, fresh air and loads of fun and with February being one of the windiest months in Virginia, we can't help but think it's time to dust off the kite and find that perfect place to fly.

Belle Isle State Park has a lot to offer its visitors. Here are the top 5 things to experience when you plan your next trip to this beautiful state park.

Consider a Virginia State Park for your engagement photo session, and everything's good.

Swift Creek Hall is decked out in splendor as family and friends celebrate the love between husband and wife at Pocahontas State Park. Check out the perfect setting for your wedding and reception in central Virginia.

Set high above the Potomac River is this idyllic wedding setting and venue, Westmoreland State Park.

You won't find many wedding destinations as affordable and romantic as Twin Lakes State Park. Be sure to watch the video then click the link to learn more.

The scenic views, woodlands and rolling pastures on this beautiful farm made for an ideal backdrop to showcase their love at Sky Meadows State Park.

The mountains joyfully bear witness to the joining of these two hearts at Hungry Mother State Park.

As the mountains come alive with color, the grandeur of this picturesque setting is hard to beat for a romantic fall wedding.

One couple share their love of the great outdoors in this fun filled whimsical wedding at one of our favorite Virginia State Park mountain venues.

The ideal setting to vow your love one to the other has never been simpler than at Chippokes State Park in Surry Virginia.

This series will focus on Frequently Asked Questions at our Virginia State Parks. Part 7 answers the question of hosting weddings at our state parks.

A rustic woodsy venue that overlooks a mountain lake is the perfect place to say I do on a beautiful fall day.

Love and marriage in the great outdoors is a natural occurrence at this amazing mountain spot in Southwest Virginia.

We are privileged to have such an amazing place to host large and intimate weddings in Virginia called First Landing State Park.

Couples have been saying I DO at this historic mountain venue for decades, read this article to see why.

One couple found the perfect wedding venue in a mansion along the shores of the Rappahannock River at Belle Isle State Park in Virginia, and one photographer found his favorite color shoot.

A hidden gem in central Virginia made for the most memorable day in this travel writer's life.

If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple suggestions and then a couple more after that.