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An iconic southwest Virginia State Parks road trip

By Shellie LeetePosted October 06, 2025
Consider your next incredible scenic road trip by connecting door to door state parks in Virginia's mountains.
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6 favorite fall camping spots at Virginia State Parks

By Shellie LeetePosted September 09, 2025
When the temperatures drop, it signals the perfect time for camping in my book. If you're like me, we love to say bye-bye to the heat of summer, the insect repellent and sunscreen.
Overlooking the dock and Lakeside Campground at Douthat State Park, va

6 more favorite fall camping spots at Virginia State Parks

By Shellie LeetePosted September 24, 2020
Fall camping is the best; the parks are less crowded, the temperatures are cooling off and the scenery can't be beat. Let's explore some favorite camping spots at Virginia State Parks.
camping with friends at Pocahontas State Park

4 Parks for Leaf Peeping in Coastal Virginia

By Shellie LeetePosted September 18, 2020
With 43 Virginia State Parks it may be hard to decide which park to choose to see the fall foliage. Here are four favorite parks for fall foliage that aren't too far if you live in Tidewater Virginia.
Park roads are some of the prettiest drives around, like this one at Leesylvania State Park, Va

5 parks known for their fantastic fall foliage

By Shellie LeetePosted September 18, 2020
Everyone loves the change in seasons, and we can't get enough of it at Virginia State Parks.
a majestic mountain stream at Douthat State Park, Va in the fall

5 Photos of Virginia That Make You Excited It's Fall

By Shellie LeetePosted October 02, 2019
Fall is a spectacular time to visit a Virginia State Park, we don't need to tell you, it's better if we show you.
A quiet walk in the woods with crisp leaves underfoot is an ideal way to celebrate fall

Top 12 scenic roads of Virginia State Parks

By Shellie LeetePosted September 01, 2019
Virginia has scenic country roads in aces; here are some of the most beautiful roads in Virginia State Parks.
A part of the famous ride known as the Back of the Dragon at Hungry Mother State Park

Fall road trip to Virginia State Parks and historic covered bridges

By Shellie LeetePosted September 28, 2018
It's time to plan your fall getaway to a Virginia State Park and a side trip to a Virginia historic covered bridge.
Follow us to see the fall leaves at Virginia State Parks and nearby Historic Covered Bridges (this is an old tobacco barn at Smith Mountain Lake State Park)

Ten reasons why you need to escape the madness

By Shellie LeetePosted September 16, 2016
Ready for a road trip? Visit a Virginia State Park this fall, and get some of this.
Lose yourself this fall at Douthat State Park in Virginia

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