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Best places to cool off this summer part 1

By Shellie AnnePosted April 19, 2017

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.

This guarded swimming beach at Smith Mountain Lake State Park is perfect in the hot summertime

Family Fishing and Crabbing Fun at Kiptopeke State Park

By Staci MartinPosted 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.

Family fishing together on the pier at Kiptopeke State Park, Virginia

Waggin' Trails: Who Let the Dawgs Out?

By Junie BPosted January 20, 2017

Junie B wants to know who let the dawgs out at Virginia State Barks in this edition of the Waggin' Trails series.

Adam and his German Shepard, Leia at Powhatan State Park! A different way to spend black Friday.

Ten reasons why you need to escape the madness

By Shellie AnnePosted 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

Your next visit to a Virginia State Park could start at the library

By Nancy HeltmanPosted March 18, 2016

Libraries across Virginia now offer backpacks to check out that include free parking and gear to explore a Virginia State Park.

Nature backpacks available to check out at local libraries

Accessible for all at Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted March 04, 2016

How do you find out which trails, cabins, facilities and other areas are accessible at Virginia State Parks? We have the answer for you in this blog, read on...

Lake Anna State Park provides accessible paths near beach, visitor center, snack bar and more.

The Science and Magic of Fall at Virginia State Parks

By Adam DanielPosted October 16, 2015

Why do leaves change color in Autumn? There's a reason behind the transformation and when you come out to your favorite Virginia State Park you can ponder this with us.

Thirteen Things I Learned From My Trail Quest

By Rebecca WoodPosted August 26, 2015

This month, I visited the thirty sixth and final park on my Trail Quest. This is what I learned from the journey.

Outdoor Safety: 20 Tips

By Staci MartinPosted June 13, 2015

Outdoor adventures can become lifelong memories of friends, family, and fun. Follow these outdoor safety to tips to make your adventure even better.

Wear long pants and long sleeves when hiking to protect yourself from ticks and other insects.

Hike or Walk the Top Five Landscapes in Virginia this Spring

By Shellie AnnePosted 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.