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Black history at Green Pastures Recreation Area and how to visit

By Amy AtwoodPosted February 25, 2025
Learn about the history of Green Pastures Recreation Area and how you can visit, thanks to the stewardship of Douthat State Park staff.
Guests at Green Pastures Recreation Area

Virginia birds in The 12 Days of Christmas

By Haley RodgersPosted December 19, 2024
Winter is a great time for birding in Virginia. Participate in the Christmas Bird Count or simply go looking for winter wildlife on your own. Find out which Virginia birds you should be on the look out for this time of year.
A medium size bird on a dead tree, surrounded by pine trees. It

Where to play disc golf at Virginia State Parks

By Starr AndersonPosted June 23, 2023
If you’re looking for a fun way to explore a park, check out our disc golf courses at Natural Bridge and Staunton River State Parks. They both offer a unique terrain and a different set of challenges for players of all skill levels.
Thistle Ridge Disc Golf Trail

Holliday Lake State Park is recognized with Virginia Green Travel All-Star Award

By Kim WellsPosted April 25, 2023
Holliday Lake State Park has been recognized with the prestigious Virginia Green Travel award for its cigarette butt recycling program. It is very important to recycle and eliminate excess waste that ultimately hurts the environment and wildlife.
Meggan Saul at Virginia Green Conference with award presenters

Slowing down to see the signs of spring

By Adam DanielPosted March 16, 2023
Spring break is a great time to get outside and see the returning wildlife. Hike a few trails and see what life is budding outside at a state park.
Hike with friends during spring break

Winter Wildlife Adventures at Virginia State Parks

By Kim WellsPosted January 11, 2023
Wintertime is the perfect time to view wildlife at a Virginia State Park. Enjoy a ranger-led or self-guided program that showcases the birds and wildlife that reside at the park. Bring your binoculars so you can better view these stunning animals.
Tundra Swans at Mason Neck

The Southwest Virginia Museum Gardens

By Martha WileyPosted August 22, 2021
Explore the unique beauty of the smallest Virginia State Park.
Museum in the spring

Virginia Is For Wildlife Photography Lovers

By Guest BloggerPosted November 23, 2020
Barbara J. Saffir, Author of "Walking Washington, DC," Virginia Master Naturalist, and founder of Nature Photography DC/MD/VA discusses the natural treasures that lie within Virginia State Parks.
Prothonotary Warbler

Birds of Prey at Sky Meadows State Park

By Laura SchliesskePosted August 10, 2020
Sky Meadows State Park is known for its vast variety of birds and wildlife, including beautiful birds of prey known as raptors.
Volunteers working at the park

Visiting Grayson Highlands, It's Not Just a Walk in the Park

By Kara AsbothPosted July 22, 2020
Grayson Highlands State Park is not your typical walk in the park, due to high altitudes, weather conditions and not being prepared.
Sunrise at Grayson Highlands


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