Spring showers bring May flowers to the mountains, Piedmont, and coastal Virginia State Parks. Exploring our parks in bloom is sure to put a spring in your step.

Find out how you and your whole family can visit a state park for free.

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.

Working for Virginia State Parks, Ranger Blevins gets to hike many trails, but here is her favorite.

Sunsets over the winding river are just part of what make this park a favorite, and accessibility for those with mobility issues is another.

Park Manager Andrew Philpot shares why fall and winter hiking are his favorite seasons to get out in the parks to explore.

When leaves all fall at once, it's a lot like watching a snow storm. What I had never noticed is that when leaves fall one at a time, it's more like observing snowflakes: each with its own unique flight pattern.

Start your kids out on the right foot by hiking and enjoying the great outdoors found at Virginia State Parks. Here are three trails with some extra tips to help you out.

It's time to plan your fall getaway to a Virginia State Park and a side trip to a Virginia historic covered bridge.

Fall at Fairy Stone State Park is a leaf peepers dream come true. Centrally located for day trips up on the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding foothills. Now is a good time to book a cabin.