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Where can you swim at Virginia State Parks?

By Shellie AnnePosted May 14, 2019
Virginia State Parks offers places to cool off in more ways than one.
Holliday Lake swimming beach

7 parks with cabins that offer waterviews

By Shellie AnnePosted April 24, 2019
If you want a room with a view, look no further than a Virginia State Park cabin. You'll get many rooms with views and ample space for your entire family to enjoy.
A waterview is just one of the perks of a handful of cabins at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Virginia

Trails, From a Ranger's Perspective

By Guest BloggerPosted April 04, 2019
Trails are one of the favorites in state parks but they require planning and hard work.
Rhododendron

Spring Surprise

By Monica HoelPosted April 02, 2019
Spotted Salamanders and importance of Citizen Scientists at Hungry Mother State Park.
Chief Ranger Visitor Experience Tanya Hall and the exciting discovery at Hungry Mother State Park, Va

James River State Park named an International Dark Sky Park

By Jim MeisnerPosted March 20, 2019
James River State Park in Buckingham County will become the second state park in Virginia, the 44th park in the United States and only the 64th park in the world with the designation.
James River State Park being named an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).

Wintering Waterfowl at False Cape

By Guest BloggerPosted March 08, 2019
During winter migration, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park are a bird-watchers dream.
Winter visitors: Snow geese at False Cape and Back Bay NWR

How to Visit a Virginia State Park for Free

By Shellie AnnePosted March 01, 2019
Find out how you and your whole family can visit a state park for free.
Your next visit to a Virginia State Park could start at the library

History of a Pre-Civil Rights Era State Park

By Christen MillerPosted February 19, 2019
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.
History comes alive. Everyone deserves access to nature, and Prince Edward State Park was the one and only park people of color could visit during Virginia

Three Great Places to Fly a Kite in Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted February 13, 2019
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.
Flying a kite along the bay at First Landing State Park in Virginia is ideal

A Ranger's Favorite Hike

By Guest BloggerPosted February 10, 2019
Working for Virginia State Parks, Ranger Blevins gets to hike many trails, but here is her favorite.
Sunrise in the mountains at Hungry Mother State Park


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