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Capturing the Moment and Capturing the Hard to Capture

By Adam DanielPosted January 31, 2019
Like some of the best things in life, the rewards are all the sweeter if you have to work for it a little. False Cape State Park is one of these, you just have to work to get there.
A pelican

Why You Need to Visit One of Virginia's Most Bountiful Fishing Lakes

By Shellie AnnePosted January 29, 2019
The secret is out, one of Virginia's most amazing fishing lakes is the John H Kerr Reservoir, commonly known as Buggs Island Lake.
The secret is out, one of Virginia

Preserving Trees for the Crooked Run Valley and Beyond

By Ryan SelovePosted January 26, 2019
Sky Meadows State Park is working with the American Chestnut Foundation to preserve the American Chestnut tree.
Young Chestnut Trees being grown at Sky Meadows State Park

Let's Talk Trails: Which Trail Is Right For You?

By Shellie AnnePosted December 21, 2018
We have trails for all ability levels, but which trail is right for you? Let's find out and learn some clever ways to get outside at Virginia State Parks.
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Picture yourself here, really, part 2

By Shellie AnnePosted December 18, 2018
Explore this one-of-a-kind group getaway that sits quietly along the shores of the Potomac River at Westmoreland State Park. This is part 2 in this series.
Sunrise on the Potomac (that is the boat house and gazebo in front of the Potomac River Retreat) at Westmoreland State Park, Va

Picture yourself here, really

By Shellie AnnePosted December 10, 2018
Learn more about one of Virginia's best kept secrets, the Potomac River Retreat at Westmoreland State Park. It was more than I had ever expected.
Romantic and private, not to mention spacious. Potomac River Retreat is a hidden gem at Westmoreland State Park, Va

How to Bring Virginia State Parks Home with You

By Bob Diller and Kevin DivinsPosted November 23, 2018
Guest bloggers Bob and Kevin share how you can stop and take a moment to bring Virginia State Parks memory home with you as a photo.
The sun setting over the concrete ships at Kiptopeke State Park and Chesapeake Bay in Virginia

Fall road trip to Virginia State Parks and historic covered bridges

By Shellie AnnePosted 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)

Tie The Knot Where Eagles Soar

By Shellie AnnePosted November 30, 2017
Set high above the Potomac River is this idyllic wedding setting and venue, Westmoreland State Park.
Tie the knot where eagles soar high above the Horse Head cliffs at Westmoreland State Park, Virginia Photos courtesy of Harmony Lynn Photography

A Nature Photographer Shares a Few of His Unexpected Finds

By Guest BloggerPosted April 20, 2017
One nature photographer and wildlife enthusiast shares a few of his unexpected finds at Pocahontas State Park while looking for something else.
Butterflies - The given name for a group of butterflies is Kaleidoscope, and looking at this shot it is easy to see why. The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is Virginia


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