If your New Year's resolution is to spend more time outside this year, look no further than Virginia State Parks. With 44 unique parks from the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, the opportunities for outdoor adventures are endless.

Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park offers so much more than just a history lesson. This location is perfect for enjoying plants, flowers and viewing birds and wildlife as well as taking in the many programs and events offered throughout the year.

High Bridge Trail now connects to Pamplin City after many years in the making and DCR is excited to be a part of the town's story. This new western terminus is a great place to start your trek on High Bridge Trail State Park.

Claytor Lake State Park introduces a self-guided tour of the park's past, through nostalgic images and tour points to guide you along the way.

Trails are one of the favorites in state parks but they require planning and hard work.

Virginia State Parks offers something for most anyone even those under the age of 10.

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.

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.