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Hiking Can Be Fun for the Whole Family

By Guest BloggerPosted March 02, 2021
Top 10 tips for hiking at Virginia State Parks.
Hiking can be fun for all ages

Art with Dart Pt. 2

By Katharine LipscombPosted April 22, 2020
Dart is teaching us more about the eastern box turtle and showing us how to paint with "worms".
The Eastern Box Turtle shares many of our tastes in food.

Backyard birding – shelters

By Jessica BowserPosted April 17, 2020
Birds need shelter and we can help provide it.
Northern Flicker

Art with Dart Pt.1

By Katharine LipscombPosted April 15, 2020
We are bringing Art with Dart to you at home.
Meet Dart an Eastern Box Turtle

Viewing and Photographing Dark Skies

By Jessica BowserPosted April 11, 2020
Artificial light pollutes our night skies and prevents us from seeing the full sky. Escaping the light can be difficult, but luckily there are several locations where dark skies exist.
Four Virginia State Parks are Dark Sky certified

Socially Distant Discoveries

By Guest BloggerPosted April 01, 2020
Stay connected to nature while maintaining social distancing.
Selected area to explore.

From the Frontier

By Amy AtwoodPosted March 31, 2020
Joseph Martin played an instrumental role in the westward movement.
Martin Station plays an important role in American history

Backyard birding – tips to get started

By Jessica BowserPosted March 27, 2020
Backyard birding may be your newest hobby.
Red-bellied Woodpecker can be seen without binoculars

A Virtual Tour of the True Art Exhibit

By Martha WileyPosted March 25, 2020
Although we miss seeing all of our visitors in person, we thought you might like to take a little tour of our current temporary exhibit.
Bates watercolor

5 Photos of Virginia That Make You Excited It's Fall

By Shellie AnnePosted October 02, 2019
Fall is a spectacular time to visit a Virginia State Park, we don't need to tell you, it's better if we show you.
A quiet walk in the woods with crisp leaves underfoot is an ideal way to celebrate fall

Broken Bridge is Broken No More

By Sarah WilkinsonPosted September 24, 2019
A great spot along The Lakeshore Trail for fishing and so much more at Holliday Lake State Park.
Broken Bridge at Holliday Lake State Park.

Experience Sky Meadows State Park's Sensory Explorers' Trail

By Guest BloggerPosted September 14, 2019
The new Sensory Explorers' Trail at Sky Meadows State Park is full of learning opportunities and enjoyment for all park visitors, with special adaptations for the visually, hearing and mobility impaired visitors.
No matter your age or ability, connect your senses to nature with Sky Meadows

Parks for the last splash of summer near Roanoke

By Shellie AnnePosted August 01, 2019
If you're looking for fun in the sun and a way to cool off near Virginia's Blue Ridge, then we have a few parks we know you'll love.
Spend the day relaxing in the warm sun and cooling off in the little lake at Fairy Stone State Park, Va

Top 5 Reasons You'll Love Twin Lakes State Park

By Jodi RhodesPosted July 22, 2019
Swimming, fishing, hiking, boating and lakeside picnicking, camping and cabin stays make this park in the heart of Virginia special.
Connect to Nature at Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia

Where to Make a Splash This Summer

By Shellie AnnePosted June 26, 2019
When the heat is on, it's time to find a place to cool off, and fortunately we've got a few at Virginia State Parks.
Where can you make a splash this summer at Virginia state Parks? Plenty of places, like the splash spray ground at Occoneechee State Park.

Best Places to Learn to Paddle in Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted June 23, 2019
Pick up a paddle and join us this summer as we explore the water at Virginia State Parks, and if you're new to paddling, we can help.
Learn to paddle at many of our Virginia State Parks like here at Claytor Lake State Park, Va

Proof that Hungry Mother State Park is a Nationwide Attraction

By Guest BloggerPosted June 06, 2019
It is normal to see visitors from surrounding states in any Virginia State Park, but Hungry Mother State Park brings them in from across the nation!
Hungry Mother is a park with something for everyone in Virginia

Ain't She Sweet: Cabin 11 at Occoneechee State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted June 04, 2019
Lovely cabin 11 at Occoneechee State Park will knock your socks off. This is part of a fun cabin series that will give you some inside information on a specific cabin at a specific park.
Cabin 11 is a two-bedroom cabin tucked away at the end of the cabin loop at Occoneechee State Park, Virginia

5 Things to Love About Westmoreland State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted June 03, 2019
Discover some of the fantastic features of Westmoreland State Park.
Escape to one of the three campgrounds including group camps at Westmoreland State Park

5 Reasons to Visit Chippokes State Park

By Brenna GeraghtyPosted June 02, 2019
As if you need more reasons to visit Chippokes State Park, here are five of our favorites.
Tour the historic Jones-Stewart Mansion and discover some of the secrets this 150 year old brick house holds.


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