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How to enjoy Virginia State Parks in winter

By Guest BloggerPosted December 31, 2025
How can we make the most of the winter season? Whether at home or in a park, we can explore nature! By taking a hike, creating a nature craft or playing in the snow, we can experience winter to the fullest.
A branch covered in icicles with a mountain overlook out of focus in the background and a bright blue sky above

Mother and daughter become Virginia Master Hikers and Master Naturalists together in 1 year

By Guest BloggerPosted April 22, 2025
Kelly and her daughter decided to take on Trail Quest with a goal of completing it in one year. Along the way they decided to both become Master Naturalists, too. Learn about their adventurous year, how they planned it out and her recommendations.
Left: Mother and daughter pose with their Master Hiker certificates after completing Trail Quest. Right: Daughter lays in between all their trail maps and car tags from park visits.

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

By Shellie LeetePosted 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

Parks for the last splash of summer near Roanoke

By Shellie LeetePosted 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

Where to Make a Splash This Summer

By Shellie LeetePosted 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.

Where can you swim at Virginia State Parks?

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

Life is Full of Options: Top Reasons to Choose Virginia State Parks

By Shellie LeetePosted May 08, 2019
Many of you might be new to Virginia or may have just discovered Virginia State Parks and are wondering what to do there. You've come to the right place!
Paddling is great fun for families, couples, friends and even groups at James River State Park

These Eight Reasons to Go Outside Will Put a Spring in Your Step

By Shellie LeetePosted April 03, 2019
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.
Saucer Magnolia in full bloom welcomes visitors to Caledon State Park, Virginia

Why Kids Love Virginia State Parks

By Shellie LeetePosted March 06, 2019
There isn't enough paper in the world to contain the stories of the fun found over the generations at Virginia State Parks. Don't just take our word for it, find out for yourself why kids love Virginia State Parks.
We love to explore Virginia State Parks (Spillway at Douthat State Park)

How to Visit a Virginia State Park for Free

By Shellie LeetePosted 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


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