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Spend Virginia Screen-Free Week at Virginia State Parks
Posted April 11, 2025
Virginia Screen-Free Week, occurring from April 13-19, 2025, encourages individuals and families to unplug from screens and explore Virginia's state parks.
Explore indoors at a Virginia State Park
Posted July 25, 2024
Don't let the rain, extreme heat or cold hinder your plans to visit a Virginia State Park. Here are five great ways to stay entertained at the park's indoor exhibits.
From the Frontier
Posted March 31, 2020
Joseph Martin played an instrumental role in the westward movement.
Backyard birding – tips to get started
Posted March 27, 2020
Backyard birding may be your newest hobby.
How to Visit a Virginia State Park for Free
Posted March 01, 2019
Find out how you and your whole family can visit a state park for free.
Adventures Under 10
Posted February 26, 2019
Virginia State Parks offers something for most anyone even those under the age of 10.
Hiking with Kids: 3 Trails for Beginners at Virginia State Parks
Posted November 19, 2018
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.
Hidden Gems of Virginia State Parks
Posted April 09, 2016
An early bird explores Virginia State Parks and discovers some unexpected finds, this time relics of the past, fossils!
Your next visit to a Virginia State Park could start at the library
Posted March 18, 2016
Libraries across Virginia now offer backpacks to check out that include free parking and gear to explore a Virginia State Park.






















