Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
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, Search "Virginia Outdoors" results in following blogs.Empowering tomorrow’s rangers: A Q&A with 5 former interns
Posted December 09, 2025
We caught up with former interns whose experiences helped shape their careers and whose stories highlight the lasting impact of Virginia State Parks’ commitment to developing future outdoor professionals.
Becoming a law enforcement ranger with Virginia State Parks
Posted September 03, 2025
Virginia State Parks are places where families make memories, history is preserved and nature is protected. Ensuring the safety of visitors and the conservation of these lands is the responsibility of a a dedicated team of law enforcement rangers.
A resource management career at Virginia State Parks: Kerry O'Neil
Posted February 11, 2025
Kerry O'Neil serves as the Piedmont Region Resource Specialist with Virginia State Parks. She initially dreamed of various careers but found her passion for resource management through her experiences visiting Virginia State parks.
What does a Virginia State Park Maintenance Ranger do?
Posted January 10, 2024
Consider a job at a Virginia State Park such as maintenance ranger and you might be surprised at much you love it! These hardworking rangers face different adventures each day while gaining knowledge and building skillsets along the way.
How to be prepared outdoors when severe weather happens
Posted March 07, 2023
Camping and hiking are fun recreational activities on any regular day, but do you know how to stay safe when severe weather happens? Here are some safety tips that can help save your life if you encounter bad weather during your travels.
Exploring the Winter Wildlife
Posted December 08, 2020
Guest Blogger Monica Hoel shares some tips and tricks on how to spot wildlife in the colder months.
Life to Springs
Posted April 09, 2019
Sometimes a renewed intermittent spring just appears for a while then fades, seeping up from underground just above the bedrock layer. Learn more about these at Bear Creek Lake State Park.
Adventures Under 10
Posted February 26, 2019
Virginia State Parks offers something for most anyone even those under the age of 10.
Kinship at First Landing State Park
Posted February 10, 2018
During Black History Month, we often reflect on people and places and the impacts they made or significance they held as it relates to events past. However, the story I want to share is one that crosses many generations and continues today.
Thirteen Things I Learned From My Trail Quest
Posted August 26, 2015
This month, I visited the thirty sixth and final park on my Trail Quest. This is what I learned from the journey.
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