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Top 10 State Parks in Virginia According to Trip Advisor
Posted April 26, 2018
Beautiful in every direction, was one reviewer's exact words when describing the number 1 state park in Virginia according to Trip Advisor.
Winter backpacking at Belle Isle State Park
Posted February 16, 2018
I'm part of a hiking group called Virginia Backpacking and I'm always looking for new opportunities to share with others. I've recently discovered that Belle Isle State Park offers a great winter backpacking experience.
Lucky Fairy Stone Finds
Posted December 30, 2017
A hiker shares some great fairy stone finds over the Christmas holidays.
5 hikes near water at Virginia State Parks
Posted August 19, 2017
You can find hiking trails for all skill levels at Virginia State Parks, here are five favorite hikes that lead you along the water.
Best places to cool off this summer part 2
Posted April 28, 2017
If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple more suggestions, and then a couple more after that. This is part 2 of this series.
A Nature Photographer Shares a Few of His Unexpected Finds
Posted April 20, 2017
One nature photographer and wildlife enthusiast shares a few of his unexpected finds at Pocahontas State Park while looking for something else.
Best places to cool off this summer part 1
Posted April 19, 2017
If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple suggestions and then a couple more after that.
Waggin' Trails: Who Let the Dawgs Out?
Posted January 20, 2017
Junie B wants to know who let the dawgs out at Virginia State Barks in this edition of the Waggin' Trails series.
Legend of the Fairy Stone
Posted April 11, 2016
You may have seen these enchanting little fairy stones that people turn into jewelry, but have you ever heard the legend behind them?
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!






















