Ralph Heimlich is an experienced paddler and member of Chesapeake Paddlers Association who is sharing his adventures during his trip to Machicomoco State Park. He and his group camped at the park and enjoyed some time on the water.

Take your RV to any of these seven Virginia State Parks for a great time!

For a park that has been a part of the Virginia State Parks system for more than 40 years and a working farm for more than 200 years, Sky Meadows State Park is keeping things fresh with a new trail and an addition to the campground.

Whether you enjoy hiking, boating, biking, fishing or simply relaxing, Bear Creek Lake, James River, Lake Anna and Powhatan state parks are all within an hour’s drive of Charlottesville, making them perfect for day trips or weekend getaways.

Climbers have long recognized and embraced the need to respect, preserve, and sustain their natural surroundings, and Leave No Trace ethics are a centerpiece to our climbing experience.

If you only visit the park, then you may miss something extra special on the journey.

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!

Great trails that offer a different experience at Westmoreland State Park, from accessible trails to 200 feet of stairs straight down to the beach.

Trails are one of the favorites in state parks but they require planning and hard work.

If you want to learn to kayak this spring, there's no better place than at a Virginia State Park. And we've even got the kayaks, paddles, life-jackets and guides to help you along. This is a fun activity for all ages.