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Spring Burning Restrictions February 15 through April 30

By Nancy HeltmanPosted February 01, 2025
Per state law, open fires are prohibited in all Virginia State Parks from midnight until 4 p.m., February 15 through April 30. Find out about the one exception in this blog.
We obey the law when it comes to burn bans at Virginia State Parks to help prevent wildfires

Recreational Bench Sitting at Virginia State Parks

By Annette BarefordPosted January 14, 2019
Any time in nature is time well spent and for those with some physical challenges, visiting a Virginia State Park can offer accessible ways to enjoy nature.
Just behind the visitor center is the peaceful Taskinas Creek Overlook at York River State Park, Va

Best places to cool off this summer part 2

By Shellie AnnePosted 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.
Having fun together cooling off in the lake at Hungry Mother State Park, Virginia

Best places to cool off this summer part 1

By Shellie AnnePosted 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.
This guarded swimming beach at Smith Mountain Lake State Park is perfect in the hot summertime

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