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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results in following blogs.Dear Virginia State Park Guests
Posted September 23, 2020
Ranger Rachel shares the joy of working for Virginia State Parks and Natural Tunnel State Park.
4 Parks for Leaf Peeping in Coastal Virginia
Posted September 18, 2020
With 43 Virginia State Parks it may be hard to decide which park to choose to see the fall foliage. Here are four favorite parks for fall foliage that aren't too far if you live in Tidewater Virginia.
Epic Fall Road Trip
Posted September 18, 2020
There is no place like Virginia in the fall. If you love leaves, you'll want to check out my favorite leaf peeping road trip that even includes a spectacular waterfall and stops at some unique historic sites.
5 parks known for their fantastic fall foliage
Posted September 18, 2020
Everyone loves the change in seasons, and we can't get enough of it at Virginia State Parks.
Top 5 Features of the Sensory Explorers' Trail
Posted September 15, 2020
Sky Meadow State Park Sensory Explorer Trail
The Purpose Of The Tall Grass
Posted September 14, 2020
Have you ever seen a patch of overgrown grass at one of our parks and wondered why? It's efficient for a multitude of reasons.
Meet the Marsh: Creatures and Critters
Posted September 09, 2020
Let's discover the fish, mammals, and reptiles of the estuarine marshes.
Meet the Marsh: Grass & Sky
Posted August 20, 2020
Discover what birds and plants live in the marshes at York River State Park
A Beginner's Guide to Hiking or Biking to False Cape State Park
Posted August 19, 2020
There are new adventures to be had at one of Virginia State Park's most remote locations!
The Shorebirds have arrived at False Cape State Park!
Posted August 13, 2020
Summer migratory birds along Virginia's coast.
Meet the Marsh: Definition & Types
Posted August 11, 2020
Let's learn about the marshes at York River State Park in this new blog series.
Birds of Prey at Sky Meadows State Park
Posted August 10, 2020
Sky Meadows State Park is known for its vast variety of birds and wildlife, including beautiful birds of prey known as raptors.
When the wind blows - our severe weather policy
Posted July 31, 2020
Your safety is our utmost priority, it's hurricane season, so let's be prudent and cautious and take the time to explain one of the less pleasant decisions we have to make - when and how to decide to close a park for severe weather.
Bullseyes & Fun
Posted July 29, 2020
Have you ever wondered how the Native Americans hunted their food? Have you ever shot a bow and arrow?
August Adventures Worth the Trip
Posted July 29, 2020
Beat the heat: head toward the water for these adventures at a Virginia State Park near you.
Museum collection preserves area's African American history
Posted July 23, 2020
The Jessie Zander Collection of documents and photographs provides a valuable look at the African-American history of Wise County.
Visiting Grayson Highlands, It's Not Just a Walk in the Park
Posted July 22, 2020
Grayson Highlands State Park is not your typical walk in the park, due to high altitudes, weather conditions and not being prepared.
Tonic for the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Posted July 08, 2020
"Virginia State Parks in a tonic for the mind, body a spirit." A statement I had read many times, but never truly understood until this year.
A Trip to a Beach Where the Wild Things Are
Posted July 07, 2020
There is joy in wild places one cannot find in the city. There is tranquility and familiarity in a forgotten world. A stillness reminding us it is normal to go slow, to observe the little things, and not always be on the move.
Sky Meadows Partners with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
Posted June 26, 2020
Astronomy for Everyone program at Sky Meadows State Park.
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