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Viewing and Photographing Dark Skies

By Jessica BowserPosted April 11, 2020

Artificial light pollutes our night skies and prevents us from seeing the full sky. Escaping the light can be difficult, but luckily there are several locations where dark skies exist.

Four Virginia State Parks are Dark Sky certified

Welcoming Spring with color

By Amy AtwoodPosted March 28, 2020

Do you know the difference between native plants and invasive plants?

Native plants are important for wildlife.

Backyard birding – tips to get started

By Jessica BowserPosted March 27, 2020

Backyard birding may be your newest hobby.

Red-bellied Woodpecker can be seen without binoculars

Spring in Paradise

By Brenna GeraghtyPosted March 16, 2020

Relax and explore the tranquil Paradise Garden at Chippokes State Park

Two of the Best Spring Drives in Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted March 09, 2020

There is nothing like spring in Virginia, you can't go wrong in any direction you choose, but here are two favorite drives with amazing scenery along the way.

These Eight Reasons to Go Outside Will Put a Spring in Your Step

By Shellie AnnePosted April 03, 2019

Spring showers bring May flowers to the mountains, Piedmont, and coastal Virginia State Parks. Exploring our parks in bloom is sure to put a spring in your step.

Saucer Magnolia in full bloom welcomes visitors to Caledon State Park, Virginia

Spring Surprise

By Monica HoelPosted April 02, 2019

Spotted Salamanders and importance of Citizen Scientists at Hungry Mother State Park.

Chief Ranger Visitor Experience Tanya Hall and the exciting discovery at Hungry Mother State Park, Va

Hike or Walk the Top Five Landscapes in Virginia this Spring

By Shellie AnnePosted April 10, 2015

Spring time is your invitation to get outside, and Virginia State Parks offers some of the most diverse landscapes to hike and walk and take it all in from the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic seashore.