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Two More Unforgettable Experiences Under Two Hours from Williamsburg

By Shellie AnnePosted August 20, 2019
If you like to fish, bike, bird watch or beach comb then read on to see two more parks to explore on Virginia's beautiful waterways.
Beachcombing on the Chesapeake Bay at Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia is a fun year-round activity, you may even find a live sanddollar

Spend a Few Nights at the Beach this August

By Shellie AnnePosted August 08, 2019
From mountain lake beaches to the Atlantic Ocean, we've got a few parks with beach access you're going to love at Virginia State Parks.
Get some sand between your toes at First Landing State Park

Two Unforgettable Experiences All Within an Hour of Williamsburg

By Shellie AnnePosted August 06, 2019
Two parks just a short drive from the Williamsburg area, offering hours of family fun, outside.
A nice composition of the sandy shoreline of the river at York River State Park, Virginia

Parks for the last splash of summer near Roanoke

By Shellie AnnePosted August 01, 2019
If you're looking for fun in the sun and a way to cool off near Virginia's Blue Ridge, then we have a few parks we know you'll love.
Spend the day relaxing in the warm sun and cooling off in the little lake at Fairy Stone State Park, Va

Top 5 Reasons You'll Love Twin Lakes State Park

By Jodi WilliamsPosted July 22, 2019
Swimming, fishing, hiking, boating and lakeside picnicking, camping and cabin stays make this park in the heart of Virginia special.
Connect to Nature at Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia

Where to Make a Splash This Summer

By Shellie AnnePosted June 26, 2019
When the heat is on, it's time to find a place to cool off, and fortunately we've got a few at Virginia State Parks.
Where can you make a splash this summer at Virginia state Parks? Plenty of places, like the splash spray ground at Occoneechee State Park.

6 Fantastic Parks for Family Adventure

By Shellie AnnePosted June 11, 2019
If you're looking for some fun and adventure this summer, then you might want to check out this list.
Grab a paddle and hit the water at Douthat State Park, Va

Ain't She Sweet: Cabin 11 at Occoneechee State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted June 04, 2019
Lovely cabin 11 at Occoneechee State Park will knock your socks off. This is part of a fun cabin series that will give you some inside information on a specific cabin at a specific park.
Cabin 11 is a two-bedroom cabin tucked away at the end of the cabin loop at Occoneechee State Park, Virginia

4 Reasons These Two Smaller Parks are Big on Fun

By Shellie AnnePosted May 28, 2019
Three lakes in Central Virginia at only two small parks, this sounds like the beginnings of good summer fun.
Twin Lakes State Park has been a favorite in Central Virginia with two lakes of fun: Goodwin Lake and Prince Edward Lake

Where can you swim at Virginia State Parks?

By Shellie AnnePosted May 14, 2019
Virginia State Parks offers places to cool off in more ways than one.
Some of our favorite summertime memories are from swimming  (Holliday Lake State Park)

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