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Follow the Fall Foliage Report
Posted September 15, 2023
In our annual Fall Foliage Report you'll find information about leaf color changes that participating parks share each week in October.
Natural Tunnel becomes first in state to install special viewfinder for colorblind visitors
Posted July 07, 2023
We are proud to be the first location in Virginia to offer the EnChroma colorblind viewfinder. It's equipped with special lenses from EnChroma designed to help those with red-green Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) experience colors.
The Importance of Vernal Pools
Posted March 10, 2023
Do you know what a vernal pool is and what animals live there? Vernal pools are important for some species survival. I highly recommend checking out a Vernal Pool Program at a Virginia State Park to learn more about these pools first-hand.
The Southwest Virginia Museum Gardens
Posted August 22, 2021
Explore the unique beauty of the smallest Virginia State Park.
Tiptoe 'Round the Bluebells
Posted April 13, 2021
Come out for the bloom of the Bluebells. This event of nature can only be seen for a couple of weeks.
4 Parks for Leaf Peeping in Coastal Virginia
Posted September 18, 2020
With 41 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.
How to attract birds to your backyard with native plants
Posted June 17, 2020
Native plants are easier to grow and meet the natural needs of the other plants and animals in the area.
Backyard birding – bird identification tips
Posted April 30, 2020
Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.
Welcoming Spring with color
Posted March 28, 2020
Do you know the difference between native plants and invasive plants?
An iconic southwest Virginia State Parks road trip
Posted September 20, 2019
Consider your next incredible scenic road trip by connecting door to door state parks in Virginia's mountains.