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Birds nesting in unexpected spots at Machicomoco State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted July 10, 2024
Machicomoco State Park provides the perfect location for birding. AmeriCorps member Grayson Nelson shares his experience seeing birds and their nests in unexpected places at the park.
Eastern Bluebird. Photo courtesy of Cornell Lab

A Legacy Fulfilled: Sky Meadows receives funding to make Lost Mountain Trail more sustainable.

By Laura SchliesskePosted January 10, 2024
The Friends of Sky Meadows Trail Legacy Campaign has been an ongoing fundraiser since 2019. We have reached the goal of raising $28,000 to make trail improvements that will reduce erosion so that our trails can be enjoyed by future generations.
Four smiling park rangers showing thumbs up and presenting a sign that reads "Friends of Sky Meadows Trail Legacy Campaign" with a painted picture of a red thermometer topped up at $28,000

Holliday Lake State Park is recognized with Virginia Green Travel All-Star Award

By Kim WellsPosted April 25, 2023
Holliday Lake State Park has been recognized with the prestigious Virginia Green Travel award for its cigarette butt recycling program. It is very important to recycle and eliminate excess waste that ultimately hurts the environment and wildlife.
Meggan Saul at Virginia Green Conference with award presenters

The Rails of Legacy Live On

By Emily PricePosted October 20, 2022
We often think about legacies, the things we will leave behind. Check out the story of Bruce Wingo and the legacy that he left behind for park goers to enjoy.
Norfolk Southern Engine crossing over the High Bridge

Sky Meadows Partners with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club

By Ryan SelovePosted June 26, 2020
Astronomy for Everyone program at Sky Meadows State Park.
Astronomers set up telescopes at Sky Meadows State Park

Make it a day ON, not a day off! Volunteering in Virginia State Parks

By Jessica BowserPosted February 27, 2020
Volunteering in a Virginia State Park is both challenging as well as rewarding.
Volunteerism develops life skills as well as friendships

Thinking Outside the Box

By Emily PricePosted February 08, 2020
Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park members continually think "outside of the box" in order to improve the park.
Jim Gerhart and Friends at Information Table

You Aren’t Born Just Knowing These Things

By Guest BloggerPosted August 24, 2019
Sometimes in life you have to get your hands dirty to learn, as the VSCC Natural Resource Crew for District 3 found out.
District 3 of Virginia State Parks with their trails, natural resources, and volunteer events, we

Camp Host Life: Season 6

By Shellie AnnePosted August 05, 2019
We're thrilled to share this update from the Britt Family who have been faithfully camp hosting in our parks for six solid years now.
Give your family a gift of lifelong memories by camp hosting

The Lure of Kiptopeke

By Shellie AnnePosted April 19, 2019
Amazed that these ships could ever float, the concrete ships are now used as a breakwater, and a quirky sight just offshore at Kiptopeke State Park.
Experience the Chesapeake Bay


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