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2024 Volunteer of the Year Awards

By Amy AtwoodPosted April 23, 2025
Virginia State Parks received 221,132 hours of time from more than 8,000 volunteers in 2024. Every year parks have the opportunity to nominate volunteers for the annual Volunteer of the Year awards. Read who won this year and why.
A graphic stating Virginia State Parks 2024 volunteer hours: 221,132 Total hours donated in 2024; 88,655 Camp Host hours; 41,656 Volunteer group hours; 65,257 Individual volunteer hours

6 ways to spend Earth Day

By Haley RodgersPosted March 20, 2025
Get inspired to give back on Earth Day! Virginia State Parks are hosting events across the commonwealth for you to attend.
 Monarch butterfly on butterfly milkweed in Kiptopeke State Park

What's new at Sky Meadows State Park?

By Laura SchliesskePosted March 14, 2025
For a park that has been a part of the Virginia State Parks system for more than 40 years and a working farm for more than 200 years, Sky Meadows State Park is keeping things fresh with a new trail and an addition to the campground.
A trail with yellow-orange trees along a stone wall to the left of the trail and an open pastoral vista to the right under blue sky.

5 things to experience at Mason Neck State Park

By Kim WellsPosted March 13, 2025
Located in Northern Virginia with recreational access to the water as well as seasonal programs. This park is perfect for adventure or for a quiet getaway from the daily grind
Aerial view of Mason Neck State Park

5 things to experience when visiting Holliday Lake State Park

By Kim WellsPosted July 24, 2024
Holliday Lake State Park is a hidden gem in Appomattox that offers a variety of activities and scenery for all to enjoy. Whether you want a self-guided adventure or ranger-led activity, this park is a must visit destination.
Fishing at HL

Taking Risks to Learn New Things: AmeriCorps

By Guest BloggerPosted April 10, 2019
Help maintaining the natural beauty of our parks is just a fraction of the part AmeriCorps play at Virginia State Parks.
VSCC District 1 Resource Crew

Bluebirds at Sky Meadows State Park

By Ryan SelovePosted March 13, 2019
Learn about the collaborative efforts of Sky Meadows State Park and Virginia Master Naturalists to foster and preserve a thriving population of bluebirds.
Female Eastern Bluebird at Sky Meadows State Park, Virginia

Preserving Trees for the Crooked Run Valley and Beyond

By Ryan SelovePosted January 26, 2019
Sky Meadows State Park is working with the American Chestnut Foundation to preserve the American Chestnut tree.
Young Chestnut Trees being grown at Sky Meadows State Park

Custom route for a wetland adventure at James River State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted December 20, 2018
Park Manager Andrew Philpot shares why fall and winter hiking are his favorite seasons to get out in the parks to explore.
A view of the flooded and iced over wetland impoundment at James River State Park, Va

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