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Winter Wildlife Adventures at Virginia State Parks

By Kim WellsPosted January 11, 2023
Wintertime is the perfect time to view wildlife at a Virginia State Park. Enjoy a ranger-led or self-guided program that showcases the birds and wildlife that reside at the park. Bring your binoculars so you can better view these stunning animals.
Tundra Swans at Mason Neck

Seven Stroller Friendly Places to Walk

By Kim WellsPosted August 31, 2022
Seven stroller-friendly places to walk in a Virginia State Park that provide a nice outdoor adventure for you and your family. Short and long scenic walks are available, and all strolls are a great way to connect with nature and the family.
Mulberry Creek Boardwalk at Belle Isle State Park

Two Unforgettable Experiences All Within an Hour of Williamsburg

By Shellie AnnePosted May 03, 2022
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

A Win-win for the Winged Ones (Aircraft and Birds)

By Laura SchliesskePosted March 05, 2021
Visitors to Sky Meadows State Park are likely to look to the sky and catch a glimpse of one of several raptor species. Some of these soaring hunters have found themselves here with the help of human intervention.
Since 2014, 653 raptors have been relocated to Sky Meadows, from Dulles International Airport.

Ode to a Winter Beach

By Marlee FullerPosted December 05, 2020
Enjoy having 6 miles of pristine Atlantic coastline all to yourself when you visit False Cape State Park in the winter.
Beach biking at False Cape

Virginia Is For Wildlife Photography Lovers

By Guest BloggerPosted November 23, 2020
Barbara J. Saffir, Author of "Walking Washington, DC," Virginia Master Naturalist, and founder of Nature Photography DC/MD/VA discusses the natural treasures that lie within Virginia State Parks.
Prothonotary Warbler

Don't Get Lost in the Woods
.... Unless You Want To

By Nancy HeltmanPosted October 08, 2020
New Virginia State Parks maps use GPS technology and the Avenza Map app to help with way-finding.
Enjoy the hike!

Meet the Marsh: Creatures and Critters

By John GreshamPosted September 09, 2020
Let's discover the fish, mammals, and reptiles of the estuarine marshes.
Muskrat in the marsh

Birds of Prey at Sky Meadows State Park

By Laura SchliesskePosted August 10, 2020
Sky Meadows State Park is known for its vast variety of birds and wildlife, including beautiful birds of prey known as raptors.
Volunteers working at the park

Visiting Grayson Highlands, It's Not Just a Walk in the Park

By Kara AsbothPosted July 22, 2020
Grayson Highlands State Park is not your typical walk in the park, due to high altitudes, weather conditions and not being prepared.
Sunrise at Grayson Highlands


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