An itinerary for you to see three state parks in three days in south central Virginia: Occoneechee, Staunton River and Staunton River Battlefield State Parks. Find out the best way to experience these parks and get closer to completing Trail Quest.

Spring break is a great time to get outside and see the returning wildlife. Hike a few trails and see what life is budding outside at a state park.

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.

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.

Two parks just a short drive from the Williamsburg area, offering hours of family fun, outside.

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.

Enjoy having 6 miles of pristine Atlantic coastline all to yourself when you visit False Cape State Park in the winter.

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.

New Virginia State Parks maps use GPS technology and the Avenza Map app to help with way-finding.

Let's discover the fish, mammals, and reptiles of the estuarine marshes.

Sky Meadows State Park is known for its vast variety of birds and wildlife, including beautiful birds of prey known as raptors.

Grayson Highlands State Park is not your typical walk in the park, due to high altitudes, weather conditions and not being prepared.

There is joy in wild places one cannot find in the city. There is tranquility and familiarity in a forgotten world. A stillness reminding us it is normal to go slow, to observe the little things, and not always be on the move.

Native plants are easier to grow and meet the natural needs of the other plants and animals in the area.

Warblers, colorful songbirds.

Discover the different types of crabs that can be found at some of your Virginia State Parks

Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.

Dart is teaching us more about the eastern box turtle and showing us how to paint with "worms".

Birds need shelter and we can help provide it.

Using the correct birdfeeders will help attract a variety of birds.