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Where to wander this winter

By Kim WellsPosted January 19, 2026

Wintertime is here and Virginia State Parks have numerous things for you to do despite the cold weather. Check out the many activities you can do solo or with friends and family to enjoy this winter season.

How to enjoy Virginia State Parks in winter

By Guest BloggerPosted December 31, 2025

How can we make the most of the winter season? Whether at home or in a park, we can explore nature! By taking a hike, creating a nature craft or playing in the snow, we can experience winter to the fullest.

A branch covered in icicles with a mountain overlook out of focus in the background and a bright blue sky above

Great ways to welcome winter at Sky Meadows

By Guest BloggerPosted December 04, 2025

Come to Sky Meadows State Park to enjoy the outdoors, even during the winter months.

5 winter adventures at New River Trail State Park

By Starr AndersonPosted December 01, 2025

Winter transforms New River Trail State Park into a quiet, scenic wonderland perfect for those who enjoy the crisp air and peaceful beauty of the season.

Mother and daughter become Virginia Master Hikers and Master Naturalists together in 1 year

By Guest BloggerPosted April 22, 2025

Kelly and her daughter decided to take on Trail Quest with a goal of completing it in one year. Along the way they decided to both become Master Naturalists, too. Learn about their adventurous year, how they planned it out and her recommendations.

Left: Mother and daughter pose with their Master Hiker certificates after completing Trail Quest. Right: Daughter lays in between all their trail maps and car tags from park visits.

Colorful winter woods at Virginia State Parks

By Guest BloggerPosted February 24, 2025

Master Naturalist Kelly Roach encourages you to embrace winter on the trail, challenging you to look for color along the way. Learn what evergreen plants to look for, what marcescence is, colorful birds you may see and why the sky is bluer in winter.

Rainbow swamp at First Landing State Park by Katherine Scott.

Hiking Through the Eyes of a City Girl

By Jolie DavisPosted February 10, 2023

Growing up in the city gave me a different perspective on nature and the great outdoors. I didn't go hiking or even want to be outdoors, but joining the Americorps program at a Virginia State Park changed that perspective.

High Bridge Trail State Park runs through downtown Farmville.

Making the Most of Our Trail Quest Adventure

By Guest BloggerPosted December 28, 2021

Debra Ryder shares her experiences of completing Trail Quest with her partner RJ Meade. They started 2021 by going on a First Day Hike which kicked off their journey to visiting all 41 Virginia State Parks in under one year.