Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

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A Whimsical Woodsy Wedding

By Shellie AnnePosted August 26, 2017

One couple share their love of the great outdoors in this fun filled whimsical wedding at one of our favorite Virginia State Park mountain venues.

A whimsical and inspiring wedding lakefront at Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia - photos courtesy of Anna Hedges Photography

5 hikes near water at Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted August 19, 2017

You can find hiking trails for all skill levels at Virginia State Parks, here are five favorite hikes that lead you along the water.

Take a leisurely walk or hike down Cedar Creek Trail at Natural Bridge State Park, Va

Stunning Wedding Venue along the Shores of the Rappahannock River

By Shellie AnnePosted June 02, 2017

One couple found the perfect wedding venue in a mansion along the shores of the Rappahannock River at Belle Isle State Park in Virginia, and one photographer found his favorite color shoot.

Fabulous wedding venue Bel Air area at Belle Isle State Park - Photo credit required Chip Litherland from Eleven Weddings Photography

A Nature Photographer Shares a Few of His Unexpected Finds

By Guest BloggerPosted April 20, 2017

One nature photographer and wildlife enthusiast shares a few of his unexpected finds at Pocahontas State Park while looking for something else.

Butterflies - The given name for a group of butterflies is Kaleidoscope, and looking at this shot it is easy to see why. The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is Virginia

Ten reasons why you need to escape the madness

By Shellie AnnePosted September 16, 2016

Ready for a road trip? Visit a Virginia State Park this fall, and get some of this.

Lose yourself this fall at Douthat State Park in Virginia

Legend of the Fairy Stone

By Shellie AnnePosted April 11, 2016

You may have seen these enchanting little fairy stones that people turn into jewelry, but have you ever heard the legend behind them?

Fairy Stones in the raw from Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Your next visit to a Virginia State Park could start at the library

By Nancy HeltmanPosted March 18, 2016

Libraries across Virginia now offer backpacks to check out that include free parking and gear to explore a Virginia State Park.

Nature backpacks available to check out at local libraries

The Science and Magic of Fall at Virginia State Parks

By Adam DanielPosted October 16, 2015

Why do leaves change color in Autumn? There's a reason behind the transformation and when you come out to your favorite Virginia State Park you can ponder this with us.