Press releases

Media inquiries: Please contact Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.

• Shenandoah River State Park announces new Nights in Nature Series (February 26, 2026)
• Staunton River State Park invites astronomers to Spring Star Party (February 24, 2026)
• Wilderness Road State Park hosts Master Plan Public Information Meeting (February 24, 2026)
• Fairy Stone State Park reopens main campground after major renovations (February 24, 2026)
• James River Trail Runs returns to Virginia State Parks Adventure Series (February 24, 2026)
• Hungry Mother State Park announces cancellation of event catering services (February 19, 2026)
• Claytor Lake State Park completes Campground Birch renovations (February 17, 2026)
• Historic Douthat Lodge reopens following major renovations (February 12, 2026)
• Virginia State Parks campgrounds reopen March 6 with burn restrictions in effect through April 30 (February 11, 2026)
• Virginia State Parks to host annual gift show March 18-19 (February 04, 2026)
• Smith Mountain Lake State Park hosts second installment of Winter Lecture Series (February 03, 2026)
• Virginia State Parks Adventure Series showcases two events at Pocahontas State Park this March (February 02, 2026)
• Natural Bridge State Park celebrates record-breaking 2025 Festival of Trees (February 02, 2026)
• Wilderness Road State Park hosts Master Plan Public Information Meeting (January 29, 2026)
• Join the Great Backyard Bird Count at a Virginia State Park (January 27, 2026)
• Shenandoah River State Park hosts Master Plan Public Comment Meeting (January 14, 2026)
• Virginia State Parks Adventure Series returns for 9th year (January 13, 2026)
• Smith Mountain Lake State Park launches 2026 Winter Lecture Series (January 06, 2026)

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