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Virginia State Parks' Volunteers of the Year Awards 2023

By Amy AtwoodPosted July 15, 2024
Virginia State Parks has an amazing roster of volunteers. Every year awards are given out to volunteers for their dedication and hard-work. Check out the 2023 recipients.
Volunteer on the river

5 must-do activities at Staunton River State Park

By Starr AndersonPosted July 11, 2024
Staunton River State Park is a great place to escape to the great outdoors with family and friends. The park is open year-round, and you can make overnight reservations for camping and cabins up to 11 months in advance.
Staunton River Dark Sky

5 ways to explore parks after dark

By Starr AndersonPosted July 11, 2024
While Virginia’s state parks are known for their daytime activities, they offer a new world of adventure after dark. From stargazing and firefly watching to owl prowls and moonlit kayaking tours, there's something for everyone.
Fireflies

Birds nesting in unexpected spots at Machicomoco State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted July 10, 2024
Machicomoco State Park provides the perfect location for birding. AmeriCorps member Grayson Nelson shares his experience seeing birds and their nests in unexpected places at the park.
Eastern Bluebird. Photo courtesy of Cornell Lab

Kayak camping on the Potomac

By Guest BloggerPosted July 01, 2024
Have you ever stayed overnight at a Virginia State Park paddle-in campsite? On his paddle trip along the Potomac River, Ralph visited 3 Virginia State Parks, and he is sharing his 4-day adventure along the river.
Trip map showing the Potomac river and all spots described in the blog

What kind of tree is that? Learn the answer with a new field guide at Sky Meadows State Park.

By Laura SchliesskePosted June 28, 2024
Take a nature walk on the Snowden Trail at Sky Meadows State Park, and you’ll notice trees with numbers attached to them all along the trail. These numbers correspond to the newly published “Snowden Trail Tree Identification Field Guide."
A trail through the woods, with leaves on the trees and leaves on the ground surrounding a gravel path with wooden stairs on it.

3 Virginia State Parks boomerang employees and their stories

By Amy AtwoodPosted June 26, 2024
Employees leaving organizations is the nature of business. But when employees return to employment, you know you must be doing something right. Virginia State Parks is such an organization. Check out these boomerang stories.
Park Manager Jim Jones

Staunton River State Park's Fitness Trail receives updates

By Guest BloggerPosted June 12, 2024
To enhance the variety of recreational activities provided at Staunton River State Park, the .25-mile Fitness Trail has been revitalized to keep bodies moving, hearts pumping and people happy.
SRSP

5 things to do when you visit Staunton River Battlefield State Park

By Kim WellsPosted June 10, 2024
Virginia State Parks are full of history and Staunton River Battlefield is no different, but this park offers so much more than just a history tour. Located along the Staunton River, this location provides visitors with many recreational activities.
Battlefield view at Staunton River Battlefield

Ultimate Father's Day Gift: Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted June 03, 2024
Give dad the ultimate gift, time spent together outdoors. At Virginia State Parks, we have great events happening Father's Day weekend to take advantage of!
Bring Dad and Grandad out for a day of fun and adventure at a Virginia State Park (this is High Bridge Trail State Park in Central Virginia)


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