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Top 5 Ways History Flows at Pocahontas State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted May 06, 2019
Our history may not be as visible as other parks, but guests will be surprised by the history that hides in plain sight.
 Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Field - This location hosted the CCC

Look for THESE as the official harbinger of summer at Westmoreland

By Guest BloggerPosted May 04, 2019
When you see these, you'll know that summer has officially begun at Westmoreland State Park.
Mountain Laurel around Rock Spring Pond at Westmoreland State Park, Va

5 Reasons To Hike The Trails at Douthat

By Shellie AnnePosted April 25, 2019
You'd be hard pressed to find a better hiking and biking gem like Douthat State Park just an hour from Roanoke with over 43 miles of trails plus a lake to boot.
Every hiking trail at Douthat State Park offers incredible scenery and views, it

The Lure of Kiptopeke

By Shellie AnnePosted April 19, 2019
Amazed that these ships could ever float, the concrete ships are now used as a breakwater, and a quirky sight just offshore at Kiptopeke State Park.
Experience the Chesapeake Bay

Getting to Know Virginia: Kiptopeke State Park

By Bob Diller and Kevin DivinsPosted April 16, 2019
Time to capture the magnificent scenery of the beaches, boardwalk and birds at Kiptopeke State Park. This is another part of Bob and Kevin's fun series.
The dunes and boardwalk as viewed from the beach side at Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia

Life to Springs

By Tom KneippPosted April 09, 2019
Sometimes a renewed intermittent spring just appears for a while then fades, seeping up from underground just above the bedrock layer. Learn more about these at Bear Creek Lake State Park.
Spring House. This spring was most likely framed in the late 1930s at the time Bear Creek Lake was being developed as a recreation area. You would have heard tin cups here on a hot summer day.

Spring Has Finally Sprung at Shenandoah River State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted April 06, 2019
It's been a long, snowy winter but, now winter's grip has finally started to loosen.
Virginia Bluebells at Shenandoah River State Park

Do You Have a Favorite Campground?

By Guest BloggerPosted April 05, 2019
An outdoor photographer shares the gem of a campground that his family loves, and it's found right here in Southwest Virginia.
A Favorite Park for Camping - Claytor Lake State Park (Photo used with permission by Kenton Steryous)

Trails, From a Ranger's Perspective

By Guest BloggerPosted April 04, 2019
Trails are one of the favorites in state parks but they require planning and hard work.
Rhododendron

These Eight Reasons to Go Outside Will Put a Spring in Your Step

By Shellie AnnePosted April 03, 2019
Spring showers bring May flowers to the mountains, Piedmont, and coastal Virginia State Parks. Exploring our parks in bloom is sure to put a spring in your step.
Saucer Magnolia in full bloom welcomes visitors to Caledon State Park, Virginia


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