Hiking can be more enjoyable with larger groups, and the Girls Who Hike Virginia demonstrated this while completing the Trail Quest program. Achieving Master Hiker status after visiting all the state parks is one of many milestones for this group.

Virginia State Parks offer a variety of options for learning and practicing archery. Whether you are interested in just taking a shot at it or looking for a group to join, check out these parks that hit the bull’s-eye with opportunities.

Whether you prefer fishing in lakes, rivers, creeks, oceans or the bay, there are plenty of places to cast your line at a Virginia State Park. To enjoy more time on the water be sure to book your stay in a cabin, campground, yurt or lodge.

We asked the first person to complete our Wandering Waters Paddle Quest program to tell us about her experience wandering the waters of 31 Virginia State Parks. For completing the program, Colleen Renderos received her Master Paddler certificate.

Hiking offers challenges and opportunities to enjoy the off-season at Virginia State Parks!

Festivals, pumpkin painting, tree decorating, birdwatching, stargazing, water adventures and many more activities are available at Virginia State Parks this fall. Get some new ideas on how to make the most of your park visit.

Fall is a spectacular time to visit a Virginia State Park, we don't need to tell you, it's better if we show you.

If you're looking for trails not too far from home in Northern Virginia or D.C. for a day hike, then we have a handful of parks you may enjoy.

You won't find a better place to escape into nature and history than Caledon State Park.

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.