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6 More Favorite Fall Camping Spots at Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted September 24, 2020
Fall camping is the best, the parks are less crowded, the temperatures are cooling off and the scenery can't be beat. Let's explore some favorite camping spots at Virginia State Parks.
camping with friends at Pocahontas State Park

Epic Fall Road Trip

By Shellie AnnePosted September 18, 2020
There is no place like Virginia in the fall. If you love leaves, you'll want to check out my favorite leaf peeping road trip that even includes a spectacular waterfall and stops at some unique historic sites.
Head to the mountains this fall, you

August Adventures Worth the Trip

By Andrew SporrerPosted July 29, 2020
Beat the heat: head toward the water for these adventures at a Virginia State Park near you.
Paddling along at Belle Isle State Park

Amateur Radio, Not Just a Hobby

By Guest BloggerPosted April 24, 2020
Amateur(Ham)Radio Operator John Fury, Assistant Park Manager at James River State Park,talks about his experience and how it has helped him as a Park Ranger.
John Fury and his copilot

More Than Meets the Eye

By Guest BloggerPosted April 21, 2020
Virginia's oldest fossil can be found at James River State Park and is easy to identify.
Skolithos Linearis

Viewing and Photographing Dark Skies

By Jessica BowserPosted April 11, 2020
Artificial light pollutes our night skies and prevents us from seeing the full sky. Escaping the light can be difficult, but luckily there are several locations where dark skies exist.
Four Virginia State Parks are Dark Sky certified

James River State Park named an International Dark Sky Park

By Jim MeisnerPosted March 20, 2019
James River State Park in Buckingham County will become the second state park in Virginia, the 44th park in the United States and only the 64th park in the world with the designation.
James River State Park being named an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).

The Virginia Service and Conservation Corps Experience: James River

By Guest BloggerPosted February 06, 2019
Each month we’ll be highlighting a different Virginia Service and Conservation Corps service member and their experience serving in Virginia State Parks.
The view from Tye River Overlook at James River State Park is just one of the perks of my job with AmeriCorps

Tips to Keep Warm While Winter Camping

By Andrew SporrerPosted January 27, 2019
Colder temperatures are on their way... are you ready? Use these tips to sleep warmer this winter.
Winter Camping at Virginia State Parks.

Winter Camping at Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted January 08, 2019
For those who love the solitude of winter camping in Virginia, we have a few recommendations.
Be prepared for everything if you camp in the colder months - Belle Isle State Park, Va


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