Park Manager Andrew Philpot shares why fall and winter hiking are his favorite seasons to get out in the parks to explore.

Explore this one-of-a-kind group getaway that sits quietly along the shores of the Potomac River at Westmoreland State Park. This is part 2 in this series.

Whether you want to fish the shoreline, dock, from a bass-boat or in a tournament at Smith Mountain Lake, there is no denying the bite is still on in the winter months.

Learn more about one of Virginia's best kept secrets, the Potomac River Retreat at Westmoreland State Park. It was more than I had ever expected.

I think I just learned why so many grandparents take the grandkids to Virginia State Park cabins, and it wasn't what I thought.

Every creature has a job in the wild, and part of our jobs at Virginia State Parks is to teach others what that is.

If you are willing to get there, we have some unique primitive campgrounds available year-round at Virginia State Parks. From paddle-in to hike-in campsites from rivers to coastal camping.

When leaves all fall at once, it’s a lot like watching a snow storm. What I had never noticed is that when leaves fall one at a time, it’s more like observing snowflakes: each with its own unique flight pattern.

Guest bloggers Bob and Kevin share how you can stop and take a moment to bring Virginia State Parks memory home with you as a photo.

Start your kids out on the right foot by hiking and enjoying the great outdoors found at Virginia State Parks. Here are three trails with some extra tips to help you out.