Smith Mountain Lake is known by many as a fishing paradise, where you can easily catch Striped Bass longer than your arm.

Summertime brings the afternoon thunderstorms, so when the beach is closed what else can you do at a Virginia State Park? We have a few suggestions.

You can find hiking trails for all skill levels at Virginia State Parks, here are five favorite hikes that lead you along the water.

If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple suggestions and then a couple more after that.