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Fishing at Virginia State Parks

By Kim WellsPosted March 20, 2025
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.
Kayak fishing at Bear Creek Lake

Halloween happenings at Virginia State Parks

By Starr AndersonPosted October 03, 2024
Halloween brings a variety of events to state parks across Virginia. From trunk-or-treats to scavenger hunts, there's something for everyone at a state park this spooky season.
Collage of three photos, one on the left is spider webs on thistle, middle photo is a full moon under pink clouds with black silhouette of trees at the bottom, to the right is a scarecrow in a field. Text over the collage says Halloween Happenings at Virginia State Parks

Explore indoors at a Virginia State Park

By Kim WellsPosted July 25, 2024
Don't let the rain, extreme heat or cold hinder your plans to visit a Virginia State Park. Here are five great ways to stay entertained at the park's indoor exhibits.
People indoors on a rainy day

Youngest Master Hiker to complete Trail Quest

By Kim WellsPosted July 19, 2023
At only 4 months old, Ezra Hernandez is the youngest person to earn his Master Hiker certificate for completing the Trail Quest Program. His mother Kaylee used her maternity leave to bond with her newborn son through outdoor experiences together.
Kaylee and Ezra with park staff and certificates

Fall Activities at Virginia State Parks

By Kim WellsPosted October 06, 2022
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.
Kids painting pumpkins at a fall festival

From the Frontier

By Amy AtwoodPosted March 31, 2020
Joseph Martin played an instrumental role in the westward movement.
Martin Station plays an important role in American history

Why you'll go wild about Wilderness Road

By Shellie AnnePosted November 08, 2018
If you haven't been to this unique Virginia State Park, you need to go. There is so much to learn as you walk through the living history demonstrations at Wilderness Road State Park.
Four white-tailed deer line the field with Historic Martin

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