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B.A.R.K. Ranger Program puts the wow in bow wow

By Kim WellsPosted December 10, 2024
The B.A.R.K. Rangers Program is a fun way to enjoy responsible recreation with your dog while creating lasting memories. You also get a reward for completing the program. While rewards vary by park, adventures exist at all locations.
Bruno and Kim by Twin Lakes sign

EnChroma-adapted viewfinders have been installed at all Virginia State Parks

By Starr AndersonPosted August 07, 2024
Virginia State Parks has become the first park system in the nation to install EnChroma-adapted viewfinders for colorblind guests at each of its locations.
Chief Ranger Ethan Howes uses the EnChroma viewfinder

Natural Tunnel becomes first in state to install special viewfinder for colorblind visitors

By Starr AndersonPosted July 07, 2023
We are proud to be the first location in Virginia to offer the EnChroma colorblind viewfinder. It's equipped with special lenses from EnChroma designed to help those with red-green Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) experience colors.
Ethan Howes

Top 5 Ways History Flows at Pocahontas State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted May 06, 2019
Our history may not be as visible as other parks, but guests will be surprised by the history that hides in plain sight.
 Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Field - This location hosted the CCC’s camp that consisted of 23 buildings including their barracks, mess hall, and a boxing ring at Pocahontas State Park, Virginia

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