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A Spy Camp Named Eagle's Nest

By Callie MorganPosted March 19, 2019
Did you know Boyd's Hole was once home to a Civil War Spy Camp led by Thomas Conrad Nelson?
Looking up river at Boyd

In the Interest of Justice

By Guest BloggerPosted February 22, 2019
Countless people have had their first swimming lesson at this park, vacationed here, and even gotten married here… and this park wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for Mr. Martin.
Mr. Maceo Conrad Martin in his hometown of Danville, Virginia

Barns of Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted February 21, 2019
There is something inherently romantic about a barn, especially one that has weathered the storms of life and still stands strong to tell of it.
A red hay barn sits quietly in a field at Belle Isle State Park, Virginia

History of a Pre-Civil Rights Era State Park

By Christen MillerPosted February 19, 2019
Prince Edward State Park was opened to the public in June 1950, making it Virginia's only pre-Civil Rights Era state park for African-Americans. This is a story of the legacy of this state park, now called Twin Lakes State Park.
History comes alive. Everyone deserves access to nature, and Prince Edward State Park was the one and only park people of color could visit during Virginia’s pre-1964 segregation past.

A Ranger's Favorite Hike

By Guest BloggerPosted February 10, 2019
Working for Virginia State Parks, Ranger Blevins gets to hike many trails, but here is her favorite.
Sunrise in the mountains at Hungry Mother State Park

5 Historic Parks in Virginia to Celebrate Presidents Day

By Shellie AnnePosted February 08, 2019
Our nation's first president grew up along the shores of the Potomac River, almost next door to where we have a fabulous state park. Virginia's state parks offer rich national history.
A majestic Bald Eagle soars high above the historic James River in Virginia

Why You Should Visit Hungry Mother State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted February 05, 2019
The myths and magic of one of the most beloved original state parks in Virginia.
Some things never change like the fresh mountain air and the beautiful scenery at Hungry Mother State Park, Virginia

Kiptopeke's Breakwater

By Andrew SporrerPosted January 03, 2019
Learn more about the concrete fleet at Kiptopeke State Park.
Kiptopeke State Park

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

Make Memories Worth Preserving at Hungry Mother State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted September 21, 2018
Are you ready to make some memories worth preserving at Hungry Mother State Park?
Hungry Mother State Park memories worth preserving


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