Fire can be devastating but when managing the natural resources in our Virginia State Parks it is a helpful tool.

Former Girl Scout leader and avid park goer shares camping hacks to try on your next visit to a Virginia State Park, in this first episode of Camping Simply Homemade.

During winter migration, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park are a bird-watchers dream.

Learn how one volunteer in the Americorps program found a whole new perspective and career path in the great outdoors and state parks.

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.

If you want to learn something new, now's the time to book that long weekend or summer vacation, and Hungry Mother State Park can help you get off the couch to enjoy outdoor recreation with or without a paddle.

Learn what happened when a couple quietly paddled their way toward the dam on Fairy Stone lake, an experience that was otter this world.

Working for Virginia State Parks, Ranger Blevins gets to hike many trails, but here is her favorite.

Each month we'll be highlighting a different Virginia Service and Conservation Corps service member and their experience serving in Virginia State Parks.

Learn more about the best hiking trails in Virginia as guest blogger Lauren MacGregor and husband make it their goal to hike them at every Virginia State Park.