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A Winter Walk in a Naked Wood

By Guest BloggerPosted December 22, 2018
You are invited to go to the woods. Breathe in the crisp winter air. Beauty, life, and rest await you at Caledon State Park.
A walk in the woods is good medicine - Boyd

Custom route for a wetland adventure at James River State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted December 20, 2018
Park Manager Andrew Philpot shares why fall and winter hiking are his favorite seasons to get out in the parks to explore.
A view of the flooded and iced over wetland impoundment at James River State Park, Va

How do you pass the cute test?

By Guest BloggerPosted December 03, 2018
Every creature has a job in the wild, and part of our jobs at Virginia State Parks is to teach others what that is.
Have you ever considere what makes a bat a magical, fascinating member of our community? Hungry Mother State Park, Virginia

Visit Hungry Mother in the Between Times and it Might Bring a Surprise

By Guest BloggerPosted November 30, 2018
When leaves all fall at once, it's a lot like watching a snow storm. What I had never noticed is that when leaves fall one at a time, it's more like observing snowflakes: each with its own unique flight pattern.
Visit Hungry Mother State Parks during the “between times” when you least expect to be amazed by what you see.

Paddleboarding with Dogs: Tips and Tricks for a Fun, Successful Paddle

By Guest BloggerPosted October 24, 2018
Ever wonder how to Paddleboard with your pup? Guest bloggers give useful tips on teaching your dog to Stand-up paddleboard with you at Virginia State Parks.
Paddleboarding with Dogs: Tips and Tricks for a Fun, Successful Paddle at Virginia State Parks

Exploring Virginia's Grayson Highlands State Park on Horseback

By Guest BloggerPosted September 29, 2018
A guest blogger shares her experience of the beauty of Grayson Highlands State Park by horseback and seeing the wild ponies.
Horseback riding at Graysons Highlands

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

Raising out of the box thinkers means getting our kids outside

By Guest BloggerPosted September 13, 2018
Photographer captures the colors and joy of being outside at Douthat State Park through the lens of being a Dad.
Family time together at a cabin at Douthat State Park Photo by Exposure Photography www.jonandjulie.com @exposurephoto

Kayaking the Kerr Reservoir from Occoneechee State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted September 03, 2018
A guest blogger who specializing in outdoor recreation shares her recent visit to Occoneechee State Park.
Kayaking the Kerr Reservoir from Occoneechee State Park, Virginia

Who was the High Bridge Watchman Uncle John?

By Guest BloggerPosted February 17, 2018
High Bridge Trail State Park acquires new Willis Vail image of bridge watchman known as Uncle John. This is the rest of the story, in honor of Black History Month.
Historical photo of "Uncle John" the Bridge Watchman on duty...from a photo by Willis W. Vail and taken 4 p.m. April 10, 1914. on what is now High Bridge Trail State Park, Va


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