Barbara J. Saffir, Author of "Walking Washington, DC," Virginia Master Naturalist, and founder of Nature Photography DC/MD/VA discusses the natural treasures that lie within Virginia State Parks.

Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.

Using the correct birdfeeders will help attract a variety of birds.

Backyard birding may be your newest hobby.

Trails are one of the favorites in state parks but they require planning and hard work.

Spring time is your invitation to get outside, and Virginia State Parks offers some of the most diverse landscapes to hike and walk and take it all in from the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic seashore.