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5 things to experience when visiting Holliday Lake State Park

By Kim WellsPosted July 24, 2024
Holliday Lake State Park is a hidden gem in Appomattox that offers a variety of activities and scenery for all to enjoy. Whether you want a self-guided adventure or ranger-led activity, this park is a must visit destination.
Fishing at HL

Virginia State Parks' Volunteers of the Year Awards 2023

By Amy AtwoodPosted July 15, 2024
Virginia State Parks has an amazing roster of volunteers. Every year awards are given out to volunteers for their dedication and hard-work. Check out the 2023 recipients.
Volunteer on the river

Birds nesting in unexpected spots at Machicomoco State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted July 10, 2024
Machicomoco State Park provides the perfect location for birding. AmeriCorps member Grayson Nelson shares his experience seeing birds and their nests in unexpected places at the park.
Eastern Bluebird. Photo courtesy of Cornell Lab

Friend groups help keep us going

By Amy AtwoodPosted May 23, 2024
Have you ever seen a friend group at work? These Citizen Support Organizations help keep Virginia State Parks in motion. Check out what some of our friend groups have been up to and how you can get involved.
Workers planting trees

RV Volunteer Friends rebuild Osprey Boardwalk at Kiptopeke State Park

By Kim WellsPosted May 16, 2024
Volunteering at a Virginia State Park benefits both the park and those who donate their time. The RV Volunteer Friends Group donated their time and skills to rebuild the Osprey Boardwalk at Kiptopeke State Park. Check it out on your next visit.
Osprey Boardwalk with concrete fleet and water view

Wilderness Road atmosphere drives volunteerism

By Amy AtwoodPosted April 25, 2024
Wilderness Road State Park is a unique park in the western tip of Virginia with an atmosphere that drives volunteerism.
Collage of two photos: Billy Heck volunteering at Wilderness Road standing in a fort in a Captain

A Legacy Fulfilled: Sky Meadows receives funding to make Lost Mountain Trail more sustainable.

By Laura SchliesskePosted January 10, 2024
The Friends of Sky Meadows Trail Legacy Campaign has been an ongoing fundraiser since 2019. We have reached the goal of raising $28,000 to make trail improvements that will reduce erosion so that our trails can be enjoyed by future generations.
Four smiling park rangers showing thumbs up and presenting a sign that reads "Friends of Sky Meadows Trail Legacy Campaign" with a painted picture of a red thermometer topped up at $28,000

Holliday Lake State Park is recognized with Virginia Green Travel All-Star Award

By Kim WellsPosted April 25, 2023
Holliday Lake State Park has been recognized with the prestigious Virginia Green Travel award for its cigarette butt recycling program. It is very important to recycle and eliminate excess waste that ultimately hurts the environment and wildlife.
Meggan Saul at Virginia Green Conference with award presenters

7 ways to spend Earth Day

By Haley RodgersPosted April 19, 2023
Get inspired to give back on Earth Day! Virginia State Parks are hosting events across the commonwealth for you to attend.
 Monarch butterfly on butterfly milkweed in Kiptopeke State Park’s Native Plant Garden

The Rails of Legacy Live On

By Emily PricePosted October 20, 2022
We often think about legacies, the things we will leave behind. Check out the story of Bruce Wingo and the legacy that he left behind for park goers to enjoy.
Norfolk Southern Engine crossing over the High Bridge


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