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The restoration of Mount Bleak's original windows
Posted May 20, 2026
Sky Meadows State Park is wrapping up the first phase of a transformative project: the full restoration of two original windows at Mount Bleak House. These are not replicas, but the actual panes installed when the home was built in the 1840s.
5 must-do activities at New River Trail State Park
Posted April 21, 2026
New River Trail State Park is a go-to destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. This 57-mile linear park follows an abandoned railroad along the historic New River, offering one-of-a-kind views and a range of recreational opportunities.
Clinch River State Park: An update on Virginia's first blueway state park
Posted April 07, 2026
Clinch River State Park continues to make exciting steps as it develops into Virginia's first blueway state park, blending river-based recreation and land conservation in a way no other state park in the commonwealth has done before.
A legacy refreshed: Renovations at Douthat Lodge
Posted February 03, 2026
The Douthat Lodge, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, will welcome visitors once again this spring following extensive renovations. The work was part of a three-phase project to upgrade Douthat's CCC-era log cabins.
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park celebrates 75 years
Posted August 14, 2023
Since 1948, Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park has been telling the story of Southwest Virginia, from its geologic genesis to its rich and storied culture.


















