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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wilderness Road State Park is a unique park in the western tip of Virginia with an atmosphere that drives volunteerism.

The Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program has existed for over two decades and served as a paid opportunity for youth and young adults to gain valuable leadership and conservation experience. Read on to learn about 5 changes.

If your New Year’s resolution is to spend more time outside this year, look no further than Virginia State Parks. With 42 unique parks from the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, the opportunities for outdoor adventures are endless.

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.

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.