One of the most popular hikes at Sky Meadows State Park, sometimes referred to as “the Sky Meadows loop,” is not a single loop trail, but is comprised of several trails strung together to create a 5-mile trek. Read on to get the “inside scoop."

Staunton River State Park is a great place to escape to the great outdoors with family and friends. The park is open year-round, and you can make overnight reservations for camping and cabins up to 11 months in advance.

Take a nature walk on the Snowden Trail at Sky Meadows State Park, and you’ll notice trees with numbers attached to them all along the trail. These numbers correspond to the newly published “Snowden Trail Tree Identification Field Guide."

To enhance the variety of recreational activities provided at Staunton River State Park, the .25-mile Fitness Trail has been revitalized to keep bodies moving, hearts pumping and people happy.

Give dad the ultimate gift, time spent together outdoors. At Virginia State Parks, we have great events happening Father's Day weekend to take advantage of!

The rangers at Sky Meadows State Park field a lot of “FAQs” clarifying our name and location, since there are geographically close places with names like Skyline Drive, Skyland, Big Meadows and Great Meadows. Let's answer some of those questions.

Per state law, open fires are prohibited in all Virginia State Parks from midnight until 4 p.m., February 15 through April 30. Find out about the one exception in this blog.

Consider a job at a Virginia State Park such as maintenance ranger and you might be surprised at much you love it! These hardworking rangers face different adventures each day while gaining knowledge and building skillsets along the way.

Hiking offers challenges and opportunities to enjoy the off-season at Virginia State Parks!

If you’re looking for a fun way to explore a park, check out our disc golf courses at Natural Bridge and Staunton River State Parks. They both offer a unique terrain and a different set of challenges for players of all skill levels.