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.

Have you ever seen a patch of overgrown grass at one of our parks and wondered why? It's efficient for a multitude of reasons.

Let's discover the fish, mammals, and reptiles of the estuarine marshes.

Let's learn about the marshes at York River State Park in this new blog series.

Sky Meadows State Park is known for its vast variety of birds and wildlife, including beautiful birds of prey known as raptors.

There is joy in wild places one cannot find in the city. There is tranquility and familiarity in a forgotten world. A stillness reminding us it is normal to go slow, to observe the little things, and not always be on the move.

Learn more about what lies beneath the skin,fur and feather of animals!

Native plants are easier to grow and meet the natural needs of the other plants and animals in the area.

Terrestrial turtles are happy digging in the dirt and leaves found under the trees.

Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.