Virginia State Parks has embraced the SkillBridge program, employing four participants and recognizing the value of their military experience in their park operations.

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.

Come meet some of the women who help make Virginia State Parks a great place to work!

Your safety is our utmost priority, it's hurricane season, so let's be prudent and cautious and take the time to explain one of the less pleasant decisions we have to make - when and how to decide to close a park for severe weather.

It was through this small town in Southwest Virginia that fortunes were made, dreams became reality, and history was born. Virginia and Texas may be great distances away, but they will forever be connected. 

Virginia State Parks are fortunate to have a cadre of Friends that provide support and advocate on our behalf.

You might be surprised to find out what goes into running one of our Virginia State Parks.

During Black History Month, we often reflect on people and places and the impacts they made or significance they held as it relates to events past. However, the story I want to share is one that crosses many generations and continues today.