Life is Full of Options: Top Reasons to Choose Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted May 08, 2019

Many of you might be new to Virginia or may have just discovered Virginia State Parks and are wondering what to do there. You've come to the right place!

Paddling is great fun for families, couples, friends and even groups at James River State Park

Getting to Know Virginia: Kiptopeke State Park

By Bob Diller and Kevin DivinsPosted April 16, 2019

Time to capture the magnificent scenery of the beaches, boardwalk and birds at Kiptopeke State Park. This is another part of Bob and Kevin's fun series.

The dunes and boardwalk as viewed from the beach side at Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia

Top 5 Reasons to Spend Time at Hungry Mother State Park This Summer

By Guest BloggerPosted March 25, 2019

If you're planning your family vacation, then you'll be glad to discover that Hungry Mother State Park offers some of Virginia’s finest recreational opportunities.

Summer fun at Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia begins at the beach

Adventures Under 10

By Amy AtwoodPosted February 26, 2019

Virginia State Parks offers something for most anyone even those under the age of 10.

Learning at the Critter Crawl at Hungry Mother State Park

Best places to cool off this summer part 2

By Shellie AnnePosted April 28, 2017

If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple more suggestions, and then a couple more after that. This is part 2 of this series.

Having fun together cooling off in the lake at Hungry Mother State Park, Virginia

Best places to cool off this summer part 1

By Shellie AnnePosted April 19, 2017

If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple suggestions and then a couple more after that.

This guarded swimming beach at Smith Mountain Lake State Park is perfect in the hot summertime

A Camp Host Family's Story

By Jodi RhodesPosted September 14, 2014

Did you know that Virginia State Parks loves our camp hosts? We have 36 state parks and some have more than one campground. Read on to hear about one family's camp hosting experience.