Press releases

Media inquiries: Please contact Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.

• Sky Meadows State Park completes upgrades to Lost Mountain Trail, continues fundraising efforts for additional trail improvements (December 27, 2023)
• First Day Hikes return with more activities for all (December 14, 2023)
• Hungry Mother State Park names new assistant park manager of visitor and event services (December 05, 2023)
• Master plan public meeting to be held for Machicomoco State Park (November 29, 2023)
• Lighting of the Bridge at Staunton River Battlefield State Park (November 28, 2023)
• Bear Creek Lake to host annual Lights at the Lake (November 28, 2023)
• Virginia State Parks offer holiday shopping ideas for all (November 21, 2023)
• Opt Outside at a Virginia State Park on Thanksgiving weekend (November 17, 2023)
• Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation dedicates Inn at Foster Falls (October 27, 2023)
• Indigenous Peoples Celebration to be held at Machicomoco State Park (October 23, 2023)
• 10th Annual Harvest Festival to be held at Chippokes State Park (October 10, 2023)
• Twin Lakes State Park will host Fall Festival (October 02, 2023)
• Natural Tunnel State Park celebrates International Colorblindness Awareness Month, holds EnChroma colorblind glasses giveaway (September 25, 2023)
• Body discovered in submerged vehicle in lake at Claytor Lake State Park (September 17, 2023)
• Virginia State Parks celebrate National Public Lands Day, provide free parking Sept. 23 (September 13, 2023)
• Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation awarded $794K Semiquincentennial Grant (September 12, 2023)
• Celebrate Estuaries Day at York River State Park (September 12, 2023)
• Celebrate Outdoor Exploration Day at Kiptopeke State Park (September 08, 2023)
• Hungry Mother State Park builds new mountain bike trail system (September 07, 2023)
• Construction taking place at York River State Park (September 07, 2023)
• Half marathon and 5K event to be held at High Bridge Trail State Park (September 06, 2023)
• Powhatan State Park to host Inaugural Pawpaw Festival (August 29, 2023)
• Safety updates for hunting at Virginia State Parks (August 24, 2023)
• Sky Meadows State Park Celebrates 40th Anniversary (August 21, 2023)
• New Boat Ramp at Widewater State Park (August 02, 2023)
• Hungry Mother State Park names new park manager (July 27, 2023)
• Camping Still Available at Several Virginia State Parks (July 20, 2023)
• Virginia's Natural Bridge now under state ownership (June 30, 2023)
• Natural Tunnel State Park first in Virginia to install EnChroma viewfinder for colorblind visitors (June 29, 2023)
• Virginia State Parks launches new paddling rewards program (June 15, 2023)
• Virginia State Parks celebrate 87th anniversary (June 12, 2023)
• Celebrate Juneteenth at Twin Lakes State Park (June 06, 2023)
• Natural Bridge dedicates new Thistle Ridge Disc Golf Trail (June 05, 2023)
• Firefly Festival is a must-see event at High Bridge Trail State Park  (June 02, 2023)
• Claytor Lake State Park reopens Campground D, debuts new bathhouse (May 24, 2023)
• Get outside and enjoy National Kids to Parks Day (May 10, 2023)
• Summer music events to be held at Virginia State Parks (May 08, 2023)
• Turtle “Shell-ebretion” to be held at Twin Lakes State Park (May 03, 2023)
• Gathering in the Gap music festival announces star-studded main stage lineup Rhonda Vincent, Dave Eggar and Stillhouse Junkies (April 28, 2023)
• Mason Neck State Park to host 25th Annual Eagle Festival (April 27, 2023)
• Virginia’s longest and oldest adventure triathlon returns for 24th year (April 20, 2023)
• Winners announced for 2022 Volunteer of the Year awards (April 20, 2023)
• Celebrate Earth Day with Virginia State Parks (April 18, 2023)
• Virginia Service and Conservation Corps applications are now being accepted (April 14, 2023)
• Belle Isle State Park Celebrates 30th Anniversary on April 22 (April 12, 2023)
• Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park to host master plan public meeting (March 15, 2023)
• New River Trail State Park bridges to undergo series of repairs (March 15, 2023)
• Bear Creek Lake State Park completes initial renovations and upgrades to campground (March 02, 2023)
• Virginia State Park campgrounds will open on March 3 (February 27, 2023)
• Count birds in your backyard and contribute to science (February 13, 2023)
• Adventure Series Seeks Outdoor Enthusiasts (February 06, 2023)
• Virginia State Parks to host annual gift show March 7-8 (February 01, 2023)
• Clinch River State Park to host master plan public meeting (January 19, 2023)

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