Wildlife
There's nothing so moving as the sight of a bald eagle soaring thousands of feet overhead. You feel in harmony with nature, just crossing paths with a doe and her fawn gracefully and expertly trekking through the forest. But wildlife doesn't just lift your spirits. Healthy and abundant wildlife also proves environmental health, and what's good for the environment is good for people.
You'll find few places better suited to wildlife, whether for its own sake or your solicitude, than Virginia's state parks. They're safe places to observe nature at its best. The well-cared-for habitat is as healthy as it is beautiful. Enjoy seeing bald eagles at Caledon, raptors at Kiptopeke, turtles at just about any park, you may even see baby foxes; the list goes on and on. Birding is a great hobby to enjoy at a park. There are many species to see.
Take care to give wildlife space. It's called "wild" for a reason. While you're a guest at the park, it is home to the plants and animals there.
Parks are managed with wildlife in mind. That's why some areas may look as if they should be mowed, some trees are removed, and areas are sometimes burned back. Look for park staff or signs to explain the wildlife habitat in progress.
Enjoy a nature break.
