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Fall road trip to Virginia State Parks and historic covered bridges

By Blogger-Posted September 28, 2018

It's time to plan your fall getaway to a Virginia State Park and a side trip to a Virginia historic covered bridge.

Follow us to see the fall leaves at Virginia State Parks and nearby Historic Covered Bridges (this is an old tobacco barn at Smith Mountain Lake State Park)

Stop thinking about it, just take a hike

By Blogger-Posted September 22, 2018

More than 600 miles of trails await at Virginia State Parks, so stop thinking about it, just take a hike.

Escape the crowds, breathe fresh air, enjoy wildlife and take in the stunning scenery that only Virginia can offer.

The Perfect Leaf Peeping Destination in Virginia

By Blogger-Posted August 23, 2018

Fall at Fairy Stone State Park is a leaf peepers dream come true. Centrally located for day trips up on the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding foothills. Now is a good time to book a cabin.

Early morning around the lake is magical at Fairy Stone State Park, Va

4 Favorite Falls of Virginia State Parks

By Blogger-Posted June 21, 2018

Let's go for a walk in the woods to explore some of the waterfalls at Virginia State Parks.

Little Mountain Falls at Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Top 10 State Parks in Virginia According to Trip Advisor

By Blogger-Posted April 26, 2018

Beautiful in every direction, was one reviewer's exact words when describing the number 1 state park in Virginia according to Trip Advisor.

Bucket list hike at Grayson Highlands State Park and the Appalachian Trail, Virginia

Best places to cool off this summer part 2

By Blogger-Posted 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 Blogger-Posted 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

Ten reasons why you need to escape the madness

By Blogger-Posted September 16, 2016

Ready for a road trip? Visit a Virginia State Park this fall, and get some of this.

Lose yourself this fall at Douthat State Park in Virginia

Accessible for all at Virginia State Parks

By Blogger-Posted March 04, 2016

How do you find out which trails, cabins, facilities and other areas are accessible at Virginia State Parks? We have the answer for you in this blog, read on...

Lake Anna State Park provides accessible paths near beach, visitor center, snack bar and more.

Hike or Walk the Top Five Landscapes in Virginia this Spring

By Blogger-Posted April 10, 2015

Spring time is your invitation to get outside, and Virginia State Parks offers some of the most diverse landscapes to hike and walk and take it all in from the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic seashore.