Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.
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Hidden Gems of Virginia State Parks
Posted April 09, 2016
An early bird explores Virginia State Parks and discovers some unexpected finds, this time relics of the past, fossils!
Accessible for all at Virginia State Parks
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...
Featured Cabin 3 at Fairy Stone State Park
Posted September 30, 2015
Another segment in my featured cabins series, this time showcasing little CCC built cabin 3 at Fairy Stone State Park in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Hike or Walk the Top Five Landscapes in Virginia this Spring
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.
Meet the Fossils of Chippokes in Southside Virginia
Posted September 18, 2012
"Uncovering Virginia" is an exhibit currently at the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville.
Weddings and Special Events at Claytor Lake
Posted August 01, 2012
Did you know Claytor Lake State Park is the perfect setting for an outdoor waterfront wedding and reception?



















