Follow these basic rules when you go a Virginia State Park to get the most enjoyment out of your visit:
WATCH THE SUNRISE

Capturing the sunrise at York River State Park
BUILD A SAND CASTLE

or a Sand Sculpture at Douthat State Park
MAKE S'MORES

Enjoying s'mores at Bear Creek Lake State Park
GET WET

Getting wet at Pocahontas State Park – Photo courtesy of Bill Crabtree, Jr., Va. Tourism Corp.
SIT A SPELL

Sitting a spell on the porch at Occoneechee State Park
READ A BOOK

Read a good book at Fairy Stone State Park
LOOK FOR FOSSILS

Finding Fossils at York River State Park
PLAY LEAP FROG

Leap Frog at Bear Creek Lake State Park – Photo courtesy of Bill Crabtree, Jr., Va. Tourism Corp.
GET SANDY

Get sand between your toes at First Landing State Park
RUN WITH THE DOG

Running with the dog at Douthat State Park – Photo courtesy of Bill Crabtree, Jr., Va. Tourism Corp.
SHOES OPTIONAL

Shoes are optional at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
TAKE A NAP

Afternoon nap at a Shenandoah River State Park Cabin
PLAY IN THE WAVES

Play in the waves at First Landing State Park
You fill in the rest…
— TAKE A LONG WALK
— GO BIRD WATCHING
— SWIM A LITTLE
— KICK THE BALL
— PLAY A BOARD GAME
— RIDE YOUR BIKE
— HAVE A PICNIC
— HUG YOUR FAMILY
You’ll find plenty of programs, events and activities at state park.
VIRGINIA STATE PARKS are all about FAMILY – FRIENDS – FUN!
