There are some folks who fish here on a regular basis and they love to tell the park staff all their “fish tales.” Some of us even have
Beaver Relocation
The North American Beaver (Castor Canadensis) is a very interesting creature. It is native to North America, in fact it’s the largest rodent in
What is worse than the Zombie Apocalypse?
Zombies seem to be everywhere you look - movies, TV shows, street events. They have taken over pop culture. But a bigger threat is here and now and
The Mother of all Birthday Celebrations
You may have seen Hungry Mother State Park, got it's name. There is a story and some think it was a publicity stunt. Regardless, Hungry Mother has
Letterboxing at Holliday Lake State Park
You know, Holliday Lake State Park doesn't close after Labor Day. Sure the swimming beach is no longer open, but there are lots of other
Staunton River State Park – OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
You know staff really love their park when they sound broken hearted when the park sustains massive damage. I heard it in Park Manager Josh
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the home of the Fairy Stones
You have a county named Patrick settled by Scotch-Irish, a legend involving nymphs, fairies and lucky stones - perhaps Fairy Stone State Park is the
Local Author is Guest of Tales & Tradition Program
You don’t have to go to a local bookstore to meet an author, you might stumble across one at a Virginia State Park! Francis Wood, a local
Backpacking for Beginners
Yes, camping in a cabin or RV at a Virginia State Park is fun. But, aren't you curious to experience an evening in a tent in a campground along