My Dad used to always say two things "Get out of dodge" and "get a change of scenery." Now that he has left the rat race of the
Virginia State Parks – Take Me Away!
Most women in the 70s could relate to Calgon commercials like this one depicting a woman relaxing in a bubble bath after dealing with every day
Fungus Amongus
Meet the "Old Man of The Woods" and a few of his forest friends! Old Man of The Woods was last seen living up on Molly's Knob Hike at
Donations Support Education Programs at Sailor’s Creek
Mark Day, Senior Vice Commander of the Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park in support of the park’s education programs. His
Grand Valley State University volunteers at Hungry Mother State Park
March brings many things like longer days and more sunshine. It also means it is Spring Break time. One group of college students is spending their
A Lifes Work Honored
Many years ago, a young man, Chris Calkins in his early twenties embarked on trip from Detroit, Michigan to Appomattox, Virginia where he was to start
Green versus Black Friday
Many start their Christmas season shopping Black Friday deals. What if there were another option? Why not skip the crowds and head to a Virginia
Discoveries along a Historic River
Many plantations were established along the major rivers in Virginia. During the colonial period, York River State Park was Taskinas Plantation. This
Pick A Paddle
Many park visitors enjoy calm ponds and lakes with a paddle boat. Others prefer outboard engines or jet skis for fun on the water. Our parks offer a