WELCOME TO THE LAKE! Visit the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake State Park in every season. For those who have special celebrations in the colder
“Petiquette” in the Park
We want our dogs to enjoy Virginia State Parks as much as we do, while still preserving others' experiences. Here is a short reminder of simple
Every Kid is a Macaroni Kid!
We think Virginia State Parks since they share great outdoor recreation opportunities with their readers and they provide a broader service to
Claytor Lake is a-callin y’all!
We spent a week at Claytor Lake State Park, by the way. But having a mostly female family we knew this was the best cabin for us! Cabin 13 is
A Salute to all the Dads on Father’s Day!
We salute you Dads, it isn't easy to be a Dad, sometimes it is not even fun, but you were there for us and we love you Dad! "Always be
Winter Fishing Tips
We often have this image of fishing as just a wonderful spring and summer pastime. There is nothing quite like holding that cane pole with your
9/11 National Day of Remembrance at Virginia State Parks
We invite you to join us on this special day as we remember the tragedy of 9/11 and honor those who lost their lives, lost their loved ones and the
Want to try something new? Try fishing from a kayak
We have loved kayak fishing Bear Creek Lake located at Bear Creek Lake State Park for the last decade, and although many would not believe it, it is a
After the hike
We had so much amazing feedback from this year's first day hike that we wanted to share some of it with you, from you! Thanks to everyone who