During the month of May, Pocahontas State Park is offering a series of homeschool programs that feature hands-on, interactive discussions, guided
15th Annual Kid’s Fishing Day at Natural Tunnel State Park
On Saturday, April 23, 2011, Natural Tunnel State Park will host the annual kid’s fishing day. Registration will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Eastern Hognose Snake
Eastern Hognoses (Heterodon platirhinos) are a species of harmless snakes found all throughout Virginia. Adult snakes average 28 inches, and the
Civil War event at Wilderness Road made me think…
Battle of Jonesville. During those assignments, I gained a new respect for the time in our history. I did not gain enough to warrant scouring the
Coal camp tour fun and informative
Many coalfield residents, as well visitors from other areas of Virginia, joined the staff of the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park and
QR Codes: What is that?
First Landing State Park destination page for the codes. Like saving paper? You can now scan the code of your favorite park's map, and have the
Boy Scouts repair trail bridge at Fairy Stone
Boy Scouts of the Patrick Henry District held their spring camporee at Fairy Stone State Park for the second year in a row. 134 Scouts and Leaders
How to Pack Your Kitchen for an RV Trip
Our friends at Road Trip Rentals offer tips on how to pack your kitchen for a RV trip. Road Trip Rentals is one of the Diamond Sponsors for our 75
Enthusiastic Friends help park with 75th Anniversary project!
The newly formed Friends of Westmoreland State Park have already initiated their first project at the park. Wednesday night, the hottest day of the