Part of our "Fishing 101" series, this video outlines a few of the essential things you'll need for your fishing trip.
How to Tie a Palomar Knot
Part of our "Fishing 101" series, this video demonstrates how to tie a Palomar knot.
First Signs of Fall?
Park Manager Harvey Thompson from Grayson Highlands State Park sent me this picture today showing the first sign of Fall in his park. Don't worry,
Youth Conservation Corps at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Our Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a service learning model. One of the goals is to instill the concept of a lifetime of volunteer service.
Creating Outdoor Photographs: The Motivation
Our state parks offer a variety of souvenirs in the gift shops. We encourage you to browse and purchase an item or two. Sales do contribute to our
Friends Group Supports Sailor’s Creek in a Big Way
Our Friends Groups are all about supporting our state parks. The Friends of Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park demonstrated their
Kiptopeke State Park
Our featured Park of the Month for September is Kiptopeke State Park, site of the Eastern Shore Birding and Wildlife Festival that will take place
Claytor Lake is the Best!
Our family LOVES a relaxing week at Claytor Lake. 2010 will be our 3rd annual week there and we can't wait! Boating and tubing are favorite things to
The Irish are Coming to Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Our cousins arrived in Virginia from cold blustery Ireland (Yes summertime in Ireland!) just in time to enjoy Smith Mountain Lake State Park. We