One of the benefits of being the Information Manager for State Parks is to be aware of the many events that take place at all of our parks.All too
A Beautiful Day at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
One of our most popular destination parks is Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Come for the boating, come for the fishing, come to camp, come to stay
Meet a Resource Specialist for the State Parks in Virginia
One of my favorite things about my job is working with talented and knowledgeable people who are passionate about what they do. Resource Specialist,
The Virginia State Flower
One of my favorite movies is The American President, a 1995 romantic comedy written by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Rob Reiner, and starring Michael
Slithern’ Snakes Adventure at Wilderness Road State Park
One of Wilderness Road State Park office at 276-445-3065 or email us at: [email protected].
Eagle Festival this Weekend
Once again the Eagle Festival is coming to Mason Neck. This event, the largest Earth Day related environmental event in Northern Virginia includes
Saving Evergreen
On Wednesday, December 8th, we had an unexpected visitor at First Landing State Park – Evergreen, a juvenile green sea turtle. Evergreen was
Otter on Douthat State Park’s Lake
On Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011 an otter made an appearance on Douthat State Park's lake. The otter looks as if he's sunbathing in several of the photos on
Trees Planted for Earth Day
On Thursday, April 22, members of the VA State Parks was part of an online contest sponsored by Odwalla. Supporters could log on and vote for their