Located only 20 minutes from downtown Richmond, Pocahontas State Park is the largest park in the system with over 7,900 acres. In the heart of two
Winter Wonderland – Grayson Highlands State Park
Located near the highest point in Virginia, Grayson Highlands State Park has a lot going for it. There are beautiful mountain views and in the
Bird’s Eye View of Mason Neck State Park
Located just 20 minutes outside of Washington D.C. the sandy beaches and wetland trails of Mason Neck State Park offer park visitors an ideal getaway
Forget the spray paint. Bring a camera instead.
Local, state, and national parks belong to all of us. We pay taxes and fees to ensure quality programs and maintain scenic beauty. Employees and
Douthat State Park Celebrated Earth Day
Local schools were invited to participate in on line.
Appalachian Author at Apple Day at Douthat State Park
Listen to tales about families in the 1920s living in the mountains, and enjoy looking through some antique items.Apple Day: A Celebration of
The Legend of Hungry Mother
Legend has it that when the Native Americans destroyed several settlements on the New River south of what is now Hungry Mother State Park, a young
Leesylvania State Park
Leesylvania State Park opened in 1922 on land Daniel Ludwig donated to the state of Virginia. Henry Lee III, Light Horse Harry, was born on this
First Leesylvania Turkey Trot
Leesylvania Elementary school children were invited to get outside and experience Northern Virginia nature on Nov. 21, 2009 at the Turkey Trot. This