Campgrounds close for the winter season at Bear Creek Lake State Park on Monday December 6th. If you enjoy hunting in the surrounding 16,222 acre
Carol Mabry Receives Employee of the Year for DCR Values
Carol Mabry, seasonal contact ranger, at on line.
Youth Conservation Corps Crew Aids Eastern Shore Natural Area Preserves
As you may know, the State Parks Division is part of a larger agency, the Kiptopeke State Park. Garret and John are veteran YCCSupervisors and Alex
Reflections from the Camping Lodge Journal
At Virginia State Parks: the Camping Lodge. It's a step up from camping, but not quite as luxurious as the cabins in some other parks. The Camping
Winter Weather Wreacks Havoc on Spring Camping
At a time when we could sure use the revenue and our visitors sure could use an escape from cabin fever, the winter weather has conspired to put a
To Become a Better Nature Photographer, Become a Better Naturalist
At the The Colors of the Wind from Disney's Pocahontas as his background (that song always makes me cry). Carl did a wonderful job explaining the
Macy’s and Virginia State Parks Turn Over a New Leaf
Back in the spring we told you about a great opportunity that Macy's for the success of this program and helping to ensure that our state parks are
Shenandoah River State Park’s Youth Corps Work and Play Hard
Because of the limited size of our volunteer housing, the Shenandoah River State Park has always been limited to a maximum of 7 kids and two
A Trail Through History
Before you visit your next Virginia State Park, come prepared. Visit our website and the page for the park of your choice (like Chippokes). Download