75 Things to see and do in Virginia State Parks

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This is just for you…75 things to see and do in Virginia State Parks

1. 1 Relax at the Tye River Overlook at James River State Park
2. 2 Ride a chairlift to the tunnel floor at Natural Tunnel State Park
3. 3 Go night-fishing at the fishing pier at Kiptopeke State Park
4. 4 Relive the past at Chippokes Mansion at Chippokes Plantation State Park
5. 5 Make a bull's-eye at the archery range at Bear Creek Lake State Park
6. 6 Encourage a young person to participate in the Junior Ranger Program
7. 7 Stay the Poplar Hill Cottage at Southwest Virginia Museum
8. 8 Witness an Indian raid at Martin’s Station at Wilderness Road State Park
9. 9 Tap your toes at the Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival at Grayson Highlands State Park
10. 10 Photograph wild ponies at Grayson Highlands State Park
11. 11 Marvel at the bridge at High Bridge Trail State Park
12. 12 Splash with the kids at the Aquatic Center at Pocahontas State Park
13. 13 Access the Appalachian Trail at Grayson Highlands and Sky Meadows state parks
14. 14 Take in a concert at the amphitheater at Pocahontas State Park
15. 15 Find fairy stones at Fairy Stone State Park
16. 16 Learn about another culture at the Native American Festival at Occoneechee State Park
17. 17 Sleep near your horse at one of nearly 100 equestrian campsites in seven parks
18. 18 Return to the frontier at the block house at Natural Tunnel State Park
19. 19 Spend some all-around quality family time in the yurt at Kiptopeke State Park
20. 20 Enjoy fall foliage from the mountains to the coast
21. 21 Try the strawberry shortcake at the Delaplane Strawberry Festival at Sky Meadows State Park
22. 22 Inhale the smell of freshly falling rain
23. 23 Hear traditional music at the Gathering in the Gap at Southwest Virginia Museum
24. 24 Try peanut pie at the Pork, Peanut and Pine Festival at Chippokes Plantation State Park
25. 25 Have more campfire s’mores
26. 26 Tour the Mount Bleak House decorated for the holidays at Sky Meadows State Park
27. 27 Photograph Falling Springs Falls near Douthat State Park
28. 28 Take your horse to the 20 parks with equestrian trails
29. 29 Indulge in Women’s Wellness Weekends at Douthat and Natural Tunnel state parks
30. 30 Meet the extended family at the 1930s Hungry Mother Lodge at Hungry Mother State Park
31. 31 Take the kids swimming at “The Critter Hole" swimming area at Holliday Lake State Park
32. 32 Experience “The Moccasin” water slide at Staunton River State Park
33. 33 Learn about bird-banding at Kiptopeke State Park
34. 34 Tube the James River at James River State Park
35. 35 Find shark teeth on the beach at Westmoreland State Park
36. 36 Experience fall festivals, including the granddaddy of them all, the Grayson Highlands Fall Festival at Grayson Highlands State Park
37. 37 Tackle “The Avalanche” ice cream treat served at Twin Lakes State Park
38. 38 Listen to the sounds at sunset through an open cabin window
39. 39 Marvel at the colors of the sunset
40. 40 Launch from the marinas at Claytor Lake and Leesylvania state parks
41. 41 Geo-cache in any Virginia State Park
42. 42 View parts of three states from the highlands at Grayson Highlands State Park
43. 43 Go stargazing at the astronomy programs at Sky Meadows State Park
44. 44 Canoe under the stars at York River State Park
45. 45 Explore a different world on night hikes led by park rangers
46. 46 Hike through railroad tunnels on New River Trail State Park
47. 47 Ride "The Terragator" or tram at False Cape State Park
48. 48 View Lake Douthat from the Douthat Lodge at Douthat State Park
49. 49 Take pleasure in blooming rhododendrons, dogwood and redbud trees
50. 50 Bicycle through Farmville on High Bridge Trail State Park
51. 51 See the lighting of the tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park
52. 52 Hike Molly’s Knob Trail at Hungry Mother State Park
53. 53 Pick pumpkins at Sky Meadows State Park
54. 54 Watch the sunset reflect off the cliffs of Westmoreland State Park
55. 55 Pan for gold at Lake Anna State Park
56. 56 Do some serious bird-watching at the Heron Rookery at Mason Neck State Park
57. 57 Fish from a campsite at Bear Creek Lake State Park
58. 58 Experience the feeling of sand as you walk across the beach
59. 59 Rent a boat and ski at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
60. 60 Hike the lakefront trail at Holliday Lake State Park
61. 61 Chase fireflies
62. 62 Get married in the gazebo at Claytor Lake State Park
63. 63 Hike the boardwalk through the cypress swamps at First Landing
64. 64 Make and sample apple butter at Douthat State Park’s Apple Day Festival
65. 65 Hike to the trailside waterfalls at Grayson Highlands State Park
66. 66 Study our heritage at the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum at Pocahontas State Park
67. 67 Recall the day’s events at sunset over the Chesapeake Bay at Kiptopeke State Park
68. 68 Relax before a crackling fireplace in a warm cabin
69. 69 Fish for trout at Douthat State Park
70. 70 Catch a largemouth bass at Lake Anna State Park
71. 71 Eat Sunday Brunch at The Restaurant at Hungry Mother State Park
72. 72 Admire the workmanship of the unique “double dam” at Douthat State Park
73. 73 Walk on hallowed ground at Sailor’s Creek or Staunton River battlefields
74. 74 Experience the view from Culler’s Overlook at Shenandoah River State Park
75. 75 Take an eagle tour to see America's symbol in its own environment at Caledon Natural Area

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