It is no secret that Virginia State Parks are diverse, as the state park website says "From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean."
It is also no secret that Virginia herself has inspired many an artist from writers to painters who adore her rugged ancient Appalachian mountains to the coastal Atlantic flyway where themigratory birds gather by the thousands.
Plover
Mountain inspiration
Breathtaking scenery in the fall in the Highlands of Virginia
Imagine this sunset at False Cape State Park
If you are looking for inspiration, look no further, have we got the place for you! Why not escape to a Virginia State Park? Bring you easel, your paint, your brushes, or just your sketch pad or camera!
Make your plans to escape for an overnight visit or a weekly stay at any Virginia State Park cabin Fairy Stone State Park. There are 260 climate controlled cabins to choose from, and more than 1700 campsites!
Each of these state parks has its own surrounding culture we wouldn't want you to miss. For example, if you visit Click here for a Google map.
If you are interested in meeting other artists at the parks, please contact your state park directly and ask to speak to the Interpreter at the park who may assist in setting up some special art in the park days! Whatever you do, we hope to see you at a Virginia State Park and the inspiration that follows…