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Two Unforgettable Experiences All Within an Hour of Williamsburg

By Blogger-Posted May 03, 2022
Two parks just a short drive from the Williamsburg area, offering hours of family fun, outside.
A nice composition of the sandy shoreline of the river at York River State Park, Virginia

Two More Unforgettable Experiences Under Two Hours from Williamsburg

By Blogger-Posted August 20, 2019
If you like to fish, bike, bird watch or beach comb then read on to see two more parks to explore on Virginia's beautiful waterways.
Beachcombing on the Chesapeake Bay at Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia is a fun year-round activity, you may even find a live sanddollar

Best Places to Learn to Paddle in Virginia

By Blogger-Posted June 23, 2019
Pick up a paddle and join us this summer as we explore the water at Virginia State Parks, and if you're new to paddling, we can help.
Learn to paddle at many of our Virginia State Parks like here at Claytor Lake State Park, Va

Ain't She Sweet: Cabin 11 at Occoneechee State Park

By Blogger-Posted June 04, 2019
Lovely cabin 11 at Occoneechee State Park will knock your socks off. This is part of a fun cabin series that will give you some inside information on a specific cabin at a specific park.
Cabin 11 is a two-bedroom cabin tucked away at the end of the cabin loop at Occoneechee State Park, Virginia

5 Things to Love About Westmoreland State Park

By Blogger-Posted June 03, 2019
Discover some of the fantastic features of Westmoreland State Park.
Escape to one of the three campgrounds including group camps at Westmoreland State Park

4 Reasons These Two Smaller Parks are Big on Fun

By Blogger-Posted May 28, 2019
Three lakes in Central Virginia at only two small parks, this sounds like the beginnings of good summer fun.
Twin Lakes State Park has been a favorite in Central Virginia with two lakes of fun: Goodwin Lake and Prince Edward Lake

8 Parks for Fantastic Kayaking and Canoeing this Summer

By Blogger-Posted May 17, 2019
With most of our state parks located on or near a body of water, it may be high time to learn a new skill, paddling.
Sitting low in a canoe or kayak allows you a close-up view of the incredible wildlife in a park, as you quietly glide through the water at their level. This is Bear Creek Lake State Park in Central Va.

Where can you swim at Virginia State Parks?

By Blogger-Posted May 14, 2019
Virginia State Parks offers places to cool off in more ways than one.
Holliday Lake swimming beach

Life is Full of Options: Top Reasons to Choose Virginia State Parks

By Blogger-Posted May 08, 2019
Many of you might be new to Virginia or may have just discovered Virginia State Parks and are wondering what to do there. You've come to the right place!
Paddling is great fun for families, couples, friends and even groups at James River State Park

The Lure of Kiptopeke

By Blogger-Posted April 19, 2019
Amazed that these ships could ever float, the concrete ships are now used as a breakwater, and a quirky sight just offshore at Kiptopeke State Park.
Experience the Chesapeake Bay


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