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5 Ways to Prepare for a Great River Trip at Powhatan State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted May 02, 2019
Whether you're a river expert or looking to try something new, Powhatan State Park is a great place for a river trip and the perfect way to cool off this summer. 
The more the merrier, as this is an activity for both the novice paddler and the experienced whitewater kayaker at Powhatan State Park, Virginia

Taking Risks to Learn New Things: AmeriCorps

By Guest BloggerPosted April 10, 2019
Help maintaining the natural beauty of our parks is just a fraction of the part AmeriCorps play at Virginia State Parks.
VSCC District 1 Resource Crew

Spring Has Finally Sprung at Shenandoah River State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted April 06, 2019
It's been a long, snowy winter but, now winter's grip has finally started to loosen.
Virginia Bluebells at Shenandoah River State Park

Do You Have a Favorite Campground?

By Guest BloggerPosted April 05, 2019
An outdoor photographer shares the gem of a campground that his family loves, and it's found right here in Southwest Virginia.
A Favorite Park for Camping - Claytor Lake State Park (Photo used with permission by Kenton Steryous)

Trails, From a Ranger's Perspective

By Guest BloggerPosted April 04, 2019
Trails are one of the favorites in state parks but they require planning and hard work.
Rhododendron

Top 5 Reasons to Spend Time at Hungry Mother State Park This Summer

By Guest BloggerPosted March 25, 2019
If you're planning your family vacation, then you'll be glad to discover that Hungry Mother State Park offers some of Virginia's finest recreational opportunities.
Summer fun at Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia begins at the beach

Fire as a Resource Management Tool

By Guest BloggerPosted March 23, 2019
Fire can be devastating but when managing the natural resources in our Virginia State Parks it is a helpful tool.
Resource Specialists and specially trained park staff assist with burns

Camping Simply Homemade: The Fire Kiss

By Guest BloggerPosted March 11, 2019
Former Girl Scout leader and avid park goer shares camping hacks to try on your next visit to a Virginia State Park, in this first episode of Camping Simply Homemade.
Use one of these homemade fire starters, fire kisses for a roaring fire at a campsite at Virginia State Parks

Wintering Waterfowl at False Cape

By Guest BloggerPosted March 08, 2019
During winter migration, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park are a bird-watchers dream.
Winter visitors: Snow geese at False Cape and Back Bay NWR

Spend Your Summer Outdoors: A Full Experience

By Guest BloggerPosted February 28, 2019
Learn how one volunteer in the Americorps program found a whole new perspective and career path in the great outdoors and state parks.
Joseph presenting during his term as a VSCC Interpretive Trail Member


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