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Where to wander this winter

By Kim WellsPosted January 19, 2026

Wintertime is here and Virginia State Parks have numerous things for you to do despite the cold weather. Check out the many activities you can do solo or with friends and family to enjoy this winter season.

A birder's top 5 Virginia State Parks for birding

By Haley RodgersPosted May 07, 2025

Discover insights from a birder about her favorite Virginia State Parks for birdwatching. Get recommendations on specific trails or areas within the parks that are ideal for seeing birds.

northern parula at Staunton River State Park

A Win-win for the Winged Ones (Aircraft and Birds)

By Laura SchliesskePosted March 05, 2021

Visitors to Sky Meadows State Park are likely to look to the sky and catch a glimpse of one of several raptor species. Some of these soaring hunters have found themselves here with the help of human intervention.

Since 2014, 653 raptors have been relocated to Sky Meadows, from Dulles International Airport.

Birds of Prey at Sky Meadows State Park

By Laura SchliesskePosted August 10, 2020

Sky Meadows State Park is known for its vast variety of birds and wildlife, including beautiful birds of prey known as raptors.

Bluebirds at Sky Meadows State Park

By Ryan SelovePosted March 13, 2019

Learn about the collaborative efforts of Sky Meadows State Park and Virginia Master Naturalists to foster and preserve a thriving population of bluebirds.