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!

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. 

You'd be hard pressed to find a better hiking and biking gem like Douthat State Park just an hour from Roanoke with over 43 miles of trails plus a lake to boot.

Regional historian Dr. Lawrence Fleenor has volunteered since 2005 at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, sharing his enthusiasm and love for area history with countless visitors.

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.

Time to capture the magnificent scenery of the beaches, boardwalk and birds at Kiptopeke State Park. This is another part of Bob and Kevin's fun series.

Sometimes a renewed intermittent spring just appears for a while then fades, seeping up from underground just above the bedrock layer. Learn more about these at Bear Creek Lake State Park.

It's been a long, snowy winter but, now winter's grip has finally started to loosen.

Trails are one of the favorites in state parks but they require planning and hard work.

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.