 Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Kristen Uerz
My most recent state park visit was to Smith Mountain Lake State Park at the beginning of December. My husband and I got married on December 5, 2009 and spent our honeymoon at Smith Mountain Lake. |
 Winter Wilderness Survival at False Cape
Staci Martin
Come on out to False Cape for an outdoor adventure in a wild winter wonderland. |
 The Perfect Getaway!
Tom Cervenak
This past weekend I went to Douthat State Park and stayed in one of the original CCC log cabins built in the 1930's. |
 Frozen Toes and Frozen Toads
Staci Martin
Cold weather has created ice sheets across the Bald Cypress Swamps at First Landing State Park. |
 Winter Woods Walk at False Cape State Park--Feb. 7th
Staci Martin
False Cape State Park is offering an Winter Woods Walk on Saturday, Feb. 7th from 1pm-4pm. |
 It's Cold Outside
Sarah Lankford
Sure, it's cold outside here in Virginia. It's cold at Holliday Lake State Park, but things are happening here! |
 More Winter Fun at False Cape State Park
Staci Martin
Make it a False Cape State Park Wildlife Winter Wonderland Weekend! (Say that 10 times fast) |
 Take your holiday guests for a Ride on the Wild Side
Staci Martin
Take a Winter Tram Ride to Wash Woods at False Cape State Park. |
 Can You Identify These Animal Tracks?
Michael Salotti
Snow came a little early this year to central Virginia. |
 Winter Break Activities at Pocahontas State Park
Zoe Rogers
Winter break is upon us and we’re all wondering what to do with the kids. |
 Hundreds Gather at Wilderness Road for Christmas Events
Michael Brindle
Hundreds of visitors traveled to Wilderness Road State Park on December 4th and 5th to witness Christmas Past and Present, a unique look at our most popular holiday. |
 Make a Snow Day Special
Jodi Bucknam
How to make a Snow Day Special by having fun outdoors. |
 Wrap-up of Foster Falls Festival of Lights at New River Trail State Park
Jaimie Lomasney
The Sixth Annual Foster Falls Festival of Lights was a huge success at New River Trail State Park this past Saturday, Dec. 5. |
 Tips for Winter Birding at Mason Neck
Jodi Bucknam
Winter is a great time to come hiking or bird watching at Mason Neck State Park. |
 Give the Gift of Virginia State Parks
Nancy Heltman
If you are a shopping hater like me, or have folks on your gift list that love Virginia State Parks, we have cyber options for you! |
 Festival of Trees at Southwest Virginia Museum
Erin Brockmann
Touring the Southwest Virginia Museum this time of year is like walking through a holiday wonderland. |
 December Fun at Mason Neck State Park
Jodi Bucknam
Regardless of falling temperatures or even falling snow, Mason Neck State Park is a great place to visit in December. |
 Wilderness Road S.P. to Celebrate Christmas Past and Present
Michael Brindle
Wilderness Road State Park will be offering magical and historical views of our most treasured of holidays, with a Christmas Past and Present on Dec. 4-5, 2009. |
 Ever Wonder Where Insects Go in Winter?
Michael Salotti
Generally speaking, insects are not able to function when temperatures drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. |
 New River Trail Foster Falls Festival of Lights Scheduled
Jaimie Lomasney
The Sixth Annual Foster Falls Festival of Lights at New River Trail State Park is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Foster Falls Village. |
 Winter Wonderland
Nancy Heltman
The Park Manager at Staunton River State Park tells of how different the park and cabin guests are in the winter verses the rest of the year. |
 Winter Activities!
Stephanie Allen
Staunton River State Park is excited to announce that it will be keeping four cabins open year round starting this winter. |
