Sometimes it is easier to sit back and let the Virginia State Parks Facebook Page feed us the info as it is made available, but did you know there are events, services and programs that are sometimes not featured on VirginiaOutdoors.com or Facebook? Or something was covered on a day you were not online.
We still recommend you follow us on Facebook (click here), in fact highly recommend this as there are often special announcements, photos, and trivia there that really cannot be posted any where else! Some of these are urgent and informative and "Facebookers" are the first to know! Plus you can ask direct questions and receive immediate feedback from Virginia State Parks staff, if they don't have the answer right away they will find out who does!
I hope this video about our state parks will ignite the fire, the year is not over, there is still time to visit your favorite park for a picnic, a hike or weekend cabin getaway (there are 260 cabins to choose from!)
But what about these other programs and services? Are there other areas of the state parks you have yet to explore? If you click here on the Virginia State Parks website you will see what I am talking about. It is sort of like a sitemap for programs and services. I am going to post a list below for you to peruse as well:
State Park services and offerings
- -Accessibility for handicapped people
- -Amenities - search for the park that's right for you
- -AmeriCorps Interpretive Program
- -Cabins and camping
- -Calendar of events
- -Camp Host Program
- -Camping with children
- -Career opportunities
- -Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum
- -Civilian Conservation Corps Museum (at Pocahontas State Park)
- -Cultural Heritage Sites directory
- -En Español
- -Events, workshops and fun activities listed by park
- -Fishing opportunities
- -Fish Virginia First
- -Focus on Excellence - Report a parks staff member who has exceeded your expectations! (PDF)
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-Frequently asked questions
- -Click here for a PDF en Español
- -Click here for a PDF en Français
- -Fun Facts about State Parks
- -Geocaching and GPS activities in Virginia State Parks; 75th Anniversary Geocaching Adventure game
- -History of the Virginia State Parks System
- -Hunting opportunities
- -Information stations
- -Meeting and conference facilities
- -National Association of State Park Directors and National Park Service Children and Nature Plan of Action (PDF)
- -Online State Parks store
- -Nature and history programs
- -Passport Plus: Park passes
- -Personal mobility assistance on trails
- -Pet-friendly Virginia State Parks
- -Pocahontas Premieres
- -Rates and fees
- -RV accommodations
- -State park careers
- -State park trails
- -Tabb Monument
- -TrailQuest... be rewarded for visiting the parks you love
- -Virginia State Parks... Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
- -Weddings and Virginia State Parks - A Natural Connection
- -Women's Wellness Weekends
- -Your Backyard Classrooms (for teachers)
- -Youth Conservation Corps
Click here to download this year's 24-page booklet (PDF) about Virginia State Parks
I was so excited today as I saw an announcement that Virginia State Parks Facebook page now has surpassed 25,000 fans! I think this is fantastic, and once again agree it confirms that Virginia State Parks rock!
Thanks to all of you who have spread the word, who have provided feedback and get outside and enjoy our beautiful award winning Virginia State Parks!
