While beautiful, the New River Gorge National Park has some dangers to be aware of. Here's what you need to know for a safe ...

The five newest National Recreation Trails in six states add nearly 400 miles to the network of more than 1,300 trails.

RICHMOND – Virginia State Parks announced the launch of a new online reservation site for campgrounds, cabins, yurts and picnic shelters aimed at improving the visitor experience with better maps, ...

Since 1965, DCR notes nearly $126 million has been invested in more than 420 projects in Virginia, such as new public parks and improved amenities.

These communities are typically within a 60-mile radius of the parks. All told, roughly $26.4 billion was generated by national park guests in 2023. Here’s where they spent the most: ...

The James River winds like nature’s blue ribbon through Virginia’s countryside, offering a view that makes smartphone wallpapers jealous. Photo credit: Stephen Read You know how some places just feel ...

Virginia State Parks is hosting more than 50 events from April 19 to 27 to celebrate our Commonwealth’s natural beauty. Educational programs, conservation efforts, bird box building, and more ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey unveils Wednesday the first on several Mountaineer Mile trails that will be designated at state parks across West Virginia. (Photo courtesy of the WV Governor’s Office) ...

There’s something magical about packing up the car on a Friday afternoon, rolling down the windows, and hitting the open road toward a West Virginia state park. The Mountain State hides some of the ...

Virginia State Parks was found to be years behind on its annual inspections and delayed on over $360 million worth of maintenance projects, according to a state audit report released in late March.

The stunning Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia follows the ridge line of the Blue Ridge Mountains as it winds for almost 217 ...