Westmoreland State Park: Hunt for Shark Teeth at Fossil Beach
Over the weekend, two of my kids and I camped at Westmoreland State Park. It’s just north of historic Montross
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State Parks
Kane’s Creek: An Easy Hike in Search of Bald Eagles at Mason Neck State Park
My kids had the day off school last Friday and they needed to get out of the house. To be
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Caledon State Park: Hike the Boyd’s Hole Trail Through Old Growth Forest to the Potomac River
My son and I recently explored Caledon State Park in King George County. It’s a coastal state park set on
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Taskinas Creek Trail: An Easy Wetlands Hike at York River State Park
In summer, my kids and I hiked to Fossil Beach at York River State Park in Williamsburg. It’s a nice
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Leesylvania State Park: Enjoy Scenic Views on the Bushey Point & Powell’s Creek Trails
Situated in Prince William County, Leesylvania State Park is a delightful waterside park on a peninsula that juts out into
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Lost Mountain: A Quiet Hike at Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane
Set in far northwest Fauquier County, Sky Meadows State Park is a delightfully scenic state park split into two sections
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Redtail Ridge Trail: Scenic Overlooks Wow on This Shenandoah Valley Hike
My son, Max, and I recently explored Shenandoah River State Park. This was my third hike in this state park
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Lee’s Woods Trail: A Historic Hike at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge, Virginia
If you plan to hike the Lee’s Woods Trail at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge, get there in time for
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Old Trail Loop: A Quiet Hike on What Was Once the Appalachian Trail at Sky Meadows State Park
A few weeks ago, I hiked one of the most popular routes at Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane. This
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16 Spectacular State Park Hikes in Virginia
We’re so fortunate to have 41 delightfully scenic state parks here in Virginia. Nearly all have at least one hiking
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