#WildernessRoad State Park is a great example of how vital park volunteerism is! They depend on living history volunteers. Volunteers often become park staff, too, like Billy Heck. #VolunteerWeek
Learn more in our new blog: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/bl…

One month till the #GatheringintheGap #MusicFestival (May 25) at #SWVA Museum State Park! Get excited for...
🎤 Platinum-selling & Grammy Award winner Suzy Bogguss
🌑 The eclectic Dark Moon Hollow
🪕 Fan favorite Dave Eggar with Bristol Lightning
Details: gatheringinthegap.org/performers/

We are seeing increased visitation to @vastateparks, with a 9% increase YOY in 2023. #outdoorrecreation #VaStateParks Read more on this: dcr.virginia.gov/insights/atten…

Reminder, registration for this #birding festival ends Friday! Join us at #HungryMotherStatePark next weekend, May 3-5, for this special event honoring the late Randy Smith, who was an avid birder and dedicated volunteer. #birdfestival More details: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/bl…

To celebrate #Virginia VolunteerWeek , Virginia DHRM & Virginia State Parks partnered to host volunteer opportunities for state employees all week in state parks across #Virginia ! Learn more & explore related resources: buff.ly/3w4nEV1 #NVW #EarthDay #NationalVolunteerWeek

Happy Earth Day! 💚 Connect with nature at Virginia State Parks to celebrate this week. Find events to participate in at dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ea….

Reminder for our Stars & Guitars event happening tomorrow - Saturday, April 20, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. 🌌🎸 Celebrate #AstronomyMonth at #SkyMeadowsStatePark by #stargazing while being entertained by local music. Read about what to expect: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/bl…

#DarkSkyMonth continues, you have more opportunities before month’s end to see the stars at #VaStateParks ! Or see a meteor shower on May 4. Find more details about these upcoming astronomy programs at dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/da….

Powhatan State Park to host nighttime walk under the stars while listening for owl calls trib.al/SihxHXm

Join Virginia Green Travel Alliance for a Day-In-The-Woods!

There's still time to register for the 11th Annual Virginia Green Travel Conference at Pocahontas State Park on April 17th.

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We are offering more than 40 opportunities to celebrate #EarthDay at your #VaStateParks ! Find the full event details at dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ea….

It’s that time of year, the #blooms and #birds are out! Come see them at a Virginia State Park.

📷 Photos from #PowhatanStatePark
🐦 Birds pictured: 1-Chickadee, 2-Nuthatch, 3-Titmouse
🌸 Blooms in the background: Eastern #redbud tree

During your #TrailQuest adventures, have you ever visited a park after dark? Check out upcoming #astronomy programs to see parks in a different light (or lack thereof). 🌌 DarkSky International #DarkSkyMonth
Event details: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/da…
Trail Quest info: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/tr…

New park manager begins post at Smith Mountain Lake State Park smithmountaineagle.com/news/new-park-… via @Smithmteagle

This week is your last chance to apply to join the Virginia Service and Conservation Corps, our #AmeriCorps program that gives you education, experience and stipend. Learn more and apply by April 12 at dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/am….