Spring Break is an excellent opportunity for family outings. Here are six reasons to visit one or more Virginia State Parks this Spring Break.

More and more flowers and buds with each passing day

Laurie Karnay and Karen Brace talk about transporting wildlife. Discussion on caring for wildlife in the spring. Updates on Awesome Possumz and a new store downtown, Possum-bilities.

Hiking can be a fun activity to show our youth the power of nature. Check out these kid-friendly hikes, suitable for little legs.

New site-specific reservation system gives visitors full range of options

Budding trees along George and Barton streets

Shenandoah National Park has implemented a pilot program

In order to set foot on the trail, you’ll need a day-use ticket

Here’s what’s going on in March

A brief feel of spring on Wednesday!

Anne Little talks about the Virginia Blue Bluebird Society and Tree Fredericksburg. How to attract and support birds in your yard, trimming damaged trees and a tree tree giveaway in April.

The count takes place thru Monday

Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days in advance. Beginning March 1, 2022 all visitors to Old Rag must have a day-use ticket in addition to a Park entrance pass.

First Day Hikes held at State Parks around Virginia

Start the New Year with a visit to one of our 41 Virginia State Parks on January 1.

Time to start thinking about the New Year

All state parks offer free parking on Jan. 1, 2022 and visitors to each park will receive a commemorative water bottle sticker (while supplies last)

Thousands of pink tulip bulbs have been planted along Dixon Street in Fredericksburg at the Downtown Greens upper garden. Spring can’t get here soon enough! Bloomia provided the bulbs.

Hurry up spring! Bloomia provided the blubs. Downtown Greens board member Tim Hughes the inspiration.

Race benefitted Gwyneth’s Gift