Parks and Nature
The Memorial is located in Lady Bird Johnson Park, a Potomac River island in Washington, D.C. The grove consists of two parts. The first area, commemo... Read More
Visit the home built by George Washington's sister, Betty, and her husband, Fielding Lewis. The beautiful Georgian-style mansion once sat on 1,300 ac... Read More
In the summer of 1861, enthusiastic volunteers in colorful uniforms gathered to fight the first major land battle of the war. Confident that their foe... Read More
Fairy Stone Park's 4,537 acres offers a wide range of recreational opportunities. The lake offers swimming, fishing and boating. You can also hike ... Read More
This large park sits in Kentucky and southwestern Virginia. It has trails for wildlife viewing and biking as well as paddling on Laurel Lake.
This park is a short drive from Richmond. Recreation centers around the 40-acre lake.
This park has both hiking and multi-use trails. The park has only hike-in and paddle-in campsites.
The park comprises the historic grounds around the Jones-Stewart Mansion.
This park offers many historic adventures ranging from 17th century colonization, to American Revolutionary War battles, to Civil War earthworks, t... Read More
The reservoir formed by Claytor Dam offers a wide range of recreational activities. It's popular for water ports and camping. Pets are allowed in c... Read More
The park offers a wide range of activities, including stocked lake fishing, camping, and swimming.
This community park has a walking path that goes around the lake. In warm months, it has a farmers market on Thursdays. And they have live music perfo... Read More
While pets are allowed at False Cape State Park, they are not permitted access through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
This ark is located near two of Virginia's highest peaks. Hiking trails lead to scenic waterfalls.
Check the website for additional parking locations for this 31 mile trail.
Surrounded by the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest, this park offers quiet campsites. Visitors enjoy hiking, swimming, and fishing.
This park's lake in the heart of the mountains has a sandy beach. The park also offers campsites.
The park is sited in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It includes 3 miles of James River shoreline.
This park, located on Virginia's eastern shore, gives access to all the Chesapeake Bay has to offer.
This park sites on the shores of the Potomac River. It offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking. Primitive camping is also available f... Read More
Just a short drive from the nation's capital, you'll find hiking trials, paved bike trails, and a place to launch your kayak or canoe for exploring... Read More
The natural bridge, carved out of limestone, is a National Historic Landmark.
More than 850 feet long and 10 stories high, Natural Tunnel was naturally carved through a limestone ridge over ... Read More
New River Trail is a 57-mile linear park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way. The park parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 ... Read More
Petersburg, Virginia, became the setting for the longest siege in American history when General Ulysses S. Grant failed to capture Richmond in the ... Read More
Named for the indigenous people who settled this area, the park today offers boating and camping.
This park 20 miles from Richmond offers boating and camping as well as over 90 miles of trails.
This park sits along the James River, offering a wide range of water recreation as well as camping.
This park commemorates the fierce, deadly battle that occurred on this spot just days before Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox.
This park sits on the south fork of the Shenandoah River.
This historic park offers a wide range of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
This park's large, freshwater lake offers swimming, boating, and fishing to visitors.
Natural trails run through the creekside woods giving you and your pup a shaded hike.
The park offers equestrian trails and a long shoreline along the river. It has a campground.
Set out for a day of hiking or horseback riding through pristine wilderness at Seneca Regional Park, located in Great Falls, Virginia. Follow winding ... Read More
A 1.25 mile trail near the John H. Kerr dam offers views of the dam and birds. Self-guided interpretive trail offers information about early settlers ... Read More
This 300-acre park has a boardwalk trail that's perfect for spotting marsh birds.
This day-use park commemorates an important Confederate battle.
This park sits on the Potomac River's Northern Neck. It has an Olympic swimming pool, campgrounds, and more.
This park's 8.5 mile Wilderness Road Trail links up to 50 miles of hikes in the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park.
The park provides a unique environment where salt and freshwater meet.
Richmond's story is not just the tale of one large Civil War battle, nor even one important campaign. Instead, the park's resources include a naval ba... Read More
Site of a former Virginia governor's home, the grounds total 1000 pet-friendly acres with gardens and trails.
Shenandoah National Park lies astride a beautiful section of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which form the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains ... Read More
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts began as a gift to the American people from Catherine Filene Shouse. Encroaching roads and suburbs ins... Read More
