State Parks Marketing Manager Tom Cervenak tries an ice breaking game with his hiking group at the Mason Neck Explore Your Park Event

May 2021. First Landing State Park (formerly Seashore State Park) offers recreational opportunities at Cape Henry in the independent city of Virginia Beach, Virginia. As the first planned state park of Virginia, First Landing is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Seashore State Park Historic District. A portion of the park is listed as a National Natural Landmark as part of the Seashore Natural Area.

The state park is near the site of the first landing on April 26, 1607 of Christopher Newport and the Virginia Company colonists before establishing themselves at Jamestown.

Removing vines and weeds from boxwoods in the historic garden at Mulberry Hill - uploaded by PE

There were people still joining the hike.

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Learn more about Claytor Lake State Park, Virginia here: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/claytor-lake.shtml#gener...

James River State Park offers kayaks and canoes for rental (as well as intertubes). Park visitors can choose between two- or six- mile treks down the river.

James River State Park offers kayaks and canoes for rental (as well as intertubes). Park visitors can choose between two- or six- mile treks down the river.

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Kids gather for their hike with State Parks Marketing Manager Tom Cervenak at the Mason Neck Explore Your Park Event

YCC crew works to spruce up the Visitors Center at Staunton River State Park.

I decided to take this photo of the countryside looking northwest from the Bridge Overlook at the Appomattox River.

On the southern tip of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Last stop before the 26 mile Bay Bridge/Tunnel

Guests enjoyed making trees out of driftwood found on Caledon's shores in this annual program.

More info on Caledon: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/caledon

Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia is a beautiful place!

Then took this photo looking west across the Bridge before beginning my walk across it.

November 2022. Delaplane Virginia. This 1,860-acre park has scenic views, woodlands and the rolling pastures of a historic farm that captures the colonial through modern life of the Crooked Run Valley.

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Our group poses for a photo with a Ranger after an educational program

Guests enjoyed making trees out of driftwood found on Caledon's shores in this annual program.

More info on Caledon: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/caledon

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The park offers riding and hiking trails with lovely views and vistas.

YCC crew works to spruce up the Visitors Center at Staunton River State Park.

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I took this photo of the Campground sign while out on a short walk the following Saturday morning.

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On the southern tip of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Last stop before the 26 mile Bay Bridge/Tunnel

November 2022. Delaplane Virginia. This 1,860-acre park has scenic views, woodlands and the rolling pastures of a historic farm that captures the colonial through modern life of the Crooked Run Valley.

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Chippokes Plantation is one of the oldest continually farmed plantations in the country. A working farm since 1619, the park offers modern recreational activities and a glimpse of life in a bygone era. Visitors tour the historic area with its antebellum mansion and outbuildings, stroll through formal gardens, and view antique equipment at the Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum.