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Warren County, Virginia. Shenandoah River Raymond R. "Andy" Guest Jr. State Park is on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River and has more than 1,600 acres along 5.2 miles of shoreline. The park opened in June 1999. In addition to the meandering river frontage, the park offers scenic views of Massanutten Mountain to the west and Shenandoah National Park to the east. With more than 25 miles of trails, the park has plenty of options for hiking, biking, horseback riding and adventure.
Kids gather for their hike with State Parks Marketing Manager Tom Cervenak at the Mason Neck Explore Your Park Event
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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.
On the southern tip of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Last stop before the 26 mile Bay Bridge/Tunnel
With grant funding provided by Garden Club of Virginia, and help from Garden Club of Danville, native plantings are being used to beautify the cabin area at Staunton River State Park
For more information visit:
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/staunton-river#general_i...
On the southern tip of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Last stop before the 26 mile Bay Bridge/Tunnel
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.
With grant funding provided by Garden Club of Virginia, and help from Garden Club of Danville, native plantings are being used to beautify the cabin area at Staunton River State Park
For more information visit:
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/staunton-river#general_i...
Belle Isle has seven miles of shoreline on the Northern Neck's Rappahannock River and provides access to Mulberry and Deep creeks. The park lets visitors explore a wide variety of tidal wetlands interspersed with farmland and upland forests.
The diverse habitats found in the park provide homes to many predator birds, such as blue herons, osprey, hawks and bald eagles. White-tailed deer, turkeys, groundhogs, rabbits, squirrels, moles, reptiles and amphibians are also common. There are eight distinct types of wetlands within the park.
Warren County, Virginia. Shenandoah River Raymond R. "Andy" Guest Jr. State Park is on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River and has more than 1,600 acres along 5.2 miles of shoreline. The park opened in June 1999. In addition to the meandering river frontage, the park offers scenic views of Massanutten Mountain to the west and Shenandoah National Park to the east. With more than 25 miles of trails, the park has plenty of options for hiking, biking, horseback riding and adventure.
Douthat State Park, near Clifton Forge, VA. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s.
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
Volunteers and staff were trained by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for Caledon's Water Monitoring program.
More info on Caledon: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/caledon