From east coast beaches to the Shenandoah Valley, these Virginia state parks offer a varied landscape, rich history and ...

Douthat State Park, among Virginia’s first state parks, has been creating vacation memories since the 1930s. The stunning 50-acre lake sits surrounded by mountain peaks that create perfect reflections ...

Belle Isle State Park sits along the beautiful Rappahannock River, offering seven miles of shoreline to discover. The wide-open grassy areas are perfect for picnics, flying kites, or just stretching ...

A Midlothian woman survived a bear attack at Douthat State Park on Saturday while hiking with her children. From left to right: Hannah Cate Cooksey, 16, Laurie Cooksey, Blake Cooksey, 22, and Ellis ...