Petersburg National Battlefield
Petersburg, Virginia 23803Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Horseback
Petersburg, Virginia, became the setting for the longest siege in American history when General Ulysses S. Grant failed to capture Richmond in the spring of 1864. Grant settled in to subdue the Confed ...
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Lake Anna State Park
Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553Filed Under: Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Paddling
The land in Lake Anna State Park used to be known as "Gold Hill" and contained the Goodwin Gold Mine. Gold was first discovered in 1829 with mining reaching its peak in the 1880s. The last g ...
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Pocahontas State Park
Chesterfield, Virginia 23832Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Paddling
Just 20 miles from downtown Richmond, the capital of Virginia, Pocahontas State Park has been one of the more popular parks in the state park system. Swift Creek forms the nucleus of the park, which i ...
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Roanoke, Virginia 24091Filed Under: Camping, Climbing, Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
Located across the entire western part of Virginia and the eastern part of West Virginia, lies the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The Forests are the largest publicly owned land ba ...
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New River Gorge National River
Glen Jean, West Virginia 25846Filed Under: Camping, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling
A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. Located in southern West Virginia, New River Gorge National River wa ...
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Occoneechee State Park
Clarksville, Virginia 23927Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Paddling
Occoneechee State Park is on Virginia*s largest lake, Buggs Island Lake, also known as John H. Kerr Reservoir. The park features 18.1 miles of trails that allow the guest to experience the history of ...
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Staunton River State Park
Scottsburg, Virginia 24589Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Paddling
Staunton River State Park is one of the six original state parks that opened in June 1936. It is located on 1,597 acres along the shoreline of the John H. Kerr Reservoir (also known as Buggs Island La ...
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Twin Lakes State Park
Green Bay, Virginia 23942Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Paddling
Twin Lakes State Park, centrally located in Virginia's Piedmont region, provides visitors from all over the Commonwealth with a variety of lakefront activities in a secluded setting. Swimming, camping ...
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York River State Park
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Paddling
Located 11 miles west of Williamsburg, York River State Park offers visitors an opportunity to experience the environment of a coastal estuary. This park is known for its rare and delicate environment ...
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Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425Filed Under: Camping, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
Citizens in the Potomac Heritage Trail corridor are rediscovering history and reclaiming access to rivers and other outdoor places. The designation of a Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail corrido ...
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