Coastal Virginia possesses some of the best scenery along America’s Eastern Seaboard. From the picturesque and historic ocean-fronting villages along the Eastern Shore to the sandy coasts of Virginia Beach to the wildlife-rich tidal waters of Chesapeake Bay to the unsung and untouched reaches of the…
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Virginia abounds with preserved natural beauty, pristine parks, and outdoor spaces where you can experience the most breathtaking sights in the state, like inspiring vistas at Shenandoah National Park or along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Virginia’s 42 state parks are replete with highlights aplenty…
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Interstate 81 runs a long and scenic way through Virginia, from historic Winchester up near the Maryland border 320 miles down to music-rich Bristol. While coursing through Virginia, I-81 comes near an array of intriguing state parks that will whet your outdoor appetite. So why not combine your road…
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Located in Virginia’s heartland, the town of Farmville is an up-and-coming rural destination with an eclectic flair of its own. Farmville is well situated for exploring several nearby Virginia state parks — High Bridge State Park runs right through the town, and another seven state parks can be…
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We LOVE camping in Virginia and have many favorite campground spots that are both easy to explore and come with some stunning scenery. Enjoy the outdoors responsibly and smartly to make the most of your Virginia camping vacation, whether you are with your family, friends, or pets. To help you…
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Hiking in Virginia can take you from mile high Appalachian mountains to regal Piedmont rivers on to the Atlantic Ocean. While hiking in Virginia, you will discover the state’s diverse plant and animal life as well as fascinating human history. With such precious natural resources, Virginia hikers…
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Don’t you love it when those first fronts of cooler air sweep over the land, harkening autumn’s arrival? It is time for fall fun — marshmallow roasts, corn mazes, harvest festivals — and camping. And when it comes to fall camping in Virginia, you're limited only by time. Do you want to pitch your…
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Outdoor enthusiasts often associate the Blue Ridge Parkway with scenic drives. After all, the Parkway was constructed as a touring motor route linking Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park with Great Smoky Mountains National Park down in North Carolina and Tennessee. However, the Parkway also has a…
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Dedicated in 1936, Shenandoah National Park is Virginia's first national park and a jewel of outdoor adventure. With a variety of trails and peak elevation over 4,000 feet, hikers of all levels can experience sweeping views, challenging paths, and natural beauty. Undertake the following 10 must-do…
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Do you have that itch to get outdoors, to stretch your legs in a scenic setting? Virginia can scratch that itch. Loaded with easy but rewarding hiking trails from the mountains to the ocean, here in Virginia you can take friends and family on a hike of two miles or less and reap wonderful rewards…
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