Southwest Virginia is a beautiful, mountainous part of the state that begs to be explored and enjoyed by outdoor lovers. The opportunities are there, whether it be hiking to the highest point in the state, pedaling rugged mountain bike trails or picturesque rail trails, riding your ATV past…
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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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There's just something magical about gathering up your crew around a glowing campfire, getting tucked into sleeping bags under the stars, and leaving your cares behind on a camping adventure in Virginia. Shenandoah National Park is just the place to go too, thanks in large part to four quality…
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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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Virginia is full of adventure for outdoor lovers, whether you’re into kayaking, biking, hiking, or even extreme sports like ATV off-roading or hang gliding. Not sure where to start planning your outdoor excursion? We’ve mapped out some of our most iconic outdoor spots to create a memorable…
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The state of Virginia is blessed with plentiful tracts of wild lands, places where backpackers can find large parcels of terrain laced with trails and places to trek for days, such as Shenandoah National Park and the vast George Washington & Jefferson National Forests. These backpacking…
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If you and your partner are the type of couple that enjoys the Great Outdoors, consider a romantic getaway staying at one of these campgrounds. In addition to spending quality time together while you camp, you’ll spend time discovering the beauty of Virginia’s natural landscape. If you want to step…
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The Appalachian Trail courses 550 miles amidst Virginia’s mountains, passing through Virginia’s rich array of public wildlands, such as the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Shenandoah National Park, and lands along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Appalachian Trail acts as the spine…
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Canoe or kayak camping is a great way to enhance your paddling experience and spend more time in among Virginia's beautiful natural offerings. For many of us, the lure of canoeing and kayaking in Virginia is not paddling the waters, but admiring the places through which the water flows. It is…
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There’s something special about camping along Virginia’s coast -- the smell of salt air, the waves lapping you to sleep in your lounge chair, hiking through a maritime forest, paddling a rich estuary, or taking a long walk astride the sandy surf. And when someone yells, "Let's go beach camping!"…
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