Travel Updates

Travel Updates

Due to trail damage from Hurricane Helene, please be sure to visit www.vacreepertrail.org and www.nps.gov/appa for the latest status updates before planning your outdoor adventures in Southwest Virginia

Virginia National Parks

For over 100 years, the National Park Service has been preserving our national parks and ensuring they can be experienced by generations to come. Virginia is home to 22 national parks showcasing the natural beauty and history of the Commonwealth.

Highlights of Virginia national parks for outdoor lovers include Shenandoah National Park, Great Falls National Park, The Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. History buffs will enjoy Virginia's National Battlefield Parksmonuments, and memorials. They offer a quiet retreat for residents and visitors looking for examples of Virginia’s awe-inspiring landscape and history. 

The park service offers fee-free days throughout the year.