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Anne Reeder retires after 37 years of state service

By Kim WellsPosted March 29, 2024
Anne Reeder retires after 37 years of state service and her smiling face will be missed, especially at Holliday Lake State Park. She created a positive environment wherever she worked and was truly passionate about conservation.
Anne Reeder on Outdoors Bound segment of the news

Where to wander this winter

By Kim WellsPosted December 06, 2023
Wintertime is around the corner and Virginia State Parks have numerous things for you to do despite the cold weather. Check out the many activities you can do solo or with friends and family to enjoy this winter season.
Winter view at a Virginia State Park

13 Fall Festivals at Virginia State Parks

By Kim WellsPosted September 19, 2023
Enjoy the fall season at a Virginia State Park festival or event. Listed are 13 festivals and events that celebrate the fall season, but be sure to visit the park's webpage to see more programs and events taking place.
Fall festivals at Virginia State Parks header collage

Camp Host Life: Season 6

By Shellie AnnePosted August 05, 2019
We're thrilled to share this update from the Britt Family who have been faithfully camp hosting in our parks for six solid years now.
Give your family a gift of lifelong memories by camp hosting

4 Reasons These Two Smaller Parks are Big on Fun

By Shellie AnnePosted May 28, 2019
Three lakes in Central Virginia at only two small parks, this sounds like the beginnings of good summer fun.
Twin Lakes State Park has been a favorite in Central Virginia with two lakes of fun: Goodwin Lake and Prince Edward Lake

History of a Pre-Civil Rights Era State Park

By Christen MillerPosted February 19, 2019
Prince Edward State Park was opened to the public in June 1950, making it Virginia's only pre-Civil Rights Era state park for African-Americans. This is a story of the legacy of this state park, now called Twin Lakes State Park.
History comes alive. Everyone deserves access to nature, and Prince Edward State Park was the one and only park people of color could visit during Virginia’s pre-1964 segregation past.

A Waterfront Wedding in Central Virginia Makes Our Hearts Swoon

By Shellie AnnePosted November 16, 2017
You won't find many wedding destinations as affordable and romantic as Twin Lakes State Park. Be sure to watch the video then click the link to learn more.
Wonderful waterfront wedding at Twin Lakes State Park. Photo credit: Karyn Johnson Photography

A Camp Host Family's Story

By Jodi RhodesPosted September 14, 2014
Did you know that Virginia State Parks loves our camp hosts? We have 36 state parks and some have more than one campground. Read on to hear about one family's camp hosting experience.
Camp Host family with Twin Lakes State Park staff

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