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Anne Reeder retires after 37 years of state service
Posted 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.
Halloween Happenings
Posted October 12, 2023
Halloween brings a variety of events to state parks across Virginia. From trunk-or-treats to scavenger hunts, there's something for everyone at a state park this spooky season.
5 Great Fall Getaways to Start Planning Now: Piedmont
Posted September 18, 2020
These amazing fall getaways include incredible nearby attractions like breweries, wineries and unique historic sites to explore.
In the Interest of Justice
Posted February 22, 2019
Countless people have had their first swimming lesson at this park, vacationed here, and even gotten married here… and this park wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for Mr. Martin.
History of a Pre-Civil Rights Era State Park
Posted 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.