Tag Archives: Virginia State Parks

A Visit to Rockbridge County, Virginia

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Sharon

Vacations don’t always require a lot of travel time to be enjoyable! A recent trip to Rockbridge County in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia was only about 40 miles from where I live, but it proved to be a wonderful … Continue reading →

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1st Day Hike – January 1, 2025 – James River State Park

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Sharon

Wayne and I began going to Virginia’s state parks each New Year’s Day two years after the “1st Day Hike” program was started. While we never participated in the ranger-guided hikes that were offered at each park on January 1st, … Continue reading →

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Camping at Westmoreland State Park – August 2024

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Sharon

After doing a multi-state road trip by myself in July, I planned my second solo camping trip of the summer for August. While there are many beautiful campgrounds in Virginia, I opted for Westmoreland State Park because I also wanted … Continue reading →

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375-Mile Day Trip – October 23, 2021

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Sharon

This adventure started with a trek down I-64 East. About halfway between Richmond and Williamsburg, we turned on Rt. 33 East, and this took us through the town of West Point. While a paper mill dominates the view as you … Continue reading →

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Camping at Smith Mountain Lake State Park – August 3-8, 2021

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Sharon

With so many more people camping since the start of the pandemic, it’s been hard to find campsites–especially at state parks. We were delighted when a midweek cancellation opened up a site at Smith Mountain Lake State Park in early … Continue reading →

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