While the weather outside may be frightening to some, officials at the Virginia State Parks Foundation wants to see ...

Virginia is again joining the nationwide First Day Hikes initiative on Thursday, Jan. 1, to encourage residents to explore ...

Some of the parks doing First Day Hikes in north central West Virginia include Coopers Rock, Tygart Lake, Blackwater Falls, ...

This year's First Day Hikes patch celebrates America's 250th anniversary. Across the country, state and national parks host ...

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia State Parks Foundation is announcing the ‘Mountains are Always Free’ Photo ...

On New Year’s Day, 21 state parks throughout West Virginia hosted “First Day Hikes,” inviting hikers of all ages to welcome ...

The Jan. 1, 2026 lineup of West Virginia First Day Hikes will take place for free at Audra, Beech Fork, Blackwater Falls, ...

In West Virginia, there is a historic small town worth visiting for a fun vacation. It's located close to the New River Gorge ...

The West Virginia State Parks system is offering 24 free guided First Day hikes at 21 state parks and forests on Jan. 1, 2026 ...

Easy Virginia state park outings paired with nearby meals that make post-trail dinner simple, relaxing, and decision free.

As part of the annual tradition led by America’s State Parks, parking is free at all Virginia State Park locations on Jan. 1.