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Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail®
Follow the self-guided driving tour of 53 sites telling powerful stories of the fight for an equal education through Southside Virginia from the end of the American Civil War through the Civil Rights Movement. Today, the newly expanded self-guided driving tour brings together for the first time 53 of these historically significant sites and tells […]
High Bridge Trail State Park
Recognized as a National Recreation Trail, High Bridge is 31-miles suited for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Once a rail bed, Its crushed, flat limestone surface makes it easy to enjoy, but bring water, none is available on the trail. The High Bridge, more than 2,400 feet long and 125 feet above the Appomattox, is […]
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park
The last major battle in Virginia of the American Civil War was fought at what is now Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park located on the western edge of Amelia County. The 329-acre state-owned battlefield and visitors center is operated by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Holt’s Corner, Hillsman House, Marshall’s Crossroads, the […]
Staunton River Battlefield State Park
The park offers 300-acres of Civil War history where 700 Confederate men and boys held off an assault by 5,000 Union cavalry on a bridge of strategic importance to Gen. Lee’s army. Visit the Confederate earthworks and walk the historic bridge trail with a 1.2-mile self-guided tour. Two visitor centers feature the area’s rich Civil […]
Staunton River State Park
Staunton River offers families and outdoor enthusiasts 2,400-acres of woodlands, meadows and shoreline along the Dan and Staunton rivers. Cabins and a campground offer overnight lodging with additional amenities for equestrian lodgers. Buggs Island Lake offers freshwater fishing and recreational boating activities. The park also has pools, picnic shelters, three playgrounds, tennis and volleyball courts, […]
Twin Lakes State Park
In the heart of central Virginia, this 548-acre, historic park offers many cultural, environmental and recreational activities. Overnight accommodations include a 33-site campground and 11 climate-controlled cabins. Visitors enjoy swimming, fishing, hiking, boating and lakeside picnicking. The Cedar Crest Conference Center on Prince Edward Lake is available for weddings, family gatherings, retreats and business meetings.
Bear Creek Lake State Park
In the heart of the Cumberland State Forest of central Virginia, Bear Creek Lake is the perfect getaway for outdoor enthusiasts. The 40-acre lake features a boat launch, fishing pier, boat rentals and a swimming beach. Other attractions include a meeting facility, cabins, camping, picnicking, an archery range and playgrounds. Guests enjoy the park’s trails […]
James River State Park
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park features rolling grasslands, quiet forests and beautiful views, as well as 3 miles of shoreline along the James River. Visitors hike, bike, canoe, kayak, fish or camp on the banks of the historic river or at Branch Pond. Facilities include cabins, a visitor center, […]
Holliday Lake State Park
Holliday Lake is a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. Fishing for largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill is popular. Swimming at the park’s guarded beach and the “Critter Hole” play area are visitor favorites. The park has several hiking trails, including a connector trail to the 10.2-mile Carter Taylor Multi-use Trail for hikers, bicyclists and horseback […]
