Beautiful state park situated in the blue ridge mountains, surrounding Virginia’s highest peak, Mount Rogers. Featuring plenty of trails to explore, this is by far my favorite state park I’ve been to in the state of Virginia!
I have a free saturday coming up and really need to get out of the house. I keep seeing photos of the trailsthere but I am worried the parking situation will be a nightmare if I show up by noon. Has anyone been recently and thinks the commute is worth it for just a few hours of hiking?
Hello friends! My partner and I are planning a vacation for winter break (we both get a full week off over the holidays and try to make the most of it) and I’m dyingggg to see the Ozarks. I know it’ll be different in winter but we’re still excited. I’ve done some (a ton) of research and landed on the below itinerary. Looking for thoughts, feedback, etc!
Johnson’s Shut-In SP: 2 days camping at the in-park cabins (we are frequent campers but not looking for anything severe on vacation). Day at the park plus a trip to Elephant Rock SP. Dinner at Black River Res.
Leave for Ha Ha Tonka area (about 3 hours) and stay at Kinderhook Lodge for 3 nights (we’re treating ourselves!). Hike the park and take advantage of all the lodge amenities.
I know the weather can be hard to pin down (we’re in SW Ohio, so we get it) but any advice for hiking this area in the winter? Other recs, suggestions? Thanks in advance!!
I went here with my wife.
I use the NPS app to track national park progress and bucketlists but I feel like I’m missing out on state parks. I can look up travel xyz state websites but it isn’t nearly as convenient as NPS.
State parks deserve love too 🥹💔.
Ideally a free app because I don’t like how alltrails is paywalled!!