Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Some rare plant species wait underwater until conditions allow them to grow. READ MORE
The updated High Bridge Trail Master Plan outlines a long-term vision and phased improvements to enhance access, safety and visitor experience along the 32-mile rail-trail, guiding development and resource protection over the next 30 years. READ MORE
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is taking a major step forward in public safety by replacing its current automated external defibrillators with state-of-the-art Zoll AED 3 Defibrillator units. READ MORE
DCR's Office of Public Safety and Law Enforcement achieves reaccreditation from Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission READ MORE
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is proud to announce that Virginia State Parks has been named a 2026 Top Virginia Employer for Interns by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. READ MORE
Dedicated rangers and staff of Virginia State Parks, along with DCR law enforcement officers, were included in the inauguration parade for Virginia’s 75th governor. READ MORE
Staff scientists rediscover plants not seen in decades and new populations of rare species. READ MORE
It’s not every day that a park expands by 20% with the potential of increasing recreational activities. However, Caledon State Park has reached that milestone this year by acquiring Lake Caledon.. READ MORE
The Virginia State Parks system has expanded to 44 parks with the opening of Hayfields State Park on Oct. 20. READ MORE
Grayson Highlands State Park recently expanded its protected boundaries with the acquisition of two new parcels of land. These additions not only increase the park's total acreage to 4,518 acres but also enhance efforts to preserve the region's unique ecosystems, scenic beauty and diverse wildlife habitats. READ MORE
