Sky Meadows State Park – Virginia (Episode 14)
Sky Meadows State Park is outside of the Nation's Capital and provides a great escape from the city with Dark Skies, sensory trails, rich history, and an entrance to the Appalachian Trail.
Sky Meadows State Park is outside of the Nation's Capital and provides a great escape from the city with Dark Skies, sensory trails, rich history, and an entrance to the Appalachian Trail.
Park Stats Location: Appomattox, Virginia Park established: 1972 Park size: 560 acres Fun facts: 6 hiking trails 6.7 mile loop around the lake 1 aquatic trail 150-acre lake Home to activities like swimming, hiking, boating, fishing, Near Appomattox Courthhouse National Historical Park - General Robert E. Lee's surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant in 1865. [...]
Trail Review: Beaver Lake Trail Beaver Lake Trail was the first trail I explored in Pocahontas State Park. I selected it because I love a loop trail, it didn't seem strenuous, and it was a good distance. This was the day I was going to take my new dog hiking. I held my breath that this 2.5 [...]
Pocahontas State Park is located about 30 minutes outside of Richmond, VA. It's a convenient spot for a lot of outdoor activities. I love to pop down for hikes. They have a wide variety of trails for skill level, length, and interest. The park seems to have a lot of other activities - biking, swimming, camping, and hunting. I've [...]