In 2025, volunteers provided over 196,000 hours of service to Virginia State Parks. That's the same number of hours as 94 full-time employees, an incredible contribution for a division of only 332 full-time staff!

R.M. Roosevelt recently packed up his pup and headed to Staunton River for a cabin getaway. While checking out the visitor center, Roosevelt spotted a pamphlet about the B.A.R.K. Ranger program, a fun way for dogs to explore Virginia State Parks.