Last month, my son Forrest, daughter Jenavieve and I participated in our first polar plunge to raise money for Special Olympics. The third annual Richmond Polar Plunge took place at Pocahontas State ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Looking to spend time in nature this weekend without straying from the Richmond area? Pocahontas State Park will host a variety of events and programs, including a ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Looking for new hobbies to try in the new year? You’re in luck! Pocahontas State Park is offering visitors a fun way to explore nature with new activities each week ...

After 75 years, Pocahontas State Park still draws local crowds and people from out of state looking to go camping, take a swim, or enjoy Virginia’s outdoors. As the summer temperatures keep rising, ...

If you're visiting the beautiful Richmond, Virginia, there is plenty to keep you occupied. There are ghost tours, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and The Poe Museum for those of you who love the ...

Perhaps it shouldn't come as a surprise that the largest park in the Virginia state park system has secrets to tell. It doesn't shout them with the dramatic flair of a Grayson Highlands State Park or ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Looking to celebrate Earth Day in nature? Pocahontas State Park will host a volunteering event where attendees can mulch flower beds and plant wildflower seeds. The ...

With 42 unique parks scattered across the state, everyone can find the perfect spot to witness the breathtaking convergence of the sun, the moon and the Earth. The next solar eclipse visible in the ...