National Orienteering Day will be observed on Sunday, Sept. 23. If you’re not familiar with the term, orienteering is when outdoor enthusiasts use compasses and maps to find locations in a specific ...

One of the wonderful things about the spaces at Virginia State Parks is that their breathtaking beauty can be shared by everyone. With that thought in mind, Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield ...

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) — Richmond area residents and visitors can kayak through the sunset on Swift Creek Lake in Pocahontas State Park Wednesday evening. Rangers will lead the event from 6 ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County will host events in honor of Juneteenth that celebrate the contributions of Black artists, conservationists and soldiers.