Where to see a Monarch in Virginia
The Monarch is recorded in the counties of 53 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- First Landing State Park
- False Cape State Park
- Kiptopeke State Park
- Pocahontas State Park
- Sky Meadows State Park
- Whitney State Forest
- Machicomoco State Park
- Claytor Lake State Park
- Caledon State Park
- Leesylvania State Park
- Mason Neck State Park
- Widewater State Park
- Natural Tunnel State Park
- Mayo River State Park
- Channels State Forest
- Paul State Forest
- James River State Park
- Bear Creek Lake State Park
- Holliday Lake State Park
- High Bridge Trail State Park
- Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest
- Twin Lakes State Park
- New River Trail State Park
- Gallion State Forest
- Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.