Ready to learn the ins and outs of kayaking?

Kids to Parks Day is a nationally coordinated day designed to connect kids and families with their local, state, and national parks.

Do you want your kids to learn how to kayak?

 Explore the beautiful wetlands or river with us.

Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Kick-off the summer at Caledon! Enjoy a paddle on the lower Potomac River and soak in the sights and sounds of a summer evening.

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

Spend time floating five and a half miles down the Clinch River.

Bear Creek Lake is a modest 40 aces in size yet has a many-faceted story to tell.

Experience Occoneechee State Park from a different perspective, as you paddle around the shoreline of Buggs Island Lake.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Enjoy a peaceful evening canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  View the majestic colors of a Northern Virginia summer sunset on this tranquil tributary of the Potomac River while catching glimpses of the nocturnal wildlife emerging for the evening.  No paddling experience is required; all participants must be of 6 years or older.

What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Come on out to the park and test your paddling skills.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 1 is Plants & Fungi! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

Join the Park Rangers of Clinch River State Park in enjoying a short float down the Clinch River. Accompany a park ranger on this kayak trip from Old Castlewood to St.

We have some exciting self-guided activities launching this year; whether it's kayaking the New River, enjoying an audio tour, or becoming a Junior Ranger, there's something for everyone. Here is a list of what is available: Geocaching: This is a fun way to merge technology and outdoor exploration.

Belle Isle State Park has some great activities that you can do on your own schedule.

If you're excited to learn more about our native plants and animals, then you're in the right place.