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National Kids to Parks Day - Self-Guided Junior Ranger Activity
Where
New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
New River Trail State Park
When
May 17, 2025. 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May.
Looking for something fun and educational to do while you're at the park? Come visit the park office at Foster Falls (North End) or Cliffview (South End) and pick up a FREE Junior Ranger booklet. This booklet is filled with nature and history-themed activities for all ages.
Junior Rangers can complete the activities at their own pace. We encourage you to explore as much of the park as possible. We will also be holding two FREE programs on site for Kids to Parks Day: Critters in the Creek at the Cliffview Campground from 5-6 p.m. and a campfire program from 7-8 p.m. also at the Cliffview Campground.
About National Kids to Parks Day
Virginia State Parks celebrates National Kids to Parks Day on the third Saturday in May by offering a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, from nature scavenger hunts and ranger-led hikes to fishing clinics and flora and fauna wagon rides. This annual event encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about wildlife and engaging in hands-on environmental education.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Self-Guided Programs
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