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.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River. This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and scenic views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program is limited to 8 spots.

Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.

Kayak through the sunset on Swift Creek Lake.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the 32-acre Prince Edward Lake, the larger of the park's two lakes, on this guided canoe tour.

View the park from the best vantage point - a canoe or kayak.

Enjoy a fun paddling adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, and turtles basking in the  sunshine.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Explore the beautiful wetlands with us.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own interpretive guide!

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.

End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.

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.

Paddle under the darkening sky to visit the ghosts that haunt the lost town of Fayerdale.

Paddle through the Catlett Islands on a Ranger led kayak tour which explores the diverse wildlife, ecosystems, and history of the park.

Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

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

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.

Explore the marsh at night as you paddle up its placid waters.  Various creatures may be seen in the creek or along the shoreline, while bats fly above in the night sky.  You may even experience owls calling at a distance.  Take it all in as the light of the moon blankets the surroundings with mystery.  Reservations with pre-payment only.  Canoes  - $13/person or $8/person (family of 4+).

Experience Douthat State Park's history and evening creatures all under the night stars in the middle of the lake.

Dig fossils and shipwrecks?

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Join Park Staff for a majestic kayak paddle along the waters of Back Bay by the light of the moon.

Everyone has heard of dancing in the moonlight, but what about kayaking?

For ages 10+.

While most of the adventure on the New River takes place above the water, there is no shortage of things to see below the water!

For ages 10+.

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

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River. This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and scenic views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program is limited to 8 spots.

Kayak through the sunset on Swift Creek Lake.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

View the park from the best vantage point - a canoe or kayak.

Enjoy a fun paddling adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, and turtles basking in the  sunshine.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Can your relationship survive sharing a canoe?

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own interpretive guide!

Come with us on a guided canoe tour of the beautiful lake at Fairy Stone State Park.

End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.

Enjoy a beautiful moonlight paddle on the lower Potomac River.

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

Explore the beautiful wetlands with us.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the 32-acre Prince Edward Lake, the larger of the park's two lakes, on this guided canoe tour.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

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

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Join Yoga Instructor Kelly Blevins to experience a more engaged form of yoga as you strike poses on our stand-up paddle boards out in the lake.

Experience Douthat State Park's history and evening creatures all under the night stars in the middle of the lake.

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

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Take a guided kayak paddle through beautiful Back Bay to look for wildlife and learn about this spectacular freshwater ecosystem.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

For ages 10+.

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

This three-hour class will cover the basics of paddling skills including how to select and fit a person flotation device (PFD), different types of kayaks, planning and safety, and proper paddling strokes.

Early morning is one of the best times to experience the lake.

For ages 10+.

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

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River. This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and scenic views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program is limited to 8 spots.

Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.

Kayak through the sunset on Swift Creek Lake.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Come see what Mason Neck State Park has to offer on International Adaptive Activity Day.  Discover the beauty of inclusive outdoor adventures at our special event celebrating International Adaptive Activity Day!

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

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own interpretive guide!

Explore the beautiful wetlands with us.

End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.

Paddle through the Catlett Islands on a Ranger led kayak tour which explores the diverse wildlife, ecosystems, and history of the park.

Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.

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

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour. The trip includes a brief overview of paddling safety and techniques, as well as on-the-water interpretations of natural and cultural features.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Join Yoga Instructor Kelly Blevins to experience a more engaged form of yoga as you strike poses on our stand-up paddle boards out in the lake.

Experience Douthat State Park's history and evening creatures all under the night stars in the middle of the lake.

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

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

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

Take a guided kayak paddle through beautiful Back Bay to look for wildlife and learn about this spectacular freshwater ecosystem.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

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

  End the weekend with a scenic trip on the York River (or Taskinas Creek depending on water conditions) in the evening.  Discover the birds and creatures that are active in the gentle light of sunset.  Cost.

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

View the park from the best vantage point - a canoe or kayak.