Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

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

Kids’ Activity Book: This free book contains activities for the young (or young at heart).

From woodlands to wetlands, fields and pastures, let's investigate the plants, animals and history of farming at Sky Meadows State Park.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

Come visit the discovery table to observe some of nature's most amazing treasures!

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Ahoy Matey!

Ever wonder what animals call Kiptopeke home or what those shells on the beach are called?

Walk through history by touring historic Mount Bleak House.

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own "fairy stone." After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site.

Over 200 years ago, early adventurers like Daniel Boone walked these same hills and valleys we see today.

Hungry Mother State Park's interpreters are always finding cool things around the park and thinking up new activities and crafts.

This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

Sunday Funday anyone?  Swing by our interpretive table in the picnic area to add some fun to your Sunday picnic!

Bring your creativity and express your individuality and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!  Each session is a one of a kind experience.  See you there!

Murders over moonshine rocked the town of Fayerdale in the 1920s and 30s, leaving a dying town remembered for tragedy rather than the mining operations that once made it a boomtown. Moonshining (illegal whiskey making) was quite prevalent in and around the Fairy Stone State Park area in the early 1900s. Jealousy, greed, and competition often led to feuds, brawls, and even killings.

Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes, for a relaxing program made to calm the mind.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.

Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

Let’s go on a fun "History Hike" at Staunton River State Park.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own "fairy stone." After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site.

This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.

Join the Rangers on a guided hike through our most popular trail!

Bring your creativity and express your individuality and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!  Each session is a one of a kind experience.  See you there!

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own "fairy stone." After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site.

Grab your gear and saddle up for a ride down the Cape Henry Trail, First Landing‘s longest multi-use trail.

Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

This nature walk and talk is about the textures and aromas of three native forest species and their role in developing special relationships between plants and humans.

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

Staunton River State Park is home for many different types of wild animals.

This nature walk and talk is about the textures and aromas of three native forest species and their role in developing special relationships between plants and humans.

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

What's a benthic organism and how do they survive in the creek?

Come along on a hike through Kiptopeke's trails to learn about the nature in our park.  Meet at picnic shelter #2.  The hike is roughly 2 miles long.  Great for all ages!

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

From woodlands to wetlands, fields and pastures, let's investigate the plants, animals and history of farming at Sky Meadows State Park.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Over 200 years ago, early adventurers like Daniel Boone walked these same hills and valleys we see today.

The Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, leaving ties to the English crown in ruin and the North American colonies in an open state of rebellion.

Bring the family by the Discovery Center to play fun field games!

Have you ever touched bear fur or looked at the teeth of a beaver?

It is July 4th and we are bringing the BLING!

Join us at the beach to celebrate our nation’s independence by playing some field games.

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.

Have you ever thought about where the railroad at Natural Tunnel goes and what it has been used for through the years?

Staunton River State Park is home for many different types of wild animals.

It's time for Hungry Mother's favorite competition.

Ahoy Matey!

The Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, leaving ties to the English crown in ruin and the North American colonies in an open state of rebellion.

Let's beat the heat and make some homemade ice cream in a bag.

Other than the fireworks bursting in the distance, there are many cool critters calling in the night.

Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.

Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Hot diggity dog, the Friends of False Cape are having a FUNdraiser!

A future president looked out over the edge of the 200-foot tall arch and marveled at the beauty of the natural world; he knew then that generations to come had to be able to feel the same awe he did in the face of the "most sublime of Nature's works." July 5th, 2024 marks 250 years since Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Natural Bridge, setting the stage for the Bridge to be preserved in its natural state for all to experience.

Mussels play a huge part in our watershed.

Learn the essentials of basic target archery, a skill that, thanks to artifacts found at the park, we know humans have been practicing here for thousands of years.

This is your chance to learn the sport of archery under the watchful eye of a certified instructor.

Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

If you have completed our Archery 101 program or have archery experience, you are invited to participate in this Archery 102 program.

Join us at Prince Edward Lake, the site of historic Prince Edward State Park, in celebration of freedom.

Express yourself on the trail with a stylish and unique hiking stick you designed and decorated yourself.

Stop by the beach to see some cool critters, hold some interesting artifacts, and have your nature and history questions about Douthat State Park answered.

What would you do if you were stranded in the wilderness?

Put yourself into the shoes of an Ice Age hunter in this spear-throwing workshop. Long ago, giant beasts roamed the land that we now call Virginia.

Autumn is not the only season that is perfect to take a wagon ride. Take a relaxing ride through the park and campground, experiencing the sounds of summertime.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

It's all fun and games at the campfire.

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

Fire has been a part of human history since cavemen roamed Earth, with many different uses. Learn how to build a campfire using different methods or enjoy a game of trivia by the glow of the fire.

Learn about Douthat State Park's forest nightlife as we immerse ourselves in the night time world of nature.

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

Ticks are out there...but what can you do about it? Come visit the discovery table to better understand these infamous little bugs, and learn how to safely explore the great outdoors.

From woodlands to wetlands, fields and pastures, let's investigate the plants, animals and history of farming at Sky Meadows State Park.

Join us for a guided tour of the Overton-Hillsman House (circa 1780) at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park to learn about everyday experiences during the 19th century.

Join our staff for an "Independence Day Special" guided tour of Mulberry Hill, the plantation home of Judge Paul Carrington, Virginian and Founding Father.

Learn about birds of the woods and fields and how they utilize their habitat for survival and nesting.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Learn to speak Cherokee, see historic Appalachian trail maps, and discover native medicinal plants at the Central Appalachian Summit.

During the Jim Crow Era, many public spaces in the South were segregated.

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

Do you have what it takes to be a Jr. Ranger?

Ever wonder what animals call Kiptopeke home or what those shells on the beach are called?

Have you ever seen a tree grow out of a rock?

Join us at Prince Edward Lake, the site of historic Prince Edward State Park, in celebration of freedom.

Find our ranger on the pier to hear about the history of our concrete fleet!

The forge is fired up and the blacksmiths are hard at work showing off their skills.

Follow your nose to the Log Cabin to see what is cooking on the hearth.

Enjoy some water field day fun and create your own patriotic craft.

Join as at the Visitor Center and let's venture out into ancient times!

Join us for a Saturday afternoon of music and fun.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

We are on an expedition to have some fun, make a splash, and discover some of the tiny creatures that inhabit the shoreline of the Rappahannock River.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.