Join Interpretive Rangers on this guided bike-and-hike to learn more about the rich history of conservation efforts along Mason Neck and the Potomac River.

The use of bows to shoot arrows has been a part of global history for thousands of years whether for defense, survival, or sport.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Connect artistically to the world around you.

Come join a ranger to make your very own hiking stick.

You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.

From the ashes of the old Fossil Beach has arisen a new, dynamic ecosystem.  The living shoreline between the rip-rap and water’s edge is attracting interesting estuarine and marine creatures and plants.  Discover them and how living shorelines enhance and protect our waterfronts.

Owls, bats and bugs oh my!

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.

Please join us for a very special afternoon with Carl “Gump” Blair and Gene Dunford.

Bring your brunch and dine al fresco with Boxie, one of our educational ambassadors.

Get in touch with your inner artist and come down to the beach to learn about the bugs and insects that add beauty to our park.

The trash and litter we leave behind can hurt the environment.

Have you ever wanted to try camping, but didn't because it all seems so confusing and expensive?

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

Join us for a Saturday afternoon of music and fun.

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

Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?

Slither on down and join the Park Ranger for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles.

This "crab" is actually more closely related to spiders and scorpions.

Do you have what it takes to safely and confidently survive in the wilderness?  In times of unexpected emergencies or when seeking a secure place to rest, having the skills to construct a dependable shelter can be crucial.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the trail around High Bridge with interesting historical items from the park.

Ever wanted to touch the fur of a skunk or an opossum?

Ever wanted to touch the fur of a skunk or an opossum?

There’s duck calls and elk calls, but have you ever heard a squirrel call?

Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.

Let’s head over to Edmunds Lake and try to wrangle in some big fish.

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.

Nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sky Meadows' campground provides you with a fantastic place to enjoy peaceful rejuvenation, but how much do you know about this wonderful park?

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

The Nashville Nights Band is authentic 90's country music!

Spend an entertaining evening sitting around the campfire with an interpreter.

Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.  This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs. .

Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.

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

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.

Come out to Grayson Highlands State Park for a magical night under the stars and witness the amazing Perseid Meteor Shower.

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

Have you ever wondered what owls look like, what they eat, or where they live?

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

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.

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

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

Nature is magic.

The use of bows to shoot arrows has been a part of global history for thousands of years whether for defense, survival, or sport.

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

Learn about the reptiles that can be spotted in the park!

Stop by the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to view the sun through a telescope.

Like them or loathe them, snakes are important to our ecosystems.

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

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

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

The trash and litter we leave behind can hurt the environment.

Watch park staff feed "Ranger Shelly," our resident pet turtle, and learn fascinating facts about these shelled reptiles.

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!

The Park will host the next "Lunch on the Lawn" on Sunday August 4 from 2-3 p.m. featuring Stephen Murray.

The Bay can hold many secrets.

Ready, set, crawl, to join General Raphael, our non-releasable rescue eastern box turtle, as we explore more about her and the animal friends she shares her habitat with.

Explore fascinating natural treasures at the Park Office, where a park ranger will showcase intriguing items you can see, touch, and learn about.

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

Take a short walk with a ranger and explore the history of Douthat State Park.

  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.

At Naturalist Week, you will witness nature’s wonders up close and enhance your outdoor skills, no matter your experience level.

FLSP is excited about our 2024 Junior Ranger Camp!  Online registration will begin Monday, Feb. 19th, at 9:00 a.m. via SignUpGenius.

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

There is a lot to discover at Leesylvania State Park.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 6 is Mammals! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and/or 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.

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

What is wet, muddy, has lots of plants and animals, and kind of stinks?

Take a walk and discover life in four different aquatic ecosystems.  We will hike to a small woodland and marsh stream, freshwater pond, and brackish/saltwater river.  With nets, we will capture and identify different crustaceans, fish, and take note of plant life. .

Owls, bats and bugs oh my!

Douthat State Park is home to many mammals including black bears.

Want to learn how to play the outdoorsman’s version of BINGO?

Do you enjoy listening to the birds chirp outside and hearing the trees in the wind?

Do you love art and nature?

This "crab" is actually more closely related to spiders and scorpions.

Have you met the animals living at Hungry Mother State Park's Discovery Center?

Take a half of a hike with a park ranger.

Every Monday you can find local fresh produce, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, soap, and local artisan crafters, as well as food vendors, here at Fairy Stone State Park.

Twilight is the perfect time to search for salamanders.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

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

We need your help.

Time to go on a scavenger hunt in the campground.

Join us for Toddler Adventure Time at Holliday Lake State Park!

Outdoor living skills are often portrayed as being useful only in dire circumstances, or to win copious amounts of money on reality TV.

A face only a mother could love?

Sometimes the best way to make new discoveries in nature is to play a game. I spy something round on the ground. I spy something blue up high. Can you guess what “I Spy” as we hike the River Bank Trail?  Come find out and play along.

In the bird world, wingspan means everything.

As animals explore their surroundings they leave us lots of clues.

Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960s.

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

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.

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