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

Grab your coffee or other non-alcoholic beverage and join one of our Park Rangers for a chance to sit and chat about the park, history, programs, volunteering and future plans.

The Great Egret joins the Great Blue Heron for super-sized avian fun at the park.

Want to know more about those trees you see daily?

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

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

Put away your smartphone and plot a course for adventure with this introduction to the sport of orienteering.

Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?

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

The Children's Garden Workshops are a great way to get your little one up, moving, creating and learning.

'Family Learning Adventures,' formally known as 'Arks for Parks,' is back this year at Twin Lakes State Park.

In our park's nature center, you can see many different native animals of Virginia.

Explore the beautiful wetlands with us.

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

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

Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short walk to discover the basics of tree identification.

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

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

Find out what lurks below the surface of the swamp in the fun dip-netting adventure!

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

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

Animals tell us tales using the tracks they leave behind.

You never know what critters you will see around Belle Isle, there's dozens to pick from.

How do rivers form?

Discover some of the beautiful fish that make their homes in the Potomac River with a Park Ranger using a seine net, one of humankind's oldest fishing tools. This is also a great chance to appreciate the important role that the Potomac River and its watershed has in our community.  Be prepared to have fun and get wet.  Be sure to bring water shoes and comfortable clothing.  For questions or inquiries, please call (703)583-6904 or send an e-mail to leesylvaniavc@dcr.virginia.gov.

Flutter on over to meet with Master Naturalist Kim Manion to discuss all things butterflies.

Find our ranger on the fishing pier to hear all about our concrete fleet and the history of Kiptopeke State Park.

Nature journaling is the intersection of art, science, and curiosity.

Did you know you can make paper from paper?

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

Step inside to learn all about the magic of the Chesapeake Bay and its inhabitants.

Come join a ranger for a fun and exciting craft!

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

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.

Let’s make animal tracks!

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Belle Isle's shoreline along Deep Creek was eroding at a rate of 2 to 7 foot per year.

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?

From eagles to owls, raptors are everywhere at Mason Neck State Park!

Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour.

Think you know the difference between toads and frogs?

Discover the art of journaling in the wild with a ranger.

Who knew you could make beautiful art featuring flowers from nature with bubbles?

Archery programs are some of the best recreational activities that State Parks have to offer.

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.

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

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.

How many animal inhabitants of First Landing can you identify?

Meet at the Big Water Visitor Center and help our resident box turtle have some fun in the sun!  Learn about different turtles that call Kiptopeke home and why it's important to keep wildlife wild.

Help us tend a whole new type of garden - an oyster garden. Discover this easy past time, learn about the history of oysters in our region and how this humble bivalve takes care of our tidal waters.

It starts with an "s" and ends with a "t." It comes out of you, it comes out of me.

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.

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

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.

What's under that rock?

Can you imagine not having a TV or cell phone?

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

This five-member band, founded in 2023, is local to Clarksville, VA.

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.

It's a hard life evading bears, bats, and birds.

Practice your netting skills to find out what lives in the Bay using techniques dating back to ancient times!

Throughout the summer we offer multiple opportunities for you to take a tour of our beautiful park by wagon ride.

Test your survival skills by learning to build a fire without a match or lighter. Once the fire is built, let’s enjoy it by making s’mores.

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.

Take a lantern lit chairlift ride down to the naturally made tunnel.

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

Take a wagon ride to the scenic Tye Overlook and enjoy the prettiest view for miles around.

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

Join us for the Community Campfire at Holliday Lake State Park, a delightful evening event where you can gather around a roaring fire, share stories, and enjoy the natural beauty of the park.

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

Bring the whole family for foot-stomping' music with "The Friday Nite Band". The band will be accompanied by the "Old Dominion Cloggers" dance group, comprised of young and old from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.

Join a ranger for an interactive evening by the campfire as we discuss the unique stories and critters of Pocahontas State Park and the Virginia State Park system.

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.

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

Join a ranger on a thrilling and educational evening under the stars!

When the sun takes its daily dive below the horizon and delivers night time to your doorstep, there’s no rule saying you have to stay in for the evening.

James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.

Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?

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

The Let's Go Adventures staff will introduce you to the basics like, how to select a rod and reel combo, knot tying, and selecting the right fly for conditions and species.

Time to go on a scavenger hunt in the campground.

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

Butterflies are self-propelled flowers - Robert A.

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.

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!

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Beneath fallen tree branches and layers of fallen leaves exists an abundance of exciting mushrooms and other organisms!

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

Read a tale as you walk the trail. Begin at the CCC Museum to find out which trail will have the story and then begin your exploration and storytime at your own pace.

Create your own Bear Creek Lake State Park souvenir while making memories.

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

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

Every animal has unique features and traits that make them special and suited for their natural environment.

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.