Take a half of a hike with a park ranger.

Paddling a kayak gives you a new perspective of the world and lifetime of adventures.

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.

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

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

A face only a mother could love?

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

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!

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.

Time to go on a scavenger hunt in the campground.

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

What animal inspired a popular children's game?

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

Douthat Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

Hop on over and enjoy a short walk around Old Pond Trail as we look and listen for these amazing amphibians.

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

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.

Hop on over to learn the calls and search for some of Virginia's native frog species.

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

Experience an enjoyable ride on the lake while we watch the sun slip below the horizon.

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

Want to go on a scavenger hunt in the wilderness?

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

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

Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

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

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

Did you know owls don't chew their food?

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

Join us for an immersive adventure!

Come view a resident Osprey nest along the New River in Fries, Virginia.

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

What's under that rock?

This is an easy and fun ride for cyclists of all skill levels that covers 12.8 miles out and back and takes about 1.5 hours.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

Have you ever heard a bird call and wanted to know what bird made that noise?

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

Join Yoga instructor, Kelly Blevins, to experience the calming benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Let us teach you all the basics you'll need to know to get yourself started with one of our most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line.

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.

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

Explore the beautiful wetlands with us.

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

Second only to humans in the ability to change their environment to fit their needs, learn just how smart a beaver can be.

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

Bring out your creativity with a fun arts and crafts program.

Meet local 'shellebrity', Ranger Shelly, our Red-eared Slider turtle as she suns herself and enjoys some enrichment at the beach area.

Join us for an opportunity to get "a-head" on wildlife knowledge and learn to identify skulls based upon their characteristics.

The Bay can hold many secrets.

Food webs can get pretty complex, but at the very top of the food chain is the best predator in the ecosystem.

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.

Get creative and discover the magic of upcycling! Join us in repurposing glass bottles that were headed to the landfill by painting your own vase.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

It's all fun and games at the campfire.

Take a float as day turns into twilight, and the creatures of the night arise.

Enjoy a peaceful wagon ride through the park while listening to the relaxing sounds of Caledon's night life.  We'll identify some of the many frogs, insects, and nocturnal creatures that call the park home, and keep an eye out for glow worms in the woods.

Watch the last traces of daylight strike the Blue Ridge Mountains on this guided sunset hike.

Ever wonder what goes on at night in a park?

Welcome to Staunton River State Park.

Bring your family and friends and join a park ranger for a campfire on the water’s edge at the beach amphitheater.

Come take a walk with us under a starry sky to search for some of the park's most elusive night-time predators: owls!  As we walk along under the quiet cover of darkness, we'll listen for their haunting voices as they cry out across the landscape.

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

Adventures in History: Coal Camp Bus Tour, offered by the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, brings to life the history of coal mining and those who have worked in the industry.

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.

Join False Cape staff and volunteers in helping keep our beaches pristine by picking up shoreline debris.

Start your weekend with fresh air, beautiful scenery, comradery, and a feeling of accomplishment.

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

Take a summer walk of exploration with two Virginia Master Naturalists in this second of a series of seasonal walks planned for children.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

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

Bug out with us at Caledon!

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

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

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!

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

Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.

As summer winds to a close, discover the winged wonders of Sky Meadows State Park.

Celebrate National Honeybee Day and get the "buzz" on bees at Sky Meadows! Learn about beekeeping, honeybees and the art of apiculture.

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