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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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

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

Time to go on a scavenger hunt in the campground.

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

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.

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

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

Try out freshwater fishing from the lake shoreline using our tackle.

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.

Learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special in this adventure where you will have the opportunity to see unique formations and animals that only exist in caves.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to identify some of Virginia’s native trees? It can take some time to develop this skill, but we have a park Interpreter who is willing to help you get started. We will go on a short hike on the River Bank Trail, and along the way will stop at some of the more well-known trees in Virginia.

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

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

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

Getting out in nature has incredible benefits to our health and wellness.

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

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

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

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

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

Been itching to go fishing?

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

Christmas has come early at the park!

When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts, so hikers come up with creative ways to carry their gear.

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

The one and only mammal on the planet capable of true flight absolutely loves Hungry Mother.

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.

This program is all about learning how to identify wild animals by the tracks that they leave behind.

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.

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

Welcome to Staunton River State Park.

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

In appreciation for continued support, Wilderness Road State Park offers an afternoon of entertainment.

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

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

Dig fossils and shipwrecks?

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

🌳🐍 WIDE WATER STATE PARK PRESENTS: "SNAKES ALIVE" 🐍🌳 Join us Saturday at 2:30 pm for an unforgettable experience at Wide Water State Park's "Snakes Alive" program!

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

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.

Does Virginia even have any native lizards?

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

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?

Discover our International Dark-Sky Park!

We will have a gentle evening walk around one of the trails beginning at 7:30.   There will also be some activities in the Interpretive Center from 7:30-9:00 pm.  At 9:00 p.m. we'll gather behind the Interpretive Center for Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC) members to orient us with a brief sky tour and look at deep space objects through their telescopes.

Join us for a special night hike through False Cape State Park.

Fireflies of this area have unique light patterns that give us clues to “who” they are. Enjoy a relaxing summer evening to view Nature's very own light show put on by the fireflies.

The local Crewe Astronomy Club will bring their hi-tech telescopes and amazing video presentation about our planet, our solar system, and our universe to the visitor center.

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?

If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

Enjoy a peaceful morning canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Take in the tranquility of this tributary, watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, turtles basking in the morning sunshine, or a river otter retiring for the day to its den .

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?

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.

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

Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?

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

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

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

Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?

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

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

The Perseid meteor shower (also known as the Perseids) is active every year from mid-July to late August.