Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.

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

Christmas has come early at the park!

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

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.

The 250-acre Hoover Mountain Bike Area is located on a reclaimed 20th century mine site.

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

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

The surface of the water might seem calm, but down under there is an exciting world filled with all kinds of life.

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.

Do your kids enjoy gardening?

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.

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

Do you know the differences between wasps and bees?

What even are watersheds?

Let's learn all about our friends, THE BEES!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Welcome to Staunton River State Park.

Join us after dark to observe moths and other insects of the night. Entomologists Dr.

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

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

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.

Enjoy a morning of family fun, fish, learn about the Potomac River, and maybe win a trophy!  Sponsored by the Friends of Leesylvania State Park, these fishing tournaments throughout the summer are suitable for all ability levels, ages 3-15.  No rod and reel?  No problem!  The Friends have suitable tackle on hand to loan.  We hope to see you there!

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour. The trip includes a brief overview of paddling safety and techniques, as well as on-the-water interpretations of natural and cultural features.

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

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.

Curious about what flowers you see blooming in Sky Meadows' fields during the summer heat?

Join our staff for a guided tour of Mulberry Hill, the plantation home of Judge Paul Carrington, Virginian and Founding Father. Mulberry Hill was a working tobacco farm owned by the McPhails during the American Civil War and was used by Union General Wilson as his headquarters during the 1864 cavalry raid into Southside Virginia.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 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!

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?

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.

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!

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.