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

Want to go on a scavenger hunt in the wilderness?

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.

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

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.

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

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

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bug out with us at Caledon!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Once the sun has slipped out of sight let the moon be your guide as we travel the trails looking and listening for the wildlife that can be found in our park.

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.

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

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

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.

Paddle the lower Potomac River on a fossil finding adventure! Millions of years ago, Virginia was covered in a shallow sea that was teeming with life, leaving behind prolific fossil beds.

Join insect royalty as we search for Monarch caterpillars and eggs which, due to habitat loss, have reached endangered levels.

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

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

Enjoy a ranger-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.

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

Join us for a healing forest therapy walk at 1191 Lupton Rd, Woodstock, VA and experience the health and wellness benefits of Shinrin-Yoku, the Japanese practice of “forest bathing.” Your guide, Kristine Villatoro, a certified trained Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) will guide you through sensory invitations to help you slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature.

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

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

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

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

By collecting monarch eggs and caterpillars to raise indoors, we are improving their chances of surviving to the butterfly stage; aiding this endangered species.

Want to go on a scavenger hunt in the wilderness?

Join Park Staff for a majestic kayak paddle along the waters of Back Bay by the light of the moon.

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

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

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

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

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

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

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!

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

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

All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.

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

Get your feet wet and explore life 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.

Join us for our nature photography series!

Calling all homeschoolers and curious kiddos of all kinds!

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.

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

Time to go on a scavenger hunt in the campground.

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.

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.

10 and 2, 10 and 2, get into the rhythm of fly fishing.

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

Explore an enchanting evening amidst the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains as the sun sets and the world transitions from day to night!

Enjoy a magnificent sunset on the tranquil Potomac River and listen for nocturnal creatures. We'll meet at the Visitor Center to gear up before paddling out to Caledon Marsh in hopes of observing birds and other wildlife.