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

This "crab" is actually more closely related to spiders and scorpions.

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.

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

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.

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Have you ever wondered what owls look like, what they eat, or where they live?

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!

Time to go on a scavenger hunt in the campground.

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

Designed to introduce young participants to the wonders of the natural world and foster an appreciation for the environment.

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

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.

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

Co-Op Trail offers stunning views of Swift Creek Lake.

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

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?

Take a moment to disconnect and rejuvenate with a forest-centric, meditative hike.

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

Did you know owls don't chew their food?

Join us for an immersive adventure!

What's under that rock?

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.

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

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.

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

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Explore the beautiful wetlands with us.

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

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

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

What some people call creepy crawlies are actually some of the most interesting and beneficial animals in our area.

Come learn all about the native animal species that live in your backyard.

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

The Bay can hold many secrets.

Southwest Virginia is home to only two venomous snakes.

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

Before fall brings on chilly nights, enjoy stargazing in the park over the holiday weekend!

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.

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

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

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

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.

Come on down to the river for an in-seine-ly good time!

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

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

Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short talk about conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.

From the ashes of the old Fossil Beach has arisen a new, dynamic ecosystem.  The living shoreline between the rip-rap and water’s edge is attracting interesting estuarine and marine creatures and plants.  Discover them and how living shorelines enhance and protect our waterfronts.

Owls, bats and bugs oh my!

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

Have you ever wanted to try camping, but didn't because it all seems so confusing and expensive?

Embrace your wild side and come play a game of chase that predator and prey have to "play" to survive every day.

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

Go back in time to the historic village of Foster Falls.

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

All of the park's original facilities back in the 1930's were built by hand.

The trash and litter we leave behind can hurt the environment.

Experience one of the the last paddles of the summer season at Caledon!

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

Slither on down and join the Park Ranger for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles.

This "crab" is actually more closely related to spiders and scorpions.

Black bears capture human admiration and interest like few other wildlife species.

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

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the trail around High Bridge with interesting historical items from the park.

Come "shell-ebrate" some of the coolest animals around and meet Hungry Mother State Park's ambassador turtles.

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

Take a look at the fascinating lives of insects and let your creative juices flow.

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 is a special event that comes once a year, so don’t miss out. This unique program is presented by the Yapatoko. They will be sharing their culture, stories, drums, and dancing. Be prepared to join in and celebrate Native American history.

Spend an entertaining evening sitting around the campfire with other park visitors.

Come create your own fire starter for your next camping adventure.

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

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

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.

Are you ready to join the Secret Spider Society?

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

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