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.

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.

Pocahontas Premieres once again is having its Mini Bluegrass Festival.

Join us for the Westmoreland State Parks one and only Music on the Cliff!

Pack a picnic and come early to pick the best spot on the lawn for one of the highlights of the summer season on Virginia’s Northern Neck.

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.

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

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?

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.

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?

The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.

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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.

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Welcome to Staunton River State Park.

Enjoy movie night under the stars and bring your chairs, blankets, snacks, and more for the whole family!

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

Grab your binoculars and get outside.  Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy will lead these monthly hikes to discover and identify birds at Sweet Run State Park. We will explore parts of this beautiful 900 acre preserve and see what lives in and visits its diverse habitats.

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

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

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

Explore the rich natural history of trees guided by a Virginia Master Naturalist.

Put away your smartphone and plot a course for adventure with this introduction to the sport of orienteering.

Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?

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

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

In our park's nature center, you can see many different native animals of Virginia.

Put away your smartphone and plot a course for adventure with this introduction to the sport of orienteering.

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

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

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

The Tobacco Road Band features four Southside Virginia musicians with roots deep in the popular tunes of our times.  Their music blends old soul & blues, country and some good southern rock & roll to give an audience the rhythms and lyrics sure to bring a smile.

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.

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

From a vantage point high above the Appomattox River's floodplain, visitors can explore the cosmos from High Bridge with our local Crewe Astronomy Club.

What hides in the Appalachian wilderness after dark?

Bring the whole family for foot-stomping' music with "The Friday Nite Band". The band will be accompanied by the "Old Dominion Cloggers" dance group, comprised of young and old from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.

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!

Time to go on a scavenger hunt in the campground.

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.