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?

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?

Close out the summer season at Caledon!

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

Hot diggity dog, the Friends of False Cape are having a FUNdraiser!

Nature is magic.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

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

During the 18th century, master craftsmen taught skills and labor through apprenticeships.

Do you know how many common "weeds" have historic use as food and medicine?

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

During the 18th century, master craftsmen taught skills and labor through apprenticeships.

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.

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.

This is a self-guided program for the whole family to enjoy.

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

We need your help.

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

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

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

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

This is an easy and fun ride for cyclists of all skill levels that covers 8.6 miles out and back and takes about 1.5 hours.

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

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

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

Rev3Endurance is hosting the Shenandoah River Adventure Race, which is an official Virginia State Park Adventure Series race.

Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.

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

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!

Join us for a rewarding morning of gardening with fellow plant lovers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for a special guided tour uncovering the untold histories of High Bridge Trail State Park, conducted aboard a stretch golf cart.

Join a ranger to learn about the fruits of the Piedmont's summertime forest.

Often mislabeled and misunderstood, vultures are a vital part of our ecosystem.

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

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

Discover our International Dark-Sky Park!

Dusk is a magical time at the park.

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.

Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.

Rev3Endurance is pleased to bring back the Shenandoah River Aquablaze. This is a fun race that combines running and watercraft as part of your race route (kayaking for soloist/canoeing for 2-person teams).

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?

The Let's Go Adventures staff will introduce you to the basics like, how to select a rod and reel combo, knot tying, and selecting the right fly for conditions and species.

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

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!

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

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

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

We need your help.

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

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.

Experience an enjoyable ride on the lake while we watch the sun slip below the horizon.

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

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

This is an easy and fun ride for cyclists of all skill levels that covers 11.4 miles out and back and takes about 1.5 hours.

We need our Girl Scouts to lead the way and help to create a better planet for us all. Come on out to Staunton River State Park and explore our rivers, trails, and open spaces. Be sure to visit our Visitor Center to grab a trail map and check out our unique self-guided programs.

Our natural world is full of fascinating plants, animals and water all in different landscapes.

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

Staff and volunteers of High Bridge Trail State Park can offer a wide variety of programming that can fulfill some requirements for earning Girl Scout badges.

Prepare to refine your camping skills in this crash course designed to refresh you on the art of building campfires.

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.

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

From the the backyard to the backcountry, Girl Scouts USA has a long and storied history of getting every girl outdoors.

Ever wonder what goes on at night in a park?

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

Most people are familiar with the lake habitat and the forest that surrounds it, but there are many micro-habitats that attract animals with very different needs.

Join False Cape staff and volunteers in helping keep our beaches pristine by picking up shoreline debris.

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

Did you know that one out of every three bites of our food, including fruits, vegetables, chocolate, coffee, nuts, and spices, is created with the help of pollinators?  Join us as we review tips for capturing great photographs of our summer pollinators including butterflies, bees, dragonflies, and more.  We will begin with a review of when, where, and how to photograph these flying wonders.  Following the review, we will head to the field to practice these techniques.  All types of cameras from smartphones to professional cameras and levels of photographers are welcomed.

Camping occurred on the Virginia frontier in 1775 much as it does in 2024.

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.

Download your Girl Scouts Love State Parks Passport from the Girl Scouts website, when available and come to the park to work on Legacy badges and more!

Join us for a women and girl-centric hike in celebration of Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day!