Meet Chesapeake Bay Foundation representative Matt Kowalski, to hear about the health of the Bay before heading out to do your part to help take care of it.

Come out to Powhatan State Park and help us by removing trash from the river bank, in an effort to keep our waterways as clean as possible.

Join us for National Trails Day as we work to improve the trail quality at Powhatan State Park.

Grab your nature journals and get hiking!  You don’t have to be a professional artist to benefit from the calming effects of creating art inspired by nature.

Working our way around the shores of beautiful Douthat Lake, we will pick up litter and clear out dead branches and debris.

Come to Staunton River State Park and help us by removing trash from the river bank, in an effort to keep our waterways clean.

Join us for National Trails Day as we improve the trail quality at Staunton River State Park.

Celebrate National Trails Day 2022 with a scenic guided nature hike along Cottonwood Trail.

Join Pocahontas State Park staff and volunteers in helping keep Swift Creek Lake and the area watershed clean.

Join the Pocahontas State Park team for National Trails Day as we work to keep our park trails clear of litter.

Honor and aid your environment by participating in a park clean up!

Join the ranger on land and walk the shorelines to help clean litter (perfect for families with young children that want to lend a hand) or dock your boat at our Visitor Center (VC docks are south of the swimming beach) and we'll provide trash bags to each boat, canoe, kayak or SUP to help us clean from the water.

Did you know Twin Lakes State Park is in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

Take a walk in a ranger's shoes while performing trail work this National Trails Day.

There are two events combined into one starting at 9AM.

Park staff and volunteers will cleanup trash and debris along the Adopt-A-Highway portion of the Battlefield where rain runoff and debris deposits into Sailor’s Creek and its tributaries, which affects the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

Come out to the beautiful and picturesque historic Staunton River Battlefield for "National Trails Day" and assist park rangers as they perform routine maintenance and upkeep on our park walking trails and footpaths. Garbage receptacles, gloves, and necessary tools and equipment will be provided.

In celebration of National Trails Day, New River Trail will be hosting a trail maintenance morning at Hoover Mountain Bike Complex.

Did you know that 18 million people live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed?

As we enjoy the trails that weave throughout the park, remember to leave the trails as nice as possible for the next hikers.

If there is one thing you'll certainly find on any trail you visit, its trees.

Learn how fences and tree plantings improve water quality at Sky Meadows State Park.

We will have a self-guided "Hike-a-Thon" where we challenge you to hike all four of our park trails in one day!

Get your hands dirty as we work to improve the hiking experience on Hadow Trail.

First Landing will be celebrating National Trails Day by offering guided hikes in each of our distinct park ecosystems.

Celebrate National Trails Day by taking a "hike" on one of Northern Virginia's blueways.

Test your adventurous side with a guided into the Tunnel or get low as you follow the path underground for one of our wild cave tours.

The waters of Bear Creek Lake eventually find their way to the Chesapeake Bay watershed and so it is important that we do our part to keep our watershed clean.

The waters of Bear Creek Lake eventually find their way to the Chesapeake Bay watershed and so it is important that we do our part to keep our watershed clean.

Celebrate National Trails day by taking a closer look at the forest.

Celebrate National Trails Day with a hike on the Twin Pinnacles Trail. Hike to the two best views and highest peaks in the park.  Learn about the natural history and the unique plants that live in the boreal forest that dominates the high evaluation of the park.  Also learn the mystery of the Magic Tree.  Meet a park staff member at the front of the visitor center.

Help clean up Holliday Lake by participating in Clean the Bay Day. Walk the shoreline and help pick up litter, or bring your own water vessel and help clean up the lake from the water. See a ranger at Shelter #2 for your free parking pass and clean-up supplies. To give us an approximate headcount, please call the office at (434) 248-6308 to let us know you are coming to volunteer.

Saturday, June 4, 2022 is National Trails Day.

Meet with a ranger at the Main Office and set out to the Tobacco House Ridge trail, where you can enjoy nature's wonders while clearing litter and sticks off the trail.

What's blooming and buzzing in your neighborhood?

Celebrate Clean the Bay Day by participating in a special volunteer opportunity at Shenandoah River State Park.

Visit Wilderness Road State Park on National Trails Day to create and customize your own hiking stick.

Join a park ranger and environmental educators from the Chincoteague Bay Field Station for Clean the Bay Day.  Learn about the dynamic ecosystem of the bay through seine netting, dip netting and sieve boxes.   Educators will be set up on South Beach near the Fishing Pier from 12 pm - 2 pm.

Take part in a nation-wide effort to clean up the Chesapeake Bay Watershed by taking to the beach to pick up all that washes up there.

Belle Isle State Park has over 9 miles of trails to be explored.

Join more than 6,000 volunteers statewide and make a significant impact on the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

Celebrate Clean the Bay Day!

You can make a positive difference to our park, our locality, the health of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and, by extension, the Atlantic Ocean.

You can make a positive difference to our park, our locality, the health of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and, by extension, the Atlantic Ocean.

A Walk Through History Ready to end your hectic summer day on a peaceful note?

Many people plant fruit and vegetable gardens, we "planted" oysters.

Adventures are meant to be shared - National Trails Day is a great opportunity to meet new people in your area and share a fun experience on a local trail.

Celebrate Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day 2022 with a special self-guided hike on our riverside trails.

Before modern medicine and the development of pharmacies, the native people and settlers relied on the use of natural plants to heal their ailments.

In June 1936, the Virginia State Park system began with the opening of six state parks on one day; on our 86th anniversary, there are now 41 parks.

Celebrate the rich Black history found at Twin Lakes.

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the history of Powhatan State Park?

Today, we enjoy the convenience of having many of our household items available to purchase at a store, but historically, there were methods to make these items by hand if needed.

Having the modern conveniences of a stove and heat are wonderful, but understanding fire and how to use it is still a useful skill to have.

In celebration of Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day, First Landing State Park will offer several programs to illuminate the significance of the Indigenous peoples, European colonists, and Civilian Conservation Corps in relation to the park.

Join rangers on a guided hike along the plantation trail to celebrate Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day.

Join a park ranger as we kayak through history.  Learn the history behind the land and how Kiptopeke got its name.   Participants must be 10 years or older.

Gain a new perspective of what is now Pocahontas State Park with a series of programs designed for historical and cultural exploration.

Discover the unique history that tells the story of Natural Tunnel and the surrounding region.

Embrace the history of Virginia State Parks by embarking on one of two guided hikes offered for this unique tour of Machicomoco State Park.

Come to this Caledon event as part of Virginia State Park's History and Culture Day!

The Overton-Hillsman House has a deep and rich history. On going research has led to new discoveries and we are excited to start sharing them with the general public.

Over 50 streams and waterways crisscross Fauquier County, once powering nearly 300 mills and providing an important service to local farmers such as Abner Settle.

This Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day we will not only take a step back in time-we will experience it for ourselves.

Have you ever wanted to be able to tell how old something is by just looking at it?

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will celebrate its History/Culture Day with a special presentation from local author and Lee County native Amy Clark.

Two chances to catch gold fever.

The land carries within it the history and culture of the people who lived on it.

Come celebrate with Virginia State Parks!

Be a part of the celebration - Head on over to the park to learn about Ranger Parker Redfox, the Virginia State Parks mascot.

  Celebrate Virginia State Parks History and Culture day by taking a tram ride down the historical Quarter Lane.  Join a ranger to learn about the history from the mid-1820s through the 1920s, and discover what the existing buildings tell us about the people who lived and worked on the farm.

This year is the 86th anniversary of the Virginia State Park system.

Embrace the history of Virginia State Parks by embarking on one of two guided hikes offered for this unique tour of Machicomoco State Park.

Virginia Master Naturalist and Hungry Mother State Park's favorite storyteller, Melanie Smith will regale us with her fantastically fun and intriguing stories that are sure to delight listeners of all ages.

Look down from High Bridge and witness the spectacle of a galaxy of starry fireflies flashing in tree tops in the Appomattox River Valley below.

Join us at Mulberry Hill Plantation for a guided tour of the historic home of Judge Paul Carrington as we explore the lesser known aspects left behind from the antebellum operation and the legacy of the enslaved individuals that made the plantation function. A historian will facilitate the discussion as the tour is led through the home and out to the dependencies surrounding the property. There will be an emphasis on those enslaved, their lives, and a dive into what exactly "Juneteenth" meant for them.

Flags can represent many different ideas, people, and places.

We will be celebrating the 2022 Great American Campout with an evening of fire-roasted treats and great regional music around the campfire.

Join Northern Neck Master Naturalists, Girl Scout Troop 1189 and Belle Isle rangers for Girl Scouts Love State Parks "Pollinator Power" weekend.

Curious about moths, fireflies, bats and other creatures of the night?

Meet your neighbors and find out more about what is going on at the park during Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.

Calling all Girl Scouts and Scout leaders!

Calling all Girls Scouts to Leesylvania State Park for Girl Scouts love State Parks Weekend!

Get Outside and Discover why Mason Neck is such an amazing place.

Are you curious about pollinators like bees, butterflies and fireflies?

Camping occurred on the Virginia frontier in 1775 much as it does in 2022.

See the park, yourself in the park, and take action- this day is all for girl scouts!

Studies show that girls today are not spending nearly enough time outdoors, and it looks like the Girl Scouts are on track to break that trend.

Every year, Girl Scouts explore the natural wonders found across our country during the Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.

Girl Scouts love fishing at Widewater!

It's time for a tail waggin' good time!

Get an activity pack through your council which will allow free entry to the park to do self-guided activities to earn Daisy Outdoor Art Maker, Brownie Outdoor Art Creator, or Junior Outdoor Art Explorer badges.

10 a.m. Eco Badges  Enjoy the day exploring at Natural Tunnel State Park to earn the Eco Badge, Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch and Girl Scout Love Virginia State Parks patch.  That is one badge and two patches.

Meet Senior Troop 5378 to learn about fish species found in Widewater State Park and create a SWAPS to remember the day!

Girl Scouts attending this event will tour the museum for an historical adventure of what life was like in the late 1800's.

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

Westmoreland State Park is a special place known for the fossils including shark teeth you can find along our beaches.

If you like to hike, then you need a good hiking stick.

Are you quick enough to catch a butterfly?

Get Outside and Discover why Mason Neck is such an amazing place.