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

For ages 10+.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program is limited to 10 spots.

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

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

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

Explore the 32-acre Prince Edward Lake, the larger of the park's two lakes, on this guided canoe tour.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own interpretive guide!

End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.

Paddle under the darkening sky to visit the ghosts that haunt the lost town of Fayerdale.

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

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

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.

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

What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

We have some exciting self-guided activities launching this year; whether it's kayaking the New River, enjoying an audio tour, or becoming a Junior Ranger, there's something for everyone. Here is a list of what is available: Geocaching: This is a fun way to merge technology and outdoor exploration.

Belle Isle State Park has some great activities that you can do on your own schedule.

If you're excited to learn more about our native plants and animals, then you're in the right place.