The First Saturday Community Coffee House is an open-mic event and is open to all family-friendly performers.

The First Saturday Community Coffee House is an open-mic event and is open to all family-friendly performers.

Winter Trams at False Cape State Park and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge offer the unique opportunity to observe and experience the incredible migration of waterfowl.

Craft a keepsake for the upcoming holiday season.

Ready, set, crawl, to join General Raphael, our non-releasable rescue eastern box turtle, as we explore more about her and the animal friends she shares her habitat with.

Tundra Swans are known for their striking white plumage and long, graceful necks, making them a favorite among birdwatchers.

Come to Widewater and help our Rangers fill our windows with Holiday cheer!

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Spend the afternoon creating your own handmade swag, the perfect addition to your holiday decor. One of our rangers will walk you through the process using fresh greens and berries collected around the park.

The Archery Range opens for the season daily from 8 a.m. until dusk.

Carol your way through the winter woods on a wagon decorated with holiday lights.

During this annual winter event, visitors will drive their car through the park’s campground and beach area to experience a wonderland of lights and community displays.

Experience the park at night, illuminated with lights and decorations.

Carol your way through the winter woods on a wagon decorated with holiday lights.

All are welcome at the Friends of Sailor's Creek Battlefield volunteer support group during their monthly meeting as they focus on a variety of objectives designed to assist the park's mission in preserving the hallowed grounds of the last major battle of the American Civil War in Virginia on April 6, 1865.

Explore the natural and historic world of Twin Lakes State Park with a ranger. This program is part of a homeschool series, but all curious kids are welcome.

Explore the natural and historic world of Twin Lakes State Park with a ranger. This program is part of a homeschool series, but all curious kids are welcome.

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

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

The Senior Ranger series is geared towards senior citizens who are interested in learning more about nature.

If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our biggest meteor shower watch of the year! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

Bring your canine companion and join the B.A.R.K.

Have a specific program you'd like to see?

This field-based game is a fun and safe way to examine the interactions between a predator population of coyotes and a prey population of deer in a forest. This program is suitable for all ages.

Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.

Have a specific program you'd like to see?

This field-based game is a fun and safe way to examine the remarkable abilities of bats and the importance of preserving their habitats.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.

A beloved holiday tradition, the Festival of Trees celebrates its 29th year.

During this annual winter event, visitors will drive their car through the park’s campground and beach area to experience a wonderland of lights and community displays.

Experience the park at night, illuminated with lights and decorations.

As you ride down on the chairlift and make your way to the tunnel, you will be surrounded by thousands of Christmas lights and see animated Christmas displays.

Carol your way through the winter woods on a wagon decorated with holiday lights.

Gather along the Shenandoah River to watch the Geminids Meteor Shower!  Visitors can expect to see as many as 100 meteors per hour!

Join us for a magical night under the stars as we gather to witness the Geminid Meteor Shower, one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year!

Carol your way through the winter woods on a wagon decorated with holiday lights.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" on the second Saturday of each month.

Each month, volunteers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to work together on a project that helps improve and maintain our beautiful park.

What better way to start the day than with a hot cup of coffee.

As cold winds and long shadows fill Powell’s Valley, journey to Joseph Martin’s station for an evening of glad tidings and good cheer.

Ol' St.

Take a guided walk with a ranger alongside golden meadow and frosty forest to find out who is out and about!

Take a closer look at your surroundings in our monthly nature journaling classes.

Get creative when you build your very own bug at this ranger-led program.

Come and join us for our volunteer-based beach clean up.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Enjoy a winter birding adventure to discover duck species and habitats.  In less than a mile we will look for waterfowl from a shallow pond, tidal creek, and the river.  Bald eagles are also frequently found in the area.

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

Winter is a great time to appreciate the light that our moon shares with us here on Earth.  In anticipation of the last full moon of 2024, we'll be reading If You Decide to GO to the Moon by Faith McNulty.  Together we'll learn about what it would be like to travel to the moon.  Following the story, we'll create our own moons, craters and all, with a just a few recycled materials.

Winter reveals hidden secrets as animals leave tracks in the snow.

Join a park ranger and dive into the history of Lee’s Last Gamble, an in-depth talk which focuses on the events which brought the Appomattox Campaign to High Bridge and the surrounding area.

Play classic Hide-and-Seek with a modern twist!

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Immerse yourself in the history of Timberneck through the lens of Fanny Catlett, whose family built the house and lived in it for two centuries.

Embrace the beauty of winter and get crafty with natural materials. Join us at the Camp Store to create unique, nature-inspired crafts.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

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

Citizens of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe are sharing their practice of pine needle basketry in this hands-on workshop.

During this one-mile trek, a ranger will guide you through this journey through time on Goodwin Lake Trail. Although rated easy, this trail may not be suitable for those with strollers or severe mobility issues.

How much do you know about Douthat State Park's past?

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

Join a ranger-led hike to catch glimpses of the full moon.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.

A beloved holiday tradition, the Festival of Trees celebrates its 29th year.

Carol your way through the winter woods on a wagon decorated with holiday lights.

During this annual winter event, visitors will drive their car through the park’s campground and beach area to experience a wonderland of lights and community displays.

Experience the park at night, illuminated with lights and decorations.

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

As you ride down on the chairlift and make your way to the tunnel, you will be surrounded by thousands of Christmas lights and see animated Christmas displays.

Carol your way through the winter woods on a wagon decorated with holiday lights.

Carol your way through the winter woods on a wagon decorated with holiday lights.

In 1899, the National Audubon Society started an Annual Christmas Bird Count which has become the world's longest running citizen science project.

Craft a keepsake for the upcoming holiday season.

Ready, set, crawl, to join General Raphael, our non-releasable rescue eastern box turtle, as we explore more about her and the animal friends she shares her habitat with.

Come to Widewater and help our Rangers fill our windows with Holiday cheer!

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll craft your own adorable pinecone gnomes while discovering the importance of pollinator gardens!

Join a ranger to create adorable DIY tree cookie ornaments, using paper napkins, wood slice rounds, and a touch of decoupage.  Make a memorable piece to hang on the tree and remember your visit to Westmoreland State Park.  There are 10 available spots for this program.  Please register and pay for your spot in-advance by calling or visiting the Visitor Center.

Come join us for a rejuvenating session of Forest Therapy at Seven Bends State Park.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.

Carol your way through the winter woods on a wagon decorated with holiday lights.

During this annual winter event, visitors will drive their car through the park’s campground and beach area to experience a wonderland of lights and community displays.

Experience the park at night, illuminated with lights and decorations.

Carol your way through the winter woods on a wagon decorated with holiday lights.

Calling all homeschoolers to join the rangers at Pocahontas State Park for monthly programs on the third Monday of the month.

Calling all homeschoolers to join the rangers at Pocahontas State Park for monthly programs on the third Monday of the month.

Winter Trams at False Cape State Park and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge offer the unique opportunity to observe and experience the incredible migration of waterfowl.

Explore the natural and historic world of Twin Lakes State Park with a ranger. This program is part of a homeschool series, but all curious kids are welcome.

Explore the natural and historic world of Twin Lakes State Park with a ranger. This program is part of a homeschool series, but all curious kids are welcome.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

Have a specific program you'd like to see?

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.

Have a specific program you'd like to see?

Model and observe the different stages of a trees life, from seedling to sapling to a mature tree, and discover how important trees are to the life around them.  Parks are for everyone.