Take a short walk with a ranger and explore the history of Douthat State Park.

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

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 5 is Aquatic Ecosystems! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and/or wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

Come walk the park's bluebird trail with a Virginia Master Naturalist as she checks the nest boxes and records data for the Virginia Bluebird Society.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

Let’s go on a fun "History Hike" at Staunton River State Park.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

Have you ever wanted to try camping, but didn't because it all seems so confusing and expensive?

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

Join the Rangers on a guided hike through our most popular trail!

Bring your creativity and express your individuality and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!  Each session is a one of a kind experience.  See you there!

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

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

Grab your gear and saddle up for a ride down the Cape Henry Trail, First Landing‘s longest multi-use trail.

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

This nature walk and talk is about the textures and aromas of three native forest species and their role in developing special relationships between plants and humans.

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.

Bear Creek Lake is a modest 40 aces in size yet has a many-faceted story to tell.

Come along on a hike through Kiptopeke's trails to learn about the nature in our park. Meet at picnic shelter #2. The hike is roughly 2 miles long. Great for all ages!

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

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.

Have you ever wondered what lies under your feet?

Learn the essentials of basic target archery, a skill that, thanks to artifacts found at the park, we know humans have been practicing here for thousands of years.

Enjoy a fun paddling adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, and turtles basking in the  sunshine.

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.

Staunton River State Park is home for many different types of wild animals.

Find time to head down to the Tunnel Platform where you’ll find amazing views of the 300-foot-tall amphitheater walls of the Natural Tunnel, rock pigeons, and if you’re lucky, a train.

Ahoy Matey!

Join us for an immersive adventure!

Bring along your partner and friends to embark on a wayfinding adventure through the Interpretive Area to earn a free Adult Adventurer keychain (Pre-registration recommended).

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!

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

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

Mussels play a huge part in our watershed.

This is your chance to learn the sport of archery under the watchful eye of a certified instructor.

Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

The Park will host a special Friday "Lunch on the Lawn" on Friday, July 26, at noon, featuring Katie Bledsoe & The Holler Dogs.

Have you ever wanted to try camping, but didn't because it all seems so confusing and expensive?

Forest Trails are not just for bikers.

If you have completed our Archery 101 program or have archery experience, you are invited to participate in this Archery 102 program.

Stop by the beach to see some cool critters, hold some interesting artifacts, and have your nature and history questions about Douthat State Park answered.

The forests are full of things both delicious and dangerous, but can you tell which is which?

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

It's all fun and games at the campfire.

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

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.

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

Grab your coffee or other non-alcoholic beverage and join one of our Park Rangers for a chance to sit and chat about the park, history, programs, volunteering and future plans.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

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

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.

During the Jim Crow Era, many public spaces in the South were segregated.

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

Ever wonder what animals call Kiptopeke home or what those shells on the beach are called?

Animals tell us tales using the tracks they leave behind.

Discover some of the beautiful fish that make their homes in the Potomac River with a Park Ranger using a seine net, one of humankind's oldest fishing tools. This is also a great chance to appreciate the important role that the Potomac River and its watershed has in our community.  Be prepared to have fun and get wet.  Be sure to bring water shoes and comfortable clothing.  For questions or inquiries, please call (703)583-6904 or send an e-mail to leesylvaniavc@dcr.virginia.gov.

Find our ranger on the fishing pier to hear all about our concrete fleet and the history of Kiptopeke State Park.

Belle Isle's shoreline along Deep Creek was eroding at a rate of 2 to 7 foot per year.

Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour.

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

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

Help us tend a whole new type of garden - an oyster garden. Discover this easy past time, learn about the history of oysters in our region and how this humble bivalve takes care of our tidal waters.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.

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.

Can you imagine not having a TV or cell phone?

Nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sky Meadows' campground provides you with a fantastic place to enjoy peaceful rejuvenation, but how much do you know about this wonderful park?

Take a lantern lit chairlift ride down to the naturally made tunnel.

You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.

Spend an entertaining evening sitting around the campfire with an interpreter.

Join us for the Community Campfire at Holliday Lake State Park, a delightful evening event where you can gather around a roaring fire, share stories, and enjoy the natural beauty of the park.

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.

Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.

James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.

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?

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.

Over 200 years ago, early adventurers like Daniel Boone walked these same hills and valleys we see today.

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

Ever wonder what animals call Kiptopeke home or what those shells on the beach are called?

Hungry Mother State Park's interpreters are always finding cool things around the park and thinking up new activities and crafts.

Can you hear the park talking?  There are many tales and tails throughout Sweet Run State Park.  Some are visual, some are tactile, most don’t use words, so how does the park share its stories?  Park Interpreters will help you discover the park through hands on activities, artifacts and even some stories.

Grab your coffee or other non-alcoholic beverage and join one of our Park Rangers for a chance to sit and chat about the park, history, programs, volunteering and future plans.

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

Explore fascinating natural treasures at the Park Office, where a park ranger will showcase intriguing items you can see, touch, and learn about.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.

Take a short walk with a ranger and explore the history of Douthat State Park.

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

Your next adventure is HERE!  Join us for a week-long day camp as we explore Mason Neck State Park.  Each day we will find new adventures and learn more about the ecology of the park, while we play and challenge ourselves to try something new. Each camp will run Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 1:00 pm.

Let’s go on a fun "History Hike" at Staunton River State Park.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

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

Join the Rangers on a guided hike through our most popular trail!

Bring your creativity and express your individuality and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!  Each session is a one of a kind experience.  See you there!

Grab your gear and saddle up for a ride down the Cape Henry Trail, First Landing‘s longest multi-use trail.