Between 09/01/2024 and 09/11/2024
(394) Events Found For All Event Types
![Kiptopeke State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/3071/5853886646_336a082f67_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kiptopeke State Park Big Water Visitor Center
Meet at the Big Water Visitor Center and help our resident box turtle have some fun in the sun! Learn about different turtles that call Kiptopeke home and why it's important to keep wildlife wild.
![Widewater State Park](/state-parks/image/data/ww-location.png)
Sept. 8, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Field behind the Gravel Parking Lot
Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?
![Southwest Virginia Museum](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52167539623_4f90191f8c_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Victorian Garden
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host its next “Lunch on the Lawn” summer music series on Sunday, September 8, from 2 to 3 p.m., featuring Tyler Hughes.
![Natural Tunnel State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49890813946_bdafabc960_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Nature journaling is the intersection of art, science, and curiosity.
![Raymond R.](/state-parks/image/data/sh-location.png)
Sept. 8, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Bluebell Trailhead
North America has one native tropical-tasting fruit - the pawpaw!
![Kiptopeke State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/8436/29704652855_18ff27e7c8_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Kiptopeke State Park Big Water Visitor Center
The Bay can hold many secrets.
![Mason Neck State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48759486891_fb10f63b72_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Bay View Trail Boardwalk
The Bay View Trail is one of our most popular hiking options.
![Sweet Run State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53810508203_a8f682db33_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sweet Run State Park Demory House
Grab your coffee, or other beverage, and join us for an insightful and engaging conversation with the Park Manager as we discuss the latest developments, upcoming events, and the future of our beloved park.
Sept. 8, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Murders over moonshine rocked the town of Fayerdale in the 1920s and 30s, leaving a dying town remembered for tragedy rather than the mining operations that once made it a boomtown. Moonshining (illegal whiskey making) was quite prevalent in and around the Fairy Stone State Park area in the early 1900s. Jealousy, greed, and competition often led to feuds, brawls, and even killings.
![Hungry Mother State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/4450/38182446832_3a0c7ce6fe_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes, for a relaxing program made to calm the mind.
![James River State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/6085/6053191221_43b72607d5_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
What bird lives most of its life on the ground, can fly as fast as a car, and was almost our national bird?
![Douthat State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/4410/36790875270_6c9ab3d913_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What's under that rock?
![Powhatan State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53770031844_9d4518714a_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Playground Parking
You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.
![Fairy Stone State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/7867/32745584038_3732458b04_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Join us to learn about insects and the different jobs they do here at Fairy Stone State Park and in your own backyard. Our adventure will continue as we search the area to find examples of these important members of our neighborhood.
![First Landing State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/4055/4277494031_cb8eedab92_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center Picnic Tables
How many animal inhabitants of First Landing can you identify?
![Smith Mountain Lake State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53265996029_16f536a87d_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center Pavilion
Explore the life cycle of butterflies.
![Fairy Stone State Park](https://i0.wp.com/curious.earth/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mycelium-Curious.Earth_.png?w=1980&ssl=1)
Sept. 8, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
When a tree falls in the forest, what happens next?
![Douthat State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/4224/34207154083_cb01e12f0b_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 8, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Malone Picnic Shelter
Take a short walk with a ranger and explore the history of Douthat State Park.
![Fairy Stone State Park](https://i0.wp.com/farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3375621520_df3710cd0f.jpg)
Sept. 9, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Immerse yourself in nature and experience the calming and health-promoting benefits of the forest.
![Kiptopeke State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53010884746_8e3266319c_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 9, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Kiptopeke State Park Big Water Visitor Center
Owls, bats and bugs oh my!
![Widewater State Park](/state-parks/image/data/ww-location.png)
Sept. 9, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Next to the Visitor Center
Join us for an exciting adventure focusing on insect life!
![Fairy Stone State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/5572/14957603791_8c700f43f0_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 9, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site.
![Chippokes State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/3786/9624104274_e1769b767d_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 9, 2024. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.
![Kiptopeke State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/4839/45293207745_054bf93222_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 9, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Kiptopeke State Park Picnic Shelter 2
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 1.5 miles long. Great for all ages!
![Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52277629403_f42064fb0c_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 9, 2024. 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Visitor Center
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.
![Kiptopeke State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50072951796_bcd0f59a92_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 9, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Kiptopeke State Park Big Water Visitor Center
This "crab" is actually more closely related to spiders and scorpions.
![Raymond R.](https://live.staticflickr.com/7110/7414410182_92589eac06_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 9, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Picnic Shelter 1
Do you have what it takes to be a wildlife detective? Get ready for a guided mission!
![Raymond R.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50999604723_a22a70fc02_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 9, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Cullers Overlook
Our park interpreter will be stationed at Cullers Overlook to answer all of your questions.
![Smith Mountain Lake State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/8498/28862542273_1aa98e86cc_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 10, 2024. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
![Machicomoco State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53329465558_6594684136_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 10, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.
![Leesylvania State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48009736227_93a83ff0af_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 10, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Volunteer Hub
We need your help.
![Raymond R.](https://live.staticflickr.com/4339/36374762693_a8ba4d89b9_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 10, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park River Bend Discovery Center - 132 Campground Rd.Bentonville, VA 22610
Toads, Turtles, and Snakes- Oh my!
![Bear Creek Lake State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/2572/3874924614_737537aea0_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 10, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Beach Area
Join us for a lakeside, beginner session of yoga.
![Fairy Stone State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/5572/14957603791_8c700f43f0_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 10, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site.
![Kiptopeke State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/3071/5853886646_336a082f67_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 10, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kiptopeke State Park Big Water Visitor Center
Meet at the Big Water Visitor Center and help our resident box turtle have some fun in the sun! Learn about different turtles that call Kiptopeke home and why it's important to keep wildlife wild.
![Bear Creek Lake State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/2944/15154870350_ef7d860940_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 10, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
Are all snakes venomous?
![Smith Mountain Lake State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50237778682_7cae7d0244_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 10, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center
Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.
![Raymond R.](https://live.staticflickr.com/7324/9597229507_869ca33e7d_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 10, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park River Bend Discovery Center - 132 Campground Rd.Bentonville, VA 22610
Come meet our beloved Henry, our Eastern Box Turtle, while learning about this fascinating species.
![Widewater State Park](/state-parks/image/data/ww-location.png)
Sept. 10, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Next to the Visitor Center
Join us for an exciting adventure focusing on insect life!
![Southwest Virginia Museum](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53909290392_e6b1161781_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 10, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Victorian Parlor
Participants who attend the “Caring for your Cast Iron” workshop will learn about the history and evolution of cast iron cookware, and will discuss the techniques for cooking, cleaning, seasoning, and storing their cast iron cookware, and talk about the science behind dispelling common myths about cast iron.
![Fairy Stone State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/5682/31261252571_e3f97ba821_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 11, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Amphitheater Trailhead
Join a ranger to hike along a section of the Mountain View Trail and cut through the woods for a short distance, seeing the ruins of an old moonshine still along the way.
![New River Trail State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/2904/14245614364_aa4b466afe_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Cliffview - 451 Cliffview Rd. Galax, Va 24333
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
![Westmoreland State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/5057/5473260031_7b9666c0e2_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 11, 2024. 10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Westmoreland State Park Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.
![Westmoreland State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53050639154_44bf419ff7_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 11, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Westmoreland State Park Visitor Center
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! .
![Westmoreland State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49949897928_cd82754404_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 11, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center
What can bones tell us about animal characteristics? Different animals have unique skeletons that are specialized to their way of life.
Sept. 11, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Murders over moonshine rocked the town of Fayerdale in the 1920s and 30s, leaving a dying town remembered for tragedy rather than the mining operations that once made it a boomtown. Moonshining (illegal whiskey making) was quite prevalent in and around the Fairy Stone State Park area in the early 1900s. Jealousy, greed, and competition often led to feuds, brawls, and even killings.
![Widewater State Park](/state-parks/image/data/ww-location.png)
Sept. 11, 2024. 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Aquia Creek Paddle Launch
Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.
![Hungry Mother State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/7824/46463754064_49597ee011_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 11, 2024. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.
![Powhatan State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/7176/26753908584_cec8ef8d78_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 11, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Multiple Locations
If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.
![Smith Mountain Lake State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/8498/28862542273_1aa98e86cc_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 11, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Boat ramp, at tournament building
Experience an enjoyable ride on the lake while we watch the sun slip below the horizon.
![Kiptopeke State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/5090/5352297341_393b1a2c42_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Nov. 30, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Kiptopeke State Park Hawkwatch
It's that time of year again!
![Bear Creek Lake State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52516329307_316258be98_w_d.jpg)
March 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 8, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
The Archery Range opens for the season daily from 8 a.m. until dusk.
![Sky Meadows State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/334/32670681755_d2f504f4fa_w_d.jpg)
Aug. 9, 2024 11:00 a.m. - Dec. 29, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Walk through history by touring historic Mount Bleak House.
![Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/8205/8279071803_a8e3c55858_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Visitor Center
The Visitor Center at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park offers a museum filled with treasured artifacts discovered over the years where the last major fight of the American Civil War in Virginia occurred on April 6, 1865.
![Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52277629403_f42064fb0c_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Hillsman House
Tours of the Hillsman House, a National Historic Landmark, are available to the public by request.
![Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/7901/32142798857_f8b0f83fa8_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Visitor Center
A Self-Guided Driving Tour of Sailor's Creek Battlefield is available to visitors year-round from sunrise to sunset.
![Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50541141847_2392883b8d_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Visitor Center
Sailor's Creek Battlefield offers six, self-guided Hiking Trails with historic markers for the public to explore year round during daylight hours (sunrise to sunset).
![Claytor Lake State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/4470/23502672428_48bdbb96b5_w_d.jpg)
Nov. 7, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Join us on a real or virtual hike through Claytor Lake State Park as we take a closer look at some of the beautiful native trees.
![Staunton River State Park](/state-parks/image/data/sr-location.png)
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
The Staunton River Scavenger Hunt is a self-guided program that you can enjoy with family and friends.
![Staunton River State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/4251/34973739625_2888395f12_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
Pick up the Staunton River State Park bird identification list in the Visitor Center for this self-guided program.
![Staunton River State Park](/state-parks/image/data/sr-location.png)
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
Pick up the Junior Ranger booklet at the Visitor Center to begin this self-guided program.
![Staunton River State Park](/state-parks/image/data/sr-location.png)
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
Pick up this Ranger Quest guide at the Visitor Center to begin this self-guided program.
![Claytor Lake State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53330643494_4cc3f9d6df_w_d.jpg)
Nov. 13, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Did you know that Haven Howe was an early advocate for environmental reform in Virginia? Participate in person or virtually as we examine the fine craftsmanship of the Howe House and learn of its builder, inhabitants, and history.
![Claytor Lake State Park](https://farm66.static.flickr.com/65535/48134504942_2abafe48c7_b.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Take a hike back in time by visiting our tour points located at the same location as our collection of photos and videos from past years at Claytor Lake State Park and Claytor Lake.
![Claytor Lake State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52205067281_7e4a98b37f_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Earn your junior ranger patch through a variety of programs and fun family activities. Visit the park office, gift shop, or contact station for a copy of our junior ranger booklet, or you can download it from the link below.
![Sky Meadows State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48626051633_ef7485e018_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Find out what it takes to be a ranger at Sky Meadows State Park.
![Sky Meadows State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48625923413_d36788ab0d_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
A new discovery awaits your family with Sky Meadows' Discovery Backpacks.
![Sky Meadows State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/4368/35907830994_4f6b65853f_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Children's Discovery Area
Discover the different habitats Sky Meadows has to offer on our Kids in Park's TRACK Trail!
![Natural Tunnel State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50540297953_aafc64f5d2_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Stop by the Visitor Center and pick up a copy of a self-guided brochure on the "22 Trees of Virginia Tour." This one-mile hike will take you on an adventure to awe-inspiring overlooks while identifying some of the common trees you may find in your backyard.
![Sky Meadows State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48626290811_41a5dcae51_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Various Locations
Experience geocaching at Sky Meadows State Park with three park-themed caches.
![Claytor Lake State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53060207068_83c382f9ca_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach
Contribute to citizen science by helping us create a time lapse of this mysterious site.
![Grayson Highlands State Park](/state-parks/image/data/gh-location.png)
May 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Campground
Go on a hiking adventure with Track Trails!
![Claytor Lake State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52251616858_21c4d37cf6_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Request a ranger to give your family or group a chance to engage in activities not otherwise available in our park.
![New River Trail State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/726/22937408951_19845505bb_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 4:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park
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.
![Natural Tunnel State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/4142/4875928949_20db86e07a_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
As you explore the Wilderness Road Blockhouse and the surrounding area, discover what makes this building so unique as well as what was commonly used on the frontier for survival during the 18th Century.
![Natural Tunnel State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50513298013_0383bdcda1_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Enjoy a self-guided tour as you walk down to see the Natural Tunnel.
![Sky Meadows State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/894/41279531011_d853a1b8a8_w_d.jpg)
July 15, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Visitor Center
Put on your boots and take your class outdoors with our new teacher-led Outdoor Educator Backpack.
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Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Biking is a wonderful activity to do here in the park.
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Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Smith Mountain Lake is the perfect location for fishing.
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Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Discover the secrets of the park through geocaching.
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March 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 11:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park
Schedule some fun at New River Trail State Park!
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Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 11:59 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Various Locations
Belle Isle State Park has some great activities that you can do on your own schedule.
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Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 11:59 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Camp Store
Belle Isle State Park is looking for the next generation of ranger, are you ready to give it a try?
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April 27, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Jan. 1, 2025 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Shady Ridge Trail from Picnic Area
Go on a hiking adventure with Track Trails!
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March 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Feb. 28, 2025 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Are you looking for a great activity for the kids that is both fun and educational?
![Claytor Lake State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53856355903_d652b51d02_w_d.jpg)
July 14, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Howe House
Stop by the fishing area behind Howe House to check out our EnChroma color blind scenic viewer.
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Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
The park has over 12 miles of beautiful hiking trails that range in difficulty from easy to moderate.
![Hungry Mother State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/6022/5912343532_c51c6f66b2_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Throughout the year various constellations appear in the night sky.
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Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Spillway
Drop by the kiosk at the Spillway, pick up a special brochure, and get ready to get dirty with our seasonal scavenger hunts for kids.
![Hungry Mother State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/7520/15638924630_633a953d51_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Clyburn Ridge Trailhead
If you're interested in learning about trees while you hike, this self-guided program is for you.
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Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Stop by the Discovery Center and go inside to grab a booklet that will take you and your kids on adventure through time in Hungry Mother State Park.
![Hungry Mother State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/3886/32895271886_34cb6f9982_w_d.jpg)
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Parking Lot 6
Find the special Track Trail kiosk at the corner of Parking Lot 6 to pick up a brochure with fun activities for kids to enjoy around the park.
![Hungry Mother State Park](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50512237413_5bf7acf980_w_d.jpg)
Sept. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
If you're excited to learn more about our native plants and animals, then you're in the right place.
![Hungry Mother State Park](/state-parks/image/data/hm-location.png)
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Stop by Hungry Mother's Discovery Center and ask front desk about our Park Packs.
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