Enjoy Spring Break at Sky Meadows State Park!

This program gives families and small groups a chance to request a program of their choosing that is not otherwise scheduled during their visit to the park.

Discover how animals use tricks, like mimicry and camouflage to help them survive in the wild on a short, ranger-led hike.

Join us for a true Bald Cypress Swamp adventure.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our on-the-go naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.  Don't be surprised if he has a photo or two to share with you.

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center, which houses both the Nature Center and the Discovery Center, where you can grab a map and fill up on water, snacks, and souvenirs before you hit the trails.

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.

Fly by this remote Ranger outpost to view vistas of Broad Bay and visit with Rangers to discuss topics like spring birding, marsh wildlife, and more!

Want an easy way to disperse plants in your yard?

Make them this morning, use them tonight.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is now accepting entries for its “Stitch in Time” Quilt Show.

This program gives families and small groups a chance to request a program of their choosing that is not otherwise scheduled during their visit to the park.

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

Co-Op Trail offers stunning views of Swift Creek Lake.

Are they stumps or sprouts?

Come visit Machicomoco for wild adventures with your favorite wee people as we share stories of nature and wildlife, create a craft, and enjoy fun movement and music together!

This short talk tells the story of the Chesapeake Bay, diving into the spectacular geography, valuable human history, and significant ecological and economic value of this special body of water.

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center, which houses both the Nature Center and the Discovery Center, where you can grab a map and fill up on water, snacks, and souvenirs before you hit the trails.

Vernal pools are hosts to species such as the Marbled and Spotted Salamanders and are key to the their survival.

Take part in the old tradition of fish printing.

Ever wonder what it would be like to get up close to a wild animal?

Join a ranger and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park and about the particular fossils you can find here.

This program gives families and small groups a chance to request a program of their choosing that is not otherwise scheduled during their visit to the park.

What helps keep the Chesapeake Bay clean and safe for everyone to enjoy?

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center, which houses both the Nature Center and the Discovery Center, where you can grab a map and fill up on water, snacks, and souvenirs before you hit the trails.

Children, ages 5-12, and their families are invited to join us during Spring Break.

Connect with nature on a guided hike with the Rangers!

Grab a wildlife scavenger hunt from the visitor center and discover a new way to explore.

Bring your creativity to this fun nature craft program where you will bring the park to life through art.

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

This program gives families and small groups a chance to request a program of their choosing that is not otherwise scheduled during their visit to the park.

Come out of your shell and spend some time getting to know the Eastern Box Turtle.

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

This short talk tells the story of the Chesapeake Bay, diving into the spectacular geography, valuable human history, and significant ecological and economic value of this special body of water.

Join us to learn about the many raptors that live on the Potomac River!

Often overlooked as just a simple plant, lichen (which isn't even a plant) is one of nature's best examples of different organisms coming together to form a mutualistic relationship.

The Indigenous Peoples were well known for being quite clever in their usage of the abundant natural resources found in the woodlands and coastal region, but did you know that these tribes were also compelled to use these same resources for sport and game playing?

Join us for a true Bald Cypress Swamp adventure.

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center, which houses both the Nature Center and the Discovery Center, where you can grab a map and fill up on water, snacks, and souvenirs before you hit the trails.

What snakes live in Virginia?

Join us as we discover the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

Beneath fallen tree branches and layers of fallen leaves exists an abundance of exciting mushrooms and other organisms!

Pine, poplar, oak, holly, who can tell? Practice your tree identification skills by getting leaf and bark rubbings from some of our common trees in the park.

Come view a resident Osprey nest along the New River in Fries, Virginia.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

This is an intermediate ride for cyclists of all skill levels.

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

This is prime time for bird watching since the trees haven't yet grown their new set of leaves; the birds are now more visible when perching on branches. Some winter migrants may still be visiting from far up north, while others are year-round residents.

It's that time of year - spring weather brings mad beauty to our tidal marshes!

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

Come out of your shell and spend some time getting to know the Eastern Box Turtle.

Blooming flowers is one of the best signs on Spring.

You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center, which houses both the Nature Center and the Discovery Center, where you can grab a map and fill up on water, snacks, and souvenirs before you hit the trails.

Come on out to Chippokes and prepare for Eclipse Day 2024!

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.

How many animal inhabitants of First Landing can you identify?

What animal inspired a popular children's game?

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.

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.

Come view our resident Bald Eagle nest along the New River.

Learn some of the trade secrets of what it takes to create the perfect "Fairy Stone" that everyone is looking for.

Explore the Chesapeake Bay Lab in order to discover creatures that inhabit the bay, what makes a watershed, why the Bay is so important and so much more!

Douthat Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

Did you know your shoes leave more than tracks behind?

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

How healthy is our soil?

Come make some stylish and useful bracelets that could help you when you are out in nature!

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of vernal pools.

Step back in time and participate in games played in the 18th century.

Relax and have a s'more by the campfire as we learn about one of our most common nocturnal animals: bats!

Join a Westmoreland interpretive ranger and your fellow campers as you enjoy a relaxing evening next to our fire.

Welcome to First Landing!

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.

Learn how to build a campfire and then enjoy time sharing stories by the glow of the fire.

The surface of the water might seem calm, but down under there is an exciting world filled with all kinds of life.

Calling all young anglers; kids aged 12 and younger get free admission and can fish for free during this annual event.

4 & 12 Hour Adventure Races 12 Hour Race Description The REV3Endurance DMV Adventure Race is an annual race in the heart of the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area.

Try a new angle, like "10 and 2, 10 and 2," and get into the rhythm of fly fishing.

As part of the commemoration of the 159th anniversary of the battles at Sailor's Creek, four ranger-led bus tours covering the route of Confederate General Robert E.

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

Join a Clinch River State Park ranger in welcoming the Spring season with scenic walk along the riverside trail full of blooming flowers.

Join a ranger and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park and about the particular fossils you can find here.

Join our park guides on a walk to listen to the sounds of spring, the calls of the frogs.

Join us for a guided tour of the Overton-Hillsman House (circa 1780) at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park to learn about everyday experiences during the 19th century.

Exploring Gloucester during the Daffodil Festival?

Don't miss the eclipse!

After the iron industry moved away from the area, residents of Fayerdale went from mining to 'shining.

Enjoy a rustic wagon ride through the park as we look for signs of spring!

Do your kids enjoy gardening?

Take a walk and discover life in four different aquatic ecosystems.  We will hike to a small woodland and marsh stream, freshwater pond, and brackish/saltwater river.  With nets, we will capture and identify different crustaceans, fish, and take note of plant life. .

Have you ever seen a WWII Concrete Ship?   Why were they built?  What are they doing in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay?  Join Kiptopeke State Park as we travel through history and celebrate 75 years of the Concrete Fleet.  Learn about the history of the Concrete Fleet and why Kiptopeke State Park is home to 9 of them.  There will be history exhibits along with exhibits and demonstrations from our maritime partners.  Special Partners for this event will include: the U.S Fleet Forces Stewards of the Sea, the Marmc Stem Team, U.S Coast Guard Cape Charles, Virginia Marine Resources Commission, Dr.

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.

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center, which houses both the Nature Center and the Discovery Center, where you can grab a map and fill up on water, snacks, and souvenirs before you hit the trails.

Shark Tooth Island, located 5 miles from Westmoreland State Park, is slowly disappearing.

Eggs are popping up all over Sky Meadows State Park!

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.

What's the difference between a frog and a toad and why do they look the way they do?