Join us for a day of fun outdoor activities that will help kids enjoy the natural world.

Mosey on over and try your hand at panning.

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

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.

Join the Rangers on the beach for an hour of fun adventures. Build your own river valley in the sand and discover how soil, rocks and water MOVE through an ecosystem.  You can even borrow the park's beach toys and build a sand castle.

Mosey on over and try your hand at panning.

Mosey on over and try your hand at panning.

Soar on over and take a virtual tour of a family of "fish hawks".

Join the ranger on land and walk the shorelines to help clean litter (perfect for families with young children that want to lend a hand) or dock your boat at our Visitor Center (VC docks are south of the swimming beach) and we'll provide trash bags to each boat, canoe, kayak or SUP to help us clean from the water.

Railroad Ford Ramble  Join the ranger for a special hike on this 1.5 mile (round trip) moderate trail.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

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.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

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

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

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.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Hop on over and enjoy a short walk around Old Pond Trail as we look and listen for these amazing amphibians.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Two chances to catch gold fever.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

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.

Join a Virginia Master Naturalist and enjoy a one hour stroll on easy terrain looking for wildlife and plant life.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Hop on over and enjoy a short walk around Old Pond Trail as we look and listen for these amazing amphibians.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

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

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

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.

Join a Virginia Master Naturalist and enjoy a one hour stroll on easy terrain looking for wildlife and plant life.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Hop on over and enjoy a short walk around Old Pond Trail as we look and listen for these amazing amphibians.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

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

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

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.

Join a Virginia Master Naturalist and enjoy a one hour stroll on easy terrain looking for wildlife and plant life.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Soar on over and take a virtual tour of a family of "fish hawks".

Mosey on over and try your hand at panning.

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Join the Rangers on the beach for an hour of fun adventures. Build your own river valley in the sand and discover how soil, rocks and water MOVE through an ecosystem.  You can even borrow the park's beach toys and build a sand castle.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Spark an interest in primitive camping skills and join the ranger to test your fire making skills using our flint & steel.

“Aww, isn’t that cute” probably aren’t the words most people say when they see a vulture. Join the rangers to celebrate these unique scavengers.

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

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

Mosey on over and try your hand at panning.

Take a break from the heat and come cool off with the rangers.

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.

Join a Virginia Master Naturalist and enjoy a one hour stroll on easy terrain looking for wildlife and plant life.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Soar on over and take a virtual tour of a family of "fish hawks".

View the park from the best vantage point - a canoe or kayak.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Get your feet wet investigating the vast array of life in a stream.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Hop on over and enjoy a short walk around Old Pond Trail as we look and listen for these amazing amphibians.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

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

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Would you choose a skunk for supper?

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Take a break from the heat and come cool off with the rangers.

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.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Soar on over and take a virtual tour of a family of "fish hawks".

View the park from the best vantage point - a canoe or kayak.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Get your feet wet investigating the vast array of life in a stream.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Hop on over and enjoy a short walk around Old Pond Trail as we look and listen for these amazing amphibians.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

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

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Would you choose a skunk for supper?

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Take a break from the heat and come cool off with the rangers.

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.

Join a Virginia Master Naturalist and enjoy a one hour stroll on easy terrain looking for wildlife and plant life.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Soar on over and take a virtual tour of a family of "fish hawks".

View the park from the best vantage point - a canoe or kayak.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Get your feet wet investigating the vast array of life in a stream.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Hop on over and enjoy a short walk around Old Pond Trail as we look and listen for these amazing amphibians.