Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas.  Please bring water, dress for the weather, and expect to get wet and a little dirty.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Did you ever wish you could see as well as an eagle?

Clean the Bay Day is sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and is an ongoing effort towards creating a clean and healthy Chesapeake Bay.

National Trails Days is a time to celebrate and care for our hometown trails.

Who was Elizabeth Hartwell?

Not all-aquatic wildlife has fins or scales!

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

Turtle shells, feathers, and fur, oh my! You may have seen the turtles, foxes, deer, and other animals that live at the park, but have you ever felt their fur or shells? Join a ranger to touch animal pelts, shells, feathers and learn about predator-prey relationships and the adaptations each species uses to survive.

From eagles to owls, raptors are everywhere at Mason Neck State Park!

Discover the wonders beneath the waves while keeping your feet dry.

Marshes are more than great spots for fishing, canoeing, and bird-watching.

Celebrate the rich history and culture of Virginia's State Parks by diving into the archaeological work that has been done on Mason Neck.

Do you want to learn how to identify the different species of dragonflies found at Mason Neck State Park?

Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.

Mason Neck State Park is home to many species of turtles. Whether they’re basking by the pond or laying eggs by the road, these animals can be found everywhere! Come touch some real turtle shells and learn about their physical and behavioral characteristics, and make sure to stop by the Visitor Center and see our very own Red-Eared Slider, Myrtle!

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Take a peak into a ranger's bag!

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Use recycled materials and native flower seeds to make an Earth shaped seed ball.

The marshes are booming and blooming at Mason Neck State Park!

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

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

Robin Hood, Katniss Everdeen, Hawkeye, fictional archers with real world skills.

Robin Hood, Katniss Everdeen, Hawkeye, fictional archers with real world skills.

Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas.  Please bring water, dress for the weather, and expect to get wet and a little dirty.

Most living things have five senses that they use to navigate through the world around them.

Being mindful and appreciative of nature can help you care for yourself and find a deeper understanding of why it is important to care for nature.

Learn more about the remarkable and misunderstood world of snakes!

Birding is a wonderful hobby.

Not all-aquatic wildlife has fins or scales!

Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a bird?

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

Who was Elizabeth Hartwell?

Inspired by our very own Red-Eared Slider, Myrtle, come learn about all the turtles that call Mason Neck their home and how you can act to protect them during their vulnerable nesting season.

Have you ever seen a great blue heron on the Bay View trail?

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.

Use recycled materials and native flower seeds to make an Earth shaped seed ball.

Examining the natural world shows how humans use resources and that the choices we make impact the air, water, land and living things around us.

It’s time to appreciate the little guys without a spine!

Come learn about how Mason Neck was made by studying how rocks and land have changed over time.

What would a tree tell us? Join a ranger to learn how to investigate various tree parts to discover the history of the tree and the forest ecosystem it grows in. We will learn a little about tree anatomy and how to identify trees using reference books and materials.

Join a ranger for an engaging program on campfire making and survival skills.

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.

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

Create your own up-cycled Nature Journal!   Keeping a Nature Journal is one way of memory keeping.  You don't have to be an artist to journal, it could be filled with stickers from parks, poems, or lists of what you saw. Journals are as unique as the individuals using them.  This program will meet at the Visitor Center, then take a short walk to the Osprey View Trail.

Discover the wonders beneath the waves while keeping your feet dry.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Turtle shells and feathers and fur oh my! You may have seen the turtles, foxes, deer, and other animals that live at the park, but have you ever felt their fur, or shells? Join a ranger to touch animal pelts, shells, feathers and learn about predator-prey relationships and the adaptations each species uses to survive.

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

Did you think their stink was all you needed to know about skunks?

Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short talk about conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.

How do rivers form?

From eagles to owls, raptors are everywhere at Mason Neck 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.

Come see what Mason Neck State Park has to offer on International Adaptive Activity Day.  Discover the beauty of inclusive outdoor adventures at our special event celebrating International Adaptive Activity Day!

Join Interpretive Rangers on this guided bike-and-hike to learn more about the rich history of conservation efforts along Mason Neck and the Potomac River.

Not all-aquatic wildlife has fins or scales!

Marshes are more than great spots for fishing, canoeing, and bird-watching.

Curious about how our animal friends raise their young?

Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.

How many species of turtle call the Mason Neck Peninsula their home?

Discover the wonders beneath the waves while keeping your feet dry.

Invasive species have infiltrated the park!

Birding is a wonderful hobby.

Turtle shells and feathers and fur oh my! You may have seen the turtles, foxes, deer, and other animals that live at the park, but have you ever felt their fur, or shells? Join a ranger to touch animal pelts, shells, feathers and learn about predator-prey relationships and the adaptations each species uses to survive.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Who was Elizabeth Hartwell?

The Bay View Trail is one of our most popular hiking options.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Did you ever wonder why butterflies and moths have such amazing colors and patterns?

Did you ever wish you could see as well as an eagle?

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

Most living things have five senses that they use to navigate through the world around them.

Examining the natural world shows how humans use resources and that the choices we make impact the air, water, land and living things around us.

Have you ever wondered what might be causing the knocking noise in the woods?

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short talk about conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.

Learn more about the remarkable and misunderstood world of snakes!

Did you think their stink was all you needed to know about skunks?

The Bay View Trail is one of our most popular hiking options.

Celebrate Grandparents' Day with a delightful adventure at Mason Neck State Park!

The Bay View Trail is one of our most popular hiking options.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Calling all nature-loving Girl Scouts!

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

The Bay View Trail is one of our most popular hiking options.

How do rivers form?

The Bay View Trail is one of our most popular hiking options.

We're excited to invite you to join us for a special trail clean-up day at Mason Neck State Park on National Public Lands Day.