“What does the fox say?” Did you know that there are two different foxes found in Virginia, the red fox and the grey fox?

All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise.

Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk".

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Fly on over and learn how to make a bird feeder from natural materials which you can keep.

Who made those footprints?

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Don't judge a book by its cover!

Get your feet wet investigating the vast array of life in a stream. Catch crawdads, salamanders, frogs and such.

Ride with a ranger as we explore the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park on a beautiful summer evening.

Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?

Virginia is home to a healthy population of black bears; do you know what to do if you encounter one?

Fly on over and learn how to make a bird feeder from natural materials which you can keep.

Who made those footprints?

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.

“What does the fox say?” Did you know that there are two different foxes found in Virginia, the red fox and the grey fox?

Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk".

Hop on over to learn about this ancient insect eater, and discover how you can help preserve its habitat.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Are there beavers at Smith Mountain Lake?

Don't judge a book by its cover!

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Who made those footprints?

Stop by and learn about the animals that live all around Smith Mountain Lake State 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.

Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Explore the life cycle of butterflies.  Learn what is special about the monarch butterfly.  What do they like to eat?

Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug.

Do you enjoy coffee, chocolate, fruits, and vegetables?

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.

Early morning is one of the best times to experience the lake.

Fly on over and learn how to make a bird feeder from natural materials which you can keep.

Experience an enjoyable ride on the lake while we watch the sun slip below the horizon.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Are there beavers at Smith Mountain Lake?

“What does the fox say?” Did you know that there are two different foxes found in Virginia, the red fox and the grey fox?

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?

What is your favorite camping activity: roasting marshmallows, hiking a trail, staying up late and looking at the stars, using a flashlight, or sleeping in a tent? Tell the ranger why you think camping is so much fun, then explore camping life as you create some awesome crafts.

Who made those footprints?

Get your feet wet investigating the vast array of life in a stream. Catch crawdads, salamanders, frogs and such.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Need a hiking stick or just want to embellish your own?

As the sun begins to set and the wildlife start to come out of their hiding places, join the interpretive rangers for a relaxing and fun evening canoe drift on the lake.

Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk".

Join the interpretive ranger for this fun (but messy) activity.

Are you trying to secure the tarp over your tent, or interested in how to keep your boat or canoe tied up so that it won't float away?

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.

Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Explore the life cycle of butterflies.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Don't judge a book by its cover!

“What does the fox say?” Did you know that there are two different foxes found in Virginia, the red fox and the grey fox?

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?

In this very special event, we will be exploring nature after the sun goes down and visualize it the way nocturnal animals do.

Get your feet wet investigating the vast array of life in a stream. Catch crawdads, salamanders, frogs and such.

Join our park ranger for this fascinating workshop on owls and what they eat.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

As the sun begins to set and the wildlife start to come out of their hiding places, join the interpretive rangers for a relaxing and fun evening canoe drift on the lake.

Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk".

Join the interpretive ranger for this fun (but messy) activity.

Don't judge a book by its cover!

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.

Can you recall taking a break on a hot summer day and sitting under the shade of a maple tree, or swinging on a tire swing hung from a giant oak? Trees provide many benefits including food, shelter, and oxygen, to both humans and wildlife.

Explore the life cycle of butterflies.

Experience an enjoyable ride on the lake while we watch the sun slip below the horizon.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Who made those footprints?

Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk".

In this very special event, we will be exploring nature after the sun goes down and visualize it the way nocturnal animals do.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Join our park ranger for this fascinating workshop on owls and what they eat.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Challenge yourself to name various songbirds found around Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Join the interpretive ranger and see how many of our common birds you can identify.

Ride with a ranger as we explore the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park on a beautiful summer evening.

“What does the fox say?” Did you know that there are two different foxes found in Virginia, the red fox and the grey fox?

Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Allow the evening to envelop you and enjoy a hay wagon ride with our park guide.