The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak.

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.

Is your little one interested in becoming an official Seven Bends State Park Junior Ranger?

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

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

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!

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

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

Come on out to the park and test your paddling skills.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

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

Been itching to go fishing?

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

What will we scoop up this time?

Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.

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

Do you think you have what it takes to build a shelter that will withstand the wind and the rain?

Are all snakes venomous?

Join us as we explore the wonders of nature.

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

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.

Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

Join us for an opportunity to get "a-head" on wildlife knowledge and learn to identify skulls based upon their characteristics.

Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.

Staunton River State Park is home for many different types of wild animals.

Christmas has come early at the park!

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

Did you know owls don't chew their food?

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

Plastic is a highly versatile material but this versatility allows it to stay in the environment and cause harm for longer than you may expect.

Curious about the wonders of Holliday Lake State Park?

When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts, so hikers come up with creative ways to carry their gear.

While we sleep a whole new set of nocturnal animals come out to begin their "daily" activities.

Are there beavers at Smith Mountain Lake?

Join us for an immersive adventure!

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

There are many different watersheds big and small that Leesylvania resides in.

Not all bees live in hives.

Learn all about birds and their homes.

What's under that rock?

The 250-acre Hoover Mountain Bike Area is located on a reclaimed 20th century mine site.

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Use your phone or provided GPS units and join a ranger to learn what multi-billion-dollar technology and plastic containers have in common, as you and the whole family go on a thrilling treasure hunt along Muddy Buddy Trail.

The objects left behinds by people of the past may say more than you'd think.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

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

Silent and spooky, the owl is a magnificent animal.

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

Join Yoga instructor, Kelly Blevins, to experience the calming benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Let us teach you all the basics you'll need to know to get yourself started with one of our most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line.

Explore the history of the Occoneechee Plantation on this guided, one-mile walk around the Plantation Trail.

Do your kids enjoy gardening?

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own interpretive guide!

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

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

Explore the beautiful wetlands with us.

Learn about the reptiles that can be spotted in the park!

Ever wanted to learn how to fish, but never knew where to start?

Toads, Turtles, and Snakes- Oh my!

Do you know the differences between wasps and bees?

Craftily sculpt a towering sandcastle, a mermaid, a turtle, your dog, or any other creature, character, or building you can think of to win this sand sculpture contest in honor of Sandcastle Day. All skill levels are encouraged to participate.

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

Second only to humans in the ability to change their environment to fit their needs, learn just how smart a beaver can be.

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.

Explore the various ways you can connect with the Earth through keeping a nature journal.

Virginia is home to a very smart, and often mischievous animal, Ursus americanus, or the American Black Bear.

Step inside to learn all about the magic of the Chesapeake Bay and its inhabitants.

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 even are watersheds?

Meet local 'shellebrity', Ranger Shelly, our Red-eared Slider turtle as she suns herself and enjoys some enrichment at the beach area.

Meet local 'shellebrity' Ranger Myrtle, the Red-eared Slider turtle, as she suns herself in her enclosure behind the concession building.

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

Watch for the interpretive ranger at the splash park.

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

For those who just want something short and sweet, the ADA Fishing Trail is the place for you.

Take a look at the fascinating lives of insects and let your creative juices flow.

The Bay can hold many secrets.

Flutter on over to meet with Rangers to discuss the life cycle of butterflies.

Discover native fish species in the Shenandoah River and responsible fishing practices by catching some “fish” that represent the different species!

Did you know there was once a thriving "boom town" located where our lake is today?

Let's learn all about our friends, THE BEES!

Stop by the beach to see some cool critters, hold some interesting artifacts, and have your nature and history questions about Douthat State Park answered.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

Dive into an ancient craft with a ranger, known as Gyotaku fish printing.

Dive into the history of the Occaneechi Tribe that once called Occoneechee State Park home.

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.

Without pollinators, people and all of Earth's terrestrial ecosystems would not survive.

Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960s.

Join a ranger to learn about the pollinators you may see fluttering around Belle Isle and paint your own sun catchers to brighten your home.

Autumn is not the only season that is perfect to take a wagon ride. Take a relaxing ride through the park and campground, experiencing the sounds of summertime.

Put yourself into the shoes of an Ice Age hunter in this spear-throwing workshop. Long ago, giant beasts roamed the land that we now call Virginia.

This program serves to educate visitors on the different life cycles of common pollinators by puzzling each stage piece-by-piece.

The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.

End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.