Enjoy a peaceful evening canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  View the majestic colors of a Northern Virginia summer sunset on this tranquil tributary of the Potomac River while catching glimpses of the nocturnal wildlife emerging for the evening.  No paddling experience is required; all participants must be of 6 years or older.

Learn about Douthat State Park's forest nightlife as we immerse ourselves in the night time world of nature.

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark-Sky Association?

Explore our Dark Sky park on your own! On Tuesday nights from dusk to 11 p.m. (beginning April 4th and ending on October 31st), you’re invited to come experience the night sky at your own leisure at Skyline Trail.

Welcome to Staunton River State Park where every Friday during the Summer we will gather around the campfire.

Discover our International Dark-Sky Park!

When the sun goes down, our other senses become more alert than our sight.  Nocturnal creatures become more active in the pursuit of food and mates.  Hike with us for a magical natural journey through the night.  After the hike, continue your adventure with our Stargazing program.

Learn about Douthat State Park's forest nightlife as we immerse ourselves in the night time world of nature.

Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.

Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.

Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.   This is a sky forecast dependent event.  If the sky is predicted to be overcast, the event will be cancelled by 3pm on day of.

Stop by the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to view the sun through a telescope.

Join us for a special night hike through False Cape State Park.

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

Explore our Dark Sky park on your own! On Tuesday nights from dusk to 11 p.m. (beginning April 4th and ending on October 31st), you’re invited to come experience the night sky at your own leisure at Skyline Trail.

Welcome to Staunton River State Park where every Friday during the Summer we will gather around the campfire.

If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch!

Get to know the Dark Skies of Belle Isle State Park!

Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars!

Experience Douthat State Park's history and evening creatures, all under the night stars in the middle of the lake.

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark-Sky Association?

Explore our Dark Sky park on your own! On Tuesday nights from dusk to 11 p.m. (beginning April 4th and ending on October 31st), you’re invited to come experience the night sky at your own leisure at Skyline Trail.

Welcome to Staunton River State Park where every Friday during the Summer we will gather around the campfire.

Enjoy a peaceful evening canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  View the majestic colors of a Northern Virginia summer sunset on this tranquil tributary of the Potomac River while catching glimpses of the nocturnal wildlife emerging for the evening.  No paddling experience is required; all participants must be of 6 years or older.

Explore the marsh at night as you paddle up its placid waters.  Various creatures may be seen in the creek or along the shoreline, while bats fly above in the night sky.  You may even experience owls calling at a distance.  Take it all in as the light of the moon blankets the surroundings with mystery.  Reservations with pre-payment only.  Canoes  - $13/person or $8/person (family of 4+).

Learn about Douthat State Park's forest nightlife as we immerse ourselves in the night time world of nature.

Join us for a nighttime tour of our beautiful park. Staunton River State Park is a certified international dark sky park, so it is a excellent place to take a look into the cosmos at the stars, planets, constellations, and galaxies that are very far away. Take in the cool summer evening air as we make our way through the park.

Explore our Dark Sky park on your own! On Tuesday nights from dusk to 11 p.m. (beginning April 4th and ending on October 31st), you’re invited to come experience the night sky at your own leisure at Skyline Trail.

Join a ranger-led hike to catch glimpses of the full moon.

Watch as the moon rises over the lake and lights of the lake in its glow.

Ever wonder how much a full moon lights up the night sky?

Welcome to Staunton River State Park where every Friday during the Summer we will gather around the campfire.

Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.

Learn about Douthat State Park's forest nightlife as we immerse ourselves in the night time world of nature.

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark-Sky Association?

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark-Sky Association?

Stop by the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to view the sun through a telescope.

Join us for a special night hike through False Cape State Park.

Explore our Dark Sky park on your own! On Tuesday nights from dusk to 11 p.m. (beginning April 4th and ending on October 31st), you’re invited to come experience the night sky at your own leisure at Skyline Trail.

Welcome to Staunton River State Park where every Friday during the Summer we will gather around the campfire.

Come out to Grayson Highlands State Park for a magical night under the stars and witness the amazing Perseid Meteor Shower.

Learn about Douthat State Park's forest nightlife as we immerse ourselves in the night time world of nature.

If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch!

Come out to Grayson Highlands State Park for a magical night under the stars and witness the amazing Perseid Meteor Shower.

When the sun goes down, our other senses become more alert than our sight.  Nocturnal creatures become more active in the pursuit of food and mates.  Hike with us for a magical natural journey through the night.  After the hike, continue your adventure with our Stargazing program.

Explore our Dark Sky park on your own! On Tuesday nights from dusk to 11 p.m. (beginning April 4th and ending on October 31st), you’re invited to come experience the night sky at your own leisure at Skyline Trail.

Welcome to Staunton River State Park where every Friday during the Summer we will gather around the campfire.

Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.   This is a sky forecast dependent event.  If the sky is predicted to be overcast, the event will be cancelled by 3pm on day of.

Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.

When the sun goes down, our other senses become more alert than our sight.  Nocturnal creatures become more active in the pursuit of food and mates.  Hike with us for a magical natural journey through the night.  After the hike, continue your adventure with our Stargazing program.

Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.

People have been fascinated by the night sky for thousands of years.

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark-Sky Association?

Stop by the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to view the sun through a telescope.

Explore our Dark Sky park on your own! On Tuesday nights from dusk to 11 p.m. (beginning April 4th and ending on October 31st), you’re invited to come experience the night sky at your own leisure at Skyline Trail.

Welcome to Staunton River State Park where every Friday during the Summer we will gather around the campfire.

Enjoy a peaceful evening canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  View the majestic colors of a Northern Virginia summer sunset on this tranquil tributary of the Potomac River while catching glimpses of the nocturnal wildlife emerging for the evening.  No paddling experience is required; all participants must be of 6 years or older.

Explore the marsh at night as you paddle up its placid waters.  Various creatures may be seen in the creek or along the shoreline, while bats fly above in the night sky.  You may even experience owls calling at a distance.  Take it all in as the light of the moon blankets the surroundings with mystery.  Reservations with pre-payment only.  Canoes  - $13/person or $8/person (family of 4+).

Join us for a special night hike through False Cape State Park.

Explore our Dark Sky park on your own! On Tuesday nights from dusk to 11 p.m. (beginning April 4th and ending on October 31st), you’re invited to come experience the night sky at your own leisure at Skyline Trail.

Tonight is the 2nd and also a super full Sturgeon Moon in August.

Ever wonder how much a full moon lights up the night sky?

Join a ranger-led hike to catch glimpses of the full moon.

Come out and see the August Supermoon/Blue Moon with our binoculars and telescope.

There's nothing to be blue about with the second full moon of August, and it's as big as it gets!

Throughout the year various constellations appear in the night sky.