The Fall 2024 installment of the Staunton River Star Party will be sponsored by CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) and hosted at Staunton River State Park.

The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.

Autumn brings many seasonal changes to the forest.

Calling all children from ages 6-10.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Join an interpretive ranger on a hike to the Fairy Stone Dam and Spillway.

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

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

A face only a mother could love?

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'.

Douthat Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

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

Get up close and personal with creepy crawlies and slimy sensations from around the world!

Watch park staff feed "Ranger Shelly," our resident pet turtle, and learn fascinating facts about these shelled reptiles.

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

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the fall semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

Come along on a hike through Kiptopeke's trails to learn about the nature in our park. Meet at picnic shelter #2. The hike is roughly 1.5 miles long. Great for all ages!

This is an easy and fun ride for cyclists of all skill levels that covers 10.6 miles out and back and takes about one hour.

How much Douthat history do you know?

Join a park ranger for some batty banter around a bonfire!

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

Explore the Panhandle Multi-use Trail on this three-mile hike.

Calling all homeschoolers!

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

Take a fascinating hike to learn about the rich history of James River State Park from fossils to the American Civil War.

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

Join us as we comb the beach to discover what natural treasures await. Great for all ages!  Meet at the South Beach entrance. .

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

Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

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.

Join a Ranger at Leesylvania State Park to learn about the neat nature found here.

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'.

This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

Did you know owls don't chew their food?

What would your shell say about you if you were a box turtle?

Get creative when you build your very own bug at this ranger-led program.

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

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

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

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

This is your chance to learn the sport of archery under the watchful eye of a certified instructor.

Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.

Come over to picnic shelter #2 and get inspired by the great outdoors.  Create your own masterpiece!  Great for all ages. .

The Bay can hold many secrets.

There's nothing like fall in the Shenandoah Valley.  Join a ranger for a relaxing hike on Red Tail Ridge as we identify the trees by their fall colors!

Join our rangers in discovering the secrets held by the magnificent White-tailed Deer.

Join us for an immersive adventure!

Come make your very own nature bookmark!

Foraging can foster a special connection with the land as well as with fellow foragers.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

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.

Come on a short walk and get creative with nature.

Ever wanted to learn how to crab?  Join us on the fishing pier while we show you just how easy and fun it is.  $2 per person.  Great for all ages! .

Let us keep the kids entertained while the adults set up or take a break from setting up and stop by for a quick craft; discussion of Belle Isle's history; or a lesson on critters.

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

Twilight is the perfect time to search for salamanders.

Can you pitch a tent?

This October spirits from the past will guide you along the trail to the Natural Bridge, all by lantern light.

This October spirits from the past will guide you along the trail to the Natural Bridge, all by lantern light.

Join us for a public viewing night during the Fall Staunton River Star Party.

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

Are you ready for an outdoor challenge?

Join a park ranger on a hike to the waterfall and back.

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

Join us for a rewarding morning of gardening with fellow plant lovers.

Join us for a guided tour of the Overton-Hillsman House (circa 1780) at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park to learn about everyday experiences during the 19th century.

Join our staff for a guided tour of Mulberry Hill, the plantation home of Judge Paul Carrington, Virginian and Founding Father. Mulberry Hill was a working tobacco farm owned by the McPhails during the American Civil War and was used by Union General Wilson as his headquarters during the 1864 cavalry raid into Southside Virginia.

Join us as we celebrate the harvest season.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of local farming and celebrate the harvest season in the picturesque Crooked Run Valley.

From woodlands to wetlands, fields and pastures, let's investigate the plants, animals and history of farming at Sky Meadows State Park.

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

Imagine a world without fruits and veggies...they could not exist without pollinators!

Enjoy the fall season on an unforgettable canoeing adventure at Occoneechee State Park.

We aren't trying to catch the the trophies or enough to feed a crowd.  This catch-and-release event is to see how many different species of fish can be caught along our living shoreline.  Call and register today.  We have gear to borrow or you may bring your own.  .

Take a closer look at your surroundings in our monthly nature journaling classes.

Discover how the Pocahontas State Park you've grown to know and love got its start as you travel back to the late 1930's to learn what was happening in Chesterfield County and the rest of the nation.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

Owls, bats and bugs oh my!

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Bring along your partner and friends to embark on a wayfinding adventure through the Interpretive Area to earn a free Adult Adventurer keychain (Pre-registration recommended).

Over the hills and through the woods we go!  Sit back and relax on a 45-minute scenic wagon ride through the park.

The Survival bracelet is the superhero utility belt of the outdoors.

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

Douthat State Park is home to many mammals, including black bears.

Take a closer look at your surroundings in our monthly nature journaling classes.

The forge is fired up and the blacksmiths are hard at work showing off their skills.

Follow your nose to the Log Cabin to see what is cooking on the hearth.

Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour.

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'.

This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

Join us at the Discovery Center, where we'll take a short walk to gather natural materials and create your own unique fall-themed craft.

Come join a ranger on an autumn riverside hike!

Join a park ranger on a walk through the beautiful forest and contribute to our local James River Master Naturalist project!

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

What does fire mean to you?

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

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