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

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

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

Sometimes the best way to make new discoveries in nature is to play a game. I spy something round on the ground. I spy something blue up high. Can you guess what “I Spy” as we hike the River Bank Trail?  Come find out and play along.

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

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

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

Let’s go on a fun "History Hike" at Staunton River State Park.

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.

Did you know that water in our beautiful Shenandoah River eventually flows into the ocean?

Take a half of a hike with a park ranger.

How I wonder what you are...

Sometimes the best way to make new discoveries in nature is to play a game. I spy something round on the ground. I spy something blue up high. Can you guess what “I Spy” as we hike the River Bank Trail?  Come find out and play along.

Join the Rangers on a guided hike through our most popular trail!

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.

First Landing’s swamp are truly special, largely due to a particular type of tree.

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

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

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

On this hike, all 5 of your senses will be stimulated as we immerse ourselves in nature.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

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

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 2 miles long.  Great for all ages!

This is an easy and fun ride for cyclists of all skill levels that covers 12 miles out and back and takes about 1.5 hours.

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

Want to go on a scavenger hunt in the wilderness?

Co-Op Trail offers stunning views of Swift Creek Lake.

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

Join our ranger in some night fishing!

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

Stand in the shade of one of the most 'poplar' trees in the park as you learn about Swift Creek, native wildlife, and more about the park's history.

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

Express yourself on the trail with a stylish and unique hiking stick you designed and decorated yourself.

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

Are you looking for a light show without the fireworks this Independence Day weekend? Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

Join us for Branches and Brunch on July 6th at 9 a.m. at Holliday Lake State Park. For $25 per participant, enjoy a guided 6.3-mile hike along the scenic Lakeshore Trail, taking in the beauty of the lake and surrounding nature.

Enjoy a ranger-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.  This easy hike will take visitors through our park's deciduous woodlands along the river granting an opportunity to see some of the New River’s native wildflowers and trees.

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.

Do you have what it takes to be a Jr. Ranger?

Can you shout out BINGO first?  Join us for birding bingo, a guided birding hike along the Bluebell Trail.

Have you ever seen a tree grow out of a rock?

Use all your senses to learn something new about the environment.

Nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sky Meadows' campground provides you with a fantastic place to enjoy peaceful rejuvenation, but how much do you know about this wonderful 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.

When the sun takes its daily dive below the horizon and delivers night time to your doorstep, there’s no rule saying you have to stay in for the evening.

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

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

Join and ranger on a hike along the world-famous Appalachian Trail to the highest peak in Virginia: Mt.

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

Beneath fallen tree branches and layers of fallen leaves exists an abundance of exciting mushrooms and other organisms!

Want to go on a scavenger hunt in the wilderness?

You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.

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

There is a lot to discover at Leesylvania State Park.

Take a walk and discover life in four different aquatic ecosystems.  We will hike to a small woodland and marsh stream, freshwater pond, and brackish/saltwater river.  With nets, we will capture and identify different crustaceans, fish, and take note of plant life. .

Let’s go on a fun "History Hike" at Staunton River State Park.

Do you have what it takes to be a wildlife detective?  Get ready for a guided mission!

Take a half of a hike with a park ranger.

How I wonder what you are...

We are looking for the next generation of rangers, are you ready to give it a try?

Join the Rangers on a guided hike through our most popular trail!

First Landing’s swamp are truly special, largely due to a particular type of tree.

Sometimes the best way to make new discoveries in nature is to play a game. I spy something round on the ground. I spy something blue up high. Can you guess what “I Spy” as we hike the River Bank Trail?  Come find out and play along.

Become a Junior Ranger at James River State Park!

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

On this hike, all 5 of your senses will be stimulated as we immerse ourselves in nature.

Let’s go on a fun "History Hike" at Staunton River State Park.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

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

Getting out in nature has incredible benefits to our health and wellness.

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 2 miles long. Great for all ages!

Become a Junior Ranger at James River State Park!

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

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

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

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.

Join us for an immersive adventure!

The rich story of Virginia’s First Peoples has many twists and turns that are steeped in mystery and controversy as their oral histories were scattered by European arrival, leaving the written and published accounts of those same foreigners to be some of the only well-known accounts that remain today.

See one of the crown jewels within the park.

Join our ranger in some night fishing!

Become a Junior Ranger at James River State Park!

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

Calling all homeschoolers and curious kiddos of all kinds!

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.

Can you shout out BINGO first?  Join us for birding bingo, a guided birding hike along the Bluebell Trail.

Forest Trails are not just for bikers.

Express yourself on the trail with a stylish and unique hiking stick you designed and decorated yourself.

This program is all about learning how to identify wild animals by the tracks that they leave behind.

You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.

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.

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.

Join us for "Tree Topia" as we uncover the magical realm of trees and their incredible role as habitats!

The Virginia Master Naturalist Historic Southside Chapter will be hosting a guided hike and workshop experience for all experience-levels to attend and enjoy.

What does a mushroom sit on...a toadstool!

Come hunt for shark teeth on the shoreline of the Potomac!

Nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sky Meadows' campground provides you with a fantastic place to enjoy peaceful rejuvenation, but how much do you know about this wonderful park?

When the sun takes its daily dive below the horizon and delivers night time to your doorstep, there’s no rule saying you have to stay in for the evening.

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?

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