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Between 12/22/2024 and 12/22/2025
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Park: New River Trail State Park
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 4:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park
We have some exciting self-guided activities launching this year; whether it's kayaking the New River, enjoying an audio tour, or becoming a Junior Ranger, there's something for everyone. Here is a list of what is available: Geocaching: This is a fun way to merge technology and outdoor exploration.
This event has been canceled.
March 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 11:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park
Schedule some fun at New River Trail State Park!
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 1, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Breathe in the New Year.
Jan. 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Celebrate the New Year by going back in time to the historic village of Foster Falls.
Jan. 1, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Celebrate the New Year by exploring the historic town of Fries.
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 25, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Discovery Center - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Calling all naturalists!
Feb. 14, 2025 7:00 a.m. - Feb. 17, 2025 5:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park
Self-Guided Activity New River Trail State Park has more than 127 bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.
Feb. 14, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
New River Trail State Park has more than 127 bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.
This event has been canceled.
Feb. 15, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Discovery Center - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Calling all naturalists!
Feb. 16, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
New River Trail State Park has more than 127 bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.
March 9, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Enjoy a naturalist-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.
March 15, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.
March 20, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful spring ephemeral wildflowers of Southwest Virginia.
March 22, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
This event has been canceled.
March 22, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
This event has been canceled.
March 23, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Join us as we explore the various flora of one of the most biodiverse places on the planet!
March 23, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Austinville Access - 231 Store Hill Rd. Austinville, Va 24312
Enjoy a ranger-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.
March 27, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful spring ephemeral wildflowers of Southwest Virginia.
April 3, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
April 3, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful spring ephemeral wildflowers of Southwest Virginia.
April 5, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Join a ranger on a spring birding hike at beautiful New River Trail State Park. Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May.
April 5, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.
April 5, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.
April 5, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Austinville Access - 231 Store Hill Rd. Austinville, Va 24312
Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.
April 6, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Do you know how many common "weeds" have historic use as food and medicine?
April 10, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Cliffview - 451 Cliffview Rd. Galax, Va 24333
Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk at Cliffview.
April 10, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful spring ephemeral wildflowers of Southwest Virginia.
This event has been canceled.
April 10, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
April 10, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
April 12, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
April 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Cliffview - 451 Cliffview Rd. Galax, Va 24333
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
April 17, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful spring ephemeral wildflowers of Southwest Virginia.
April 19, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park, Hiwassee, VA 24347
Enjoy a naturalist-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.
April 22, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Ivanhoe Car Parking Lot - 356 Riverview Rd. Ivanhoe, Va 24350
Join us for our annual Earth Day Bird Count on the newly developed Ivanhoe Birding Trail.
April 24, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Cliffview - 451 Cliffview Rd. Galax, Va 24333
Happy Earth Week!
April 24, 2025. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park, Hiwassee, VA 24347
Happy Earth Week!
April 24, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Happy Earth Week!
April 26, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park Ivanhoe Car Parking Lot - 356 Riverview Rd. Ivanhoe, Va 24350
Happy Earth Week!
April 26, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Shelter 1 - Foster Falls Playground and Picnic Area - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Happy Earth Week!
May 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
May 1, 2025. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park, Hiwassee, VA 24347
This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful spring ephemeral wildflowers of Southwest Virginia.
May 3, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park, Hiwassee, VA 24347
Join a ranger on a spring birding hike along the beautiful New River Trail State Park. Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May.
May 3, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.
May 3, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.
May 3, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Austinville Access - 231 Store Hill Rd. Austinville, Va 24312
Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.
May 8, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Galax- 212 East Stuart Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk in Galax.
May 8, 2025. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Galax- 212 East Stuart Dr. Galax, Va 24333
This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia along Chestnut Creek. Gravel tires work best on New River Trail crushed stone trail surface.
May 8, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
May 15, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Cliffview - 451 Cliffview Rd. Galax, Va 24333
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
May 22, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Galax- 212 East Stuart Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk in Galax.
May 22, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
May 25, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Do you know how many common "weeds" have historic use as food and medicine?
June 7, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.
June 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
This event has been canceled.
June 14, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.
June 18, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.
June 18, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.
June 18, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Austinville Access - 231 Store Hill Rd. Austinville, Va 24312
Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.
June 19, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Cliffview - 451 Cliffview Rd. Galax, Va 24333
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
June 19, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
June 21, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.
June 25, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.
June 25, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.
June 25, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Austinville Access - 231 Store Hill Rd. Austinville, Va 24312
Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.
June 26, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
June 28, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Enjoy a naturalist-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.
June 29, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Do you know how many common "weeds" have historic use as food and medicine?
July 3, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Cliffview - 451 Cliffview Rd. Galax, Va 24333
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
July 5, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.
July 12, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Lower Boat Ramp at Foster Falls 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows Va 24360
The Let's Go Adventures staff will introduce you to the basics like, how to select a rod and reel combo, knot tying, and selecting the right fly for conditions and species.
July 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
July 19, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.
July 23, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.
July 23, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.
July 23, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Austinville Access - 231 Store Hill Rd. Austinville, Va 24312
Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.
July 24, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Cliffview - 451 Cliffview Rd. Galax, Va 24333
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
July 24, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Cliffview - 451 Cliffview Rd. Galax, Va 24333
Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk at Cliffview.
July 24, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
Aug. 7, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
Aug. 7, 2025. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Galax- 212 East Stuart Dr. Galax, Va 24333
This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia along Chestnut Creek. Gravel tires work best on New River Trail crushed stone trail surface.
Aug. 10, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Do you know how many common "weeds" have historic use as food and medicine?
Aug. 14, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
Aug. 21, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Cliffview - 451 Cliffview Rd. Galax, Va 24333
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
Aug. 21, 2025. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Galax- 212 East Stuart Dr. Galax, Va 24333
This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia along Chestnut Creek. Gravel tires work best on New River Trail crushed stone trail surface.
Aug. 23, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Shelter 1 - Foster Falls Playground and Picnic Area - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Life, as we know it, depends on pollinators.
Aug. 28, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
Aug. 30, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Enjoy a naturalist-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.
Sept. 4, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
Sept. 11, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Galax- 212 East Stuart Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk in Galax.
Sept. 11, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
Sept. 14, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Do you know how many common "weeds" have historic use as food and medicine?
Sept. 18, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Cliffview - 451 Cliffview Rd. Galax, Va 24333
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
Sept. 25, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
Come explore the historic town of Fries.
Oct. 2, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
Oct. 9, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Galax- 212 East Stuart Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk in Galax.
Oct. 9, 2025. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Galax- 212 East Stuart Dr. Galax, Va 24333
This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia along Chestnut Creek. Gravel tires work best on New River Trail crushed stone trail surface.
Oct. 16, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Cliffview - 451 Cliffview Rd. Galax, Va 24333
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
Oct. 30, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
Nov. 6, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Cliffview - 451 Cliffview Rd. Galax, Va 24333
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
Nov. 13, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?
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