Kids’ Activity Book: This free book contains activities for the young (or young at heart).

Come visit the discovery table to observe some of nature's most amazing treasures!

Invaders are taking over Fairy Stone State Park and your own backyard.

Do you enjoy listening to the birds chirp outside and hearing the trees in the wind?

In the bird world, wingspan means everything.

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

Join a Virginia Master Naturalist and enjoy a one hour stroll on easy terrain looking for wildlife and plant life.

Pollinators are more than just bees.

Come across our Ranger outposts stationed at a lesser-known part of First Landing State Park: the Narrows Beach!

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

Learn all about birds and their homes.

Enjoy a magnificent sunset on the tranquil Potomac River and listen for nocturnal creatures.

Learn about birds of the woods and fields and how they utilize their habitat for survival and nesting.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Perfect for families and curious minds of all ages, Solar Saturdays offer a bright way to learn and play under the sun.

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

Birding is a wonderful hobby.

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.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a bird?

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

Once the sun has slipped out of sight let the moon be your guide as we travel the trails looking and listening for the wildlife that can be found in our park.

Come visit the discovery table to behold some of nature's most amazing treasures!

Have you ever seen a great blue heron on the Bay View trail?

Become a birder, snorkel in the river, explore underground in a cave, catch a butterfly, tour a historic village, and learn primitive skills and campfire cooking...all in one week!

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.

Come walk the park's bluebird trail with a Virginia Master Naturalist as she checks the nest boxes and records data for the Virginia Bluebird Society.

Do you enjoy listening to the birds chirp outside and hearing the trees in the wind?

In the bird world, wingspan means everything.

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

Join a Virginia Master Naturalist and enjoy a one hour stroll on easy terrain looking for wildlife and plant life.

Pick up the Staunton River State Park bird identification list in the Visitor Center for this self-guided program.

A new discovery awaits your family with Sky Meadows' Discovery Backpacks.

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.

Schedule some fun at New River Trail State Park!

Belle Isle State Park has some great activities that you can do on your own schedule.

Stop by Hungry Mother's Discovery Center and ask front desk about our Park Packs.