The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is now accepting entries for its “Stitch in Time” Quilt Show.

Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day at Twin Lakes. This year, Twin Lakes will is offering the following free programs, which meet at the Discovery Area, previously known as "The Spot" or the concession building: 10 a.m. - Lake Explorers  The edges of our lakes feature a tiny world teeming with life.

Come out and explore nature using tools like the park rangers use to investigate the park's wildlife in this self-guided adventure. Use your current outdoor skills and develop some new ones too as you learn to use binoculars, a magnifying glass, butterfly nets, and a compass to discover our park in a brand new way!

Embark on an aquatic adventure "going up the food chain" through educational explorations and outdoor games.

Kids to Parks Day is a nationally coordinated day designed to connect kids and families with their local, state, and national parks.

Enjoy the great outdoors with High Bridge Trail for a full day of programs for kids. Each program will begin in the Camp Paradise Access area.

Kids to Parks Day at First Landing is a time for fun and exploration in your local slice of nature.

Celebrate National Kids to Park Day with a fun run at Leesylvania State Park.  Dress up as your favorite animal and race others on the Potomac trail.

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It's National Kids to Parks Day and we are celebrating with a Butterfly Safari! Are you quick enough to catch a butterfly?

The Friends of Twin Lakes State Park is hosting its second annual 'shellebration' of World Turtle Day® with the following activities: turtle-themed games and face painting, a 'shellfie' station (with wearable turtle shells!), a turtle-themed craft, and visits from turtle experts with live turtles, as well as the beloved local 'shellebrity' Ranger Myrtle the turtle.

Bring the family out to enjoy an afternoon flying kites at our Historic Hillsman House location, which offers a perfect open space for some high-flying fun.

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Move over NASCAR, NASDUCK is here!

Come join seasoned leather craftsman Matt Bennett at Shenandoah River State Park!

Join a park ranger for interactive and hands on archery instruction. Have you ever wanted to try archery but have no idea where to start, then this is the program for you.

Come out and explore nature using tools like the park rangers use to investigate the park's wildlife in this self-guided adventure. Use your current outdoor skills and develop some new ones too as you learn to use binoculars, a magnifying glass, butterfly nets, and a compass to discover our park in a brand new way!

Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day with a fun-filled evening in nature!

Bring a picnic and lawn chair for a family friendly evening of live music at the Park's Interpretive Area! The Tidewinders, a local band, will be performing bluegrass music with a modern flare.  The event is free but the $5/vehicle parking fee applies.

Join us at New River Trail State Park for our Foster Falls Music Series!

Every Monday you can find local fresh produce, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, soap, and local artisan crafters, as well as food vendors, here at Fairy Stone State Park.

We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Once the smoke cleared, Johnny Reb and Billy Yank would often collapse from exhaustion and set up camp for the night.  What did a military camp look like?  Was it dangerous to be in camp?  Come out for an interactive experience with our rangers as we walk you through the lives of the soldiers from both North and South.  This program is free to the public and family friendly.  Please call the Clover Visitor Center at 434-454-4312 for more information.  .

We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Looking for a family friendly way to kick off your summer fun?

Come join the Clinch River State Park staff for the Lyric Paddling Film Festival and Expo.

We will begin “2024 Music in the Park” with a true community event.

Join us at New River Trail State Park for our Foster Falls Music Series!

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

Our summer concert series is back, so get ready for some "foot-stomping" fun with an evening of bluegrass music.

We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Join the Park Rangers of Clinch River State Park in enjoying a short float down the Clinch River. Accompany a park ranger on this kayak trip from Old Castlewood to St.

Every Monday you can find local fresh produce, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, soap, and local artisan crafters, as well as food vendors, here at Fairy Stone State Park.