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.

Celebrate Independence Day with us down by the river by painting fireworks!

Head down to the fishing pier and celebrate Independence Day by having your picture taken with Ranger Parker Redfox-the Virginia State Parks Mascot! Great for all ages!

How many crabs can you grab?

A future president looked out over the edge of the 200-foot tall arch and marveled at the beauty of the natural world; he knew then that generations to come had to be able to feel the same awe he did in the face of the "most sublime of Nature's works." July 5th, 2024 marks 250 years since Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Natural Bridge, setting the stage for the Bridge to be preserved in its natural state for all to experience.

Join us at the Big Water Visitor Center to meet our animal ambassadors and watch them eat a tasty treat!

Join us at Prince Edward Lake, the site of historic Prince Edward State Park, in celebration of freedom.

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.

Join our staff for an "Independence Day Special" guided tour of Mulberry Hill, the plantation home of Judge Paul Carrington, Virginian and Founding Father.

Learn to speak Cherokee, see historic Appalachian trail maps, and discover native medicinal plants at the Central Appalachian Summit.

X marks the spot!

Join us at Prince Edward Lake, the site of historic Prince Edward State Park, in celebration of freedom.

Find our ranger on the pier to hear about the history of our concrete fleet!

Enjoy some water field day fun and create your own patriotic craft.

Stop by to decorate your bike, scooter, or even your stroller with patriotic supplies provided by the park.

Join us for an evening of painting as the sun sets.

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?

Join us after dark to observe moths and other insects of the night. Entomologists Dr.

Join us as we comb the beach to discover what natural treasures await.

Explore amazing insects, get up close and personal with some of our reptile friends, splash through a creek looking for critters, and discover the world of rocks and minerals.

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

Pocahontas State Park and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive, please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today.  The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community.