Join Twin Lakes State Park during our celebration of Virginia State Park History and Culture Day.

 Join park staff, volunteers and  community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy.

Join a Park Ranger at Clinch River State Park for a hike on scenic Sugar Hill.

Meet with a ranger and go on a guided hike along the Oak Hickory Trail.

June is National Pollinator Month!

Travel through time during the 2024 Virginia State Parks History and Culture celebration at First Landing State Park.  Check out a replica artifact touch table, participate in games inspired by the indigenous cultures of Virginia Tribal Nations, and attend guided hikes all to do with the history of the park, CCC, and Cape Henry region.

During this one-mile trek, a ranger will guide you through this journey through time on Goodwin Lake Trail. Goodwin Lake Trail is rated easy but does have a few areas that may make the trail unsuitable for those with moderate to severe mobility issues.

Join us for a short hike full of puns and other nature related dad jokes.

Mystery of History Hike - Interpretive Area.

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?

In celebration of Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day, False Cape State Park will offer a special night tour to Wash Woods.

What better way to appreciate the dark of night than a moonlit owl prowl! A moonlit night can be a great time to hear and spot some native owl species of the area.

Join us at picnic shelter #1 for a late-night hike as we search for owls and other nocturnal animals that call Kiptopeke home.  Hike is roughly 1 mile and better suited for older kids and adults.

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

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

Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety.

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.

What some people call creepy crawlies are actually some of the most interesting and beneficial animals in our area.

Find out what it takes to be an avid birder!

Want to go on a scavenger hunt in the wilderness?

Take a half of a hike with a park ranger.

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

Have you ever wanted to learn how to identify some of Virginia’s native trees? It can take some time to develop this skill, but we have a park Interpreter who is willing to help you get started. We will go on a short hike on the River Bank Trail, and along the way will stop at some of the more well-known trees in Virginia.

Ever wonder what goes on at night in a park?

We're turning 25!  On June 19, 1999, Raymond "Andy" Guest Jr. State Park, also known as Shenandoah River, opened its doors to the public.

Follow the path taken by old miners of days gone by.

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

Join a ranger and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park and about the particular fossils you can find here.

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.

Take a fascinating hike to learn about the rich history of James River State Park from fossils to the Civil War.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

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!

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

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

Join an interpretive ranger on a hike to the Fairy Stone Dam and Spillway.

Come learn about the life of hunters and what goes into protecting our ecosystems!

This week's theme for Junior Rangers is Weather.

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

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.

Join a park ranger for a gentle 0.5-mile journey that engages all your senses, inviting you to uncover the hidden wonders of the park.

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.

Have you ever heard a bird call and wanted to know what bird made that noise?

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

Explore the history of the Occoneechee Plantation on this guided hike around the Plantation Trail.

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

Calling all homeschoolers and curious kiddos of all kinds!

See First Landing in a whole new lens in this guided hike through one of the most vital ecosystems around: the marsh!

Forest Trails are not just for bikers.

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

For those who just want something short and sweet, the ADA Fishing Trail is the place for you.

Did you know there was once a thriving "boom town" located where our lake is today?

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

Explore an enchanting evening amidst the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains as the sun sets and the world transitions from day to night!

What better way to appreciate the dark of night than a moonlit owl prowl! A moonlit night can be a great time to hear and spot some native owl species of the area.

Enjoy summer evening at Grayson Highlands State Park and take a short hike using the moonlight to the highest point in the park.

Grab your binoculars and get outside.  Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy will lead these monthly hikes to discover and identify birds at Sweet Run State Park. We will explore parts of this beautiful 900 acre preserve and see what lives in and visits its diverse habitats.

Join a park ranger on a hike to the waterfall and back.

Join a ranger and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park and about the particular fossils you can find here.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

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

 Join park staff, volunteers and  community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy.

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

Take a peak into a ranger's bag!

Don't miss your chance to camp out in the beautiful Historic Mount Bleak backyard.

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

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?

Enjoy a cool fall evening with a short, moderate hike to the highest point in the park, Little Pinnacle, to witness one of the most stunning sunsets in Virginia.

Join us at picnic shelter #1 for a late-night hike as we search for owls and other nocturnal animals that call Kiptopeke home.  Hike is roughly 1 mile and better suited for older kids and adults.

Each night when the sun goes down, the owls of First Landing come out to hunt!

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!

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

It's time to truly explore nature today!

Enjoy a ranger-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you, as well as the unique way Galax got its name.  This intermediate 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.

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

The marshes are booming and blooming at Mason Neck State Park!

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.

What some people call creepy crawlies are actually some of the most interesting and beneficial animals in our area.

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...

Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety.

Join a ranger to hike along a section of the Mountain View Trail and cut through the woods for a short distance, seeing the ruins of an old moonshine still along the way.

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.

Join a ranger and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park and about the particular fossils you can find here.

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

Take a fascinating hike to learn about the rich history of James River State Park from fossils to the Civil War.

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

Find out what it takes to be an avid birder!

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

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

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!

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

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

This week's theme for Junior Rangers is Weather.