The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce their Children’s Summer Music Camp.

After the iron industry moved away from the area, residents of Fayerdale went from mining to 'shining.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Interested in the history of Westmoreland State Park?  Join a ranger to learn about the creation of Westmoreland State Park, and the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

This week's theme for Junior Rangers is Aquatic Ecosystems.

The park is rich with historical sights, many of which are structures that were built when the park was opened.  We'll be taking a modest walk around the day use area of the park to observe the unique buildings and discuss how the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) used them while building the park.

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

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

Want to go on a scavenger hunt in the wilderness?

Toads, Turtles, and Snakes- Oh my!

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Join the Rangers on a guided hike through our most popular trail!

This is an easy and fun ride for cyclists of all skill levels that covers 8.6 miles out and back and will take about one hour.

Enjoy a fun paddling adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, and turtles basking in the  sunshine.

Join us as we explore the wonders of nature.

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own "fairy stone." After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site.

Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

What's under that rock?

Join the Rangers each week to create a new nature-themed craft.

The are many different wildlife that call Leesylvania State Park their home.

Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.

Come out of your shell and spend some time getting to know the Eastern Box Turtle.

Did you know 'creepy crawlies' are some of the world's most important recyclers?

Want to test your knowledge and learn about one of our most fascinating local animals?

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

Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug.

Did you know owls don't chew their food?

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

Discover the world of pollinators from Monarchs to beetles to bats!

Meet Natural Tunnel's wildlife ambassador, Popcorn the corn snake.

There’s duck calls and elk calls, but have you ever heard a squirrel call?

June is National Pollinator Month!

Are all snakes venomous?

First Landing’s swamp are truly special, largely due to a particular type of tree.

While we sleep a whole new set of nocturnal animals come out to begin their "daily" activities.

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.

Discover the art of journaling in the wild with a ranger.

Hop on over and enjoy a short walk around Old Pond Trail as we look and listen for these amazing amphibians.

What is your favorite camping activity: roasting marshmallows, hiking a trail, staying up late and looking at the stars, using a flashlight, or sleeping in a tent? Tell the ranger why you think camping is so much fun, then explore camping life as you create some awesome crafts.

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.

Not all bees live in hives.

Join us for an opportunity to get "a-head" on wildlife knowledge and learn to identify skulls based upon their characteristics.

Do you want to discover how music making can interact with being outdoors?

What's under that rock?

Add S'MORE fun to your camping trip!  Join us for an evening around a crackling fire!

Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

The surface of the water might seem calm, but down under there is an exciting world filled with all kinds of life.

Silent and spooky, the owl is a magnificent animal.

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

Let us teach you all the basics you'll need to know to get yourself started with one of our most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line.

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

Join Yoga instructor, Kelly Blevins, to experience the calming benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Mussels play a huge part in our watershed.

Been itching to go fishing?

Learn the essentials of basic target archery, a skill that, thanks to artifacts found at the park, we know humans have been practicing here for thousands of years.

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

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

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

Leesylvania makes its own worm compost!  Join rangers as we take a closer look at worms and how they can benefit your kitchen and backyard.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our on-the-go naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.  Don't be surprised if he has a photo or two to share with you.

Second only to humans in the ability to change their environment to fit their needs, learn just how smart a beaver can be.

Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

Hear the tale of star-crossed lovers that the trail is named after and view the tunnel from above.

Step inside to learn all about the magic of the Chesapeake Bay and its inhabitants.

This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own "fairy stone." After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site.

This is your chance to learn the sport of archery under the watchful eye of a certified instructor.

Learn about the local history of Draper, it's early inhabitants and significant figures and the early industry of the 1800's.  The Draper Historic District, covering 40 acres in Pulaski County, encompasses a concentration of historic resources that coalesced in the Draper Valley into a railroad depot community in the late 1800s.

Join us at Sugar Hill in the Clinch River State Park for a fun arts and crafts activity.

Have you ever touched bear fur or looked at the teeth of a beaver?

This field-based game is a fun and safe way to examine the interactions between a predator population of coyotes and a prey population of deer in a forest. This program is suitable for all ages.

Forest Trails are not just for bikers.

Meet local 'shellebrity', Ranger Shelly, our Red-eared Slider turtle as she suns herself and enjoys some enrichment at the beach area.

You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.

Native birds are crucial to our ecosystems!

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

Learn all about birds and their homes.

Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption, June 14. What we know fondly as the “Stars and Stripes” was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official American flag in 1777, during the Revolutionary War.

Did you know your shoes leave more than tracks behind?

Have you ever been walking along a trail and come across a pile of "Meatballs"?

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

Do you have what it takes to be a wildlife detective?  Get ready for a guided mission!

Get hooked on fishing at False Cape State Park.

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

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Southwest Virginia is home to only two venomous snakes.

Dive into the history of the Occaneechi Tribe that once called Occoneechee State Park home.

Stop by the beach to see some cool critters, hold some interesting artifacts, and have your nature and history questions about Douthat State Park answered.

Is the Chesapeake Bay healthy?

Without pollinators, people and all of Earth's terrestrial ecosystems would not survive.

Do you know what's in the woods?

Can not seem to get your campfire lit?

Get creative and discover the magic of upcycling! Join us in repurposing glass bottles that were headed to the landfill by painting your own vase.

Is the critter this month small, medium, or large?

Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960s.