June is a beautiful month to get outdoors and enjoy some trails at Staunton River State Park.

Get ready to explore nature and discover various bird species in their natural habitat.

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

Spend the day in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, right here in Cumberland County.

We hope that you will take advantage of the trails today to enjoy celebrate all that the trails provide us -- fitness, health, and a sense of well-being.

Get ready to hit the trails and embark on an adventure like no other as we celebrate National Trails Day at Holliday Lake State Park!

Support and elevate the women of Afghanistan and Pakistan with a beautiful hike hosted by Ascend.

Start the day off with a wonderful morning hike.  This gentle paced hike will take one of our favorite trails and be greeted with sounds of the forest and meadows along the way.    Meet our hike guide at the Trail Head near the  parking lot and the pollinator garden.   Be prepared for a variety of terrain.

One excellent way to support Seven Bends State Park is through volunteering.

June 1st is National Clean the Bay Day!

Come out for a hike or a paddle and help clean the watershed by removing trash from trails or the river bank.

Join the Pocahontas State Park team for National Trails Day as we work to keep our park trails clear of litter.

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

Join Hungry Mother State Park and Anytime Fitness in honoring our heroes after Memorial Day and Celebrate National Trails Day with a special "Hike for Heroes" event. Lace up your boots and join us for a scenic hike through Hungry Mother State Park as we commemorate and celebrate our veterans. Join an interpreter on one of our most private and beautiful trails.

Celebrate National Trails Day by showing your love and appreciation for the trails with a workday on the recently improved Lost Mountain Trail.

Join us for a guided tour of the Overton-Hillsman House (circa 1780) at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park to learn about everyday experiences during the 19th century.

Celebrate National Trails Day at Natural Tunnel State Park by taking your walking stick to the next level.

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

Have you ever been at a historic site and noticed trash on trails, in the parking lot, or litter just lying around blowing gently in the breeze? This is your chance to help us patrol the battlefield for trash and assist us in cleaning up a section of our hiking trail down by Sailor's Creek. All equipment will be provided.

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

Do you like to hike?

Have you ever encountered a bear while hiking?

There’s something about being outdoors.

Working our way around the shores of beautiful Douthat Lake, we will pick up litter and clear out dead branches and debris.

National Trails Day provides an opportunity for all outdoor enthusiasts to venture out onto their favorite trails for exercise and entertainment.

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

This National Trails Day, come on out to Chippokes and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and the life of trees with special guests and Virginia Master Naturalists, Scott Detar and Jeff Owens.

Visit Wilderness Road State Park on National Trails Day to create and customize your own hiking stick.

Meet with a ranger at the Main Office and set out to the Tobacco House Ridge trail, where you can enjoy nature's wonders while clearing litter and sticks off the trail.

The Chesapeake Bay is a cradle of our nation's infancy.

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

National Trails Days is a time to celebrate and care for our hometown trails.

It's National Trails Day and we are going on a scavenger hunt.

Railroad Ford Ramble  Join the ranger for a special hike on this 1.5 mile (round trip) moderate trail.

Established as a private residence in 1659, Caledon has a long and storied history.

Come join us for our National Trails Day Hike.

Have you ever heard of the Woodbooger?

Join our staff for a short hike to the bridge and back from the Clover Center as we look for and pick up litter around the way.  This is a great way to give back and help keep our parks beautiful.  This program will be offered in conjunction with National Trails Day.  Registration required.   Please call the Clover Center at 434-454-4312 to register or for more information.  .

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.

When the sun goes down, our other senses become more alert than our sight.  Nocturnal creatures become more active in the pursuit of food and mates.  Hike with us for a magical natural journey through the night.  After the hike, continue your adventure with our Stargazing program.

National Trails Day is a great opportunity to meet new people in your area and share a fun experience on a local trail.

Join the rangers for a unique hiking experience.

Learn about Douthat State Park's forest nightlife as we immerse ourselves in the night time world of nature.

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.

Explore Redtail Ridge under the moonlight.  At 9 pm, we will be hosting a night hike on Redtail Ridge Trail to celebrate National Trails Day! This trail features a walk through the forest and a few great overlooks along the ridge.

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

Enjoy a rustic wagon ride through the park as we look for signs of spring!

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

It's time to truly explore nature today!

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join us for "Tree Topia" as we uncover the magical realm of trees and their incredible role as habitats!

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.

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.

Forest Trails are not just for bikers.

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

Need a hiking stick or just want to embellish your own?

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

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.

Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety.

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

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

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

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?

When the moon is totally hidden, we have the darkest nights and some of the best stargazing!

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.

Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?

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.

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

This is the only "Wildlife After Dark" program offered this year, so you won't want to miss out! Spotting wild animals is hard.

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

Explore the Panhandle Multi-use Trail on this longer hike.

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

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

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

Take a half of a hike with a park ranger.

How I wonder what you are...

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.

Join and ranger on a hike along the world-famous Appalachian Trail to the highest peak in Virginia: Mt.

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