Reserve a Ranger
This event has been canceled.
Canceled due to circumstances beyond our control.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Where
New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
New River Trail State Park
When
March 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2024 11:00 p.m.
Schedule some fun at New River Trail State Park! The Reserve a Ranger program allows families and small groups to schedule fun activities in the park. These programs are offered for a minimum of four people, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Scheduling is weather dependent and based on staffing availability.
Pre-registration is required, so to request a ranger please call (276) 699-6778 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration is not confirmed until you hear back from a ranger.
Program Selection:
- Shot Tower Tour (free, 75 steps to the top of the tower)
- Historic Village of Foster Falls Tour (free, one-mile walk on uneven terrain)
- Austinville Lead Mines Walk (free)
- Fries, VA Walking Tour (free)
- Caboose Tour (free)
- Inn Tour (free)
- Native Animal Skins and Skulls Demo (free)
- Wildflower Walk (free)
- Crafts or Movie at the Discovery Center (free)
- Creek Play Program (free)
- Snorkeling on the New River (free)
- Caving ($20/person, ages 10+)
- Field Games (Highland, Colonial, Appalachian, African and Indigenous Games)
- Beginning Birding with a Naturalist (free)
- Biking the New River Trail Tour (free without bike rental)
- Van Tour of New River Trail ($15/person)
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: Fees vary.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Arts/Crafts/Photography Workshops | History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History