Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.
The Trees' Knees
Where
First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Bald Cypress Overlook Behind the Trail Center
When
April 2, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Are they stumps or sprouts? Learn all about First Landing's cypress swamps and what you can do to protect them. These peculiar trees and their knees might just surprise you! A Ranger will be posted on the first overlook of the Bald Cypress Trail (behind the Trail Center). Meet at First Overlook on Bald Cypress Trail.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-412-2300
Email Address: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History