Self-guided hikes and other activity sheets

Nothing beats a ranger-led program in one of our parks. But, program schedules may not fit your visit, or you might prefer to explore on your own. Many parks offer ranger-crafted self-guided programs to help enhance your self-exploration. Here is a list of what is available for download. Check with the park office for pre-printed versions or other materials.

• All Parks
  • Virginia State Parks Sensory Scavenger Hunt Activities
• Bear Creek Lake State Park
  • Bear Creek Lake Jr. Ranger Program Guide
• Belle Isle State Park
  • Belle Isle Jr. Ranger Handbook
  • Belle Isle State Park Bingo
• Claytor Lake State Park
  • Claytor Lake Self-Guided Activities Brochure
  • Checklist of Mammals
  • Reptiles and Amphibians of Claytor Lake State Park
  • Bird Field Checklist
• Chippokes State Park
  • Big Adventures with Little Luna - Pasture Pals
  • Jones-Stewart Mansion Grounds Guide
• Douthat State Park
  • Douthat Self-Guided Activities
  • Wildlife Checklist
  • Winter Hike Scavenger Hunt
  • First Day Hike Scavenger Hunt
• False Cape State Park
  • False Cape Jr. Ranger Handbook
• Fairy Stone State Park
  • Fairy Stone Jr. Ranger Booklet
• First Landing State Park
  • First Landing Jr. Ranger Booklet
• Grayson Highlands State Park
  • Cabin Creek Trail Self-Guided Hike
  • Twin Pinnacles Trail Self-Guided Hike
• Holliday Lake State Park
  • Lakeshore Trail Organisms Word Search
  • Holliday Lake Scavenger Hunt
• Hungry Mother State Park
  • Year-Round Self-Guided Programs Brochure
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Geocaching Adventure Rubbing Tool Booklet
  • Winter Animal Signs Self‐Guided Hike
  • Junior Naturalist Booklet
  • Geocaching Brochure
  • Self-Guided Tree Scavenger Hunt
  • Dirty Sneaker Scavenger Hunt
  • Stargazing Guides
    • January and February Star Guide
    • March, April and May Star Guide
    • June and July Star Guide
    • August and September Star Guide
    • October, November and December Star Guide
• James River State Park
  • Photo Scavenger Hunt
  • Junior Ranger Program Guide
  • Geocaching
• Kiptopeke State Park
  • Scavenger Hunt Activities
  • Kiptopeke Self-Guided History Hike
• Lake Anna State Park
  • Sensory Scavenger Hunt Activities
• Mason Neck State Park
  • Bay View Trail Self-Guided Tour
  • Beach Trail Self-Guided Tour
  • Eagle Spur Trail Self-Guided Tour
  • Kanes Creek Trail Self-Guided Tour
  • Marsh View Trail Self-Guided Tour
  • Meadow View Trail Self-Guided Tour
• Natural Bridge State Park
  • Cedar Creek Trail Self-Guided Tour
• Natural Tunnel State Park
  • Self-Guided Tour to the Natural Tunnel
  • Self-Guided Tour of the Wilderness Road Blockhouse
  • Scavenger Hunts
  • Self-Guided Wildflower brochure
  • Wildlife Superhero
• Pocahontas State Park
  • Self-Guided Activities Brochure
  • Pocahontas State Park Jr. Ranger Book
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Word Search
• Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park
  • Sailor's Creek Battlefield Jr. Ranger Activity Book
• Seven Bends State Park
  • Conservation at Seven Bends State Park
  • Educational Opportunities for Groups
  • Jr. Rangers (ages 5-9)
  • Geocaching at Seven Bends
  • Nature Journaling Flier
  • Paw Prints in the Park
  • Scavenger Hunt Activities
  • The Strong Foundation of History That Built Seven Bends State Park
  • Stargazing
  • Trees of Seven Bends
• Shenandoah River State Park
  • Shenandoah River Geocaching Brochure
  • Shenandoah River Gundalows Self-Guided Brochure
  • Shenandoah River Jr. Rangers Activity Brochure
• Sky Meadows State Park
  • Historic Grounds Walking Tour
  • History Gone Wild Handout
  • Traditional Hike Handout
  • Jr. Ranger Booklets
    • Jr. Farmer Booklet, Age 5-7
    • Jr. Farmer Booklet, Age 8-12
    • Jr. Historian Booklet, Age 5-7
    • Jr. Historian Booklet, Age 8-12
    • Jr. Naturalist Booklet, Age 5-7
    • Jr. Naturalist Booklet, Age 8-12
• Smith Mountain Lake State Park
  • Scavenger Hunt Activities
  • Jr. Ranger Booklet
  • Amphibian Guide & Checklist
  • Mammal Guide & Checklist
  • Reptile Guide & Checklist
  • Tree Guide & Checklist
  • The Fish of Smith Mountain Lake
• Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
  • Junior Ranger Historian Activity booklet
• Staunton River State Park
  • Ranger Quest
  • Jr. Ranger Booklet
• Westmoreland State Park
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Sites Hike
• Widewater State Park
  • Sensory Scavenger Hunt Activities
• York River State Park
  • Bluebird Loop Self-Guided Interpretive Trail Brochure
  • Pamunkey Self-Guided Interpretive Trail Brochure
  • Taskinas Creek Self-Guided Interpretive Trail Brochure

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