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Who Made Those Tracks While You Slept?

Location of Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Where

Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
Shelter #4

When

Jan. 23, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

While we sleep a whole new set of nocturnal animals come out to begin their "daily" activities. Discover how to look for tracks and identify who made them.

photo of a animal track in the dirt

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-930-2424
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov