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Fossil Quest
Where
Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Big Meadow Trailhead
When
May 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park. Why is that we can find fossils here along the shoreline? Let us adventure down to Fossil Beach and see what the tide has brought in for us to find.
This one-way hike is 0.6 miles down to Fossil Beach where you can put to use what you learn. Meet at the Trail head of Big Meadow Trail.
About National Kids to Parks Day
Virginia State Parks celebrates National Kids to Parks Day on the third Saturday in May by offering a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, from nature scavenger hunts and ranger-led hikes to fishing clinics and flora and fauna wagon rides. This annual event encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about wildlife and engaging in hands-on environmental education.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-493-8821
Email Address: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
History/Culture | Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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