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Long Pond Discovery Hike
Where
Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
Throughout the Park
When
May 25, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Come join our Rangers on a hike of Long Pond Trail! Here you can see fox dens, beaver gnaws, and local snakes; hear the choir of songbirds in the trees; smell the native wildflowers; and much more!
The hike will begin at the Visitor Center, so be sure to arrive ~5 minutes early as the hike will leave promptly at 11:00am. Closed-toed shoes are highly recommended, as it the use of sunscreen and bug spray. And don't forget to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated!
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-288-1400
Email Address: widewater@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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