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Mysteries of the Whitetail Deer

Location of Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Where

Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
Beach Breezeway

When

Jan. 18, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join our rangers in discovering the secrets of the magnificent White-tailed Deer. Learn how a fawn’s camouflage protects it from predators, see and handle a real deer antler, and find out how the deer was brought back from the brink of extinction through the effective conservation efforts of the United States government.

Photo of a deer fawn in the grass

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