Take a walk through the forested trail as the Full Moon rises in the sky.

Come and give our cornsnake Maverick some hugs at our Valentine's Day program!

Come and give our cornsnake Maverick some hugs at our Valentine's Day program!

"Roses are red, Violets are blue; Cupid can shoot a bow, now you can too!" Come do a unique activity with your sweetheart, best friend, or other half at this special Valentine's Day archery program at Widewater State Park.

"Roses are red, Violets are blue; Cupid can shoot a bow, now you can too!" Come do a unique activity with your sweetheart, best friend, or other half at this special Valentine's Day archery program at Widewater State Park.

Come join one of our Rangers on a guided hike through Widewater State Park!

"And for Winter, fly-fishing is as useful as an almanac out of date." - Izaak Walton Join our rangers on the last topic of our Animal Winter Adaptations series: fish!

Come join one of our Rangers on a guided hike through Widewater State Park!

"The sky is the ultimate art gallery just above us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson With the use of the Celestron automated telescope, view the astral bodies up close and learn about the history of the stars.

"The sky is the ultimate art gallery just above us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson With the use of the Celestron automated telescope, view the astral bodies up close and learn about the history of the stars.

Come join one of our Rangers on a guided hike through Widewater State Park!

Come join one of our Rangers on a guided hike through Widewater State Park!

Come join one of our Rangers on a guided hike through Widewater State Park!

Come join our volunteer interpreter and herpetologist, Ana Sparks, to discover the secret world of vernal pools!

Come join our volunteer interpreter and herpetologist, Ana Sparks, to discover the secret world of vernal pools!

Join us at Widewater State Park for a slithery, fun-filled adventure with “Snakes Alive!” Meet our friendly, live, non-venomous snake ambassadors and learn fascinating facts from a volunteer and herpetologist, Ana Sparks, specializing in snake behavior.

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

"The sky is the ultimate art gallery just above us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson With the use of the Celestron automated telescope, view the astral bodies up close and learn about the history of the stars.

"The science of fossil shells is the first step towards the study of the Earth." - Giovanni Battista Brocchi Come learn about the history of fossils in Virginia with Chief Ranger Hillborn at Widewater State Park!

"The sky is the ultimate art gallery just above us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson With the use of the Celestron automated telescope, view the astral bodies up close and learn about the history of the stars.

Come join one of our Rangers on a guided hike through Widewater State Park!

"Nature creates similarities; one need only think of mimicry." - Walter Benjamin Have you ever seen a stick walk or a leaf fly?

"The science of fossil shells is the first step towards the study of the Earth." - Giovanni Battista Brocchi Come learn about the history of fossils in Virginia with Chief Ranger Hillborn at Widewater State Park!

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Discover the exciting biodiversity of vernal pools!

Discover the exciting biodiversity of vernal pools!

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

For Earth Day, come to Widewater State Park and learn about the Potomac River Basin in the Chesapeake Bay watershed!

"Take only memories, leave only footprints." - Chief Seattle, Duwamish tribe Have you ever wondered what it means to Leave No Trace?

"Arbor Day is not like other holidays; each of those reposes on the past, while Arbor Day proposes for the future." -- Julius Sterling Morton, founder of Arbor Day in 1872 and previous U.S.

"The sky is the ultimate art gallery just above us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson With the use of the Celestron automated telescope, view the astral bodies up close and learn about the history of the stars.

"The sky is the ultimate art gallery just above us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson With the use of the Celestron automated telescope, view the astral bodies up close and learn about the history of the stars.

The peepers are peepin', and Spring has sprung; come enjoy the park while the season is young!

The peepers are peepin', and Spring has sprung; come enjoy the park while the season is young!

"Love is like wildflowers; it's often found in the most unlikely places." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson Just as there are thousands of flowers in the world, there are as many ways to be shown love by a mother, grandmother, stepparent, and other caregivers. This Mother's Day weekend, come on a hike to discover the variety of wildflowers that can be found around Widewater State Park.

Come learn about the language of flowers, where pink roses represent love and yellow ones friendship, while white daisies are about children's joy, and dandelions invoke happiness and hope.

"Love is like wildflowers; it's often found in the most unlikely places." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson Just as there are thousands of flowers in the world, there are as many ways to be shown love by a mother, grandmother, stepparent, and other caregivers. This Mother's Day weekend, come on a hike to discover the variety of wildflowers that can be found around Widewater State Park.

The peepers are peepin', and Spring has sprung; come enjoy the park while the season is young!

Do you want your kids to learn how to kayak?

This program is designed as introductory lesson for first time participants.

Come join our Rangers on a hike of Long Pond Trail!

Our animal ambassador Maverick, a native corn snake, enjoys helping people learn that snakes aren't all that scary, and in fact are very good for the environment!

Come join our Rangers on a hike of Long Pond Trail!

Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 1 is Wetlands! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 1 is Wetlands! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 1 is Wetlands! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

For Clean the Bay Day 2025, park rangers will be leading a volunteer shoreline cleanup from the water!

Help our Rangers cleanup Widewater State Park by removing invasive Japanese Stilt Grass from the park trails!

Everyone has heard of dancing in the moonlight, but what about kayaking?

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Come learn about Palmer Hayden, a renowned Widewater artist who is known for his paintings of everyday life in African-American communities.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 2 is Meadows & Fields! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 2 is Meadows & Fields! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 2 is Meadows & Fields! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.

Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Week 3 is all about Park Pros!

Week 3 is all about Park Pros!

Week 3 is all about Park Pros!

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.

Everyone has heard of dancing in the moonlight, but what about kayaking?

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 4 is Forests! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 4 is Forests! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 4 is Forests! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.

Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 5 is Water Bodies! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 5 is Water Bodies! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 5 is Water Bodies! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.

Everyone has heard of dancing in the moonlight, but what about kayaking?

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 6 is Urban Landscapes! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 6 is Urban Landscapes! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 6 is Urban Landscapes! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.

Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.

Everyone has heard of dancing in the moonlight, but what about kayaking?

Everyone has heard of dancing in the moonlight, but what about kayaking?

Be you a teacher, camp counselor, homeschool instructor, or troop leader, you are invited to schedule your group's next field trip or educational program with Widewater State Park!