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Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

Did you know owls get 'hairballs?' About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones called an owl pellet which is actually the 'leftovers' from their most recent meals.

Practice your detective skills by uncovering snakes hidden in images of their habitat, and discover how best to avoid those with venom.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

Join us for a night of 'bat-tastic' fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

What will we scoop up this time?

Meet local 'shellebrity' Ranger Myrtle, the Red-eared Slider turtle, as she suns herself in her enclosure behind the concession building.

This land-based, hook-free fishing game is a fun and safe way to learn how to cast, but even those who are fishing fanatics will enjoy trying to beat out the competition in this game of limited resources.

What will we scoop up this time?

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

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Explore the 32-acre Prince Edward Lake, the larger of the park's two lakes, on this guided kayak paddle.

The Friends of Twin Lakes State Park is hosting its third annual 'shellebration' of World Turtle Day® with the following activities: turtle-themed games and face painting, a 'shellfie' station (with wearable turtle shells!), a turtle-themed craft, and visits from turtle experts with live turtles, as well as the beloved local 'shellebrity' Ranger Myrtle the turtle.

Explore the 32-acre Prince Edward Lake, the larger of the park's two lakes, on this guided kayak paddle.

This field-based game is a fun and safe way to examine the remarkable abilities of bats and the importance of preserving their habitats.

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

This land-based, hook-free fishing game is a fun and safe way to learn how to cast, but even those who are fishing fanatics will enjoy trying to beat out the competition in this game of limited resources.

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

Bring your canine companion and join the B.A.R.K.

Join us for a fun-filled Family Learning Adventure as we celebrate Virginia’s incredible pollinators!

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

What will we scoop up this time?

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Join us for a guided hike through Goodwin Lake Trail as we explore the trees that make up our local ecosystem.

Practice your detective skills by uncovering snakes hidden in images of their habitat, and discover how best to avoid those with venom.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

This field-based game is a fun and safe way to examine the remarkable abilities of bats and the importance of preserving their habitats.

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Come celebrate national bird day with this fun Birding Bingo.

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of butterflies with our Citizen Science Series, "Exploring Nature with eButterfly." We will explore how to utilize eButterfly, a cutting-edge citizen science platform, to identify, document, and contribute to butterfly research. Discover the rich diversity of butterflies in their local ecosystems and gain valuable skills in butterfly identification, observation, and data collection.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Take a walk in a ranger's shoes while performing trail work this National Trails Day.

Did you know Twin Lakes State Park is in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

Paddling a kayak gives you a new perspective of the world.

What will we scoop up this time?

Did you know 'creepy crawlies' are some of the world's most important recyclers?

Come discover the world of self-publishing!

This land-based, hook-free fishing game is a fun and safe way to learn how to cast, but even those who are fishing fanatics will enjoy trying to beat out the competition in this game of limited resources.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

Discover the art of journaling in the wild with a ranger.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Meet local 'shellebrity' Ranger Myrtle, the Red-eared Slider turtle, as she suns herself in her enclosure behind the concession building.

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Explore historic Prince Edward Lake on this guided canoe tour led by rangers.

This place, this land, is as old as time itself.

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Join us for a free historical tour of the Cedar Crest Conference Center.

Visit the park’s Discovery Center (formerly known as The Spot, the interior portion of the concession stand) to check out the park’s display celebrating its civil rights history.

Celebrate Juneteenth with fun, self-guided activities that celebrate the rich history of Twin Lakes State Park, available while supplies last.

Hunting for hidden history on Twin Lakes State Park's trails is easy with the geocaching app.

Enjoy a refreshing cup of lemonade with a ranger and engage in interesting discussions to gain a unique insight into local wildlife and conservation efforts.

Did you know the park's lakes were built by humans?

Practice your detective skills by uncovering snakes hidden in images of their habitat, and discover how best to avoid those with venom.

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Fly through the gardens of Twins Lakes State Park on your quest to find resources and claim your flower before it's gone! Join us for this "musical chairs" based program competing to keep your resources before habitat loss ensues.

Get creative when you build your very own bug at this ranger-led program.

Three out of every ten bites of food we consume were grown with the help of pollinators.

Join us for a night of bat-tastic fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

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Join us for "Lamps of Love" as we showcase the beauty of twinkling firefly romance!

During this one-mile trek, a ranger will guide you through this journey through time on Goodwin Lake Trail. Although rated easy, this trail may not be suitable for those with strollers or severe mobility issues.

Did you know 'creepy crawlies' are some of the world's most important recyclers?

Imagine a world without fruits and veggies...they could not exist without pollinators!

Join us for "Tree Topia" as we uncover the magical realm of trees and their incredible role as habitats!

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Discover the art of journaling in the wild with a ranger.

Play classic Hide-and-Seek with a modern twist!

What will we scoop up this time?

Come celebrate national bird day with this fun Birding Bingo.

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Learn the essentials of basic target archery, a skill that, thanks to artifacts found at the park, we know humans have been practicing here for thousands of years.

Join us for a guided hike through Goodwin Lake Trail as we explore the trees that make up our local ecosystem.

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Join us for a night of 'bat-tastic' fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

Join us for a night of bat-tastic fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

Join us for a night of 'bat-tastic' fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

Join us for a night of 'bat-tastic' fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

No matter your role—teacher, homeschool instructor, club sponsor, or beyond—we invite you to plan your group’s next field trip to Twin Lakes State Park.