Events in Virginia State Parks

By May of 1775, men, women, and children headed west, deep into the harsh wilderness.

Explore the 18th century through the eyes of a child.

Though the ocean is often seen as a turtle’s natural habitat, there are a variety of species that call the mountains of Southwest Virginia home.

Visit Wilderness Road State Park on National Trails Day to create and customize your own hiking stick.

On the eve of the American Revolution, fathers and sons mustered for the inevitable conflict between the colonies and England.

On the eve of the American Revolution, fathers and sons mustered for the inevitable conflict between the colonies and England.

On the eve of the American Revolution, fathers and sons mustered for the inevitable conflict between the colonies and England.

On the eve of the American Revolution, fathers and sons mustered for the inevitable conflict between the colonies and England.

Journey to Martin’s Station and immerse yourself on Virginia’s frontier at the beginning of the American Revolution.

Children can experience Virginia’s frontier like never before.

Children can experience Virginia’s frontier like never before.

Children can experience Virginia’s frontier like never before.

Children can experience Virginia’s frontier like never before.

Children can experience Virginia’s frontier like never before.

The Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, leaving ties to the English crown in ruin and the North American colonies in an open state of rebellion.

The Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, leaving ties to the English crown in ruin and the North American colonies in an open state of rebellion.

Across Virginia, women made the journey into the wilderness with hearts full of hope.

Do you love to interact with nature and learn about conservation and preservation?

Do you love to interact with nature and learn about conservation and preservation?

Do you love to interact with nature and learn about conservation and preservation?

Do you love to interact with nature and learn about conservation and preservation?

Do you love to interact with nature and learn about conservation and preservation?

In appreciation for continued support, Wilderness Road State Park offers an afternoon of entertainment.

Amongst the colonies and along the western frontier, stations were a common point of social interaction.  With shared food and company, these waypoints were a consistent source of “entertainment.” Journey along Boone’s Trace, stop at Martin’s Station, and experience games played, races held, and contests that would sometimes go array.

Amongst the colonies and along the western frontier, stations were a common point of social interaction.  With shared food and company, these waypoints were a consistent source of “entertainment.” Journey along Boone’s Trace, stop at Martin’s Station, and experience games played, races held, and contests that would sometimes go array.

Amongst the colonies and along the western frontier, stations were a common point of social interaction.  With shared food and company, these waypoints were a consistent source of “entertainment.” Journey along Boone’s Trace, stop at Martin’s Station, and experience games played, races held, and contests that would sometimes go array.

Amongst the colonies and along the western frontier, stations were a common point of social interaction.  With shared food and company, these waypoints were a consistent source of “entertainment.” Journey along Boone’s Trace, stop at Martin’s Station, and experience games played, races held, and contests that would sometimes go array.

During the 18th century, master craftsmen taught skills and labor through apprenticeships.

During the 18th century, master craftsmen taught skills and labor through apprenticeships.

Often mislabeled and misunderstood, vultures are a vital part of our ecosystem.

Camping occurred on the Virginia frontier in 1775 much as it does in 2024.

Imagine finding yourself approaching a beacon of rest and resupply with nothing but the clothes on your back.

Imagine finding yourself approaching a beacon of rest and resupply with nothing but the clothes on your back.

In honor of National Public Lands Day, Wilderness Road State Park will host a guided hike along the Pioneer Trail.

Three hundred thousand men, women, and children traveled through Powell’s Valley onto a new frontier.

Three hundred thousand men, women, and children traveled through Powell’s Valley onto a new frontier.

A long summer has given way to autumn.

Experience a celebration of Southwest Virginia's unique cultural heritage.

Enjoy pumpkin decorating, costume contests, and a community-based Trunk-or-Treat, where children enjoy an old-fashioned Halloween in a safe environment.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

As cold winds and long shadows fill Powell’s Valley, journey to Joseph Martin’s station for an evening of glad tidings and good cheer.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

As our modern-day fades, journey through the history of southwest Virginia on your first day hike.

Flame and hammer.

Children ages 1 to 10 will hop along with the Easter Bunny as they search for elusive candy-filled eggs, some containing prizes.

Flame and hammer.

The eastern woodlands are essential to the Southwestern Virginia landscape.

In the spring of 1775, men, women, and children head west, deep into the untamed wilderness.

In the spring of 1775, men, women, and children head west, deep into the untamed wilderness.

In the spring of 1775, men, women, and children head west, deep into the untamed wilderness.