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.

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

Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day at Twin Lakes. This year, Twin Lakes will is offering the following free programs, which meet at the Discovery Area, previously known as "The Spot" or the concession building: 10 a.m. - Lake Explorers  The edges of our lakes feature a tiny world teeming with life.

The Friends of Twin Lakes State Park is hosting its second 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.

Kids’ Activity Book: This free book contains activities for the young (or young at heart).

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

What will we scoop up this time?

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.

'Family Learning Adventures,' formally known as 'Arks for Parks,' is back this year at Twin Lakes State Park.

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.

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of plants and flowers with our Citizen Science Series, "Botanical Adventures." We invite nature enthusiasts and budding botanists to discover the rich diversity of plant life, while contributing to scientific research through the innovative iNaturalist platform.

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

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.

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

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

What will we scoop up this time?

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

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Discover the magical realm of trees and their incredible role as habitats for a diverse array of creatures.

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

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

Dive into the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians with our Citizen Science Series, "Herping Expeditions." We invite nature enthusiasts and herpetology enthusiasts alike to explore the diverse array of reptiles and amphibians while contributing to scientific research through the HerpMapper platform.

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.

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

Have you ever wanted to try camping, but didn't because it all seems so confusing and expensive?

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

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

Join a park ranger to play a game, meet a friend, and learn about how Virginia wildlife defends itself from predators and how we can stay safe in nature!

Ever wanted to learn how to fish, but never knew where to start?

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.

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

'Family Learning Adventures,' formally known as 'Arks for Parks,' is back this year at Twin Lakes State Park.

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.

What will we scoop up this time?

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

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

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

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.

This field-based game is a fun and safe way to examine the interactions between a predator population of coyotes and a prey population of deer in a forest. This program is suitable for all ages.

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

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

Join Twin Lakes State Park during our celebration of Virginia State Park History and Culture Day.

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

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

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

During this one-mile trek, a ranger will guide you through this journey through time on Goodwin Lake Trail. Goodwin Lake Trail is rated easy but does have a few areas that may make the trail unsuitable for those with moderate to severe mobility issues.

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Kids’ Activity Book: This free book contains activities for the young (or young at heart).

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

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

Embark on an exciting and interactive adventure designed to bring out your inner photographer and explorer!

Start your weekend off at the Twin Lakes Welcome Campfire program, where you'll be invited to take part in classic campfire games, hear about the weekend's activities, and familiarize yourself with the park and its rangers.

The Friends of Twin Lakes State Park is an all-volunteer non-profit that supports Twin Lakes State Park.

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

Explore how birds, bats, bees, and other pollinators aid in the life cycle of plants and flowers with a fun game inspired by green light, red light.  Parks are for everyone.

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

'Family Learning Adventures,' formally known as 'Arks for Parks,' is back this year at Twin Lakes State Park.

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.

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.

Imagine a world without fruits and veggies...this could exist without pollinators! Join us for "Buzzy Gardens" as we explore the needs of our pollinators and create our own Buzzy Gardens that keep bees and our native pollinators happy and healthy.  Parks are for everyone.

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.  Parks are for everyone.

Come discover the world of self publishing!

Model and observe the different stages of a trees life, from seedling to sapling to a mature tree, and discover how important trees are to the life around them.  Parks are for everyone.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Kids’ Activity Book: This free book contains activities for the young (or young at heart).

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

Bodies of water attract wildlife; therefore, they are great places to look for animal tracks.

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.

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.

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

Join us at Prince Edward Lake, the site of historic Prince Edward State Park, in celebration of freedom.

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

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

Join us at Prince Edward Lake, the site of historic Prince Edward State Park, in celebration of freedom.

What will we scoop up this time?

Have you been feeling like your feathers are ruffled?

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

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 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.

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Come discover the world of self-publishing!

'Family Learning Adventures,' formally known as 'Arks for Parks,' is back this year at Twin Lakes State Park.

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

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

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

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

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

Imagine a world without fruits and veggies...this could exist without pollinators! Join us for "Buzzy Gardens" as we explore the needs of our pollinators and create our own "Buzzy Gardens" that keep bees and our native pollinators happy and healthy.

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

The Friends of Twin Lakes State Park is an all-volunteer non-profit that supports Twin Lakes State Park.

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.