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.

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

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.

Are you looking to get better acquainted with the outdoors?

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.

Are you looking to get better acquainted with the outdoors?

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.

Come flip your fins and stretch your scutes!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

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

Join a ranger on a thrilling and educational evening under the stars!

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

What will we scoop up this time?

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

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

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

Craftily sculpt a towering sandcastle, a mermaid, a turtle, your dog, or any other creature, character, or building you can think of to win this sand sculpture contest in honor of Sandcastle Day. All skill levels are encouraged to participate.

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

Dive into an ancient craft with a ranger, known as Gyotaku fish printing.

Are you looking to get better acquainted with the outdoors?

Dive into the world of navigation! Ever felt lost in the woods?

Get ready for a fun challenge in the great outdoors!

Are you looking to get better acquainted with the outdoors?

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

Watch Ranger Scout the snake stretch his jaw muscles as he consumes his favorite snack...a mouse!  Parks are for everyone.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Take time to stop and smell the flowers.

Have you been feeling like your feathers are ruffled?

Dive into an ancient craft with a ranger, known as Gyotaku fish printing.

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

Come discover the world of self publishing!

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

What will we scoop up this time?

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

Dive into the world of navigation! Ever felt lost in the woods?

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

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

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.

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.

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

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.