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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 07/07/2025 and 07/07/2026
(73) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Grayson Highlands State Park
July 8, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Join a ranger on a hike along the world-famous Appalachian Trail to the highest peak in Virginia: Mount Rogers.
July 11, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Grayson Highlands State Park's forests, wildlife, and climate are defined by its altitude, which is in turn defined by its rocks!
July 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
This week's theme for Junior Rangers is Weather.
July 12, 2025. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Who are these stealthy hunters of the night?
July 13, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety, including how to store food, what to do when you come across a bear while hiking, camping in bear country, and more.
July 14, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Have you ever been walking along a trail and come across a pile of "meatballs"?
July 18, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Cabin Creek Trail
Beat the summer heat with a stream-side guided hike to learn the basics of tree identification.
July 19, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Picnic Area
This week's theme for Junior Rangers is Insects & Plants.
July 19, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety, including how to store food, what to do when you come across a bear while hiking, camping in bear country, and more.
July 20, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Cabin Creek Trail
10 and 2, 10 and 2, get into the rhythm of fly fishing.
July 20, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Are you ready to broaden your horizons beyond car camping to enjoy a more challenging and immersive camping experience?
July 26, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Picnic Area
This week's theme for Junior Rangers is Creatures of the Highlands.
July 26, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever thought about what an animal eats?
July 27, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Have you ever been walking along a trail and come across a pile of "meatballs"?
Aug. 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger at Massie Gap to learn about different creatures that live within the park.
Aug. 2, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever seen a tree grow out of a rock?
Aug. 3, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety, including how to store food, what to do when you come across a bear while hiking, camping in bear country, and more.
Aug. 8, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever seen a squirrel fly?
Aug. 9, 2025. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Come out to Grayson Highlands State Park for a magical night under the stars and witness the amazing Perseid Meteor Shower.
Aug. 10, 2025. 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Enjoy an early morning hike with a ranger to view the sunrise. We'll be hiking to Little Pinnacle to observe what display Mother Nature will show that morning!
Aug. 10, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety, including how to store food, what to do when you come across a bear while hiking, camping in bear country, and more.
This event has been canceled.
Aug. 13, 2025. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Come out to Grayson Highlands State Park for a magical night under the stars and witness the amazing Perseid Meteor Shower.
Aug. 15, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Have you ever been walking along a trail and come across a pile of "meatballs"?
Aug. 16, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger at Massie Gap to learn about different creatures that live within the park.
Aug. 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Have you ever been walking along a trail and come across a pile of "meatballs"?
Aug. 22, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger at Massie Gap to learn about different creatures that live within the park.
Aug. 23, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety, including how to store food, what to do when you come across a bear while hiking, camping in bear country, and more.
Aug. 24, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever seen a squirrel fly?
Aug. 25, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Join a ranger on a hike along the world-famous Appalachian Trail to the highest peak in Virginia: Mount Rogers.
Aug. 29, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Pick up a copy of the self-guided Twin Pinnacles Trail brochure at the Park Office or Visitor Center.
Aug. 29, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Have you ever been walking along a trail and come across a pile of "meatballs"?
Aug. 30, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Picnic Area
The Albert Hash Memorial Festival will feature Old Time Music, dancing, food, crafts, and instrument makers.
Aug. 31, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever seen a tree grow out of a rock?
Aug. 31, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Have you ever heard the sound of a pack of coyotes howling in the middle of the night?
Aug. 31, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Come enjoy an afternoon with guitar legend and world-famous builder Wayne C.
Sept. 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety: how to store food, what to do when you come across a bear hiking, camping in bear country, and more.
Sept. 2, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger at Massie Gap to learn about the different creatures that live within the park.
Sept. 5, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever seen a tree grow out of a rock?
Sept. 6, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety.
Sept. 7, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Have you ever been walking along a trail and come across a pile of "meatballs"?
Sept. 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety: how to store food, what to do when you come across a bear hiking, camping in bear country, and more.
Sept. 13, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Have you ever heard the sound of a pack of coyotes howling in the middle of the night?
Sept. 13, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever seen a squirrel fly?
Sept. 19, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Join a ranger on a hike along the world-famous Appalachian Trail to the highest peak in Virginia: Mount Rogers.
Sept. 19, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger at Massie Gap to learn about different creatures that live within the park.
Sept. 20, 2025. 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Cabin Creek Trail
Join a Ranger for a leisurely hike along Cabin Creek Trail.
Sept. 27, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Picnic Area
Join us in late September for the Grayson Highlands Fall Festival.
Sept. 28, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Picnic Area
Join us in late September for the Grayson Highlands Fall Festival.
Oct. 3, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Have you ever heard the sound of a pack of coyotes howling in the middle of the night?
Oct. 4, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger at Massie Gap to learn about different creatures that live within the park.
Oct. 5, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety: how to store food, what to do when you come across a bear hiking, camping in bear country, and more.
Oct. 5, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Join a ranger at Massie Gap for a moderate stroll to take in the sights and sounds of the season!
Oct. 11, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Join a ranger for a guided hike on the Twin Pinnacles trail to enjoy the peak fall leaf colors.
Oct. 11, 2025. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Have you ever been walking along a trail and come across a pile of "meatballs"?
Oct. 11, 2025. 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Enjoy a cool fall evening with a short, moderate hike to the highest point in the park, Little Pinnacle, to witness one of the most stunning sunsets in Virginia.
Oct. 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger at Massie Gap to learn about different creatures that live within the park.
Oct. 12, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever seen a squirrel fly?
Oct. 17, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Have you ever heard the sound of a pack of coyotes howling in the middle of the night?
Oct. 18, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety: how to store food, what to do when you come across a bear hiking, camping in bear country, and more.
Oct. 19, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger at Massie Gap to learn about different creatures that live within the park.
Oct. 25, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Pick up a copy of the self-guided Twin Pinnacles Trail brochure at the Park Office or Visitor Center.
Oct. 26, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Pick up a copy of the self-guided Twin Pinnacles Trail brochure at the Park Office or Visitor Center.
Oct. 27, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Visit a ranger at Massie Gap and learn about bear safety, including how to store food, what to do when you come across a bear while hiking, camping in bear country, and more.
Nov. 2, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Have you ever been walking along a trail and come across a pile of "meatballs"?
Jan. 1, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Ring in the New Year with a refreshing First Day Hike in the high country.
Jan. 3, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Join a Ranger for the inaugural hike of our Winter Hiking Series at Grayson Highlands State Park.
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 24, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Join a Ranger on a frosty adventure that highlights three of Grayson Highlands State Park's crown jewels!
Feb. 7, 2026. 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Come out for an enchanting hike into the Highlands as day blends into the evening hours.
March 2, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Take a journey to explore the nocturnal world of Grayson Highlands State Park and don’t miss a chance to see the last full moon of the winter season, the Worm Moon.
April 22, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Join park staff, Friends of Grayson Highlands State Park and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy volunteers for the High-Country Clean-up!
May 16, 2026. 9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Massie Gap
Join a Ranger for a fun scavenger hunt in one of the most biologically diverse parks in Virginia!
May 16, 2026. 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Join a Ranger at the Visitor Center for story time!
May 16, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Ever wanted to hike on an Island in the Sky AND in a Boreal Forest?
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