Events in Virginia State Parks

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Splash a hand line in the water and see if you pull up a jimmy or a sook.

Join a ranger to learn about the wild animals found at Belle Isle State Park that delight your senses.

Are you quick enough to catch a butterfly?

Glide along the waters of Mulberry Creek and watch the sun sink below the horizon and the sky glow soft with pink, orange, and purple as day slips into night.

Belle Isle State Park has over 9 miles of trails and many have scenic views along the Rappahannock River or one of our three creeks bordering the park.

Join a ranger for a 1.5-mile guided hike through fields and marsh to a splendid view of the Rappahannock River.

You never know what critters you will see around Belle Isle, there's dozens to pick from.

Get to know the Dark Skies of Belle Isle State Park!

Slime is survival.

Friends, family, and fun can be found at our ranger-led campfire.

Belle Isle State Park has over 9 miles of trails and many have scenic views along the Rappahannock River or one of our three creeks bordering the park.

Join us as we paint sun catchers to spread color into our homes using the sun's rays and learn the history of dancing rainbows and light chasing.

The Survival bracelet is the superhero utility belt of the outdoors.

The 5 member ensemble Black Cat Murphy brings some of their favorite tunes to the Music by the River stage.

We are on an expedition to have some fun, make a splash, and discover some of the tiny creatures that inhabit the shoreline of the Rappahannock River.

Let us keep the kids entertained while the adults set up or take a break from setting up and stop by for a quick craft; a quick discussion of Belle Isle's history; or a quick lesson on critters.

Today is National Oyster Day!

Join a ranger for a 1.5-mile guided hike through fields and marsh to a splendid view of the Rappahannock River.

The Survival bracelet is the superhero utility belt of the outdoors.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Join us to hear about the impacts of fire; from the habitats it touches to how humans have learned to use it to our advantage throughout the ages.

Yesterday was National S'mores Day but we are celebrating today!

Belle Isle State Park has over 9 miles of trails and many have scenic views along the Rappahannock River or one of our three creeks bordering the park.

"Whooo" is that hiding in the woods?

Past and present, friends and families have enjoyed getting together for some friendly competition.

What's better than country music on a southern summer evening?

Are you an expert angler or looking to pick up a couple fishing tips?

Belle Isle State Park has over 9 miles of trails and many have scenic views along the Rappahannock River or one of our three creeks bordering the park.

Join a ranger to learn about the wild animals found at Belle Isle State Park that delight your senses.

You never know what critters you will see around Belle Isle, there's dozens to pick from.

Join Belle Isle State Park in welcoming Southern Grace back for their 16th year at Music by the River.

Slime is survival.

Friends, family, and fun can be found at our ranger-led campfire.

On the hot, humid and sometimes stormy days of Summer you may ask, what is up with the weather? Join us to learn weather lore, the different shapes of clouds, what ROY G BIV means and talk about what you should do during severe weather like thunderstorms and tornadoes.

Splash a hand line in the water and see if you pull up a jimmy or a sook.

We are on an expedition to have some fun, make a splash, and discover some of the tiny creatures that inhabit the shoreline of the Rappahannock River.

Tonight is the 2nd and also a super full Sturgeon Moon in August.

Let us keep the kids entertained while the adults set up or take a break from setting up and stop by for a quick craft; a quick discussion of Belle Isle's history; or a quick lesson on critters.

Friends, family, and fun can be found at our ranger-led campfire.

Today is Vulture Awareness Day!

September is here and Summer is winding down.

You never know what critters you will hear or see at Belle Isle, there are dozens that are active at night.

Are you an expert angler or looking to pick up a couple fishing tips?

Join a ranger to learn about the wild animals found at Belle Isle State Park that delight your senses.

Today is National Oyster Day!

Happy Labor Day!!

We are on an expedition to have some fun, make a splash, and discover some of the tiny creatures that inhabit the shoreline of the Rappahannock River.

"Whooo" is that hiding in the woods?

Join us to hear about the impacts of fire; from the habitats it touches to how humans have learned to use it to our advantage throughout the ages.

Friends, family, and fun can be found at our ranger-led campfire.

Join Belle Isle State Park and the Northern Neck Master Naturalists in celebrating Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day!  9:30 – Noon In Nature Discovery Stations  You wood not be-leaf all the secrets that nature will reveal.

Karen Jonas entertains with original music in the best Americana and Alt-Country style as she makes her debut on the Music by the River Stage!

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Slime is survival.

With the New Moon comes dark skies.

There's something happening in White Oak Swamp, Beavers!

The Survival bracelet is the superhero utility belt of the outdoors.

Join a ranger as we take a little "Advice from a Tree" (Ilan Shamir) and make your own recycled paper craft to take home. .

Let's talk about the changing seasons, Solstices, Equinoxes, “falling” temperatures, and leaves.

It's National Public Lands Day and we are looking for volunteers to help maintain the 9 miles of trails at Belle Isle State Park!

We are celebrating Bike Your Park Day with a Seek and Find Tour of Belle Isle State Park's over 9 miles of trails.

Autumn is here and the leaves will be changing.

Animals and plants come in all kinds of colors, but why the variety?

You never know what critters you will see around Belle Isle, there's dozens to pick from.

Join us for a hike on the Deep Creek Trail to see the native plants and shoreline restoration for yourself.

Making and repairing netting was an important skill to learn as an Algonquin.

Become an owl pellet detective as we dissect the clues an owl leaves behind.

Join a ranger to learn about the wild animals found at Belle Isle State Park that delight your senses.

Kick off the 2023 Belle Isle State Park Fall Festival with the Rapp River Run II presented by the Friends of Belle Isle State Park!

Treat yourself to a fun day in the park at the Belle Isle Fall Festival!

Join the Northern Neck Master Naturalists in their effort to collect and tag monarch butterflies for citizen science.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Join us to hear about the impacts of fire; from the habitats it touches to how humans have learned to use it to our advantage throughout the ages.

Friends, family, and fun can be found at our ranger-led campfire.

It is Earth Science Week and Ring of Fire Eclipse Day!

Splash a hand line in the water and see if you pull up a jimmy or a sook.

Join a ranger to see what critters live amongst the oysters, weed out any bad seeds, and clean up the garden. Oysters filter water, create habitat, and provide food for both humans and animals.

Slime is survival.

Friends, family, and fun can be found at our ranger-led campfire.

Become an owl pellet detective as we dissect the clues an owl leaves behind.

Join a ranger for a 1.5-mile guided hike through fields and marsh to a splendid view of the Rappahannock River.

History, mystery and fun!

Are you an expert angler or looking to pick up a couple fishing tips?

History, mystery and fun!

Let us keep the kids entertained while the adults set up or take a break from setting up and stop by for a quick craft; a quick discussion of Belle Isle's history; or a quick lesson on critters.

Friends, family, and fun can be found at our ranger-led campfire.

The Survival bracelet is the superhero utility belt of the outdoors.

It's that creepy time of year...Join a ranger to make your own seasonal treat to eat.

Crows, Spiders, Owls and Bats....Keep your ears and eyes open for one of the many Spooktacular creatures you may see at Belle Isle.  Join a ranger and learn about the critters we see and don't see, and make a craft to take home and share with friends and family.

Photographing the heavens is not as hard as it might seem.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Let us keep the kids entertained while the adults set up or take a break from setting up and stop by for a quick craft; discussion of Belle Isle's history; or a lesson on critters.

Friends, family, and fun can be found at our ranger-led campfire.

Splash a hand line in the water and see if you pull up a jimmy or a sook.

The Survival bracelet is the superhero utility belt of the outdoors.

It is Veterans Day and we are honoring the heroes who sacrifice for all of our freedoms. Join a ranger to learn about this special American holiday.

Nature provides colorful outdoor scenery during the Autumn months.

Become an owl pellet detective as we dissect the clues an owl leaves behind.

Join a ranger to see what critters live amongst the oysters, weed out any bad seeds, and clean up the garden. Oysters filter water, create habitat, and provide food for both humans and animals.