What is an eastern kingsnake?

What is a red-eared slider?

This program is designed to introduce participants to one of our finest ambassador animals, Goose the corn snake!

Westmoreland State Park is a special place known for the fossils including shark teeth you can find along our beaches.

Have you heard of forest bathing or grounding yourself to the earth?

Westmoreland State Park is a special place known for the fossils including shark teeth you can find along our beaches.

What is a red-eared slider?

This program is designed to introduce participants to one of our finest ambassador animals, Goose the corn snake!

From the tiniest of shark teeth to a whopping whale skeleton, the fossils of Horsehead Cliffs show that life was once very different at Westmoreland.

Fossils are fascinating!  This unique craft, using play dough, allows you to create your very own fossil imprint from real fossils found along the Potomac River.

What is a red-eared slider?

From the tiniest of shark teeth to a whopping whale skeleton, the fossils of Horsehead Cliffs show that life was once very different at Westmoreland.

Follow a ranger as they identify the critters that are out and about along the Rock Spring Pond Trail.

Learn about oysters and their importance as keystone species as you create a holiday ornament, keychain, or charm using a real oyster shell.

One fantastic way to learn about birds in your local area is by attracting them to your own backyard!

Have you ever done a leaf rubbing or created your very own leaf print masterpiece?  This special craft activity is a fun way to combine art and the natural world around us.

This special program is designed to provide an in depth look at the fossils that have been found along the Potomac River. We will explore the world of fossils and extinction.

With nature as your inspiration, think about the very special and diverse insect species we have in Virginia.

Westmoreland State Park is home to many different types of birds and there are plenty of opportunities to birdwatch!

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant birdwatching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!

This program is designed to introduce participants to one of our finest ambassador animals, Goose the corn snake!

Watch as our ambassador animals feed on a frozen mouse!

What is a red-eared slider?

Westmoreland State Park is a special place known for the fossils including shark teeth you can find along our beaches.

Do you like to get muddy and search for the tiniest critters living in a stream or pond?

This program is designed to introduce participants to one of our finest ambassador animals, Goose the corn snake!

Hoot have thought reconstructing skeletons could be so cool? Learn about some of our native owl species while you dissect a barn owl pellet.

One fantastic way to learn about birds in your local area is by attracting them to your own backyard!

Learn about native species of lizards, turtles, and snakes during this ranger guided tour to Rock Spring Pond.

In honor of our National event, Girl Scouts love Virginia State Parks, we're hosting a ranger-led, Leave No Trace Hike.

With great demand and without further ado, Westmoreland State Park would like to present a new and fun jewelry making program: Shark Tooth Earring making!

Do you know much about corn snakes?

This is a special evening time and low tide offering of one of our most popular programs...The Fossil Hike!  From the tiniest of shark teeth to a whopping whale skeleton, the fossils of Horsehead Cliffs show that life was once very different at Westmoreland.

Watch as our ambassador animals feed on a frozen mouse!

Westmoreland State Park is a special place known for the fossils including shark teeth you can find along our beaches.

The Friends of Westmoreland State Park presents Music on the Cliffs, a free Summer concert series featuring local musicians.

This program is designed to be a special introduction to oysters as well as a beginners guide to appreciate oysters in our Virginia waters.

Learn about oysters and their importance as keystone species as you create a holiday ornament, keychain, or charm using a real oyster shell.

Learn about native species of lizards, turtles, and snakes during this ranger guided tour to Rock Spring Pond.

We love our beaches - So come out on National Public Lands Day to give our favorite beaches the attention they deserve!

Join us at the Boathouse to help with the oyster garden inspection. The inspection will be led by a Master Oyster Gardener. To get a hands-on experience with the oyster garden, be sure to bring gloves and water shoes.

Westmoreland State Park invites you to a very special Art in the Park!

During the Great Depression members of the Civilian Conservation Corps worked to restore the land and build parks across the country.

The pawpaw fruit tree can be found all over this park and the East Coast, so why don't we see it sold in stores?

Trail maintenance on Laurel Point Trail.

From the tiniest of shark teeth to a whopping whale skeleton, the fossils of Horsehead Cliffs show that life was once very different at Westmoreland.

"Up to 1 billion birds die after hitting windows in the U.S.

From the tiniest of shark teeth to a whopping whale skeleton, the fossils of Horsehead Cliffs show that life was once very different at Westmoreland.

Join the Friends of Westmoreland State Park for the 10th Annual 5K Walk/Run!  Sign Up Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=99510&eventId=645578  Get your gobble wobble on at your leisure right before the holiday season begins, or give it your best to potentially earn a trophy.

From the tiniest of shark teeth to a whopping whale skeleton, the fossils of Horsehead Cliffs show that life was once very different at Westmoreland.

"Up to 1 billion birds die after hitting windows in the U.S.

From the tiniest of shark teeth to a whopping whale skeleton, the fossils of Horsehead Cliffs show that life was once very different at Westmoreland.

Westmoreland State Park is officially inviting our visitors from ages 4+ to accept the challenge of completing their Junior Ranger Handbook, to make their environmental stewardship pledge, and to earn their badge!

Easter ROCKS at Westmoreland!

Participants will partake in a beach clean-up from 9 a.m. - 12 noon for Earth Day, trash bags, gloves and grabbers will be provided.

Come join us at the Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center to create butterfly and flower crafts.

From the tiniest of shark teeth to a whopping whale skeleton, the fossils of Horsehead Cliffs show that life was once very different at Westmoreland.

Join a Westmoreland interpretive ranger and your fellow campers as you enjoy a relaxing evening next to our fire.

From the tiniest of shark teeth to a whopping whale skeleton, the fossils of Horsehead Cliffs show that life was once very different at Westmoreland.

Join us while we feed our snake ambassador real mice!

Join us while we feed our snake ambassador real mice!

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program is limited to 8 spots.

Join a Westmoreland interpretive ranger and your fellow campers as you enjoy a relaxing evening next to our fire.

Join us while we feed our snake ambassador real mice!

2023 Music on the Cliffs series is 3rd Saturday in June, July, August and September from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. This seasons performers are: June- Midnight Coal July- Tyler Nichols August- Haze & Dacey September- Hard to Tell Bring a blanket or chairs and sit back and relax to the music with a great view of the Potomac River.

Join us at Westmoreland State Park this Father's Day for an adventurous scavenger hunt that will be making you think and run around the park.

Join us while we feed our snake ambassador real mice!

Bring home a piece of history and a piece from Westmoreland as you learn to create shark tooth necklaces.  All resources are provided, including shark teeth that you can choose from to create your super cool necklace that can be shown off to all your friends.

Join a ranger as you learn about native plants and their uses through our history.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program is limited to 8 spots.

Come make some stylish and useful bracelets that could help you when you are out in nature!

Join a Westmoreland interpretive ranger and your fellow campers as you enjoy a relaxing evening next to our fire.

Join us while we feed our snake ambassador real mice!

How about going for a hike to look for fossils? From the tiniest of shark teeth to a whopping whale skeleton, the fossils of Horsehead Cliffs show that life was once very different at Westmoreland.

Join us while we feed our snake ambassador real mice!

Bring home a piece of history and a piece from Westmoreland as you learn to create shark tooth necklaces.  All resources are provided, including shark teeth that you can choose from to create your super cool necklace that can be shown off to all your friends.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program is limited to 8 spots.

Join a ranger as you learn about native plants and their uses through our history.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program is limited to 8 spots.

How about going for a hike to look for fossils? From the tiniest of shark teeth to a whopping whale skeleton, the fossils of Horsehead Cliffs show that life was once very different at Westmoreland.

Come make some stylish and useful bracelets that could help you when you are out in nature!

Join a Westmoreland interpretive ranger and your fellow campers as you enjoy a relaxing evening next to our fire.

Join us while we feed our snake ambassador real mice!

Want to learn how to survive while in the back country?

Bring home a piece of history and a piece from Westmoreland as you learn to create shark tooth necklaces.  All resources are provided, including shark teeth that you can choose from to create your super cool necklace that can be shown off to all your friends.

Wanna learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park, while also getting information on ideal fossil hunting strategies?

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

Wanna learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park, while also getting information on ideal fossil hunting strategies?

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

Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?

Put away your smartphone and plot a course for adventure with this introduction to the sport of orienteering.

Come learn about the importance of the Chesapeake bay and life as a waterman.  See the ins and outs of crab pot and the process to catching them.

Come make some stylish and useful bracelets that could help you when you are out in nature!

Wanna learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park, while also getting information on ideal fossil hunting strategies?

Bring home a piece of history and a piece from Westmoreland as you learn to create shark tooth necklaces.  All resources are provided, including shark teeth that you can choose from to create your super cool necklace that can be shown off to all your friends.

Bring home a piece of history and a piece from Westmoreland as you learn to create shark tooth necklaces.  All resources are provided, including shark teeth that you can choose from to create your super cool necklace that can be shown off to all your friends.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunt on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 1/2 hours. This program is limited to 10 spots.

Bring home a piece of history and a piece from Westmoreland as you learn to create shark tooth necklaces.  All resources are provided, including shark teeth that you can choose from to create your super cool necklace that can be shown off to all your friends.

2023 Music on the Cliffs series is 3rd Saturday in June, July, August and September from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. This seasons performers are: June- Midnight Coal July- Tyler Nichols August- Haze & Dacey September- Hard to Tell Bring a blanket or chairs and sit back and relax to the music with a great view of the Potomac River.

Bring home a piece of history and a piece from Westmoreland as you learn to create shark tooth necklaces.  All resources are provided, including shark teeth that you can choose from to create your super cool necklace that can be shown off to all your friends.