Events in Virginia State Parks

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Get inspired while you make your own paper.

Join the ranger for a day of inquiry based learning and hands-on activities.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Find the "roving ranger", as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Slither on down and join the Park Ranger for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Find the "roving ranger", as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Ready, set, crawl on over and join General Raphael, our non-releasable rescue eastern box turtle, as we explore more about her and the animal friends she shares her habitat with.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Find the "roving ranger", as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Find the ranger stationed at our Park Cart to find out what cool things they brought with them from our Visitor Center.

Join the ranger for a day of inquiry based learning and hands-on activities.

Let’s celebrate our shared love of the outdoors.

Join the ranger for a day of inquiry based learning and hands-on activities.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Find the "roving ranger", as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Slither on down and join the Park Ranger for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles.

Slither, swim or hop on down to explore an animal of the ranger’s choosing.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Join the ranger for a day of inquiry based learning and hands-on activities.

Join us as Virginia State Parks celebrates National Environmental Education Foundation's National Public Lands Day.

Slither, swim or hop on down to explore an animal of the ranger’s choosing.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Join the ranger for a day of inquiry based learning and hands-on activities.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Have you heard of forest bathing or grounding yourself to the earth?  It’s been found that spending time in the outdoors has wonderful benefits for us humans.

Join the park ranger on the beach to practice gentle and easy yoga.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Have you heard of forest bathing or grounding yourself to the earth?  It’s been found that spending time in the outdoors has wonderful benefits for us humans.

Join the park ranger on the beach to practice gentle and easy yoga.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

As winter weather approaches and food becomes scarce, birds start to make their way south.

Enjoying a hike on New Year's Day has become a healthy tradition for many of us, this year we're letting you be in charge of your adventure.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Slither on down and join the Park Ranger for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles.

Hop on over and enjoy a short walk around Old Pond Trail as we look and listen for these amazing amphibians.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Powerful Pollinators - 10 a.m. to Noon  Meet at the Visitor Center to help us attract more pollinators to the area.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Slither on down and join the Park Ranger for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles.

Join us for a day of fun outdoor activities that will help kids enjoy the natural world.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Find the "roving ranger", as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Slither on down and join the Park Ranger for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles.

Find the ranger stationed at our Park Cart to find out what cool things they brought with them from our Visitor Center.

Sketch out a path to discover the art of Nature while nurturing your inner artist.

Ready, set, crawl.

Mosey on over and try your hand at panning.

Find the "roving ranger", as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Join the Rangers on the beach for an hour of fun adventures. Build your own river valley in the sand and discover how soil, rocks and water MOVE through an ecosystem.  You can even borrow the park's beach toys and build a sand castle.

Join the ranger on land and walk the shorelines to help clean litter (perfect for families with young children that want to lend a hand) or dock your boat at our Visitor Center (VC docks are south of the swimming beach) and we'll provide trash bags to each boat, canoe, kayak or SUP to help us clean from the water.

A Ware's Creek Walk  Want to wander "Ware" you are?

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Find the "roving ranger", as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Ready, set, crawl.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

You’ll decide what makes the best building material as you construct your own nest.

Have you heard of forest bathing or grounding yourself to the earth?  It’s been found that spending time in the outdoors has wonderful benefits for us humans.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Slither on down and join the Park Ranger for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles.

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel the Campground loop roads to find out what cool things they brought with them from our Visitor Center and how to start your own park adventure.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Find the "roving ranger", as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Ready, set, crawl.

Two chances to catch gold fever.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Find the "roving ranger", as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Ready, set, crawl.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

You’ll decide what makes the best building material as you construct your own nest.

Have you heard of forest bathing or grounding yourself to the earth?  It’s been found that spending time in the outdoors has wonderful benefits for us humans.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Slither on down and join the Park Ranger for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles.

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel the Campground loop roads to find out what cool things they brought with them from our Visitor Center and how to start your own park adventure.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

Find the "roving ranger", as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Ready, set, crawl.

Have you heard of forest bathing or grounding yourself to the earth?  It’s been found that spending time in the outdoors has wonderful benefits for us humans.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.

View the park from the best vantage point - a canoe or kayak.

Find the "roving ranger", as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

Get your feet wet investigating the vast array of life in a stream.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Buzz on over and join the park ranger as we discover how important bees and other pollinators are to helping us grow food.

Swim, waddle, slide or chew, however you choose to get here, and join the ranger as we explore the secret family life of nature's most amazing architect.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral.