Events in Virginia State Parks

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk in Galax.

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia.

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

Join us along the New River for a FREE hour-long guided yoga flow session, led by a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor.

Want to learn how to go geocaching? Join one of our rangers on a guided program on how to start your geocache adventure. Geocaching is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure.

Please join us for a very special afternoon with Carl “Gump” Blair and Gene Dunford.

Do you know how many common "weeds" have historic use as food and medicine?

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia.

Join us along the New River for a FREE hour-long guided yoga flow session, led by a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor.

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia.

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

Join us along the New River for a FREE hour-long guided yoga flow session, led by a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at New River Trail State Park by joining the New River Conservancy for a cleanup of Baker Island on September 27, 2025.

Blacksmithing was an essential craft that was in high demand during the building of permanent settlements in the 1700-1800s.

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia.

Join us along the New River for a FREE hour-long guided yoga flow session, led by a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor.

Join us for a lantern-lit walk through the historic village of Foster Falls.

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk in Galax.

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia along Chestnut Creek.  Gravel tires work best on New River Trail crushed stone trail surface.

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Celebrate the Harvest Season at Historic Foster Falls!

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

  This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia.

Join us along the New River for a FREE hour-long guided yoga flow session, led by a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor.

Join us for a lantern-lit walk along the New River Trail in Ivanhoe, VA with a very special guest and author Patty Elton.

Join us for a lantern-lit walk through the historic town of Fries, VA.

In this fun and unique Autumn hike, you will explore the trails around Foster Falls with a local naturalist to learn about the beautiful changing leaves and how to identify trees by looking at the various characteristics that make them so unique.

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk at the Dannelly Park access to New River Trail.

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia.

Join us along the New River for a FREE hour-long guided yoga flow session, led by a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor.

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful Southwest Virginia scenery.  Gravel tires work best on New River Trail crushed stone trail surface.

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

Join us in the Discovery Center at Foster Falls as we find our breath and our peace in this hour-long meditation class!

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

Join us for the dedication of our new TRACK Trail at New River Trail State Park!

Take your holiday photos with the Virginia State Park Mascot Parker Red Fox at the N&W red caboose!  Enjoy milk & cookies at the caboose while supplies last.  Bring your smiles and your holiday cheer as you wave to the Park Rangers in the Galax Christmas Parade starting at 7pm in downtown Galax.

Need a refreshing start to kick off your new year?

Ring in the New Year at New River Trail with a first day hike!  This hike will be a guided tour of the town of Fries and it's unique history as a mill town.  The hike will be about 1 mile with a difficulty level of easy/moderate on uneven sidewalks.  Meeting place will be at the Green Gazebo at Fries parking lot.  This is a perfect opportunity to take first day hike photos with your family and friends.  It's also the perfect time to start your Trail Quest!  Visitors will receive a commemorative sticker while supplies last.  Please be safe on your adventure and enjoy free parking*!

Ring in the New Year at New River Trail with a first day hike!  This hike will be a guided tour of our village area at Foster Falls.  The hike will be about 1 mile with a difficulty level of easy/moderate.  Meeting place will be at the Caboose.  This is a perfect opportunity to take first day hike photos with your family and friends.  It's also the perfect time to start your Trail Quest!  Visitors will receive a commemorative sticker while supplies last.  Please be safe on your adventure and enjoy free parking*!

Need a refreshing start to kick off your new year?

Self-Guided Activity  New River Trail State Park has more than 127 bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.

New River Trail State Park has more than 127 bird species including ducks, songbirds, and Bald Eagles.

Go on a hiking adventure with Track Trails!