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

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

This is an easy and fun ride for cyclists of all skill levels that covers 11.4 miles out and back and takes about 1.5 hours.

Due to maintenance issues, the Shot Tower is closed for tours.

Want to learn how to go geocaching? Girl Scouts can join one of our rangers on a guided program on how to start your geocache adventure.

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.

Due to maintenance issues, the Shot Tower is closed for tours.

The 250-acre Hoover Mountain Bike Area is located on a reclaimed 20th century mine site.

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

This is an easy and fun ride for cyclists of all skill levels that covers 10.6 miles out and back and takes about one hour.

Join us as we celebrate the harvest season.

The 250-acre Hoover Mountain Bike Area is located on a reclaimed 20th century mine site.

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

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Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.

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

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 fall colors of Southwest Virginia on a 16-mile out and back bike ride that takes about two hours.

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

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful fall colors of Southwest Virginia on the final bike meet-up of the year that will be 8.4 miles out and back and takes about one hour. Gravel or road tires work on New River Trail.

Join us for a lantern-lit walk through the historic town of Ivanhoe, VA with a very special guest and author Patty Elton.

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

Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.

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

Go back in time to the historic village of Foster Falls.

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

Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.

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

We have some exciting self-guided activities launching this year; whether it's kayaking the New River, enjoying an audio tour, or becoming a Junior Ranger, there's something for everyone. Here is a list of what is available: Geocaching: This is a fun way to merge technology and outdoor exploration.

Schedule some fun at New River Trail State Park!

Breathe in the New Year.

Celebrate the New Year by going back in time to the historic village of Foster Falls.

Celebrate the New Year by exploring the historic town of Fries.

Calling all naturalists!

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; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.

Calling all naturalists!

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.

Enjoy a naturalist-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.

Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.

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

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

Join us as we explore the various flora of one of the most biodiverse places on the planet!

Enjoy a ranger-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.

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

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 spring ephemeral wildflowers of Southwest Virginia.

Join a ranger on a spring birding hike at beautiful New River Trail State Park. Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May.

Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.

Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.

Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.

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

Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk at Cliffview.

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

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

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 spring ephemeral wildflowers of Southwest Virginia.

Enjoy a naturalist-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.

Join us for our annual Earth Day Bird Count on the newly developed Ivanhoe Birding Trail.

Happy Earth Week!

Happy Earth Week!

Happy Earth Week!

Let’s show off how amazing our parks can be for wildlife this spring!

Happy Earth Week!

Happy Earth Week!

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 spring ephemeral wildflowers of Southwest Virginia.

Join a ranger on a spring birding hike along the beautiful New River Trail State Park. Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May.

Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.

Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.

Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.

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.

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

Enjoy a naturalist-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.  This easy hike will take visitors through our park's deciduous woodlands along the river granting an opportunity to see some of the New River’s native wildflowers and trees in one of the most biodiverse places on the planet! Please wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring plenty of water and snacks.

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.

Join a ranger on a spring birding hike at beautiful New River Trail State Park. Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May.

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

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

Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May.

Kids to Parks Day is a national day that encourages kids and families to explore parks and public lands.

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

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.

Interested in learning about local geology?

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.

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

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

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.

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Interested in learning about local geology?

Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

While most of the adventure on the New River takes place above the water, there is no shortage of things to see below the water!