Join the Rangers to learn a new skill to help you survive in the wild.

Fishing is a timeliness tradition passed down from generation to generation.

Ahoy Matey!

How many animal inhabitants of First Landing can you identify?

See First Landing in a whole new lens in this guided program through one of the most vital ecosystems around: the marsh!

Join the Rangers for a chance to create a new fall themed craft.

Watch our ecosystem change before your very eyes on this Ranger led program!

First Landing is home to many creatures both large and small.

Gain new knowledge on the basics of composting with this DIY workshop all about waste, worms, and what you can do to start reducing trash in your home.

Join the Rangers on a walk down the beach to find all kinds of interesting wildlife and beach artifacts as we explore the Chesapeake Bay!

When the sun takes its daily dive below the horizon and delivers night time to your doorstep, there’s no rule saying you have to stay in for the evening.

Identifying trees in the winter can be a difficult task.

Join the Rangers in learning a new outdoor skill in this engaging workshop.

Join Rangers on a guided bird-watching experience!

First Landing is home to many creatures both large and small.

Rope making is a skill that has been practiced throughout time.

Join the Rangers on a walk down the beach to find all kinds of interesting wildlife and beach artifacts that wash up on our shores!

2025 is going to be a walk in the park!

When the weather cools, the mammals of First Landing enter a long state of dormancy until the conditions warm up again.

Bird watching is a popular way to recreate in parks.

Bird watching is a popular way to recreate in parks.

Visit the animal ambassadors that represent First Landing State Park as their home.

During the winter, deciduous trees make it difficult to tell them apart due to the changing seasons.

Fishing is a hobby and professional that has passed down from generation to generation.

Join us on January 25 at Princess Anne Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Festival Kickoff!

Utilize the magical colors of the swamp during this arts and craft workshop!

Before you hit the trails, stop by the Discovery Room in the Trail Center to see some live animals, learn about invasive species, and find out about local flora.

Fire making has been keeping humans warm for thousands of years.

Join the Rangers on a guided hike through First Landing’s wild and unique ecosystems!

Winter birding is a hobby enjoyed by enthusiasts around the world.

Identifying trees can be tricky - In this informative lesson on tree identification, learn the tips and techniques used to identify and age local tree species.

Birds are everywhere around us.

As you walk through the sandy trails at 64th street, stop by the Ranger table at the Narrows Beach to learn about what Virginia wildlife is most active over winter.

Seaweed plays a critical roll in coastal ecosystems.

Trees are some of the most crucial organisms on the planet.

The beauty of nature has inspired artists for thousands of years.

This weekend at First Landing, enhance your park visit with a fun activity that encourages exploration and reflection.

This weekend at First Landing, enhance your park visit with a fun activity that encourages exploration and reflection.

Celebrate childhood curiosity with this children-focused get together, designed to foster love for the natural world among our youngest park demographic.

Like us, a tree can become sick.

As you walk through the sandy trails at 64th street, stop by the Ranger table at the Narrows Beach to learn about what Virginia wildlife is most active over winter.

First Landing is home to many creatures both large and small.

Everyday, billions of light sources illuminate our planets surface.

It’s game time at First Landing State Park!

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Come for the s’mores, stay for the fun!

Stop by this Chesapeake Bay display on your way to the beach to hear a short talk all about one of the nation’s most valuable waterways.

Join the Rangers each week to learn a new skill to help you survive in the wild.

Not all who wonder are lost!

Every week the Rangers at First Landing will show off some of our wonderful animal ambassadors to provide an up-close look at the reptiles and amphibians that call First Landing home! Located within the trail center, the Discovery Room is welcome to all ages.

Find out what lurks below the swamp's surface in this fun dip-netting adventure!

When a tree is sick, who can we call?

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Learn about what goes bump in the night at First Landing's park after dark hike!

Join the Rangers each week to learn a new skill to help you survive in the wild.

Join the Rangers each week to learn a new skill to help you survive in the wild.

Spring has sprung.

  Have questions about the shells you find on the beach?

How many animals inhabitants of First Landing State Park can you identify?

Not all who wonder are lost!

Earth Day is a time of celebration and appreciation here at First Landing.

Join the Bay Experience Team for a whimsical water adventure.

Join the Bay Experience Team for a whimsical water adventure.

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

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

Let's get crafty!

Bring your competitive spirit to our version of bingo with a recycling spin to it.

Join Park Rangers and Lynnhaven River NOW for an afternoon of conservation themed crafting.

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Find out what lurks below the surface of the swamp in this fun dip-netting adventure!

Is the Chesapeake Bay healthy?

Master the art of fire making using a flint and steel in this fired up workshop!

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Kids to Parks Day at First Landing is a time for fun and exploration in your local slice of nature.

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

May is national bike month, so grab your gear and saddle up for a ride down the Cape Henry Trail, First Landing‘s longest multi-use trail.

Hop onto the FLSP Express and take a guided tour of the park, making stops along the way to learn about the historical importance of the area and the life of a park ranger!

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Join the Rangers each week to learn a new skill to help you survive in the wild.

Come for the s’mores, stay for the fun!

Spring has sprung.

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Find out what lurks below the surface of the swamp in this fun dip-netting adventure!

The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.

Join the Rangers on a guided hike through our most popular trail!

First Landing is home to many creatures both large and small.

How can we be more sustainable when practicing our favorite hobbies?

Show off your creativity with a beach themed craft on your way to or from the Chesapeake Bay.

Kick off this Memorial day by joining the Rangers for an assortment of games on the beach!

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Join the Rangers for an all out trivia battle!

Lichens are some of First Landings most important organisms, and yet they are a mystery to so many people.

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Each night when the sun goes down, the owls of First Landing come out to hunt!

National Trails Day provides an opportunity for all outdoor enthusiasts to venture out onto their favorite trails for exercise and entertainment.

Travel through time during the 2024 Virginia State Parks History and Culture celebration at First Landing State Park.  Visit the park on Sunday, June 15th for a field day focused on First Landing history, from the pre-colonial era to modern day. This celebration will be based at the Trail Center and go on throughout the afternoon.