Events in Virginia State Parks

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Practice your detective skills by uncovering snakes hidden in images of their habitat, and discover how best to avoid those with venom.  Parks are for everyone.

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

#OptOutside and learn about the various raptors commonly found around Twin Lakes State Park.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

Discover the art of journaling in the wild with a ranger.

Model and observe the different stages of a trees life, from seedling to sapling to a mature tree, and discover how important trees are to the life around them.  Parks are for everyone.

Play classic Hide-and-Seek with a modern twist!

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Model and observe the different stages of a trees life, from seedling to sapling to a mature tree, and discover how important trees are to the life around them.  Parks are for everyone.

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Watch Ranger Scout the snake stretch his jaw muscles as he consumes his favorite snack...a mouse!  Parks are for everyone.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

Explore what hiking is all about with a ranger.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

This place, this land, is as old as time itself.

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Practice your detective skills by uncovering snakes hidden in images of their habitat, and discover how best to avoid those with venom.

This place, this land, is as old as time itself.

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

First impressions can be deceiving, and our initial reactions to wild animals often fail to capture their true significance in our ecosystems.

Join a ranger on this one-mile trek and discover the different flora and fauna that can be found in the winter. Be sure to wear warm, comfortable shoes and clothes, and bring a water bottle if possible.

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Join us for a free historical tour of the Cedar Crest Conference Center anytime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The tour will cover the significance of the grounds to Prince Edward State Park from 1950 to 1964, and we'll learn about the people who fought to make the park possible.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Uncover the park's history by using your detective skills to place the historical artifacts in the correct order.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

During this one-mile trek, a ranger will guide you through this journey through time on Goodwin Lake Trail. Although rated easy, this trail may not be suitable for those with strollers or severe mobility issues.

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

During this one-mile trek, a ranger will guide you through this journey through time on Goodwin Lake Trail. Although rated easy, this trail may not be suitable for those with strollers or severe mobility issues.

Join us for a free historical tour of the Cedar Crest Conference Center anytime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The tour will cover the significance of the grounds to Prince Edward State Park from 1950 to 1964, and we'll discuss the people who fought to make the park possible.

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Model and observe the different stages of a trees life, from seedling to sapling to a mature tree, and discover how important trees are to the life around them.  Parks are for everyone.

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Practice your detective skills by uncovering snakes hidden in images of their habitat, and discover how best to avoid those with venom.

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Soon, the arrival of spring will be upon us.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Have you ever wanted to learn how to cook in the outdoors with no electricity? Join the Friends of Twin Lakes State Park members where they will be showing off their outdoor cooking and fire making skills.

The Friends of Twin Lakes State Park is an all-volunteer non-profit that supports Twin Lakes State Park.

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

What will we scoop up this time?

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

This land-based, hook-free fishing game is a fun and safe way to learn how to cast, but even those who are fishing fanatics will enjoy trying to beat out the competition in this game of limited resources.

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Discover the magical realm of trees and their incredible role as habitats for a diverse array of creatures.

Did you know "creepy crawlies" are some of the world's most important recyclers?

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

What will we scoop up this time?

Did you know Twin Lakes State Park is in the Chesapeake Bay watershed?

The arrival of spring is upon us.

Take care of your mother Earth by joining the more than one billion people worldwide who celebrate Earth Day annually.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

During this one-mile trek, a ranger will guide you through this journey through time on Goodwin Lake Trail. Although rated easy, this trail may not be suitable for those with strollers or severe mobility issues.

Discover the magical realm of trees and their incredible role as habitats for a diverse array of creatures.

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of butterflies with our Citizen Science Series, "Exploring Nature with eButterfly." We will explore how to utilize eButterfly, a cutting-edge citizen science platform, to identify, document, and contribute to butterfly research. Discover the rich diversity of butterflies in their local ecosystems and gain valuable skills in butterfly identification, observation, and data collection.

Discover what tiny creatures call the edge of Goodwin Lake home at this dip netting activity.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Did you know "creepy crawlies" are some of the world's most important recyclers?

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of birds with our Citizen Science Series, "Birdwatching Adventures." We invite nature enthusiasts of all levels to discover the wonders of avian life while contributing to scientific research through the renowned eBird platform.

This land-based, hook-free fishing game is a fun and safe way to learn how to cast, but even those who are fishing fanatics will enjoy trying to beat out the competition in this game of limited resources.

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

This field-based game is a fun and safe way to examine the remarkable abilities of bats and the importance of preserving their habitats.

Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day at Twin Lakes. This year, Twin Lakes will is offering the following free programs, which meet at the Discovery Area, previously known as "The Spot" or the concession building: 10 a.m. - Lake Explorers  The edges of our lakes feature a tiny world teeming with life.

The Friends of Twin Lakes State Park is hosting its second annual 'shellebration' of World Turtle Day® with the following activities: turtle-themed games and face painting, a 'shellfie' station (with wearable turtle shells!), a turtle-themed craft, and visits from turtle experts with live turtles, as well as the beloved local 'shellebrity' Ranger Myrtle the turtle.

Kids’ Activity Book: This free book contains activities for the young (or young at heart).