Head out on a trail with a park guide to see what summer is bringing forth in the forest. Perhaps you will espy the tiniest of wildflowers or the track of a raccoon.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

There are many educational opportunities to be had at Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Bear Creek Lake State Park will observe Clean the Bay Day by raising awareness of our effects on the Chesapeake Bay watershed.  10 a.m. Bobber Bobbing Contest: Fishing bobbers are just one kind of litter we find in the lake that can end up in the Chesapeake Bay.

Celebrate National Trails Day with a hike at Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Become more black bear wise and learn how to keep your picnic basket safe.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

Interested in learning more about archery while having fun?

People of many cultures have utilized plants to survive, out of which can come special relationships.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Become more black bear wise and learn how to keep your picnic basket safe.

Start your Sunday by meeting the park's Corn Snake up close and personal, or at a distance if you prefer.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

Interested in learning more about archery while having fun?

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

People of many cultures have utilized plants to survive, out of which can come special relationships.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Young explorers (ages 4-7) will learn forest skills through activities and exploration.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Come explore some 'snakey' questions about Virginia's slithering reptiles.

Bear Creek Lake is an ideal base camp for exploring other parks in the central Piedmont of Virginia.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

A ranger-led conversation entitled: “Here We Stand” will be offered twice today to highlight the park environs.

Become more black bear wise and learn how to keep your picnic basket safe.

A ranger-led conversation entitled: “Here We Stand” will be offered twice today to highlight the park environs.

Start your Sunday by meeting the park's Corn Snake up close and personal, or at a distance if you prefer.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

Interested in learning more about archery while having fun?

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

People of many cultures have utilized plants to survive, out of which can come special relationships.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Young explorers (ages 4-7) will learn forest skills through activities and exploration.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Come explore some 'snakey' questions about Virginia's slithering reptiles.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Become more black bear wise and learn how to keep your picnic basket safe.

Start your Sunday by meeting the park's Corn Snake up close and personal, or at a distance if you prefer.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

Interested in learning more about archery while having fun?

Young explorers (ages 4-7) will learn forest skills through activities and exploration.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Come explore some 'snakey' questions about Virginia's slithering reptiles.

The lake can seem a different sort of place as twilight arrives.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Become more black bear wise and learn how to keep your picnic basket safe.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

Interested in learning more about archery while having fun?

On this 60-minute walk we will embark on a journey of mindfulness in the breathtaking beauty of Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Put your detective skills to work and process evidence left behind by wildlife at the park.

Create your own Bear Creek Lake souvenir while making a memory with air dry clay.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Put your detective skills to work and process evidence left behind by wildlife at the park.

Come discover some fun facts about fungi and see the many types that can be found at Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Young explorers (ages 4-7) will learn forest skills through activities and exploration.

On this 60-minute walk we will embark on a journey of mindfulness in the breathtaking beauty of Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Come explore some 'snakey' questions about Virginia's slithering reptiles.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Become more black bear wise and learn how to keep your picnic basket safe.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

Interested in learning more about archery while having fun?

On this 60-minute walk we will embark on a journey of mindfulness in the breathtaking beauty of Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Put your detective skills to work and process evidence left behind by wildlife at the park.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Put your detective skills to work and process evidence left behind by wildlife at the park.

Come discover some fun facts about fungi and see the many types that can be found at Bear Creek Lake State Park.

On this 60-minute walk we will embark on a journey of mindfulness in the breathtaking beauty of Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Young explorers (ages 4-7) will learn forest skills through activities and exploration.

Come explore some 'snakey' questions about Virginia's slithering reptiles.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Become more black bear wise and learn how to keep your picnic basket safe.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

Interested in learning more about archery while having fun?

On this 60-minute walk we will embark on a journey of mindfulness in the breathtaking beauty of Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Put your detective skills to work and process evidence left behind by wildlife at the park.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

Put your detective skills to work and process evidence left behind by wildlife at the park.

On this 60-minute walk we will embark on a journey of mindfulness in the breathtaking beauty of Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Young explorers (ages 4-7) will learn forest skills through activities and exploration.

Come explore some 'snakey' questions about Virginia's slithering reptiles.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of age must provide their own approved life jacket.

This one is for the girls.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for survival and sport.

Become more black bear wise and learn how to keep your picnic basket safe.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

Interested in learning more about archery while having fun?

On this 60-minute walk we will embark on a journey of mindfulness in the breathtaking beauty of Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Put your detective skills to work and process evidence left behind by wildlife at the park.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.