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

Enjoy a ranger-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you, as well as the unique way Galax got its name.  This intermediate 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.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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!

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

This three-hour class will cover the basics of paddling skills including how to select and fit a person flotation device (PFD), different types of kayaks, planning and safety, and proper paddling strokes.

This is an easy and fun ride for cyclists of all skill levels that covers 8.6 miles out and back and will take about one hour.

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

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Bring the family by the Discovery Center to play a fun and competitive game of Cornhole.

This is an easy and fun ride for cyclists of all skill levels that covers 12 miles out and back and takes about 1.5 hours.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Enjoy a ranger-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.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Become a birder, snorkel in the river, explore underground in a cave, catch a butterfly, tour a historic village, and learn primitive skills and campfire cooking...all in one week!

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

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

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

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Learn about the local history of Draper, it's early inhabitants and significant figures and the early industry of the 1800's.  The Draper Historic District, covering 40 acres in Pulaski County, encompasses a concentration of historic resources that coalesced in the Draper Valley into a railroad depot community in the late 1800s.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

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!

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

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

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

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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.

The Let's Go Adventures staff will introduce you to the basics like, how to select a rod and reel combo, knot tying, and selecting the right fly for conditions and species.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

Perched upon a small hill overlooking the old Norfolk & Western railway station sits the old Foster Falls Hotel.

This three-hour class will cover the basics of paddling skills including how to select and fit a person flotation device (PFD), different types of kayaks, planning and safety, and proper paddling strokes.

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

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

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special in this adventure where you will have the opportunity to see unique formations and animals that only exist in caves.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

The Perseid meteor shower (also known as the Perseids) is active every year from mid-July to late August.

This three-hour class will cover the basics of paddling skills including how to select and fit a person flotation device (PFD), different types of kayaks, planning and safety, and proper paddling strokes.

Come view a resident Osprey nest along the New River in Fries, Virginia.

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

This is an easy and fun ride for cyclists of all skill levels that covers 12.8 miles out and back and takes about 1.5 hours.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

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

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

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Enjoy movie night under the stars and bring your chairs, blankets, snacks, and more for the whole family!

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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

This is an easy and fun ride for cyclists of all skill levels that covers 8.6 miles out and back and takes about 1.5 hours.

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

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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

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.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

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.