When the sun goes down, our other senses become more alert than our sight.  Nocturnal creatures become more active in the pursuit of food and mates.  Hike with us for a magical natural journey through the night.  After the hike, continue your adventure with our Stargazing program.

Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.   This is a sky forecast dependent event.  If the sky is predicted to be overcast, the event will be cancelled by 3pm on day of.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 6 (who have finished Kindergarten) to 8 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 6 (who have finished Kindergarten) to 8 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 6 (who have finished Kindergarten) to 8 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 6 (who have finished Kindergarten) to 8 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Join the Colonial Soil & Water District and other nature enthusiast for a day of closely observing the world around us.  Bioblitz is a counting of every organism in a local area.  Help us discover the many varieties of birds, bugs, flowering plants, mammals, reptiles, and trees in the park.  Such information helps conservation and research efforts in our backyard.  For more information, please contact Amanda Whispell by email or phone:  Amanda.Whispell@ColonialSWCD.org, (757) 778-5348  .

Explore the marsh at night as you paddle up its placid waters.  Various creatures may be seen in the creek or along the shoreline, while bats fly above in the night sky.  You may even experience owls calling at a distance.  Take it all in as the light of the moon blankets the surroundings with mystery.  Reservations with pre-payment only.  Canoes  - $13/person or $8/person (family of 4+).

The brackish waters of the York River have a unique variety of fish and shellfish.  Follow the Woodstock Pond Trail to the river access point past shelter #3 to the left of the pond, Rangers will be using a 2-man seine and other nets to discover what is in the water.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

End the weekend with a scenic trip on the York River (or Taskinas Creek depending on water conditions) in the evening.  Discover the birds and creatures that are active in the gentle light of sunset.  Cost.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

The brackish waters of the York River have a unique variety of fish and shellfish.  Follow the Woodstock Pond Trail to the river access point past shelter #3 to the left of the pond, Rangers will be using a 2-man seine and other nets to discover what is in the water.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

End the weekend with a scenic trip on the York River (or Taskinas Creek depending on water conditions) in the evening.  Discover the birds and creatures that are active in the gentle light of sunset.  Cost.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 9 (who have finished 2nd Grade) to 11 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 9 (who have finished 2nd Grade) to 11 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 9 (who have finished 2nd Grade) to 11 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 9 (who have finished 2nd Grade) to 11 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

Take a walk and discover life in four different aquatic ecosystems.  We will hike to a small woodland and marsh stream, freshwater pond, and brackish/saltwater river.  With nets, we will capture and identify different crustaceans, fish, and take note of plant life. .

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

The brackish waters of the York River have a unique variety of fish and shellfish.  Follow the Woodstock Pond Trail to the river access point past shelter #3 to the left of the pond, Rangers will be using a 2-man seine and other nets to discover what is in the water.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

End the weekend with a scenic trip on the York River (or Taskinas Creek depending on water conditions) in the evening.  Discover the birds and creatures that are active in the gentle light of sunset.  Cost.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

End the weekend with a scenic trip on the York River (or Taskinas Creek depending on water conditions) in the evening.  Discover the birds and creatures that are active in the gentle light of sunset.  Cost.

When the sun goes down, our other senses become more alert than our sight.  Nocturnal creatures become more active in the pursuit of food and mates.  Hike with us for a magical natural journey through the night.  After the hike, continue your adventure with our Stargazing program.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

Get away from the city lights and gaze at the celestial bodies in the night sky.  Discover how to identify constellations and hear a legend or two of how they came to be.  This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs.  Reservations with pre-payment only.  Canoes  - $13/person or $8/person (family of 4+).

Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.   This is a sky forecast dependent event.  If the sky is predicted to be overcast, the event will be cancelled by 3pm on day of.

When the sun goes down, our other senses become more alert than our sight.  Nocturnal creatures become more active in the pursuit of food and mates.  Hike with us for a magical natural journey through the night.  After the hike, continue your adventure with our Stargazing program.

The brackish waters of the York River have a unique variety of fish and shellfish.  Follow the Woodstock Pond Trail to the river access point past shelter #3 to the left of the pond, Rangers will be using a 2-man seine and other nets to discover what is in the water.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

End the weekend with a scenic trip on the York River (or Taskinas Creek depending on water conditions) in the evening.  Discover the birds and creatures that are active in the gentle light of sunset.  Cost.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 6 (who have completed Kindergarten) to 8 years old and 9 (who have finished 2nd Grade) to 11 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 6 (who have completed Kindergarten) to 8 years old and 9 (who have finished 2nd Grade) to 11 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 6 (who have completed Kindergarten) to 8 years old and 9 (who have finished 2nd Grade) to 11 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 6 (who have completed Kindergarten) to 8 years old and 9 (who have finished 2nd Grade) to 11 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

Explore the marsh at night as you paddle up its placid waters.  Various creatures may be seen in the creek or along the shoreline, while bats fly above in the night sky.  You may even experience owls calling at a distance.  Take it all in as the light of the moon blankets the surroundings with mystery.  Reservations with pre-payment only.  Canoes  - $13/person or $8/person (family of 4+).

The brackish waters of the York River have a unique variety of fish and shellfish.  Follow the Woodstock Pond Trail to the river access point past shelter #3 to the left of the pond, Rangers will be using a 2-man seine and other nets to discover what is in the water.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

End the weekend with a scenic trip on the York River (or Taskinas Creek depending on water conditions) in the evening.  Discover the birds and creatures that are active in the gentle light of sunset.  Cost.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

The oyster reef is one of the most dynamic ecosystems of the Chesapeake Bay.  Come and discover what makes them so important to the health of the bay as well as our commercial fishing industry.  See how our park is contributing to create this habitat.

Take a walk and discover life in four different aquatic ecosystems.  We will hike to a small woodland and marsh stream, freshwater pond, and brackish/saltwater river.  With nets, we will capture and identify different crustaceans, fish, and take note of plant life. .

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

The brackish waters of the York River have a unique variety of fish and shellfish.  Follow the Woodstock Pond Trail to the river access point past shelter #3 to the left of the pond, Rangers will be using a 2-man seine and other nets to discover what is in the water.

The York River is one of our nation's most historic waterways.  Discover Native American, Colonial, Civil War, and recent history by canoe or kayak.  Cost.

Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

Our friends from the National Park Service will join us for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day with a special exhibit.  Discover the Powhatan Native way of life and their interactions with the English colonist impacted them.  NPS staff will also share about Chesapeake Bay ecology through the eyes of Captain John Smith and how things have changed.  .

Spend an adventurous Saturday with the Girl Scouts of America along the banks of the York River.  The Capt.

Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.

Get away from the city lights and gaze at the celestial bodies in the night sky.  Discover how to identify constellations and hear a legend or two of how they came to be.  This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs.  Reservations with pre-payment only.  Canoes  - $13/person or $8/person (family of 4+).

Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.    This is a sky forecast dependent event.  If the sky is predicted to be overcast, the event will be cancelled by 3pm on day of.

A new way to find treasure at your own pace.  Geocaching makes use of the Global Positioning System to help you find caches of park information and small gifts.  We will supply you with a GPS unit and the ranger will point you to the path of a unique discovery. .

End the weekend with a scenic trip on the York River (or Taskinas Creek depending on water conditions) in the evening.  Discover the birds and creatures that are active in the gentle light of sunset.  Cost.

Celebrate our public lands by exploring life where the rivers meet the sea.  We will have exhibits from various agencies and organizations highlighting this unique ecosystem.  Staff and volunteers will lead hiking and paddling excursions.  Self guided adventurers are also welcome to discover the beauty in the brackish water world. .

Our friends from the National Park Service will join us for Estuaries/National Public Lands Day with a special exhibit.  Discover the Powhatan Native way of life and their interactions with the English colonist impacted them.  NPS staff will also share about Chesapeake Bay ecology through the eyes of Captain John Smith and how things have changed.  .

Explore the marsh at night as you paddle up its placid waters.  Various creatures may be seen in the creek or along the shoreline, while bats fly above in the night sky.  You may even experience owls calling at a distance.  Take it all in as the light of the moon blankets the surroundings with mystery.  Reservations with pre-payment only.  Canoes  - $13/person or $8/person (family of 4+).

Take a walk and discover life in four different aquatic ecosystems.  We will hike to a small woodland and marsh stream, freshwater pond, and brackish/saltwater river.  With nets, we will capture and identify different crustaceans, fish, and take note of plant life. .

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

From the ashes of the old Fossil Beach has arisen a new, dynamic ecosystem.  The living shoreline between the rip-rap and water’s edge is attracting interesting estuarine and marine creatures and plants.  Discover them and how living shorelines enhance and protect our waterfronts.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.    This is a totally sky forecast dependent event.  If the sky is predicted to be overcast, the event will be cancelled by 3pm on day of.

Join us for this spooky hike in the park at night to discover some of its haunted past through storytelling and period dressed interpreters.  Hikes are about 30 minutes and cover a short distance.  Time slots are 7pm, 7:45pm, 8:30pm, and 9:15pm each night.  Come join the fun and don’t worry.   You can pretend that you are not scared but who are you really fooling?   Cost: $5.00 per person Reservations are required in advance.  No walk-ons permitted    .

Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

Join us for this spooky hike in the park at night to discover some of its haunted past through storytelling and period dressed interpreters.  Hikes are about 30 minutes and cover a short distance.  Time slots are 7pm, 7:45pm, 8:30pm, and 9:15pm each night.  Come join the fun and don’t worry.   You can pretend that you are not scared but who are you really fooling?   Cost: $5.00 per person Reservations are required in advance.  No walk-ons permitted    .