See how much work it took to feed people before the invention of the microwave and oven by visiting our antebellum brick kitchen. Meet at the Brick Kitchen next to the Jones-Stewart Mansion. .

Did you know that Chippokes was once at the bottom of the ocean? During that period abundant shells, teeth, and bones were covered in sediments to create the fossils we find today.

You don't have to be an expert to participate in and enjoy birding. Grab our self-guided Bird Behavior Bingo card at the park office during your visit, and see if you can spot all the different behaviors on the checklist.  If the park office is closed, please check the brochure rack by the front door.

Explore and compare the life in and around four different aquatic ecosystems.  Check nets and traps at a fresh water stream, pond, tidal creek, and river to discover the creatures that call these waters their home.

Get up-close and personal with history.

Kiptopeke State Park will be holding a Job Fair to recruit seasonal employees for the summer.  The Job Fair is scheduled for March 19th 2022 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.  Current employees will be on hand to talk about seasonal job opportunities, accept applications, and hold on-site interviews.  The park is looking to fill positions including Park Interpreters, Contact Rangers, Maintenance Rangers, and Housekeeping.  Some of the duties will include leading environmental education programs, providing customer service at the contact station, camp store and visitor center, landscaping, maintenance, light construction, and housekeeping of the campground facilities, and overnight facilities.

Stop by the RV Bathhouse to get a closer look at the skulls, tracks and scats of some of Shenandoah’s native animals.

In 1933, the country was in the grips of the Great Depression.

The visitor center is a place for you to grab a map, see native wildlife, and fill up on souvenirs and snacks before you hit the trails.

What is an eastern kingsnake?

Ever wonder what kind of animals call Mason Neck home?

Experience nature through the eyes of an artist.

Enjoy a morning stroll around the Howe House grounds while discovering the history of this land and its inhabitants.

Lichens serve as one of the fundamental building blocks of an ecosystem, they are food, shelter and medicine.

What is a  red-eared slider?

They're round and they're full of fiber, but unless you're a termite, you can't eat these cookies.

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own Staurolite crystal or "fairy stone." After a short presentation on what you will be looking for and the telling of the legend, we will travel to the site.

Take a 4 hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas with interesting items from the park.

A breeding colony of great blue herons is not a rookery, it is a heronry (we didn't make that word up).

Marshes are more than great spots for fishing, canoeing, and bird-watching.

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What does fire mean to you?

During the Great Depression members of the Civilian Conservation Corps worked to restore the land and build parks across the country.

Join our USA Archery certified instructors who will teach the basics of archery safety and technique on compound bows.

Learn some of the trade secrets of what it takes to create the perfect "Fairy Stone" that everyone is looking for.

Join a ranger for a children's version of the fairy stone hunt and workshop.

Take a walk on the bayside of the park to ponder the delicate nature of our marine environment.

Enjoy a scenic, relaxing hike led by one of our rangers.

While we sleep a whole new set of nocturnal animals come out to begin their "daily" activities.

What some people call creepy crawlies are actually some of the most interesting and beneficial animals in our area.

Who was Elizabeth Hartwell?

Watch for a roaming ranger with something interesting for show and tell.

You never know what critters you will see around Belle Isle, there's dozens to pick from.

Join a park interpreter on a hike to the waterfall and back.

Do you have eyes like an Eagle?

Slime is survival.

Enjoy a journey through Pocahontas State Park after dark.

Friends, family, and fun can be found at our weekly ranger-led campfire.

The Bald Eagle, one of America's greatest comeback stories, soars free over the Potomac River.

Celebrate the first day of spring and experience the seasonal awakening with a forest bathing walk.

Discover how the Pocahontas State Park you've grown to know and love got its start as you travel back to the late 1930's to learn what was happening in Chesterfield County and the rest of the nation.

Stop by the visitor center to grab your Junior Ranger booklet and learn more about the park's wildlife and history.

Have you ever wondered why donkeys have such long ears or why pigs like to roll in the mud?

See how much work it took to feed people before the invention of the microwave and oven by visiting our antebellum brick kitchen. Meet at the Brick Kitchen next to the Jones-Stewart Mansion. .

The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house, built in 1854.

In 1933, the country was in the grips of the Great Depression.

The visitor center is a place for you to grab a map, see native wildlife, and fill up on souvenirs and snacks before you hit the trails.

Explore Widewater State Park from exclusive new angles.

Walk through history by touring historic Mount Bleak House.

Did you ever wonder why butterflies and moths have such amazing colors and patterns?

Westmoreland State Park is a special place known for the fossils including shark teeth you can find along our beaches.

Shed off the winter blues with a hike celebrating the first day of Spring!

Inspired by our very own Red-Eared Slider, Myrtle, come learn about all the turtles that call Mason Neck their home and what makes them so turtle-y awesome.

Celebrate the first day of spring by stopping by to learn about the first seasonal changes that we'll see.

Join us this Women's History Month and express yourself through water color painting.  Each Sunday we will focus on a lady of the region who made an impact on the Commonwealth and nation.

Join a ranger at Caledon State Park as we go on the first hike of the spring season in hopes of seeing some of the first signs of seasonal shift.

Join Leesylvania State Park rangers on a guided hike along the Bushey Point Trail as we discuss wetlands and their vital importance to the ecosystem, as well as some of the plant and animal species that make their homes in these unique habitats.  Meet at the entrance to the Bushey Point Trail on the south side of Boat Launch Parking Lot Number 1 for the approximately 1.5 mile hike.  This trail is rated as easy in skill level; please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.  Standard parking fees apply.  For questions, please call (703)583-6904 or e-mail leesylvaniavc@dcr.virginia.gov.

Stroll through the park with a ranger to learn about the different features you can find here.

Have you ever seen a salamander with a forked tail?

Learn all about common mammals of the area by observing their skulls!

From eagles to owls, raptors are everywhere at Mason Neck State Park.

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Join us for a Guided Forest Therapy walk with a certified Forest Bathing instructor to connect with nature and encourage your own health.

Calling all homeschoolers to join the rangers at Pocahontas State Park for monthly programs on the third Monday of the month.

Calling all homeschoolers to join the rangers at Pocahontas State Park for monthly programs on the third Monday of the month.

Join us for a Friends of Holliday Lake State Park meeting.

Join a park interpreter on an early morning hike to the Fairy Stone Dam and Spillway.

Learn some of the trade secrets of what it takes to create the perfect "Fairy Stone" that everyone is looking for.

Grab your binoculars and join us bright and early for a relaxed guided hike on easy to moderate trails through the park’s various habitats — forests, wetlands, and fields.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

Did you know there was once a thriving "Boom" Town located where our lake is today?

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own Staurolite crystal or "fairy stone." After a short presentation on what you will be looking for and the telling of the legend, we will travel to the site.

Immerse yourself in nature’s classroom and tap into your creativity as we stroll along the trails, tune into our senses, and record our observations.

DID YOU KNOW THAT WE COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT TREES?

The 3 Roads Brewing Company is promoting a weekly 5K run known as "Bridge to Brews".  Interested participants should arrive at the brewery on Thursdays at 6 p.m. The address of the start/finish line is 312 W.

One way to enjoy a cool Spring morning is by searching for colorful birds.

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

The visitor center is a place for you to grab a map, see native wildlife, and fill up on souvenirs and snacks before you hit the trails.

Fossils are fascinating!  This unique craft, using homemade dough, allows you to create your very own fossil imprint from real fossils found along the Potomac River.

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own Staurolite crystal or "fairy stone." After a short presentation on what you will be looking for and the telling of the legend, we will travel to the site.

How would you like to be a nature detective?  This ranger guided hike to Rock Spring Pond is also a scavenger hunt!

Skulls and fur can tell you a lot about how an animal lived.

Join a park interpreter on a hike to the Fairy Stone Dam and Spillway.

Keep an eye out for the Roving Ranger that will be visiting the campgrounds to show off some neat nature items and answer any questions you might have about the park.

An absolute essential of spending time in the outdoors is enjoying a campfire.

Middle Appalachia is known for its biodiversity.

Would you like to have the chance to explore all of the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

On this guided hike guests will learn about the fascinating history of Occoneechee Plantation and discover some of the plants and animals that call this area their home.

Come create your own fire starter for your next camping adventure.

Join an interpreter to learn about the fairies that used to live at Fairy Stone State Park.

Did you know that Chippokes was once at the bottom of the ocean? During that period abundant shells, teeth, and bones were covered in sediments to create the fossils we find today.

This is an invitation for you to discover our marvelous seasonal birds of prey.  This hike will give us overlooks of two osprey nests as we view the habitat of bald eagles, hawks, owls, and vultures.  The ranger will help guests discover fun facts about these amazing birds. .

Ask about our free Junior Rangers booklet with fun activities that lead kids on a journey through the different periods of Twin Lakes State Park's cultural and natural history.

Stop by the RV Bathhouse to get a closer look at the skulls, tracks and scats of some of Shenandoah’s native animals.

Welcome spring with the appearance of frogs and salamanders in our vernal pools!

In 1933, the country was in the grips of the Great Depression.

The visitor center is a place for you to grab a map, see native wildlife, and fill up on souvenirs and snacks before you hit the trails.

Does exploring food and recipes of the past, cooked over an open fire, appeal to you?

Spring has sprung and there are flowers to see.