Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Between 04/01/2023 and 04/30/2023
(21) Events Found For Event Types

Astronomy/Stargazing

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Natural Tunnel State Park
April 1, 2023. 7:45 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Gazebo
Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.
Natural Bridge State Park
April 4, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead Parking Lot
Explore our Dark Sky park on your own! On Tuesday nights from dusk to 11 p.m. (beginning April 4th and ending on October 31st), you’re invited to come experience the night sky at your own leisure at Skyline Trail.
Pocahontas State Park
April 6, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Join a ranger-led hike down Powhatan Trail, through the campground, to catch glimpses of the full moon.
Natural Bridge State Park
April 11, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead Parking Lot
Explore our Dark Sky park on your own! On Tuesday nights from dusk to 11 p.m. (beginning April 4th and ending on October 31st), you’re invited to come experience the night sky at your own leisure at Skyline Trail.
False Cape State Park
April 14, 2023. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
False Cape State Park Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot
Join us for a special night hike through False Cape State Park.
Sky Meadows State Park
April 15, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Discover our International Dark-Sky Park!
James River State Park
April 15, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
People have been fascinated by the night sky for thousands of years.
Natural Tunnel State Park
April 15, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Gazebo
Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.
Staunton River State Park
April 16, 2023 12:00 a.m. - April 25, 2023 12:00 a.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Lyrids is an average meteor shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak.
Natural Bridge State Park
April 18, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead Parking Lot
Explore our Dark Sky park on your own! On Tuesday nights from dusk to 11 p.m. (beginning April 4th and ending on October 31st), you’re invited to come experience the night sky at your own leisure at Skyline Trail.
Staunton River State Park
April 19, 2023 12:00 a.m. - May 28, 2023 12:00 a.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
The Eta Aquarids is an above average meteor shower, capable of producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak.
Powhatan State Park
This event has been canceled.
April 22, 2023. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars!
Belle Isle State Park
April 22, 2023. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Visitor Center
Astronomy is totally stellar!
Staunton River State Park
April 22, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.
York River State Park
April 22, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
Natural Bridge State Park
April 22, 2023. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead Parking Lot
If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch!
Natural Tunnel State Park
April 23, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Ever wondered what is happening on the Sun?
Natural Bridge State Park
April 25, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead Parking Lot
Explore our Dark Sky park on your own! On Tuesday nights from dusk to 11 p.m. (beginning April 4th and ending on October 31st), you’re invited to come experience the night sky at your own leisure at Skyline Trail.
High Bridge Trail State Park
April 29, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
High Bridge Trail State Park Camp Paradise - 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA 23966
From a vantage point high above the Appomattox River's floodplain, visitors can explore the cosmos from High Bridge with our local Crewe Astronomy Club.
Natural Tunnel State Park
April 29, 2023. 8:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Gazebo
Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.
Hungry Mother State Park
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Throughout the year various constellations appear in the night sky.

 



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