Throughout the summer we offer multiple opportunities for you to take a tour of our beautiful park by wagon ride.

June is a beautiful month to get outdoors and enjoy some trails at Staunton River State Park.

Get ready to explore nature and discover various bird species in their natural habitat.

Chippokes State Park is proud to partner with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for Clean the Bay Day!

Spend the day in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, right here in Cumberland County.

We hope that you will take advantage of the trails today to enjoy celebrate all that the trails provide us -- fitness, health, and a sense of well-being.

Support and elevate the women of Afghanistan and Pakistan with a beautiful hike hosted by Ascend.

As a special opportunity during the park's quarterly cleanup, for Clean the Bay Day 2024 two park rangers will be leading a volunteer shoreline cleanup from the water!

Start the day off with a wonderful morning hike.  This gentle paced hike will take one of our favorite trails and be greeted with sounds of the forest and meadows along the way.    Meet our hike guide at the Trail Head near the  parking lot and the pollinator garden.   Be prepared for a variety of terrain.

Celebrate National Trails Day and give back to Mother Nature by helping to clean our park and keep it beautiful.

One excellent way to support Seven Bends State Park is through volunteering.

Did you know Twin Lakes State Park is in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

Take a walk in a ranger's shoes while performing trail work this National Trails Day.

June 1st is National Clean the Bay Day!

Save the Bay and help clean our waterways.

Did you know that 18 million people live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed?

Join Pocahontas State Park staff and volunteers in helping keep Swift Creek Lake and the area watershed clean.

Join the Pocahontas State Park team for National Trails Day as we work to keep our park trails clear of litter.

Celebrate Clean the Bay Day and National Trails Day by joining park staff and volunteers to help keep the Potomac River and the Potomac Trail clean.

Wanting to get involved in your local park!

Join a ranger and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park and about the particular fossils you can find here.

Join the ranger on land and walk the shorelines to help clean litter (perfect for families with young children that want to lend a hand) or dock your boat at our Visitor Center (VC docks are south of the swimming beach) and we'll provide trash bags to each boat, canoe, kayak or SUP to help us clean from the water.

Give Cedar Creek a hand on this special volunteer cleanup day; the Chesapeake Bay will thank you!

Each year on the first Saturday of June, thousands of Virginians simultaneously descend on the rivers, streams, and beaches of the Chesapeake Bay watershed to remove harmful litter and debris.

Enjoy a morning of family fun, fish, learn about the Potomac River, and maybe win a trophy!  Sponsored by the Friends of Leesylvania State Park, these fishing tournaments throughout the summer are suitable for all ability levels, ages 3-15.  No rod and reel?  No problem!  The Friends have suitable tackle on hand to loan.  We hope to see you there!

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour. The trip includes a brief overview of paddling safety and techniques, as well as on-the-water interpretations of natural and cultural features.

Chippokes State Park is partnering with the local 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line to host a special two-day event consisting of three total tactical reenactments and demonstrations.

Head to Smith Mountain Lake State Park to enjoy all this fishing clinic has to offer.

Honor and aid your environment by participating in a park clean up!

Learn how fences and tree plantings improve water quality at Sky Meadows State Park with a special Explorer Outpost.

Celebrate National Trails Day by showing your love and appreciation for the trails with a workday on the recently improved Lost Mountain Trail.

From woodlands to wetlands, fields and pastures, let's investigate the plants, animals and history of farming at Sky Meadows State Park.

Do you know which watershed you live in?

Park staff and volunteers will clean up trash and debris along the Wheaton Trail where rain runoff and debris deposits into Sailor's Creek and its tributaries which directly affects the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

Clean the Bay Day is sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and is an ongoing effort towards creating a clean and healthy Chesapeake Bay.

Celebrate National Trails Day at Natural Tunnel State Park by taking your walking stick to the next level.

 Join park staff, volunteers and  community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy.

Have you ever been at a historic site and noticed trash on trails, in the parking lot, or litter just lying around blowing gently in the breeze? This is your chance to help us patrol the battlefield for trash and assist us in cleaning up a section of our hiking trail down by Sailor's Creek. All equipment will be provided.

Join our staff for a guided tour of Mulberry Hill, the plantation home of Judge Paul Carrington, Virginian and Founding Father. Mulberry Hill was a working tobacco farm owned by the McPhails during the American Civil War and was used by Union General Wilson as his headquarters during the 1864 cavalry raid into Southside Virginia.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Clean the Bay Day is one of the nation's largest single-day volunteer activity.

What is the oldest way of cooking?

Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short walk to discover the basics of tree identification.

Meet with a ranger and go on a guided hike along the Oak Hickory Trail.

Dive into the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians with our Citizen Science Series, "Herping Expeditions." We invite nature enthusiasts and herpetology enthusiasts alike to explore the diverse array of reptiles and amphibians while contributing to scientific research through the HerpMapper platform.

Do you like to hike?

Have you ever encountered a bear while hiking?

There’s something about being outdoors.

Working our way around the shores of beautiful Douthat Lake, we will pick up litter and clear out dead branches and debris.

Celebrate National Trails Day with a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round-trip walking tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America: the Austinville lead mines.

National Trails Day provides an opportunity for all outdoor enthusiasts to venture out onto their favorite trails for exercise and entertainment.

Flutter on over to meet with Master Naturalist Kim Manion to discuss all things butterflies.

Over 200 years ago, early adventurers like Daniel Boone walked these same hills and valleys we see today.

Follow your nose to the Log Cabin to see what is cooking on the hearth.

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

This National Trails Day, come on out to Chippokes and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and the life of trees with special guests and Virginia Master Naturalists, Scott Detar and Jeff Owens.

Visit Wilderness Road State Park on National Trails Day to create and customize your own hiking stick.

Try your hand at being an ecologist for a day!

Meet with a ranger at the Main Office and set out to the Tobacco House Ridge trail, where you can enjoy nature's wonders while clearing litter and sticks off the trail.

Help preserve the health of our local waterway, the mighty James River!

What is the oldest way of cooking?

Come out of your shell and spend some time getting to know the Eastern Box Turtle.

As a special opportunity during the park's quarterly cleanup, for National Trails Day 2024 park rangers will be leading trail upkeep crews along the Long Pond and Holly Marsh trails.

The Chesapeake Bay is a cradle of our nation's infancy.

What is the perfect sized walking stick for you?

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

National Trails Days is a time to celebrate and care for our hometown trails.

It's National Trails Day and we are going on a scavenger hunt.

Railroad Ford Ramble  Join the ranger for a special hike on this 1.5 mile (round trip) moderate trail.

Established as a private residence in 1659, Caledon has a long and storied history.

Join as at the Visitor Center and let's venture out into ancient times!

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

Come join us for our National Trails Day Hike.

Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?

Boulder in the scenic mountains and boulder fields of Grayson Highlands State Park.

Think you know the difference between toads and frogs?

Ever wanted to touch the fur of a skunk or an opossum?

Trees have magical qualities which give us many important everyday items and the oxygen we breathe.

Do you believe in bigfoot?

Have you ever heard of the Woodbooger?

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.

Frogs, crawdads, and children, oh my!

Evening is the perfect time to search for salamanders.

Let’s head over to Edmunds Lake and try to wrangle in some big fish.

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

Nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sky Meadows' campground provides you with a fantastic place to enjoy peaceful rejuvenation, but how much do you know about this wonderful park?

What can the rings inside a tree tell us about the life it lived?

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.

National Trails Day is a great opportunity to meet new people in your area and share a fun experience on a local trail.

Did you know that coyotes are not naturally native to Virginia?

Join a ranger for an interactive evening by the campfire as we discuss the unique stories and critters of Pocahontas State Park and the Virginia State Park system.

Join the rangers for a unique hiking experience.

Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.

Learn about Douthat State Park's forest nightlife as we immerse ourselves in the night time world of nature.

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?

Explore Redtail Ridge under the moonlight.  At 9 pm, we will be hosting a night hike on Redtail Ridge Trail to celebrate National Trails Day! This trail features a walk through the forest and a few great overlooks along the ridge.

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

Chippokes State Park is partnering with the local 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line to host a two-day event consisting of three total tactical reenactments and demonstrations.

Have you ever wondered what owls look like, what they eat, or where they live?

From woodlands to wetlands, fields and pastures, let's investigate the plants, animals and history of farming at Sky Meadows State Park.