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.

High Bridge Trail State Park is hosting an annual 5K run in celebration of National Trails Day.  The race follows an out-and-back course.

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.

Get ready to hit the trails and embark on an adventure like no other as we celebrate National Trails Day at Holliday Lake State Park!

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!

Come out for a hike or a paddle and help clean the watershed by removing trash from trails or the river bank.

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.

Join us for National Trails Day as we cleanup our trials.

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 Us for Clean the Bay Day at Holliday Lake State Park in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed!

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.

Join us and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation as we strive to keep our waterways free from litter.  Our annual shoreline clean-up will address trash along the York River in popular areas such as Croaker Landing and Fossil Beach.  Please bring gloves, closed toed shoes and enthusiasm to help Clean the Bay!

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!

Join Kiptopeke State Park and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for the 2024 Clean the Bay Day Event.

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.

First Landing State Park invites you to participate in a Chesapeake Bay tradition by volunteering in Clean the Bay Day, an annual event organized by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to promote and protect the health of our Bay watershed.  Volunteers are invited to help collect litter along our shorelines and to collect data to help the Foundation promote environmental stewardship of our waterways.  Registration will open soon for two cleanup sites: Chesapeake Bay Beach and Narrows Beach.

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.

Join us for a guided tour of the Overton-Hillsman House (circa 1780) at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park to learn about everyday experiences during the 19th century.

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?

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

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.

The forge is fired up and the blacksmiths are hard at work showing off their skills.

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.

This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

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.

Join our staff for a short hike to the bridge and back from the Clover Center as we look for and pick up litter around the way.  This is a great way to give back and help keep our parks beautiful.  This program will be offered in conjunction with National Trails Day.  Registration required.   Please call the Clover Center at 434-454-4312 to register or for more information.  .

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?

Come rock and roll with local band "Candy Machine" live as they perform music from the 1950s through the 1980s on the water's edge at the beach amphitheater.