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 11/25/2021 and 11/29/2021
(34) Events Found For All Event Types
Search words: ranger
Nov. 26, 2021. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Caledon State Park Visitor Center
Join a ranger on a 4 mile hike to work off all that turkey and stuffing from Thanksgiving the day before.
Nov. 26, 2021. 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park RV Bathhouse
Keep an eye out for the Roving Ranger that will be visiting the RV campground to show off some educational nature items and answer any questions you might have about the park.
Nov. 26, 2021. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Walk off that turkey dinner on a Friday morning hike along Quarter Lane. Join a ranger to walk through history from the mid-1820s through the 1920s, and discover what the existing buildings tell us about the people who lived and worked on the plantation.
Nov. 26, 2021. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Spot Snack Bar
Request a Ranger offers a chance to schedule a ranger to speak with your family or group on topics such as wildlife or park history.
Nov. 26, 2021. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Campfire Circle on Beach Trail
#OptOut of Black Friday shopping and get in touch with you survival skills. Join a ranger as we take a look at basic outdoor survival skills such as fire starting, shelter building, safety, and more!
Nov. 26, 2021. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park throughout the park
Watch for a roaming ranger with something interesting for show and tell.
Nov. 27, 2021. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Join the rangers for a short discussion of fishing techniques and of the fish commonly found in our lake.
Nov. 27, 2021. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Bay View Trail Head
Where did all the birds come from?
Nov. 27, 2021. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Visitor Center
Do you know what animals live in the park?
Nov. 27, 2021. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Beach Area
#OPTOUTSIDE for a ranger-led walk where we'll wonder about how the variety of life within the park environment meets the challenges of a coming winter.
Nov. 27, 2021. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Throughout the Park
Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas with interesting items from the park.
Nov. 27, 2021. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Caledon State Park Picnic Shelter
Join a ranger as we explore the old growth forests in the western side of Caledon State Park.
Nov. 27, 2021. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Camp Store
Join a ranger for a guided hike through fields and marsh to a splendid view of the Rappahannock River.
Nov. 27, 2021. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Turtle Pond
Aliens have invaded the park!
Nov. 27, 2021. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Bring your binoculars, cameras, and other viewing gear and enjoy the arrival of wild ducks on the river. You may see a few old favorites like buffleheads, canvasbacks and ruddy ducks. If you're new to waterfowl, our friendly ranger will help you discover them. .
Nov. 27, 2021. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Patawomeck Long House
Learn how to build a fire, campfire safety, and how to make the perfect s'more.
Nov. 27, 2021. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Big Meadow Trailhead
Learn about the ancient history of the Potomac River as you hike Big Meadow Trail with a ranger! Bring bottled water and hiking shoes. Meet at Big Meadow Trailhead.
Nov. 27, 2021. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park throughout the park
Watch for a roaming ranger with something interesting for show and tell.
Nov. 27, 2021. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter 3
Meet with a ranger and go on a guided hike along the Oak Hickory Trail.
Nov. 27, 2021. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Swift Creek Boat Launch
The leaves have changed and the air is crisp.
Nov. 27, 2021. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Water's Edge Meeting Facility
Take a stroll along our lake shore as you visit several mesmerizing lights that have been placed in or along the lake.
Nov. 28, 2021. 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Multiple Locations
Reserve A Ranger and give your family or group a chance to engage in activities not otherwise scheduled during your visit to the park.
Nov. 28, 2021. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Westmoreland State Park Big Meadow Trailhead
Learn about the ancient history of the Potomac River as you hike Big Meadow Trail with a ranger! Bring bottled water and hiking shoes. Meet at Big Meadow Trailhead.
Nov. 28, 2021. 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Multiple Locations
Reserve A Ranger and give your family or group a chance to engage in activities not otherwise scheduled during your visit to the park.
Nov. 28, 2021. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Next to the Visitor Center
Discover a whole new way of seeing the world around you.
Nov. 28, 2021. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Spot Snack Bar
Tired of being stuck home all day?
Nov. 28, 2021. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Boat Launch 1
Work off some holiday calories as you walk along the scenic Bushey Point Trail with a ranger.
Nov. 28, 2021. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Bay View Trail Head
Fall is here and the leaves are changing.
Nov. 29, 2021. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center
Get outdoors and on the trail with a ranger!
Oct. 8, 2021 9:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2021 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Park Office/Gift Shop
Take your child on an adventure of learning and becoming a part of our York River State Park family. The Junior Ranger Booklet and Backpack is a ticket to adventure to the natural world. The booklet is full of activities such as scavenger hunts, bird and leaf, identification, and making your own plan for outdoor stewardship. The backpack is filled with guide books, viewing equipment, fossil hunting tools, and other gear to help enhance your child's day in the park. Come to the gift shop/park office from 9 am to 3 pm to check out a backpack and purchase a Junior Ranger booklet. .
Sept. 27, 2021 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2021 4:30 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Camp Store
Belle Isle State Park is looking for the next generation of ranger, are you ready to give it a try?
Sept. 27, 2021 8:00 a.m. - Jan. 31, 2022 8:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Are you looking for a great activity for the kids that is both fun and educational?
Nov. 24, 2021 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2022 12:00 a.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Claytor Lake State Park
Claytor Lake State Park is a great place for education in an outdoor setting. Reserve a ranger and give your family or group a chance to engage in activities not otherwise available in our park.
Sept. 23, 2021 8:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2022 5:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Park Office
Our Junior Ranger brochure allow kids the option of achieving a badge on their own through supervised self-guided activities, or by attending a few park activities, such as nature programs, when scheduled. The brochures are available at the park office during office hours.
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