Get knee-deep in the Shenandoah during Fly Fishing 101!  During this program, our fly-fishing instructor will go over all the basics to get you catching your first fish on a fly!

Kids, put down your devices and explore the wonders of the great outdoors.  Begin the day with the popular Fossil Frenzy Hike at 10:00 am (please call for reservations).  In the afternoon, check out the creatures of the estuary in our aquarium display.  You can even throw a line and catch a big one in our Backyard Bassin' game.  Self guided adventurers are more than welcome.

Embark on a day of aquatic adventure "going up the food chain" through educational explorations and outdoor games.

Join the Ranger on the Fishing Pavilion at the Old Pond to learn to fish!

Have you ever wondered what sort of fish and other creatures live in the York River's brackish waters?  Visit the friendly neighborhood park ranger who has examples of fish and shellfish families.  An aquarium & terrariums will be available to discover these live creatures.  As a bonus, try your hand at casting for some plastic fish in an imaginary estuary and catch something unique.

It's National Kids to Parks Day!

What better way to spend time with your friends than fishing?  On National Kids to Parks Day, join a ranger and bring a friend to fish along the Shenandoah River.

This land-based, hook-free fishing game is a fun and safe way to learn how to cast, but even those who are fishing fanatics will enjoy trying to beat out the competition in this game of limited resources.

You don't need a boat or fishing license to learn how to fish with the rangers at Holliday Lake State Park.

Request a ranger to give your family or group a chance to engage in activities not otherwise available in our park.

Belle Isle State Park has some great activities that you can do on your own schedule.

Smith Mountain Lake is the perfect location for fishing.