This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 1 is Wetlands! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

Have you ever wondered what secrets the natural world holds? This drop-in program offers a unique opportunity to meet with Virginia Master Naturalists who will be available to answer all your nature-related questions.

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 head to the site.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

Do you enjoy coffee, chocolate, fruits, and vegetables?

The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 1 is Wetlands! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

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 head to the site.

Did you know people were tie-dyeing clothes over a thousand years before it became a 1960s fashion trend?

Have you ever wanted to enjoy the wonders of fossil beach after dark?

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

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring different biomes, and Week 1 is Wetlands! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

Take a fascinating hike to learn about the rich history of James River State Park from fossils to the American Civil War.

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 head to the site.

“What does the fox say?” Did you know that there are two different foxes found in Virginia, the red fox and the grey fox?

Experience an enjoyable ride on the lake while we watch the sun slip below the horizon.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

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 head to the site.

The batteau was a historically significant boat used in the 18th and 19th centuries.

How much do you know about Douthat State Park's past?

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Join our volunteer on a short stroll and tour of the historic Howe House.

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

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

Beat the heat at our new River Bend Discovery Center!

Have you ever wondered what lies under your feet?

Interested in learning about local geology?

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 head to the site.

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.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

Join a ranger as they showcase local rocks, minerals, and fossils commonly found around Natural Tunnel State Park.

Think you can stump a ranger?

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.  Participants must be ages 10 and over.

Are there beavers at Smith Mountain Lake?

Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Join us at the Community Fire Ring to relax, enjoy a roasted marshmallow, and get to know your camping neighbors.

Celebrate National Trials Day by enjoying a guided hike on one of Hungry Mother's beautiful trails.

Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour.

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

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

Join us on the first Saturday of the month to experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of history at Sky Meadows.

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

Have you ever seen a tree grow out of a rock?

Let’s go on a fun "History Hike" at Staunton River State Park. Our interpretive ranger will lead the hike on River Bank Trail and talk about the exciting history of the Staunton River and our beautiful State Park.

From May to August, the Overton-Hillsman House will be open to the public on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The historic home was a witness to war, a battlefield hospital, and the birthplace of one of the nation’s foremost Black educators.

Do you want to get outdoors more, but are new to hiking?

Sailor's Creek Battlefield is celebrating National Trails Day by inviting you to walk in the footsteps of the brave men who once fought here.

Join our staff for a guided tour of Mulberry Hill, the plantation home of Judge Paul Carrington, Virginian and Founding Father. Mulberry Hill was also a working tobacco farm owned by the McPhails during the American Civil War and this month's theme will be focused on the Battle of the Staunton River Bridge and how the house was used by Union General Wilson as his headquarters during the 1864 cavalry raid into Southside Virginia.

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

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.

Find time to head down to the Tunnel Platform where you’ll find amazing views of the 300-foot-tall amphitheater walls of the Natural Tunnel, rock pigeons, and if you’re lucky, a train.

Come join a ranger on a short hike along the Battlefield Trail to the historic fort at Staunton River Battlefield State Park to celebrate National Trails Day!

Come discover the world of self-publishing!

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 head to the site.

Celebrate Hungry Mother State Park Lead Naturalist "Ranger" Avery Smith's last program at the park with a collection of his greatest hits.

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

Take a float as day turns into twilight, and the creatures of the night arise.

Looking for a fun way to explore the park at your own pace?

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

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

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

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

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 head to the site.

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.

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

Pottery is one of the oldest forms of decorative but functional art and is found in cultures across the world.

Did you know there was once a thriving "boom town" located where our lake is today?

Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the Children’s Summer Music Camp.

Take a walk and discover life in four different aquatic ecosystems.  We will hike to a small woodland and marsh stream, freshwater pond, and brackish/saltwater river.  With nets, we will capture and identify different crustaceans, fish, and take note of plant life. .

Have you ever wondered what secrets the natural world holds? This drop-in program offers a unique opportunity to meet with Virginia Master Naturalists who will be available to answer all your nature-related questions.

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 head to the site.

Got a little explorer who’s beyond crawling, but isn’t ready to hike with the Kindergarten siblings?  The Tyke Hike is the perfect fit for little legs.  The hikes are less than a mile and mostly stroller friendly.  The ranger will help your little one discover neat things in nature in this one hour adventure.

Do you enjoy coffee, chocolate, fruits, and vegetables?

The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.

Beat the heat at our new River Bend Discovery Center!

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 head to the site.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Did you know people were tie-dyeing clothes over a thousand years before it became a 1960s fashion trend?

Spend time floating down the Clinch River.

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

Whether your child is an aspiring adventurer or simply loves being outdoors, this program is designed to ignite their curiosity and foster valuable skills.

“What does the fox say?” Did you know that there are two different foxes found in Virginia, the red fox and the grey fox?

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 head to the site.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Gather around the campfire as the sun sinks low.

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

Beat the heat at our new River Bend Discovery Center!

We use fire for all sorts of things in the outdoors, but how do we work with it safely?

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Find time to head down to the Tunnel Platform where you’ll find amazing views of the 300-foot-tall amphitheater walls of the Natural Tunnel, rock pigeons, and if you’re lucky, a train.

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 head to the site.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

The batteau was a historically significant boat used in the 18th and 19th centuries.