Events in Virginia State Parks

Help ensure years of great fishing at Claytor Lake by recycling your old holiday tree at the park.

Help ensure years of great fishing at Fairy Stone Lake by recycling your old holiday tree at the park.

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Ring in the New Year on a Midnight Hike at Lake Anna State Park!

Ya sea que sea un maestro, instructor de educación en el hogar, patrocinador de un club o cualquier otra cosa, lo invitamos a planificar la próxima excursión de su grupo al Parque Estatal Douthat.

The Quadrantids meteor shower is an above average meteor shower with up to 40 meteors per hour at its peak.

Start the New Year Outdoors at Sky Meadows State Park!

Kick off the New Year with a Sunrise Hike at Lake Anna!

First Day Hikes have been a tradition within state parks for years and we are happy to offer multiple hikes this year to fit with any schedule or hiking ability.

Saluda al sol a lo largo del sendero Beaver Lake para comenzar el nuevo año de la mejor manera.

¡Únase a nuestro Ranger en una caminata al amanecer por el Holly Marsh Trail! Con el amanecer a las 7:30am sobre el río Potomac, la caminata comenzará a las 7:00am en punto. Es necesario registrarse y puede registrarse aquí.

Bundle up and celebrate the wonder of the season!

Esperamos comenzar 2026 con el pie derecho con nuestra serie de caminatas del primer día: 31de diciembre , 2025 Caminata nocturna de Nochevieja (11 p.m. - 1 a.m.): Caminata en el año nuevo.

Join us for a guided hike through the diverse wetland ecosystems of First Landing State Park, where five unique trails come together to showcase nature’s own “trail mix.” This immersive journey will take you through a variety of wetland habitats- including cypress swamps, salt marshes, and maritime forests.

Stop by the Park Office and pick up a nature trail guide brochure and discover the different flora and fauna that can be found in the winter.

Comience el nuevo año con una búsqueda del tesoro fotográfica en el Parque Estatal Powhatan.

Come ring in the New Year with a fresh start on the Clyburn Ridge Trail!

Comienza el Año Nuevo con el pie derecho o izquierdo.

Hike into 2026 at Leesylvania State Park.

Get your heart pumping as you hike into the new year at Natural Tunnel!

Kick off the new year at Caledon!

Start 2025 by joining park rangers for our annual First Day Hike. This year we will be admiring the forests and beautiful panoramic views from Buck Hill Trail, which is a 2-mile, easy to moderate hike.  The guided hike will take about 1.5 hours as we journey through the park's forests and meadows in winter.

Explore la aldea escondida de Wash Woods y vea los diversos hábitats costeros de False Cape.

Visit the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) museum to learn more about the CCC, the original six Virginia State Parks, and the creation of Pocahontas State Park.

Nuestra caminata Little Tyke, diseñada para familias con niños menores de 6 años (pero apta para todas las edades), es perfecta para que sus pequeños descubran el parque y el mundo natural a su manera especial y a su propio ritmo.

Ring in the New Year by joining us on a Ranger led hike on the River Bank Trail.  Is your New Year's resolution to get in better shape, spend more time with friends and family, or to be in nature more?  This is the perfect opportunity to jump start those initiatives.  The hike will be about 2 miles with a difficulty level of easy/moderate.  We will have multiple opportunities to observe the Staunton River, Dan River and the largest lake in Virginia, the John H.

Este lugar, esta tierra, es tan antigua como el tiempo mismo.

Start the New Year off on a good foot with a ranger-led hike through a rich variety of landscapes: winter woods, the tranquil James River, and frosty golden meadows.

Únase a nuestros guardabosques el primer día del Año Nuevo con algunas caminatas divertidas o trace su propio camino.

¡Acompáñanos en el Año Nuevo para explorar el futuro del Parque Estatal del Río Mayo!

Sweet Run’s 11 miles of hiking trails will be open for you to enjoy on your own or with us on one of our two naturalist-led hikes.  10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hike to Gordon Pond This moderately-paced hike will be approximately 5 miles on a variety of beautiful trails with varied terrain.

Start the new year with a refreshing walk through the quiet beauty of Douthat’s winter woods.

Step into the new year surrounded by the beauty and history of Wilderness Road State Park.

Únase a nosotros en el Parque Estatal Occoneechee para una caminata de primer día dirigida por guardabosques.

Have you ever wondered how flora and fauna survive in a winter wonderland?

Kick off 2026 with one of two amazing hikes!

What better way to kick off the New Year than a guided nature hike observing local wildlife!  Join Friends of Kiptopeke State Park for a First Day Hike.

Before or after your First Day Hike, stop by the Camp Douthat Picnic Shelter for some cozy fun hosted by the Friends of Douthat State Park.

Stretch your wings on this First Day Hike all about the birds that call Chippokes State park their nest!  Join a Ranger led excursion along College Run Trail to the shoreline of the James River.

Need a refreshing start to kick off your new year?

Kick off the New Year with a wheel-friendly hike at Lake Anna!

Así como las orugas crecen y cambian, nuestros programas del Club de Orugas están diseñados para ayudar a su pequeño a crecer y cambiar.

Kick off the new year by learning about Indigenous history! In Virginia, a lot of pre-contact Indigenous history was obscured by colonization.

Start off 2026 with a walk among friends.

Explore the diverse habitats of Machicomoco State Park while learning about what makes them all unique!

Our First Day Hike will begin near our new Visitor Center, known as High Bridge Station, and will continue along the trail to High Bridge.

Turn over a new leaf and start your year off on the right foot on this guided hike along Lakeshore Trail.

Fido's First Day Hike is for people who want to share the first day of the new year on the trail with their best canine friend.

¡No hay mejor manera de celebrar el año nuevo que con una caminata!

Ring in the New Year at New River Trail with a first day hike!  This hike will be a guided tour of the town of Fries and it's unique history as a mill town.  The hike will be about 1 mile with a difficulty level of easy/moderate on uneven sidewalks.  Meeting place will be at the Green Gazebo at Fries parking lot.  This is a perfect opportunity to take first day hike photos with your family and friends.  It's also the perfect time to start your Trail Quest!  Visitors will receive a commemorative sticker while supplies last.  Please be safe on your adventure and enjoy free parking*!

Start the new year of 2026 outdoors with a Virginia Master Naturalist!  The Virginia Master Naturalist Historic Southside Chapter will be hosting a Chapter Meet & Greet for all hikers to attend and enjoy.  Spend time exploring and observing nature with Master Naturalists in the field.

Step into the new year with your hiking boots laced!

Diríjase al bosque y trabaje en sus habilidades de navegación con el Club de Orientación de Virginia Central.

It’s time to get creative!

Rock Spring Tree Trek: 11AM, Rock Spring Pond Trailhead Step into the forest on a guided hike at Westmoreland State Park that shows how trees are everything but still, even in the winter!

Discover the heart of First Landing State Park on this unique guided hike that blends camping culture with coastal beauty.

¿Tu cachorro tiene lo que se necesita para ser un Ranger B.A.R.K? B.A.R.K.

Start the new year with a gentle adventure designed especially for young explorers and their families.

Kick off the new year by learning about Indigenous history! In Virginia, a lot of pre-contact Indigenous history was obscured by colonization.

Explore the diverse habitats of Machicomoco State Park while learning about what makes them all unique!

Start the new year with purpose and peace, and step into history.

Trae a tu compañero canino y únete al B.A.R.K.

Camine a lo largo de la costa del lago Fairy Stone y descubra cómo el Cuerpo Civil de Conservación creó el lago y otras características del parque mientras ayudaban a sacar a nuestro país de la Gran Depresión.

Ring in the New Year at New River Trail with a first day hike!  This hike will be a guided tour of our village area at Foster Falls.  The hike will be about 1 mile with a difficulty level of easy/moderate.  Meeting place will be at the Caboose.  This is a perfect opportunity to take first day hike photos with your family and friends.  It's also the perfect time to start your Trail Quest!  Visitors will receive a commemorative sticker while supplies last.  Please be safe on your adventure and enjoy free parking*!

Kick start the new year with a hike at James River State Park!

Offering scenic overviews of the north side of Swift Creek Lake, Co-op trail highlights the biodiversity of our park.

Ring in the New Year with a refreshing First Day Hike in the high country.

¡Comience 2025 con una caminata guiada por un guardabosques en el Sugar Hill Loop en el Parque Estatal Clinch River!

Start your year with a scenic and invigorating hike on the Tobacco House Ridge Trail at Douthat State Park.

Kick off the new year with the park's First Day Hike.

Wash off 2025 and begin taking in 2026 on this guided hike along Clyburn Ridge Trail on the first day of the year!

Join us for a tail-wagging adventure along the scenic Bluebell Trail of Shenandoah River State Park!

Need a refreshing start to kick off your new year?

It's not hard to capture the beauty of Belle Isle State Park and we have a challenge for you.

Join a ranger for a guided hike down the Edgewood Trail here at Staunton River Battlefield State Park!

Time once again to shiver your timbers at the fourth annual Cumberland Plunge.

Kick off the new year at Caledon!

¿Tienes un caso grave de "fiebre de cabina"?

If you're curious about trees, satisfy your curiosity on this Arbor Adventure!  Join a ranger on Chippoax Trace Trail to identify Chippokes trees on this first day hike!  This trail takes visitors from rolling farm fields, into canopied woodlands, up and down inclines, and to a worthwhile scenic view of the beautiful salt marshes of Chippokes.

Comience el Año Nuevo con una vigorizante caminata de invierno en uno de los parques estatales más singulares de Virginia.

Explora de qué se trata el senderismo con un guardabosques.

Sweet Run’s 11 miles of hiking trails will be open for you to enjoy on your own or with us on one of our two naturalist-led hikes.  10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hike to Gordon Pond This moderately-paced hike will be approximately 5 miles on a variety of beautiful trails with varied terrain.

Come join our Rangers on a guided hike through Long Pond Trail, a 1-mile looped hike around the Visitor Center that goes along the Aquia Creek.

Help us ring in the New Year with breathtaking views!  Join a park ranger for a 1.5 mile hike along Eagle's Rest Trail at Hayfields State Park.

Bundle up for a seasonal adventure into the salt marshes of First Landing State Park!

No hay mejor manera de comenzar el nuevo año que una visita al lago Smith Mountain. El Centro de Descubrimiento estará abierto después de nuestro primer día de caminata.

Kick off the new year with a new hobby.

Step into the past and start the new year with a leisurely stroll along the YCC Trail, a half-mile, easy-rated hike that hugs the scenic shoreline of Douthat Lake.

Ring in the New Year with a stroll along the river!

Los árboles tienen cualidades mágicas que nos proporcionan muchos artículos cotidianos importantes, así como una gran parte del oxígeno que respiramos.

Termine su primer día en una caminata para ver una de las "joyas de la corona" dentro del parque.

End your New Years Day celebration with a sunset walk on our most popular hiking trail!

Después de que la industria del hierro se alejara de la zona, los residentes de Fayerdale pasaron de la minería a la 'brillante'.

Asegúrese de pasar por el Centro de Visitantes, que alberga tanto el Centro de la Naturaleza como el Centro de Descubrimiento, donde puede tomar un mapa y llenarse de agua, bocadillos y recuerdos antes de salir a los senderos.

Aprenda la leyenda detrás de las formaciones de cruces de piedra que ocurren naturalmente y viaje a la ubicación especial en el parque para buscar su propia "piedra de hadas". Después de una breve presentación sobre lo que buscará, nos dirigiremos al sitio.

Los asesinatos por el alcohol ilegal sacudieron la ciudad de Fayerdale en los años 1920y 30, dejando a una ciudad moribunda recordada por la tragedia en lugar de las operaciones mineras que alguna vez la convirtieron en una ciudad en auge. El moonshining (fabricación ilegal de whisky) era bastante frecuente en el área del Parque Estatal Fairy Stone y sus alrededores a principios 1900197. Los celos, la codicia y la competencia a menudo conducían a peleas, peleas e incluso asesinatos.

¿Sabías que las zarigüeyas vagaban por la tierra con los dinosaurios y que los mapaches tienen "manos" como las nuestras? ¿Te preguntas qué otros secretos guardan estos bichos? Únase a nosotros para descubrir datos poco conocidos sobre estos increíbles animales y cómo benefician a los humanos.

¡Explora una noche encantadora en medio de las ondulantes montañas Blue Ridge mientras el sol se pone y el mundo pasa del día a la noche!

¿Alguna vez has visto o escuchado el canto de un búho real en la noche?

January is Cavalry Month at Sailor's Creek.