Events in Virginia State Parks

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Take a fascinating hike and discover the rich history of James River State Park, from ancient fossils to the American Civil War and beyond.

Celebrate the spooky season with Halloween Nature Crafts!

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Come watch our resident snakes enjoy their mealtime!

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.

Explore the park’s different ecosystems that provide habitats for an array of unique mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds.

Nature Journals are great way to practice intentional observation of your surroundings.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

Come watch our resident snakes enjoy their mealtime!

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.

Join us at James River State Park for an unforgettable celebration of the cosmos!

Take a fascinating hike and discover the rich history of James River State Park, from ancient fossils to the American Civil War and beyond.

Nature Journals are great way to practice intentional observation of your surroundings.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

Join us at James River State Park for an unforgettable celebration of the cosmos!

Come watch our resident snakes enjoy their mealtime!

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.

Explore the park’s different ecosystems that provide habitats for an array of unique mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds.

Nature Journals are great way to practice intentional observation of your surroundings.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

Come watch our resident snakes enjoy their mealtime!

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.

Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with a refreshing, moderate 2-mile out-and-back hike to the beautiful Tye River Overlook! This guided hike follows a scenic forested trail with steady elevation gain, offering great views and a peaceful way to start the holiday.

Explore the park’s different ecosystems that provide habitats for an array of unique mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds.

What bird lives most of its life on the ground, can fly as fast as a car, and was almost our national bird?

Slow down and take in the beauty of the James River and its vibrant landscapes!

Take a fascinating hike and discover the rich history of James River State Park, from ancient fossils to the American Civil War and beyond.

Create, connect, and celebrate the season!

Come watch our resident snakes enjoy their mealtime!

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.

Explore the park’s expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat home.

Ever wonder where rainwater goes after it hits the ground?

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Come watch our resident snakes enjoy their mealtime!

Join us for a lesson in the unique adaptations that make animals well suited for surviving the colder winter months.

Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.

Bundle up and join us for a peaceful winter walk as we explore the James River State Park in search of its seasonal birdlife!

Slow down and take in the beauty of the James River and its vibrant landscapes!

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Visit James River for a chance to view one of the richest meteor showers of the year!

Come watch our resident snakes enjoy their mealtime!

Can you maintain ecosystem equilibrium?

Nature Journals are great way to practice intentional observation of your surroundings.

Explore the park’s expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat home.

Let your creativity flow at our Creation Station, where you can create your favorite animal mask, opossum puppet, turkey, butterfly, or batteau craft.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Come watch our resident snakes enjoy their mealtime!

Join us for a lesson in the unique adaptations that make animals well suited for surviving the colder winter months.

Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.

Bundle up and join us for a peaceful winter walk as we explore the James River State Park in search of its seasonal birdlife!

Slow down and take in the beauty of the James River and its vibrant landscapes!

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Come watch our resident snakes enjoy their mealtime!

Can you maintain ecosystem equilibrium?

Nature Journals are great way to practice intentional observation of your surroundings.

Make your park visit even more exciting by stopping by the Visitor Center to pick up an Adventure Pack!

Ready for a modern-day treasure hunt?

Stop by the Visitor Center for a list of items to find.

Did you know that James River State Park is an International Dark Sky Park?

Become a Junior Ranger today and earn your Official Junior Ranger Badge!

Come meet our turtle and snake animal ambassadors and explore the museum to learn about the history of the James River and the wildlife that calls this park home through interactive displays and taxidermy exhibits.