What’s a camping trip without a campfire?
Event Category: Nature
Meet & Greet with Ranger Shelly
Come say hello to Ranger Shelly, our red-eared slider and local shellebrity. Join us at the beach as she enjoys some sunshine and enrichment time.
Secret Spider Fire
Secrets and spiders and campfires?
Wagon Ride
Find out what’s at Staunton River State Park!
Where does the Rain Go? Watershed model
Celebrate the end of water month at Mason Neck State Park and join an Interpretive Ranger near the Playground Area for a fun, interactive look at how rain affects our waterways!
Beetle Buddies Craft
Beetles are our friendly neighbors in nature; though small in size, they have a major impact on ecosystems and food at the table.
Wild about Bats!
As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night…but this is show-time for bats!
Maverick Meet and Greet
Meet Maverick, our corn snake animal ambassador, as he helps teach us all about our scaly friends and the good that they do for our environment.
Campfire Trivia Night!
Learn more about Lake Anna State Park with our family-friendly Campfire Trivia Night! Will your team be the winner of the Coveted Trivia Log?
Sand Sculpture Contest
Craftily sculpt a towering sandcastle, a mermaid, a turtle, your dog, or any other creature, character, or building you can think of to win this sand sculpture contest in honor of Sandcastle Day. All skill levels are encouraged to participate.