Event Category: Nature

Refresh, renew, rejuvenate at Pocahontas State Park by expressing your poetic prowess on a ranger-led hike.

The Green Arrow?

Join us on a ranger-led hike to certify your canine companion as a New River Trail State Park B.A.R.K Ranger! The B.A.R.K.

Explore the remains of the Goodwin Gold Mine and learn how gold was discovered here by stepping in the stream, getting wet, and learning the techniques to pan for gold! This is a hands-on historical activity demonstration; everything found during panning must remain at the site except gold and pyrite.

The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.

Did you know your shoes leave more than tracks behind?

Have you ever wanted to identify the different birds in your yard or even start bird watching as a hobby? If so, this program is for you. We’ll go over the basics of finding and identifying birds, the basic equipment you might need, as well as some tips to help you make the most of […]

Join a park ranger for this competitive adventure on the one-mile loop Goodwin Lake Trail.

Splash a hand line in the water and see if you pull up a jimmy or a sook.

Do you know how to identify different trees?