Event Category: Nature

Experience the sights and sounds of the park at sunset with a leisurely guided hike beginning at 7 p.m. from the main parking lot.

Did you know that opossums roamed the earth with the dinosaurs and that raccoons have “hands” like ours? Wonder what other secrets these critters hold? Join us to discover little known facts about these amazing animals and how they benefit humans.

So many creatures visit the Bullpasture River, but what critters are below the surface?

Are you new to fishing and would like to learn the basics?

Come find us at the Splash Park as we get hands on with skulls and furs from Virginia’s native animals.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park. Parks are for everyone.

Join us at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park for a unique look at one of the American Civil War’s most unexpected stories.

Discover the science beneath the surface at Karst in a Cup, where you’ll learn how groundwater moves, how caves develop, and how karst landscapes shape out environment.

Explore one of our trails to find a small fallen branch to turn into a hiking stick!

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.