Event Category: Nature

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!

Ever wonder what the Battle of Cedar Mountain was all about? Come join Ranger Webb-Watkins to find out!

Join us for “Turtle Time” at Holliday Lake State Park and meet our beloved turtle, Ranger Harrold Holliday!

Often on a walk in the woods, we pass by the smaller wonders or fail to hear the language of leaves.

Bring a curious mind and some questions to join a roving ranger for an interpretive experience at the Bay View Trailhead.

What does making a fire and baking have in common?

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own “fairy stone.” After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will head to the site.

Summer heat can be challenging for both people and wildlife.

Challenge yourself to name various songbirds found around Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Join the interpretive ranger and see how many of our common birds you can identify.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.