Join us at James River State Park for an unforgettable celebration of the cosmos! Experience the largest annual gathering of astronomers at the park, with volunteer experts ready to guide you through breathtaking views of planets, galaxies, and star clusters. Telescopes will be available for close-up observation, or bring your own and explore alongside our knowledgeable […]
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park. We have been working with the International Dark Sky Association to do our part in protecting our night skies from light pollution, and we invite you to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment with us. Our volunteer astronomers will have telescopes available for an up-close view […]
Celebrate Earth Day in a big way at James River State Park! This year’s fair at Canoe Landing is packed with hands-on activities, family fun, and opportunities to make a real difference for the natural spaces we all love. In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Virginia State Parks offers a range of special […]
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! Join us to celebrate these amazing animals during this special series in collaboration with Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia. You'll get a rare chance to come face-to-face with these mysterious creatures, learn […]
Every June, Virginia State Parks participates in the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clean the Bay Day, an event dedicated to protecting and preserving the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Park visitors are invited to join a clean-up to help remove litter, debris and pollution from rivers, streams and shorelines that feed into the Bay, contributing to the health […]
Virginia State Parks celebrates National Kids to Parks Day on the third Saturday in May by offering a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, from nature scavenger hunts and ranger-led hikes to fishing clinics and flora and fauna wagon rides. This annual event encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about wildlife and engaging in […]
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park. We have been working with the International Dark Sky Association to do our part in protecting our night skies from light pollution, and we invite you to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment with us. Our volunteer astronomers will have telescopes available for an up-close view […]
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! Join us to celebrate these amazing animals during this special series in collaboration with Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia. You'll get a rare chance to come face-to-face with these mysterious creatures, learn […]
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park. We have been working with the International Dark Sky Association to do our part in protecting our night skies from light pollution, and we invite you to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment with us. Our volunteer astronomers will have telescopes available for an up-close view […]
Experience life in the early 19th century with live music, blacksmiths, cooking, period camp, boats, and much more! Batteaux and Banjos is a living history program celebrating the history and heritage of the James River deep in the heart of the Old Dominion. For three days, some of the finest historical interpreters around come together on the banks […]
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park. We have been working with the International Dark Sky Association to do our part in protecting our night skies from light pollution, and we invite you to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment with us. Our volunteer astronomers will have telescopes available for an up-close view […]
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! Join us to celebrate these amazing animals during this special series in collaboration with Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia. You'll get a rare chance to come face-to-face with these mysterious creatures, learn […]