Events in Virginia State Parks

Humans have relied on fire for heat, light, and cooking since prehistoric times.

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat.

"Not all who wander are lost." - J.R.R.

"Not all who wander are lost." - J.R.R.

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat.

Finding your way may not always be easy, but it’s always rewarding.

“The Moon and stars are not above us; they are within us." --John Muir Come join our rangers on an evening hike through the Holly Marsh Trail to view the Full Moon rising above the Potomac River!

Finding your way may not always be easy, but it’s always rewarding.

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat.

"A track is a window to the past of an animal.

"A track is a window to the past of an animal.

"As long as a live, I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing." -- John Muir Widewater State Park is pleased to offer Bird Walks from November 2025 thru March 2026!  Join an experienced birder on an exploration of our incredibly diverse park throughout the cooler months.

Come join our Rangers on a guided hike through Long Pond Trail.

We may not always see our wildlife, but they leave behind clues for us to find.

We may not always see our wildlife, but they leave behind clues for us to find.

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat.

"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?

For the week of Valentines Day, we are giving some love to our animal ambassador Maverick!

Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!

For the week of Valentines Day, we are giving some love to our animal ambassador Maverick!

"The sky is the ultimate art gallery just above us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson With the use of a Celestron telescope, view the astral bodies up close and learn about the history of the stars.

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat.

This Valentines Day, we are giving some love to our animal ambassador Maverick!

From finches to falcons, each bird beak serves a purpose.

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat.

"A track is a window to the past of an animal.

"A track is a window to the past of an animal.

"As long as a live, I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing." -- John Muir Widewater State Park is pleased to offer Bird Walks from November 2025 thru March 2026!  Join an experienced birder on an exploration of our incredibly diverse park throughout the cooler months.

Meet Maverick, our corn snake animal ambassador, as he helps teach us about the hidden world of our scaly friends and the good that they do for our environment.

Raccoons, skunks, and opossums often find food in what we discard, but scavenging through garbage has plenty of dangers.

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat.

"A track is a window to the past of an animal.

"A track is a window to the past of an animal.

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat.

"As long as a live, I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing." -- John Muir Widewater State Park is pleased to offer Bird Walks from November 2025 thru March 2026!  Join an experienced birder on an exploration of our incredibly diverse park throughout the cooler months.

"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?

Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!

"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?

Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!

Virginia State Park license plate owners will receive free parking on the following dates, as well as special discounts and offers provided throughout the year.

Virginia State Park license plate owners will receive free parking on the following dates, as well as special discounts and offers provided throughout the year.

"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?

Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!

Virginia State Park license plate owners will receive free parking on the following dates, as well as special discounts and offers provided throughout the year.

Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!

"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?

Virginia State Park license plate owners will receive free parking on the following dates, as well as special discounts and offers provided throughout the year.

"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?

Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!

"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?

Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!

Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!

"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?

"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?

Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!

"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?

Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!

Virginia State Park license plate owners will receive free parking on the following dates, as well as special discounts and offers provided throughout the year.

Virginia State Park license plate owners will receive free parking on the following dates, as well as special discounts and offers provided throughout the year.

Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!

"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?

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