Join the Bay Experience Team for a whimsical water adventure.

Join the Bay Experience Team for a whimsical water adventure.

Begin your canoe and kayak adventure with a rite of Spring on the Chesapeake Bay.  Burning socks is a tradition among sailors near Annapolis.  We will not need them with our water shoes.  Please bring a pair of natural fiber socks for the ritual fire.  Then, join us for the first paddle of the season.  Cost.

Join us for a full day of live animal shows, hands on educational opportunities, and outdoor recreation clinics that all aim to highlight the rich natural history of Northern Virginia and foster stewardship of our environment.

Bear Creek Lake is a modest 40 aces in size yet has a many-faceted story to tell.

Celebrate Mother's Day with a peaceful paddle to Caledon Marsh.

Ready to learn the ins and outs of kayaking?

Kids to Parks Day is a nationally coordinated day designed to connect kids and families with their local, state, and national parks.

Do you want your kids to learn how to kayak?

 Explore the beautiful wetlands or river with us.

Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Kick-off the summer at Caledon! Enjoy a paddle on the lower Potomac River and soak in the sights and sounds of a summer evening.

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

Spend time floating five and a half miles down the Clinch River.

Bear Creek Lake is a modest 40 aces in size yet has a many-faceted story to tell.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Enjoy a peaceful evening canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  View the majestic colors of a Northern Virginia summer sunset on this tranquil tributary of the Potomac River while catching glimpses of the nocturnal wildlife emerging for the evening.  No paddling experience is required; all participants must be of 6 years or older.

What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 1 is Plants & Fungi! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

Join the Park Rangers of Clinch River State Park in enjoying a short float down the Clinch River. Accompany a park ranger on this kayak trip from Old Castlewood to St.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Explore the 32-acre Prince Edward Lake, the larger of the park's two lakes, on this guided kayak paddle.

Explore the 32-acre Prince Edward Lake, the larger of the park's two lakes, on this guided kayak paddle.

Get away from the city lights and gaze at the celestial bodies in the night sky.  Discover how to identify constellations and hear a legend or two of how they came to be.  This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs.  Reservations with pre-payment only.  Canoes  - $13/person or $8/person (family of 4+).

As a special opportunity during the park's quarterly cleanup, for Clean the Bay Day 2024 two park rangers will be leading a volunteer shoreline cleanup from the water!

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour. The trip includes a brief overview of paddling safety and techniques, as well as on-the-water interpretations of natural and cultural features.

Help preserve the health of our local waterway, the mighty James River!

Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Enjoy a fun paddling adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, and turtles basking in the  sunshine.

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

Enjoy a peaceful morning canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Take in the tranquility of this tributary, watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, turtles basking in the morning sunshine, or a river otter retiring for the day to its den.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 2 is Insects! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Enjoy a fun paddling adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, and turtles basking in the  sunshine.

Enjoy a magnificent sunset on the tranquil Potomac River and listen for nocturnal creatures.

Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.

Explore historic Prince Edward Lake on this guided canoe tour led by rangers.

Paddle the lower Potomac River on a fossil finding adventure as we scour the shoreline for clues to the past.

Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.

While most of the adventure on the New River takes place above the water, there is no shortage of things to see below the water!

Take a float as day turns into twilight, and the creatures of the night arise.

Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Enjoy a fun paddling adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, and turtles basking in the  sunshine.

Paddling a kayak gives you a new perspective of the world and lifetime of adventures.

Enjoy a beautiful full moon paddle on the lower Potomac River.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Enjoy a peaceful evening canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  View the majestic colors of a Northern Virginia summer sunset on this tranquil tributary of the Potomac River while catching glimpses of the nocturnal wildlife emerging for the evening.  No paddling experience is required; all participants must be of 6 years or older.

Grab your inner-tube and come experience the beautiful James River on a guided tubing tour. Come ready to get wet and soak up the summer vibes. The trip includes interpretations of wildlife and the history of the many cultures have depended on the river.

Explore the shoreline of the Potomac by kayak! Enjoy a daytime paddle on the lower Potomac River as we look and listen for bald eagles.

Enjoy a beautiful full moon paddle on the lower Potomac River.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Enjoy a peaceful evening canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  View the majestic colors of a Northern Virginia summer sunset on this tranquil tributary of the Potomac River while catching glimpses of the nocturnal wildlife emerging for the evening.  No paddling experience is required; all participants must be of 6 years or older.

Paddle the lower Potomac River on a fossil finding adventure! Millions of years ago, Virginia was covered in a shallow sea that was teeming with life, leaving behind prolific fossil beds.

Explore the marsh at night as you paddle up its placid waters.  Various creatures may be seen in the creek or along the shoreline, while bats fly above in the night sky.  You may even experience owls calling at a distance.  Take it all in as the light of the moon blankets the surroundings with mystery.  Reservations with pre-payment only.  Canoes  - $13/person or $8/person (family of 4+).

There is a lot to discover at Leesylvania State Park.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 3 is Birds! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

While most of the adventure on the New River takes place above the water, there is no shortage of things to see below the water!

This three-hour class will cover the basics of paddling skills including how to select and fit a person flotation device (PFD), different types of kayaks, planning and safety, and proper paddling strokes.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Enjoy a magnificent sunset on the tranquil Potomac River and listen for nocturnal creatures.

Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 4 is Amphibians & Reptiles! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and/or wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

Paddling a kayak gives you a new perspective of the world and lifetime of adventures.

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour. The trip includes a brief overview of paddling safety and techniques, as well as on-the-water interpretations of natural and cultural features.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Enjoy a peaceful morning canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Take in the tranquility of this tributary, watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, turtles basking in the morning sunshine, or a river otter retiring for the day to its den .

Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Enjoy a peaceful evening canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  View the majestic colors of a Northern Virginia summer sunset on this tranquil tributary of the Potomac River while catching glimpses of the nocturnal wildlife emerging for the evening.  No paddling experience is required; all participants must be of 6 years or older.

Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.

Grab your inner-tube and come experience the beautiful James River on a guided tubing tour. Come ready to get wet and soak up the summer vibes. The trip includes interpretations of wildlife and the history of the many cultures have depended on the river.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Enjoy a peaceful evening canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  View the majestic colors of a Northern Virginia summer sunset on this tranquil tributary of the Potomac River while catching glimpses of the nocturnal wildlife emerging for the evening.  No paddling experience is required; all participants must be of 6 years or older.

Dig fossils and shipwrecks?

While most of the adventure on the New River takes place above the water, there is no shortage of things to see below the water!

Enjoy a beautiful moonlight paddle on the lower Potomac River.

This three-hour class will cover the basics of paddling skills including how to select and fit a person flotation device (PFD), different types of kayaks, planning and safety, and proper paddling strokes.

Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour. The trip includes a brief overview of paddling safety and techniques, as well as on-the-water interpretations of natural and cultural features.

Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Dig fossils and shipwrecks?

Enjoy a peaceful morning canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Take in the tranquility of this tributary, watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, turtles basking in the morning sunshine, or a river otter retiring for the day to its den .

Paddling a kayak gives you a new perspective of the world and lifetime of adventures.

This three-hour class will cover the basics of paddling skills including how to select and fit a person flotation device (PFD), different types of kayaks, planning and safety, and proper paddling strokes.

Join our Park Rangers for a unique experience of Aquia Creek as the cloak of twilight descends.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Enjoy a peaceful evening canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  View the majestic colors of a Northern Virginia summer sunset on this tranquil tributary of the Potomac River while catching glimpses of the nocturnal wildlife emerging for the evening.  No paddling experience is required; all participants must be of 6 years or older.

Take a float as day turns into twilight, and the creatures of the night arise.

Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula.

Grab your inner-tube and come experience the beautiful James River on a guided tubing tour. Come ready to get wet and soak up the summer vibes. The trip includes interpretations of wildlife and the history of the many cultures have depended on the river.