Star Party on the Lawn Front field near the Picnic Shelter. The Rappahannock Astronomy Club presents an evening of deep space viewing. Check out galaxies, stars, planets, and other celestial phenomena. Bring your own telescope or look through a club member's. These events will begin 30 minutes before sunset. Call the park (540-663-3861) to make […]
Photo: Chris Upperman Star Party on the Lawn Front field near the Picnic Shelter. The Rappahannock Astronomy Club presents an evening of deep space viewing. Check out galaxies, stars, planets, and other celestial phenomena. Bring your own telescope or look through a club member's. These events will begin 30 minutes before sunset. Call the park […]
Leave it to Beavers Meet at Visitor Center. February 15, 2020. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. See how beavers are reshaping the environment and learn the role these unique creatures play in preserving wetlands. Please call the Visitor Center at (540) 663-3861 to make the necessary reservations. $3 a person/$8 a family. Paid reservations are […]
Cover photo: Bill McK Eagle Tours Meet at the Visitor Center. February 15, 2020. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. One of America's greatest comeback stories, the bald eagle, soars free over the Potomac. The tour begins with a brief talk on the biology and history of the eagle and why so many can be found […]
Photo: Almeda Caroline Learn to identify the waterfowl that winter on the Potomac River and in the swamps and marshes of Caledon. The introduction to waterfowl identification will be followed by a visit to the waterfront to observe and identify these magnificent wintering wonders. Ducks, geese, swans and mergansers, loons and grebes sightings are possible. […]
Night Before Christmas Wagon Ride and Story Visitor center. Bring a warm blanket, your singing voice, a sense of humor, and the family - young and old. We will sing holiday songs while taking a wagon ride through the winter woods. After the ride we will return to the visitor center for hot chocolate and […]
Prepare for Turkey Day in a very fun way. Before Thanksgiving, discover new things about Wild Turkeys and test out your gobble with a ranger. Don't miss out on this fun, free event so make your necessary reservations by calling 540-663-3861 or stop by the Visitor Center.
Meet at Visitor Center. Join us for a spooky evening while enjoying the crackle of a campfire and s'mores. Wear your costumes and join in the fun as we Trunk-or-Treat before settling in by the fire to listen to a storyteller. Fun for the whole family. This program is completely free but let us know […]