Sky Meadows State Park

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Celebrate National Trails Day with us and become an Eco-Hero. 💚 Join rangers and volunteers for an invasive‑species mana...
06/04/2026

Celebrate National Trails Day with us and become an Eco-Hero. 💚 Join rangers and volunteers for an invasive‑species management walk, where you'll learn to use iNaturalist and then identify, record and remove several invasive plant species around the park.

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕛 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🥾 Hiking distance is about 1.5 miles
ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-02-07-14-17-59-914305-uis

Sky Meadows invites kids ages 7-10 to Junior Ranger Camp, a four-day-long, half-day adventure in the foothills of the Bl...
06/03/2026

Sky Meadows invites kids ages 7-10 to Junior Ranger Camp, a four-day-long, half-day adventure in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains!

🗓️ Week 1: Tuesday, 7/14 - Friday, 7/17 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
🗓️ Week 2: Tuesday, 7/28 - Friday 7/31 | 9 am. - 1 p.m.
🏷️ Fee is $150 per camper

Give your child a screen-free camp experience of outdoor discovery. Rangers will lead a small group of campers through hands-on activities, including guided hikes, agriculture education, outdoor skills, and more. Campers will explore the park's historic farmstead, tend gardens and livestock, experience diverse habitats, and discover the legacy of stewardship that has brought Sky Meadows to where it is today. To reward your campers for embodying the values of park service, the week will conclude with a graduation celebration to certify our newest class of Junior Rangers!
Friends of Sky Meadows - FOSK

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/junior-ranger-camp-2026-4843941
ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-05-25-17-08-53-799739-z7k

Experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of history at Sky Meadows this weekend during First Saturdays.📅 Saturda...
06/03/2026

Experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of history at Sky Meadows this weekend during First Saturdays.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
🕛 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tour historic Mount Bleak House.
🕛 Noon - 3 p.m. Follow your nose to The Settle's Kettle in the Log Cabin to see what is cooking on the hearth.
🕛 Noon - 3 p.m. Stop by The Farmer's Forge located behind the Dairy Barn to watch the Blacksmiths' Guild of the Potomac fashion iron into helpful tools.
🕛 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Learn about the park’s rich agricultural history while feeding and interacting with our friendly farm animals.

Learn more: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-05-01-15-37-35-825363-au6

Astronomy for Everyone returns on June 13. 🌠 This special event features a Junior Astronomer program, a presentation fro...
06/02/2026

Astronomy for Everyone returns on June 13. 🌠 This special event features a Junior Astronomer program, a presentation from NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab on the latest news in space research and plenty of stargazing.

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕢 8:30-11:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free (standard parking fee applies)
ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2025-11-21-08-39-13-608950-rao

There's still time to register for Bishop's Events 5K & 10K. This family-friendly race benefits the Friends of Sky Meado...
05/28/2026

There's still time to register for Bishop's Events 5K & 10K. This family-friendly race benefits the Friends of Sky Meadows - FOSK, who work to support the park's agricultural, historical, natural and recreational resources.

📅 Sunday, May 31
🕛 10K starts at 8:30 a.m.; 5K starts at 8:45 a.m.
🏅 All runners get a finisher medal
🎟️ Registration: 5K: $35; 10K: $50. Prices increase $5 on race morning.

Learn more: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-03-06-09-34-18-361968-xas

Summer is right around the corner and Virginia State Parks offer plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors for all ages. No m...
05/20/2026

Summer is right around the corner and Virginia State Parks offer plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors for all ages.

No matter where you are in Virginia, there is a state park within an hour drive of you, making for a quick getaway for you and the family.

Explore endless opportunities for a summer of fun here: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/other/summer-fun

Experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of history at Sky Meadows on June 6 during First Saturdays.🕛 11 a.m. - ...
05/19/2026

Experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of history at Sky Meadows on June 6 during First Saturdays.

🕛 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tour historic Mount Bleak House.
🕛 Noon - 3 p.m. Follow your nose to The Settle's Kettle in the Log Cabin to see what is cooking on the hearth.
🕛 Noon - 3 p.m. Stop by The Farmer's Forge located behind the Dairy Barn to watch the Blacksmiths' Guild of the Potomac fashion iron into helpful tools.
🕛 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Learn about the park’s rich agricultural history while feeding and interacting with our friendly farm animals.

Learn more: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-05-01-15-37-35-825363-au6

Mark your calendars and celebrate Virginia’s rich stories, traditions, and communities during History & Culture Weekend ...
05/18/2026

Mark your calendars and celebrate Virginia’s rich stories, traditions, and communities during History & Culture Weekend at Virginia State Parks!

Visit your favorite Virginia State Park June 13-14 and enjoy hands‑on experiences and guided programs that bring our past to life.

To explore our History and Culture Weekend events, visit: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/history-culture-day

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11012 Edmonds Lane
Delaplane, VA
20144

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

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(540) 592-3556

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