Take Walk on the Wild Side or Stay the Whole Weekend at False Cape State Park!!
March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb and you can experience thepristine beauty of False Cape State Parkduring two special programs in March.
Don't forget your camera! False Cape's pristine beach is prime birding habitat!
Walk on the Wild Side
On Saturday, March 10, 2012Park Interpreter and Wild-Foods Enthusiast, "Everything Guide to Foraging" (ISBN 978-1-4405-1276-6) and has over 25 years experience as a state parks naturalist. Cost is $10/person. Reservations are required. Call 757-426-7128
Hiking through False Cape's pristine maritime forest is a unique experience!
Wild Women Weekend
On the weekend of March 30 through April 1, 2012Virginia State Parks Women's Wellness Weekends, it features a more intensive outdoor programming schedule,accommodations are in the large multi-person bunk room in the EECand is limited to only 20 people. Cost is $200 and includes all meals, lodging and educational materials. Participants must be 21 or older. Reservations are required by calling 1-800-933-7275.
The Environmental Education Center at False Cape State Park is located on Back Bay.
Click Virginia State Parks program schedule.Check back often! More programs are being added to the schedule everyday!
False Cape State Park is located in the Sandbridge area of Virginia Beach.
LOCATION: From Interstate 64, exit on to Indian River Road East. Go 13 miles, then turn left onto Newbridge Road, then right onto Sandbridge Road. Next, turn right onto Sandpiper Road to Little Island City Park. Parking fees required Memorial Day to Labor Day. Day use only parking also is available at Back Bay Wildlife Refuge.
From First Landing State Park and oceanfront, turn east onto Shore Drive (Route 60); follow Pacific Avenue to General Booth Boulevard, then left on Princess Anne Road and then straight onto Sandbridge Road. Turn right onto Sandpiper Road to Little Island City Park. Parking fees are required from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Drive Time : From Virginia Beach's oceanfront to Little Island city parking lot is about 40 minutes.