It’s just about time for the kids to get out of school for the summer and Lake Anna State Park is cranking up their summer programming for the whole family. Come out to the park for a day of swimming and fun. Bring a picnic or stop in at our snack bar. Be sure to sign up for one of the great programs offered.
Jun 06, 2009 Panning For Gold 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Try your hand at panning for gold as park interpreter gives a panning demonstration. Register the day of program at the visitor center. FREE Location – Meet at the park’s visitor center.
Jun 06, 2009 Goodwin Goldmine Tour 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tour the ruins of the Goodwin Goldmine as you learn the history of gold in Spotsylvania County. Please register the day of tour. FEE: $3 per person, $8 per family. Location – Meet at the park’s Visitor Center.
Jun 06, 2009 Campfire 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Make memories around the fire with stories, skits, songs, family fun and of course s’mores (bring your own roasting stick, marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers). No registration needed, meet ranger at the campfire circle. FREE Location – Campfire Circle (btw the campground & visitor center off the paved trail).
Jun 06, 2009 Roots, Rebels & Distant Guns: The Civil War in Southern Spotsylvania-Campfire Program 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Chief Historian / Chief of Interpretation of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, John Hennessy will be the guest speaker for these programs. These programs are a partnership result of the planning for the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Location – Meet at the park’s Visitor Center.
Jun 07, 2009 Stampmill Sam’s Gold Adventure 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Relive the days of the past as a gold prospector while experiencing first hand the tools of the trade. Participants will hike to Pigeon Creek below the goldmine ruins, get their feet and hands wet and dirty panning for gold. Please register the day of the tour. FEE: $5 per person. Location – Meet at the park’s Visitor Center.
Jun 07, 2009 Nature Adventures 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn the sports of orienteering, GPS and geocaching as you and your family go on a nature adventure. Please register the day of the program at the park visitor center. FEE: $3 per person, $8 per family. Location – Meet at the park’s visitor center.
Jun 07, 2009 Starlight Canoe Tour 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Experience nature’s beauty at sunset as you paddle a cove and hike a grassland meadow. Basic canoe safety and instruction will be provided. Please register the day of the tour at the park office. Fee: $6per person. Location – Meet at the Park Office.
Jun 11, 2009 Storytime in the Woods 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Reading is fun for all ages, especially when it involves nature. Each week the program will feature a nature themed book and will involve children and their parents in hands on learning through skits, songs, etc. Register the day of program. Community groups (daycare centers, YMCA, scouts, etc) are encouraged to register in advance by calling the park. FEE: $3 per person, $8 per family. Location – Meet at the park’s Visitor Center.
Jun 11, 2009 Stampmill Sam’s Gold Adventure 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Relive the days of the past as a gold prospector while experiencing first hand the tools of the trade. Participants will hike to Pigeon Creek below the goldmine ruins, get their feet and hands wet and dirty panning for gold. Please register the day of the tour. FEE: $5 per person. Location – Meet at the park’s Visitor Center.
Jun 12, 2009 Basic Paddle Tour 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Take a relaxing paddle and capture a glance of the lake’s wildlife. Basic canoe instruction and safety will be provided. Regiser at the park office on the day of the tour. Fee: $5 per person. Location – Meet at the Park Office.
Jun 12, 2009 Panning For Gold 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Try your hand at panning for gold as park interpreter gives a panning demonstration. Register the day of program at the visitor center. FREE Location – Meet at the park’s visitor center.
Jun 12, 2009 Goodwin Goldmine Tour 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tour the ruins of the Goodwin Goldmine as you learn the history of gold in Spotsylvania County. Please register the day of tour. FEE: $3 per person, $8 per family. Location – Meet at the park’s Visitor Center.
Jun 12, 2009 Ranger Explorers 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Share an appreciation of our world and its environment with others through exploration with park interpreter. Register the day of the program at the visitor center. FEE: $3 per person, $8 per family. Location – Meet at the park’s Visitor Center.
Jun 13, 2009 Basic Paddle Tour 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Take a relaxing paddle and capture a glance of the lake’s wildlife. Basic canoe instruction and safety will be provided. Regiser at the park office on the day of the tour. Fee: $5 per person. Location – Meet at the Park Office.
Jun 13, 2009 Panning For Gold 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Try your hand at panning for gold as park interpreter gives a panning demonstration. Register the day of program at the visitor center. FREE Location – Meet at the park’s visitor center.
Jun 13, 2009 Junior Ranger Programs 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The JR Ranger Program introduces school age children to nature & fosters an appreciation for the environment through a variety of programs. Each session is 4 hours.
* June 13: Wet & Wild: Fish-fishing fun.
* June 27: Camping Out! basics of camping.
* July 11: History Alive -Explore the park’s history.
* July 18: Make A Nature Mess- create art using nature.
* August 8: The World of Insects -identify insects & explore insect’s habitats.
* August 22: Earth’s Treasures: Rocks -explore the park’s geological resources. Parents are FREE. Cost is $5 per child per session. Register in advance, by submitting payment in person or mail to the Park. A limited # of spaces available the program day, register at the VC. Dress for outdoors with clothes & water shoes that can get wet & muddy. Location – Meet at the park’s Visitor Center (VC).
Jun 13, 2009 Campfire 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Make memories around the fire with stories, skits, songs, family fun and of course s’mores (bring your own roasting stick, marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers). No registration needed, meet ranger at the campfire circle. FREE Location – Campfire Circle (btw the campground & visitor center off the paved trail).
Jun 14, 2009 Historical Hikes 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Enjoy the park scenery while hiking on one of the park’s historical trails. These hikes will be easy to moderate. Please register the day of the tour at the park office. FEE: $3 per person, $8 per family. Location – Meet at the park office.
Jun 14, 2009 Panning For Gold 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Try your hand at panning for gold as park interpreter gives a panning demonstration. Register the day of program at the visitor center. FREE Location – Meet at the park’s visitor center.
Jun 14, 2009 Nature Adventures 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn the sports of orienteering, GPS and geocaching as you and your family go on a nature adventure. Please register the day of the program at the park visitor center. FEE: $3 per person, $8 per family. Location – Meet at the park’s visitor center.
There is a daily per car parking fee ($4 week days and $5 for weekends). Programs listed as “free” have no additional charge. There is a Click here for directions.