RICHMOND — Virginia State Parks will host its annual #OptOutside event Thanksgiving weekend to encourage people to take a break from screen time and shopping lines and opt outside for fun instead.
The campaign runs from Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 at all Virginia State Park locations.
Virginia State Parks said it will offer a variety of self-guided and ranger-led activities “designed to help visitors of all ages create meaningful Thanksgiving memories outdoors and reconnect with friends, family and nature.”
Activities include:
- Guided hikes at False Cape, Fairy Stone, Douthat or Bear Creek Lake
- Critter Chow at Sky Meadows
- Guided Stress Relief Program or History Hike at Mason Neck State Park
- Wildlife Hike, Welcome Campfire or Stargazing at Holiday Lake
- Animal Tracking at Sweet Run
- Tye at Twilight at James River
For a complete list of Virginia State Parks Opt Outside activities, visit the programs and events section of the state parks website.
For those with Virginia State Park license plates, free parking will be available on Nov. 28 in celebration of Opt Outside Day.
