For those of us within an easy commute of Lake Anna State Park it is wonderful to have the opportunity to visit and take part in a number of activities that are both fun and educational.
(For those of you who live too far away for a day trip come back as I'll be writing a post soon about the great camping facilities at the park and the cabins you can rent.)
If you have not done so as yet, take advantage of this great resource and plan to spend some time in this beautiful natural setting.
Be sure to take a look to see which of these many offerings you would like to attend. You may find it difficult to choose. If that's the case, simply sign up for everything and have a great time.
May 23, 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 Phone - (540) 854-6245
May 23, 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. Phone - (540) 854-6245
May 23, 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 Phone - (540) 854-6245
May 23, 2009 Super Saturday Programs 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Learn about the natural components of Virginia's outdoors through basic 101 instruction. Please register the day of the program. FEE: $3 per person, $8 per family. Location - Meet at the park's Visitor Center. Phone - (540) 854-6245
May 23, 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) Phone - (540) 854-5503
May 24, 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. Phone - (540) 854-6245
May 24, 2009 Moonlight Tour 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Enjoy the night sounds and learn about the moon's phases. Please register at the park office on the day of the tour. Fee: $6 per person. Location - Meet at Park Office Phone - (540) 854-5503
May 25, 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. Phone - (540) 854-5503
May 25, 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 Phone - (540) 854-6245
May 30, 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 Phone - (540) 854-6245
May 30, 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. Phone - (540) 854-6245
May 30, 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 Phone - (540) 854-6245
May 30, 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 (between the campground & visitor center off the paved trail) Phone - (540) 854-5503
Lake Anna State Park is one of Virginia's special spots. Visit and Enjoy!__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Kate--all these activities remind me of many years spent camping at Cook Forest in PA. My daughter & her cousins and their families still meet every summer for week or 10 days. Us from the older generation visit for a day or two. I am glad that my mother lives within 30 miles so I can camp at her house with soft bed and warm shower. Campfires and smores, hmm good. Thanks for the memories.
Kate, what a great selection of activities. I would try my hand at panning for gold I would think. I might get lucky and retire!! Then I'd have to spend all my time out on the lake with YOU!!
Wow! Sounds like a whole host of neat things going on! Hubby just looked it up - it's 231 miles from me to you. That's not all that bad, ya know .... ;)
Hey Kathleen,
Where is Lake Anna State Park? The events you listed sound like fun and the prices are reasonable :)
Thanks for the info,
Laura C
Kate- what a great line up of events. This sound like a lot of fun and lots to do... I panned for gold in Calif... obviously it did not lead to my early retirement, but it was a lot of fun.
Sounds like a ton of fun Kate. Looks like the community is really geared to building a strong relationship with the members.
Hi Mary...Next time think about staying longer. You might be glad you did. Take time to spend with your mom and do some camping too. Live it up!
Kate
Hi Gary...That's right! I'm sure you'd love it.
Come to think of it, I haven't tried my hand at gold panning. I keep thinking of taking some of the grandchildren up there one day.
Kate
Hi Carol...Exactly. I wasn't sure how far away you are but I figured it couldn't be too far. We should split the difference some time and meet for lunch and the afternoon of photography.
How does that sound?
Kate
Hi Laura...Lake Anna is located in Central Virginia, not too far from Washington, D.C., Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, and Richmond. At least we say not that far as we've gotten use to jumping in the car and going.
It's pretty rural out around here with the lake being the center of most activities.
Thanks for asking. Please say hi to your mom for me.
Kate
Hi Joan...I'll never have an "early" retirement, not at 72 but than again I don't want one either.
We are lucky to have such a wide variety of programs for adults and children so close to us.
Kate
Hi Bill...Each year it seems to get better and better. We all benefit.
Thanks for stopping by.
Kate
Nice post on activities. I was in Lake Anna of 20 years ago. Would lvoe to see it now.
Hi Monique...Come on back
I would love to see your wonderful spot also. Any place with water is my kind of place.
Kate