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Upcoming Trip Information
State Park Passport Series - Ages 12+
Join us for a tour of our beautiful Virginia State Parks. Each trip will highlight a unique activity, excursion or program specific to that park. Preregistration is required at least one week in advance of trip date. Trips are first-come, first-served. Fee includes transportation to and from trip destination and all park admissions, amenities and excursion fees, unless otherwise noted. Patrons are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch and any extra snacks and drinks that may be needed throughout the day. Meet in the James City County Recreation Center lobby at the time listed for your trip! Full trip details are available by contacting 757-259-5355 or sarah.oreilly@jamescitycountyva.gov.
- October 2: Dismal Swamp State Park Paddle - Join us for a paddling tour of the Dismal Swamp canal that connects into North Carolina’s Intracoastal waterway. We’ll bring the kayaks/canoes and you need to bring lunch, snacks and water. This trip will be a self-guided paddle of the waterway and will include two hours of paddling time and visiting the park amenities based on the park’s schedule. Preregistration required by September 11.
- November 13: /High Bridge Trail State Park - Join us for a bike tour of High Bridge Trail beginning in Farmville during the height of Virginia’s beautiful fall foliage! Trip fee includes a three hour trail cruiser rental from a local bike shop. Patrons are encouraged to explore as much or as little of the trail as you’d like in that timeframe. Round trip distance to High Bridge and back is just under 10 miles. Preregistration begins September 29 on PerfectMind, our new registration platform.
The Adventure Park at the VA Aquarium! - Oct. 29
Spend the day climbing through the canopy as Virginia Beach hosts one of Virginia’s most unique high ropes and climbing courses! Spend three hours in the canopy zip lining, rappelling and climbing while enjoying a summer sunset. The Adventure Park features 17 treetop trails, 27 zip lines and crossings and 258 platforms connected by fun and unique obstacles. No previous climbing experience needed and the course is ideal for any fitness level. Trip is weather permitting. Registration opens on September 29 on PerfectMind, our new registration platform.
Youth Kayaking Trips
Take a break from virtual school to explore some of Virginia’s best local waterways. Trips are first-come, first-served. $20 fee includes transportation and paddle craft to and from trip destination and all amenity fees. Participants are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch and/or snacks and drinks that may be needed throughout the day. Meet in the James City County Recreation Center lobby at the time listed for your trip! Full trip details are available by contacting 757-259-5355 or sarah.oreilly@jamescitycountyva.gov. All trips are weather and river condition permitting.
- Ren's Road Landing - October 9 (registration closes 9/11)
- Huguenot Flatwater - October 23 (registration opens 9/29)
Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights - Dec. 3
Take a ride to Richmond’s beautiful Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for a holiday lights self-guided walking tour. Fee includes transportation to and from trip destination and entrance fees. Meet in the James City County Recreation Center lobby at the time listed for your trip! Full trip details are available by contacting sarah.oreilly@jamescitycountyva.gov or 757-259-5355.
