National Public Lands Day - Beautifying Beechwood Trail

National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands and works to connect people to public lands in their community, inspire environmental stewardship, and encourage use of public lands for education, recreation, and general health. Head on over to Smith Mountain Lake State Park and become a steward of this amazing landscape. You'll get to enjoy a hike along Beechwood Trail through forested terrain, along a pristine stream, and a view of the lake as you assist the ranger with a trail clean-up. We'll provide all tools and materials needed. You bring a sense of adventure and fun.

Wear closed toed shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather, and bring water. Some areas are out of the tree cover so you might want sunscreen, a hat, and possibly insect repellent. There is free parking for this day. Click HERE for more information on becoming a Virginia State Park volunteer.

About National Public Lands Day

Virginia State Parks celebrates National Public Lands Day each September by inviting volunteers and visitors to take part in the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the country. Join in preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the state’s public lands through a variety of hands-on activities, including trail maintenance, tree plantings, invasive species removal, litter clean-ups and educational programs on the importance of conservation. Parking fees are waived at most Virginia State Parks for National Public Lands Day (excludes Grayson Highlands and the admission fee at Natural Bridge and Southwest Virginia Museum). 

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