Visit Holliday Lake State Park on Saturday, from noon-3 p.m. to explore the past.

The park and the surrounding area have changed a lot over the years, and evidence of past peoples can be found if you look around closely. Bring lunch to the white beach tent and eat with the park interpreter to discuss how the park got its interesting name.

Then experience history through artifacts that have been discovered in the park. Later, pan for gold and learn about the rise and fall of the Jones Family, who lived here 150 years ago. For more information, please contact the Park Office at 434-248-6308 or email us at hollidaylake@dcr.virginia.gov.

The award-winning Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to make reservations in one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.