Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive  - Stuart, VA 24171 

Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Beach Breezeway. August 30th is National Beach Day! Come with us on a guided canoe tour of the beautiful lake at Fairy Stone State Park. Learn the history of the old iron-ore mining 'boomtown' of Fayerdale, which now lies below the surface of the lake, and the reason it is there now. The program cost is $15 per canoe rental or $5 to bring your own boat. Life jackets are required. Registration required and must be made in person at Fairy Stone Mercantile prior to event. Mercantile shop closes at 6 p.m. The paddle trip is for ages 4 and up; children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Boats leave at start time. Participants must arrive 15 minutes early to board canoes. Maximum participation: 12 boats (3-4 per canoe depending on size of individuals).