The holidays mark the time of year when many of us are rushing to find gifts, create dinner menus, bake tasty treats, all while trying to entertain guests. There comes a time when you need to stop long enough to reflect on what Christmas means to you. And we have the perfect way to do just that with The Lighting at Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park which helps create long lasting family memories. 

Welcome to Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park

This special event features thousands of lights lining the way to the mouth of the tunnel, hot chocolate, roasted marshmallows, and this year, Santa. The sounds of local entertainers lead the crowd in some of the best known Christmas carols. And Christmas stories are told by The Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Association dressed in 1775 period attire as they talk about one of Scott County's older structures remaining, Carter Cabin.

Storytellers can be found at the Carter Cabin

The Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Association dress in 1775 attire as they tell stories

On November 27, 2015, the event kicks off with the annual “Give a Friend a Lift” night.

It is a time for all of us to be kind to one another and to give back and help our communities as much as we can. Help give back by bringing in non-perishable food items to be distributed to a local food bank or shelter in need. Help us make several families Christmas a little brighter by collecting over 500 items. Items can be brought in that evening at the chairlift building. Individuals that bring in non-perishable food items will receive a free chairlift ride for that evening only. This is a one day event.  

Make a new family tradition

Friday and Saturday evenings November 27 – January 2, the event will be open to the public; closed December 25-26, 2015.  

The event opens at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. The entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes

November:
27 - Thistle Dew
28 - Pea Picken’ Hearts

December:
4 -  Kaylor’s Chapel 6:30-8pm
5 -  Strawberry Jam
11 - Poplar Hill Reunion
12 - Rye Cove Methodist Church
18 - State Line Baptist Church
19 - Russell Bennett

Natural Tunnel State Park is located at 1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway, Duffield, VA 24244-9361; Phone: (276) 940-2674; or email the park. Learn more about park offerings by calling 1-800-933-PARK or visit our website.