Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Earth Day - Mushroom Mayhem

Location of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia

Where

Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.
Blockhouse Parking Lot

When

April 20, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Fun-ji, fun-gi, or fun-gee? Whatever way you say it, fungus is both interesting to say and learn about! For Earth Day weekend, join Virginia Master Naturalist, Adam Boring on the Birding Trail hike to learn about the inner workings of fungi, basic mushroom identification, and responsible foraging principles. Park in the Picnic Area, then meet at the Blockhouse Parking Lot.

photo of a mushroom on a log

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-940-2674
Email Address: naturaltunnel@dcr.virginia.gov