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.

Forest Therapy Practice

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.
Raider's Run Trailhead

When

April 7, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes, for a relaxing program made to calm the mind. Explore helpful ways to relax and de-stress yourself in nature while learning about the history and culture of using nature as a means of therapy. Enjoy the calming atmosphere of Raider's Run Trail and let yourself be soothed by the various sounds of nature and therapy techniques Tina will lead you through.

photo of a trail through the forest

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-781-7400
Email Address: HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov