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.

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Finding wellness in nature at Hungry Mother State Park

By Starr AndersonPosted March 28, 2024

Hungry Mother State Park has partnered with Mount Rogers Community Services for a new Wellness in Nature program. It's held every Friday, giving visitors and community members the chance to spend their lunch break connecting with the great outdoors.

To tree or not to tree? That is the question

By Guest BloggerPosted December 06, 2023

Have you ever wondered what your Christmas tree can do to and for the environment? If you choose a live tree, make sure you dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way. That way your Christmas tree can spread joy long after the holiday season!

6 reasons to visit Natural Bridge this fall

By Starr AndersonPosted October 27, 2023

When you think of Natural Bridge State Park, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the 200-foot-tall Natural Bridge. This iconic Virginia landmark is truly awe-inspiring, but if you haven't explored the rest of the park, you're missing out.

13 Fall Festivals at Virginia State Parks

By Kim WellsPosted September 19, 2023

Enjoy the fall season at a Virginia State Park festival or event. Listed are 13 festivals and events that celebrate the fall season, but be sure to visit the park's webpage to see more programs and events taking place.

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Follow the Fall Foliage Report

By Maggi TinsleyPosted September 15, 2023

In our annual Fall Foliage Report you'll find information about leaf color changes that participating parks share each week in October.

Pawpaws are the star of Inaugural Festival held at Powhatan State Park

By Kim WellsPosted September 05, 2023

Pawpaws have been around for many years and can still be found at Powhatan State Park. In honor of the park's 10th anniversary, a Pawpaw Festival and 10-mile race are held to showcase the park's natural beauty.

Natural Tunnel becomes first in state to install special viewfinder for colorblind visitors

By Starr AndersonPosted July 07, 2023

We are proud to be the first location in Virginia to offer the EnChroma colorblind viewfinder. It's equipped with special lenses from EnChroma designed to help those with red-green Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) experience colors.

The Importance of Vernal Pools

By Kim WellsPosted March 10, 2023

Do you know what a vernal pool is and what animals live there? Vernal pools are important for some species survival. I highly recommend checking out a Vernal Pool Program at a Virginia State Park to learn more about these pools first-hand.