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Park Packs

Where
Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.
Discovery Center
When
Jan. 1, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.
Stop by Hungry Mother's Discovery Center and ask the front desk rangers about our Park Packs. These packs are packed full of self-guided activities great for single wanderers and/or family groups. Inside the packs, you'll find all matter of resources including books, activity sheets, and other tools of the trade to help you sharpen your skills as a citizen naturalist.
Four packs are available:
Wildlife
Wildflowers
Trees
Birds
Packs are available to check-out year-round during the Discovery Center's operating hours.
Gusts may only check out ONE Park Pack at a time person or per family group.
Park Packs must be returned within 3 days of the time they are checked out.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-781-7400
Email Address: HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Arts/Crafts/Photography Workshops | History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Self-Guided Programs
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