Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.

Sense of Nature

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Lakeside Snack Bar
Main Park Address: Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.

When

Aug. 16, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Energy makes sense; it helps all living things grow but is not always the same. On this ranger-led walk over fairly level ground with some inclines, we can use our senses of taste and smell to identify particular plants. We'll also discover the musical flow of energy pulsing through them.

photo of a tree trunk

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov