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Paddle in the Park
Where
Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.
Dock 'n Shop
When
July 8, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Everyone loves a relaxing evening especially out on Hungry Mother Lake. Join the interpreters for a calm and peaceful canoe trip and learn how the park came to be. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day of the program at the Discovery Center. All participants must be at least 6 years old. Program is dependent on weather/temperature! Please wear dry wick clothing, no cotton.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $10.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-781-7400
Email Address: HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Canoeing/Kayaking/Standup Paddleboard | Evening Programs | History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Paddle in the Park - May 27, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - June 17, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - June 24, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - July 1, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - July 15, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - July 22, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - July 29, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - Aug. 5, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - Aug. 12, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - Aug. 19, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - Aug. 26, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - Sept. 2, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - Sept. 9, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - Sept. 16, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - Sept. 23, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - Sept. 30, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - Oct. 7, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Paddle in the Park - Oct. 14, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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