The leaves haven't turned quite yet, but the weather is wonderful for a wagon ride!

Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour.

In Natural Tunnel: Nature's Marvel in Stone, author and geologist Tony Scales recounts the history of the great feature, from its geologic beginnings to the first written accounts of man's interaction with the Tunnel, through a period of commercial exploitation, to the present-day state park.

Stop by the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to view the sun through a telescope.

Ever wonder what dolls of the 18th century frontier looked like or what they were made of?

Spend time paddling down the Clinch River.

Stop by the Wilderness Road Blockhouse and step back in time to experience aspects of life on the frontier.

There are bugs everywhere in the park- cicadas in the trees, ants in the grass, crickets in the caves, and even the macro invertebrates in the creek! Learn the important roles these tiny creatures play in our ecosystems while making your own insect sticker.   .

Join us at the Community Fire Ring to relax, enjoy a roasted marshmallow, and get to know your camping neighbors.

Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour.

Find time to head down to the Tunnel Platform, where you’ll enjoy amazing views of the 300-foot-tall amphitheater walls of the Natural Tunnel, spot rock pigeons, and, if you’re lucky, see a passing train.

Wanting to hone your outdoor skills?

Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.

Virginia is home to a very smart, and often mischievous animal, Ursus americanus, or the American Black Bear.

Did you know Natural Tunnel State Park is the home of one of the oldest structures in Scott County?

Over 200 years ago, early adventurers like Daniel Boone walked these same hills and valleys we see today.

Hear the tale of the star-crossed lovers that the trail is named after and view the tunnel from above.

Can you tell the difference between an elk and a deer?

Over 200 years ago, early adventurers like Daniel Boone walked these same hills and valleys we see today.

Join us at the Community Fire Ring to relax, enjoy a roasted marshmallow, and get to know your camping neighbors.

Join us for a volunteer opportunity in honor of National Public Lands Day.

Learn to be a responsible environmental steward as we discuss the seven Leave No Trace principles, including planning ahead, traveling on durable surfaces, and properly disposing of waste.

Grab a trash bag and join us in cleaning up our trails to maintain a healthy environment for our local wildlife and our community on National Public Lands Day.

The leaves haven't turned quite yet, but the weather is wonderful for a wagon ride!

Have you ever wondered what lies under your feet?

Join a ranger for an eye-opening look at nature’s clean-up crew!

Find time to head down to the Tunnel Platform where you’ll find amazing views of the 300-foot-tall amphitheater walls of the Natural Tunnel, rock pigeons, and if you’re lucky, a train.

Ever wonder what goes on at night in a park?

Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour.

Learn how Mother Nature can both inspire and help you create your next masterpiece.

The leaves are changing, and the nights are growing cold, it's the perfect time for a hayride!

Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.

Ever wondered where bats live?

Enjoy the stunning views of the awe-inspiring mountains as the leave begin to change from a deep green to vibrant red, orange, and yellow hues.

Begin your journey along the Wilderness Road towards Cumberland Gap as an interpreter takes you on a guided tour of the museum.

Join us at the Community Fire Ring to relax, enjoy a roasted marshmallow, and get to know your camping neighbors.

Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour.

Did you know corn can be found in just about everything?

The leaves are changing, and the nights are growing cold, it's the perfect time for a hayride!

There are bugs everywhere in the park- cicadas in the trees, ants in the grass, crickets in the caves, and even the macro invertebrates in the creek!

Stop by the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to view the sun through a telescope.

Enjoy the stunning views of the awe-inspiring mountains as the leaves begin to change from a deep green to vibrant red, orange, and yellow hues.

Ever wonder what dolls of the 18th century frontier looked like or what they were made of?

Join us at the Community Fire Ring to relax, enjoy a roasted marshmallow, and get to know your camping neighbors.

Ever wondered where bats live?

Find time to head down to the Tunnel Platform where you’ll find amazing views of the 300-foot-tall amphitheater walls of the Natural Tunnel, rock pigeons, and if you’re lucky, a train.

The leaves are changing, and the nights are growing cold, it's the perfect time for a hayride!

Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.

Learn how Mother Nature can both inspire and help you create your next masterpiece.

Enjoy the stunning views of the awe-inspiring mountains as the leaves begin to change from a deep green to vibrant red, orange, and yellow hues.

Did you know corn can be found in just about everything?

Join us at the Community Fire Ring to relax, enjoy a roasted marshmallow, and get to know your camping neighbors.

Who is calling to you in the night?

Begin your journey along the Wilderness Road towards Cumberland Gap as an interpreter takes you on a guided tour of the museum.

Owl Pellets give us clues as to what the latest meal was.

The leaves are changing, and the nights are growing cold, it's the perfect time for a hayride!

Storytelling at the Tunnel features storytelling performances from experienced local storytellers and local public-school forensics and drama students.

Have you carved your pumpkin for the fall season yet?

Enjoy the stunning views of the awe-inspiring mountains as the leaves begin to change from a deep green to vibrant red, orange, and yellow hues.

Join us as we build a creature to find out how adaptations of native animals (as well as creatures of Appalachian folklore) can help them be specially made for their environment.

Join us at the Community Fire Ring to relax, enjoy a roasted marshmallow, and get to know your camping neighbors.

What hides in the Appalachian wilderness after dark?

Virginia is home to a very smart, and often mischievous animal, Ursus americanus, or the American Black Bear.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, or is that a bat?

The leaves are changing, and the nights are growing cold, it's the perfect time for a hayride!

Join a park interpreter on a scavenger hunt along one of our less explored trails to find all of the colors, shapes, and sizes that are found in nature.

Although they haven't always looked the way they do now, scarecrows have been around a long time and have been used in a number of different cultures.

Join a ranger to discover park history and how the tunnel was formed during this guided hike down Tunnel Trail.

Trees are life-givers and inspiration for many art forms.

Turkeys are terrific.

Stop by the Wilderness Road Blockhouse and step back in time to experience aspects of life on the frontier.

Join a ranger on a guided hike to learn more about different birds, plants, and ecosystems found in the park.

Join a park interpreter on a scavenger hunt along one of our less explored trails to find all of the colors, shapes, and sizes that are found in nature.

Trees are life-givers and inspiration for many art forms.

Stop by the Wilderness Road Blockhouse and step back in time to experience aspects of life on the frontier.

Virginia is home to a very smart, and often mischievous animal, Ursus americanus, or the American Black Bear.

Turkeys are terrific.

Join a ranger to discover park history and how the tunnel was formed during this guided hike down Tunnel Trail.

To kick off this year's Christmas Lighting event the park will provide this one-day special offer to help those in need in our community.

 As you ride down on the chairlift and make your way to the tunnel, you will be surrounded by thousands of Christmas lights and see animated Christmas displays.

As you ride down on the chairlift and make your way to the tunnel, you will be surrounded by thousands of Christmas lights and see animated Christmas displays.

Enjoy a self-guided tour as you walk down to see the Natural Tunnel.

As you explore the Wilderness Road Blockhouse and the surrounding area, discover what makes this building so unique as well as what was commonly used on the frontier for survival during the 18th Century.

Stop by the Visitor Center and pick up a copy of a self-guided brochure on the “Common Trees of Virginia,” or download it online.

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