If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

Get outside and learn a new game along the Thistle Ridge Disc Golf Trail. Rangers and volunteers will be on hand to teach you and your family how to play disc golf by sharing tips and tricks before you hit the course.

The end of May marks the beginning of the summer season, so come enjoy the warmer days for stargazing!

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

As dusk draws near, lightning bugs appear!

Give Cedar Creek a hand on this special volunteer cleanup day; the Chesapeake Bay will thank you!

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

As dusk draws near, lightning bugs appear!

When the moon is totally hidden, we have the darkest nights and some of the best stargazing!

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

As dusk draws near, lightning bugs appear!

This year marks the 250th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Natural Bridge.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

As dusk draws near, lightning bugs appear!

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

As dusk draws near, lightning bugs appear!

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

A future president looked out over the edge of the 200-foot tall arch and marveled at the beauty of the natural world; he knew then that generations to come had to be able to feel the same awe he did in the face of the "most sublime of Nature's works." July 5th, 2024 marks 250 years since Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Natural Bridge, setting the stage for the Bridge to be preserved in its natural state for all to experience.

Are you looking for a light show without the fireworks this Independence Day weekend? Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

As dusk draws near, lightning bugs appear!

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

As dusk draws near, lightning bugs appear!

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

Watch the last traces of daylight strike the Blue Ridge Mountains on this guided sunset hike.

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

Watch the last traces of daylight strike the Blue Ridge Mountains on this guided sunset hike.

If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

Watch the last traces of daylight strike the Blue Ridge Mountains on this guided sunset hike.

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Join instructors from Center of Gravity Yoga & Pilates from Lexington for a scenic mountain-view yoga class and sound bath, then wrap up by watching the moon rise.  Want to join?

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

Watch the last traces of daylight strike the Blue Ridge Mountains on this guided sunset hike.

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

Before fall brings on chilly nights, enjoy stargazing in the park over the holiday weekend!

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

Watch the stars come out at night, then watch the moon rise over the Blue Ridge Mountains! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

Join us on Friday, September 27th at 6 p.m. at the Skyline Trail at Natural Bridge State Park for the 2024 Mental Health Walk.

Join thousands of other volunteers around the country on a project to improve public lands, this time along the Cedar Creek Trail.

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

This October spirits from the past will guide you along the trail to the Natural Bridge, all by lantern light.

This October spirits from the past will guide you along the trail to the Natural Bridge, all by lantern light.

Peek at the peaks with a ranger as you leaf peep in style on a wagon ride with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the fall color change.

Whoooo goes there?

This October spirits from the past will guide you along the trail to the Natural Bridge, all by lantern light.

This October spirits from the past will guide you along the trail to the Natural Bridge, all by lantern light.

Peek at the peaks with a ranger as you leaf peep in style on a wagon ride with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the fall color change.

Join park rangers as they watch for the comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) in the night sky!

This October spirits from the past will guide you along the trail to the Natural Bridge, all by lantern light.

This October spirits from the past will guide you along the trail to the Natural Bridge, all by lantern light.

Peek at the peaks with a ranger as you leaf peep in style on a wagon ride with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the fall color change.

It's the event everyone has been howling about: watch the full moon rise over the Blue Ridge Mountains with park rangers as your guides!

This October spirits from the past will guide you along the trail to the Natural Bridge, all by lantern light.

This October spirits from the past will guide you along the trail to the Natural Bridge, all by lantern light.

Peek at the peaks with a ranger as you leaf peep in style on a wagon ride with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the fall color change.

Whoooo goes there?

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

During the Festival of Trees, local organizations are asked to decorate a holiday tree to represent themselves in the community.

Gather with family and friends to take in the starry, moonless sky above the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and enjoy a hot drink with park rangers on a chilly night.

If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our biggest meteor shower watch of the year! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.

Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.

Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.

Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.

Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.

Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.

Start 2025 by joining park rangers for our annual First Day Hike. This year we will be admiring the Blue Ridge Mountains and beautiful panoramic views from Skyline Trail, which is a 1.6-mile, easy to moderate hike.

Come see a total lunar eclipse with our park rangers at this International Dark Sky Park.

Park rangers need your help to clean up an area of the park!

Join dozens of others across the county in a roadside cleanup campaign to eliminate litter!

Calling all young anglers; kids aged 12 and younger get free admission and can fish for free during this annual event.

Stewardship Saturday falls during Earth Week this month, so we are going to tackle a conservation project in the park!

Come see the stars and explore our night sky with our park rangers at this International Dark Sky Park.

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.