Join Yoga instructor, Kelly Blevins, to experience the calming benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Want to test your knowledge and learn about one of our most fascinating local animals?

When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts.

The surface of the water might seem calm, but down under there is an exciting world filled with all kinds of life.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Historically, trees have provided us with shelter as we've used them to make various structures and enjoyed the warmth they provide as we've built fires from them.

All of the park's original facilities back in the 1930's were built by hand.

The park is rich with historical sights, many of which are structures that were built when the park was opened.  We'll be taking a walk around the day use area of the park to observe the unique buildings and discuss how the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) used them while building the park.

Join our amazing volunteer and Master Naturalist, Darin Handy as he shows us all sorts of amazing live critters from our region.

Spend an entertaining evening sitting around the campfire with storyteller Melanie Smith as she spins tales that span Appalachian culture.

What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

An excellent way to interact with sustainable natural materials is by crafting.

Hungry Mother's interpreters are always finding cool things around the park and thinking up new activities and crafts.

Discover your creative side as we discover how we are all natural artists.

Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes on a relaxing hike made to calm the mind.

Art is one of the most exciting ways to use your own creativity to explore nature. Join artist and Virginia Master Naturalist, Renee Wienecke, as she helps you to look for inspiration in nature and encourages your creative side to create a piece of art around Hungry Mother's salamanders and birds.

 Join Yoga Instructor Kelly Blevins to experience a more engaged form of yoga as you strike poses on our stand-up paddle boards out in the lake.

These fuzzy little insects can't seem to help but swarm any light they can find, but what's really going on with them?

These fuzzy little insects can't seem to help but swarm any light they can find, but what's really going on with them?

Discover your creative side as we discover how we are all natural artists.

The park is rich with historical sights, many of which are structures that were built when the park was opened.  We'll be taking a modest walk around the day use area of the park to observe the unique buildings and discuss how the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) used them while building the park.

Southwest Virginia is home to only two venomous snakes.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Join Yoga instructor, Kelly Blevins, to experience the calming benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Want to test your knowledge and learn about one of our most fascinating local animals?

When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts.

The surface of the water might seem calm, but down under there is an exciting world filled with all kinds of life.

Our park is known for its biodiversity and is home to many species of birds.

 Do you like to get hands-on experience looking for cool critters?

Moving outdoors in nature can significantly improve your mental health and it's fun! This week's bridge is Move.

Is that a moth or is that a butterfly on that flower?

Food webs can get pretty complex, but at the very top of the food chain is the best predator in the ecosystem.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Want a chance to practice valuable skills and have fun while doing so?

Fish scales are shiny to reflect light and act as camouflage.

What some people call creepy crawlies are actually some of the most interesting and beneficial animals in our area.

Express yourself on the trail with a stylish and unique hiking stick you designed and decorated yourself.

All of the park's original facilities back in the 1930's were built by hand.

Spend an entertaining evening sitting around the campfire with an interpreter.

What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

An excellent way to interact with sustainable natural materials is by crafting.

Hungry Mother's interpreters are always finding cool things around the park and thinking up new activities and crafts.

Discover your creative side as we discover how we are all natural artists.

Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes on a relaxing hike made to calm the mind.

Have you met the animals living at Hungry Mother's Discovery Center?

 Join Yoga Instructor Kelly Blevins to experience a more engaged form of yoga as you strike poses on our stand-up paddle boards out in the lake.

These fuzzy little insects can't seem to help but swarm any light they can find, but what's really going on with them?

These fuzzy little insects can't seem to help but swarm any light they can find, but what's really going on with them?

Discover your creative side as we discover creativity in nature.

The park is rich with historical sights, many of which are structures that were built when the park was opened.  We'll be taking a modest walk around the day use area of the park to observe the unique buildings and discuss how the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) used them while building the park.

Southwest Virginia is home to only two venomous snakes.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Join Yoga instructor, Kelly Blevins, to experience the calming benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Want to test your knowledge and learn about one of our most fascinating local animals?

When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts.

The one and only mammal on the planet capable of true flight absolutely loves Hungry Mother.

Our park is known for its biodiversity and is home to many species of birds.

 Do you like to get hands-on experience looking for cool critters?

I appreciate the beauty in nature each morning as I listen to the birds singing and watching the greens turn all different shades.

Is that a moth or is that a butterfly on that flower?

Food webs can get pretty complex, but at the very top of the food chain is the best predator in the ecosystem.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Been itching to go fishing?

Have you ever wanted to learn how to split firewood without an axe?

What's a benthic organism and how do they survive in the creek?

Spend an entertaining evening sitting around the campfire with an interpreter.

What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Our rangers know how to have fun, too!

Dragonflies zip around wetlands making the habitat fascinating.

Discover your creative side as we discover how we are all natural artists.

Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes on a relaxing hike made to calm the mind.

Watch as the moon rises over the lake and lights of the lake in its glow.

Been itching to go fishing?

Express yourself on the trail with a stylish and unique hiking stick you design and decorat yourself.

It's time for Hungry Mother's favorite competition.

Let's beat the heat and make some homemade ice cream in a bag.

 Join Yoga Instructor Kelly Blevins to experience a more engaged form of yoga as you strike poses on our stand-up paddle boards out in the lake.

Join an interpreter for an easy guided hike leading to a campfire nestled in the forest.

Discover your creative side as we discover how we are all natural artists.

Why are animals' teeth different?

Turtles face many threats from the effects of plastic pollution.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Join Yoga instructor, Kelly Blevins, to experience the calming benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Regurgitated owl puke!?

When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts.

The surface of the water might seem calm, but down under there is an exciting world filled with all kinds of life.

Our park is known for its biodiversity and is home to many species of birds.

Did you realize resting in nature can significantly improve your mental health?

Our local wildflowers are incredibly important to biodiversity in this region.

Express yourself on the trail with a stylish and unique hiking stick you designed and decorated yourself.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Been itching to go fishing?

Have you ever wondered how our famous 108 acre lake stays so clean?

What's a benthic organism and how do they survive in the creek?

Trees provide us with shade, oxygen, and habitats for animals.

Spend an entertaining evening sitting around the campfire with an interpreter.

What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Our rangers know how to have fun, too!

Art is one of the most exciting ways to use your own creativity to explore nature. Join artist and Virginia Master Naturalist, Renee Wienecke, as she helps you to look for inspiration in nature and encourages your creative side to create a piece of art around Hungry Mother's salamanders and birds.

Discover your creative side as we discover how we are all natural artists.