Events in Virginia State Parks

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

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.

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

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.

Spend a nice summer's 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?

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

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

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

You walk around trees all the time, but have you ever taken a chance to get to know what you're walking past?

Animals have some amazing feats and hold some amazing records.

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

Explore some of the coolest little critters that fly in our amazing world of the night sky above. Join an interpreter on Wednesdays this summer to learn about bats and what they mean for our ecosystem.

It's time for Mother Nature's most creative weavers to crawl out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

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

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

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.

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, so hikers come up with creative ways to carry their gear.

Do you want to discover how music making can interact with being outdoors?

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

Have you ever heard a bird call and wanted to know what bird made that noise?

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

Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

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

Have you ever wondered what owls live in Hungry Mother State Park?

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

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

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.

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?

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

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

You walk around trees all the time, but have you ever taken a chance to get to know what you're walking past?

Animals have some amazing feats and hold some amazing records.

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

Explore some of the coolest little critters that fly in our amazing world of the night sky above. Join an interpreter on Wednesdays this summer to learn about bats and what they mean for our ecosystem.

It's time for Mother Nature's most creative weavers to crawl out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

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

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

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.

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, so hikers come up with creative ways to carry their gear.

Do you want to discover how music making can interact with being outdoors?

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

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

Been itching to go fishing?

Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

Calling all Volunteers!

Have you ever touched bear fur or looked at the teeth of a beaver?

Southwest Virginia is home to only two venomous snakes.

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

Have you ever wondered what owls live in Hungry Mother State Park?

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

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

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.

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?

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

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

What is wet, muddy, has lots of plants and animals, and kind of stinks?

Do you enjoy listening to the birds chirp outside and hearing the trees in the wind?

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

Explore some of the coolest little critters that fly in our amazing world of the night sky above. Join an interpreter on Wednesdays this summer to learn about bats and what they mean for our ecosystem.

Do you want to witness the art of Gyotaku fish printing, an ancient craft where you can create your own fish masterpiece!

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

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

What is wet, muddy, has lots of plants and animals, and kind of stinks?

Have you ever touched bear fur or looked at the teeth of a beaver?

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

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

Other than the fireworks bursting in the distance, there are many cool critters calling in the night.

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

Do you know the differences between wasps and bees?

Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

What even are watersheds?

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.

During the Jim Crow Era, many public spaces in the South were segregated.

Get in touch with your inner artist and come down to the beach to learn about the bugs and insects that add beauty to our park.

Do you have what it takes to safely and confidently survive in the wilderness?  In times of unexpected emergencies or when seeking a secure place to rest, having the skills to construct a dependable shelter can be crucial.

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.

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?

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

Hike a short two-mile section of the Lake Loop Trail with a park guide.

What is wet, muddy, has lots of plants and animals, and kind of stinks?

Do you enjoy listening to the birds chirp outside and hearing the trees in the wind?

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

Spend the cooler morning in the shade of the Lake Trail, as you follow the interpreter for a six-mile round trip on half the Lake Loop Trail.

Let's go on a scavenger hunt to learn about the geology of the park.

Through the ages humans have had an intimate relationship with fire.

Explore some of the coolest little critters that fly in our amazing world of the night sky above. Join an interpreter on Wednesdays this summer to learn about bats and what they mean for our ecosystem.

Do you want to witness the art of Gyotaku fish printing, an ancient craft where you can create your own fish masterpiece!

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

It's been a long, but fun summer.

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

Been itching to go fishing?

Christmas has come early at the park!

When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts, so hikers come up with creative ways to carry their gear.