Events in Virginia State Parks

Spend time floating down the Clinch River.

Slow down and reconnect with the natural world on a ranger-led hike.

Meet Natural Tunnel's wildlife ambassador, Popcorn the corn snake.

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

10 and 2, 10 and 2, get into the rhythm of fly fishing.

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.

Did you know your shoes leave more than tracks behind?

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

Can not seem to get your campfire lit?

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

For years, the railroad has played a vital role in the economics and history of Southwest Virginia.

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

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

Spend time floating down the Clinch River.

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

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

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.

What's under that rock?

Can not seem to get your campfire lit?

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

Spend time floating down the Clinch River.

Meet Natural Tunnel's wildlife ambassador, Popcorn the corn snake.

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

During this interactive experience, discover how birds’ beaks have evolved to fit their environments.

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

Can you solve some of the tests scientists use to determine crows’ intelligence?

What's under that rock?

Spend time floating down the Clinch River.

Slow down and reconnect with the natural world on a ranger-led hike.

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

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

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

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.

Can not seem to get your campfire lit?

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

Spend time paddling down the Clinch River.

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.

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

Wanting to hone your outdoor skills?

Did you know your shoes leave more than tracks behind?

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

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

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

Spend time paddling down the Clinch River.

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

Ever wonder what goes on at night in a park?

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

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

Get up close and personal with the wildlife of Natural Tunnel State Park, without ever seeing a live animal!

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

Can not seem to get your campfire lit?

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

Spend time paddling down the Clinch River.

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.

Where do toads live?

Join us for a Saturday afternoon of music and fun.

Wanting to hone your outdoor skills?

Autumn is not the only season that is perfect to take a wagon ride. Take a relaxing ride through the park and campground, experiencing the sounds of summertime. Pre-registration is required; the cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. For more information and to register please call the park office at 276-940-2674.  Natural Tunnel State Park is proud to offer red/green colorblindness correcting outdoor glasses by EnChroma during all offered programming; three protan red sensitivity and three deutan green sensitivity are available for use during programs.

Who is that calling to you in the night?

Have you ever wondered what lies under your feet?

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

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

Spend time paddling down the Clinch River.

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

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

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

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.

Can not seem to get your campfire lit?

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

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

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

Wanting to hone your outdoor skills?

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

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

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

Spend time paddling down the Clinch River.

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

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

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

Get up close and personal with the wildlife of Natural Tunnel State Park, without ever seeing a live animal!

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

Can not seem to get your campfire lit?

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

Mussels play a huge part in our watershed.

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.

Wanting to hone your outdoor skills?

Did you know your shoes leave more than tracks behind?

Autumn is not the only season that is perfect to take a wagon ride. Take a relaxing ride through the park and campground, experiencing the sounds of summertime. Pre-registration is required; the cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. For more information and to register please call the park office at 276-940-2674.  Natural Tunnel State Park is proud to offer red/green colorblindness correcting outdoor glasses by EnChroma during all offered programming; three protan red sensitivity and three deutan green sensitivity are available for use during programs.

Who is that calling to you in the night?

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

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

Calling all amateur astronomers and people who enjoy the night sky!

Spend time paddling down the Clinch River.

What's under that rock?

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

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

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