Events in Virginia State Parks

Climb to the top of Clyburn Ridge Overlook with an interpretive ranger.

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

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

Fling your hula hoop and see where it lands.

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

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

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

Hungry Mother's spillway was constructed in 1933.

After a good rain, you might notice earthworms coming out in abundance onto roads, sidewalks, and pathways.

Have you ever wanted to try stand up paddle-boarding (SUP), but couldn't find the time?

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

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.

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

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.

Join Hungry Mother State Park, the Department of Wildlife Resources, and the Friends of Hungry Mother as we teach kids, adults, and families to fish. Come and learn the basics of fishing and have a chance to fish from land or water with individuals who have been fishing for a very long time.

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.

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

There are many ways to combine love of nature and craftiness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

After a good rain, you might notice earthworms coming out in abundance onto roads, sidewalks, and pathways.

Have you ever wanted to try stand up paddle-boarding (SUP), but couldn't find the time?

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

Southwest Virginia is home to only two venomous snakes.

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

Embrace your wild side and come play a game of chase that predator and prey have to "play" to survive every day.

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

Come "shell-ebrate" some of the coolest animals around and meet Hungry Mother State Park's ambassador turtles.

Spend an entertaining evening sitting around the campfire with other park visitors.

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

Turtles love worms, fish love worms, birds love worms, and interpretive rangers love worms.

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

Tired of kayaking and canoeing and want to try something new on the water?

Create a recycled flowerpot out of newspaper that you can place right in the ground with native flower seeds.

Climb to the top of Clyburn Ridge and take in the beautiful view of the lake and Molly's Knob.

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

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

Late Summer moving towards Fall might very well be the best time of year to look for wildflowers in our park.

Celebrate the changing of the seasons and get in touch with your crafty side.

How did people catch fish for dinner long ago?

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

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

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

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.

Prepare to refine your camping skills in this crash course designed to refresh you on the art of building campfires.

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

Most people are familiar with the lake habitat and the forest that surrounds it, but there are many micro-habitats that attract animals with very different needs.

Crawdads, Salamanders, and Stone flies, oh my!

Embrace your wild side and come play a game of chase that predator and prey have to "play" to survive everyday.

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

Stewardship in nature is a core value shared by those who enjoy public lands.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Come check out our Trailgate which is like a tailgate for a football game, but this one's more nature-centric.

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

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

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.

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

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

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's lurking out there in the dark hollows between these ancient mountains?

Join us as we celebrate the coming of Fall.

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's lurking out there in the dark hollows between these ancient mountains?

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.

Celebrate the spookiest season by daring to walk the park's haunted trail.

Create some holiday crafts for yourself or as gifts to give away with the Interpreters at Hungry Mother State Park.

These wood cookies aren't meant for eating.

The tranquility of the winter woods offers a perfect chance to reflect and connect with nature amidst the beauty of the season. Hike with an interpreter as we take in the stunning winter scenery throughout the park.

What makes a snowman so silly?

Do you want to look for your favorite winter animals and enjoy the beautiful scenery Hungry Mother has to offer?

Have you ever seen an animal track and wondered where and who it came from?

Native American Storytelling has played an integral role in the rich history and culture of Appalachia and early Virginia.

Drop by the kiosk at the Spillway, pick up a special brochure, and get ready to get dirty with our seasonal scavenger hunt for kids.

Start a healthy New Year's resolution by taking up or resuming your state park hiking journey.

Since hiking is a healthy activity and a great way to connect with nature, doing it more often is a perfect New Year's resolution.

Explore helpful ways to relax and de-stress yourself in nature while learning about the history and culture of using nature as a means of therapy. Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes, on a relaxing hike made to calm the mind.

Who, who, who is that? Venture into the night with an interpretive ranger to discover how owls are uniquely designed for nocturnal living and learn about all of their unique adaptations.

Do you enjoy being creative, or do you prefer science?

I'm immune to snake venom, who am I?

It's time for a change.

Over 80% of waste in America is not recycled.

Everybody needs a chance to unwind and relax while spending time in nature.

Who, who, who are you?

What could be a better way to kick off your Saturday morning than enjoying a lovely two-mile round trip hike while searching for your favorite winged friends?