May 4, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Visitor Center Nature journaling is the intersection of art, science, and curiosity. Join a ranger to discuss tips and tricks on how to make good observations and translate them into your very own nature journal. Natural Tunnel State Park is proud to offer red/green colorblindness correcting outdoor […]
May 4, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Visitor Center Learn how Mother Nature can both inspire and help you create your next masterpiece. This program is geared for beginners, but all ages are welcome. Natural Tunnel State Park is proud to offer red/green colorblindness correcting outdoor glasses by EnChroma during all offered programming; three […]
May 4, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Gazebo Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky. Two small telescopes and one larger telescope will be on hand for viewing. Feel free to bring along a chair or blanket. Meet at the gazebo. This program is FREE.
May 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Meet at Stock Creek Recreation Area Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour. Explore the underground world of caves in their true form and discover the history this cave holds within it. View the archive room, stalactites and columns. There are no special effects/lights […]
May 11, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Visitor Center Join us as we build a beaver to find out if the beaver's teeth, and other body parts, are useful, or just a cruel joke played by Mother Nature. Discover the amazing adaptations that make the beaver so special. Suitable for all ages and program […]
May 11, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Gazebo Calling all amateur astronomers and people who enjoy the night sky! Join Natural Tunnel State Park astronomy volunteers and fellow astro-enthusiasts to mingle and observe what the night sky has to offer together. This "party" will take place at the Gazebo- the best viewing platform for the […]
May 12, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Stop by the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to view the sun through a telescope. The park’s astronomy volunteers will be on hand to share the wonders of the sun, solar system, and much more. A solar filter will be used for safe viewing. All ages […]
May 12, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wilderness Road Blockhouse Step back in time and participate in games played in the 18th century. Test your skills and discover how these games have evolved to games in present day. Natural Tunnel State Park is proud to offer red/green colorblindness correcting outdoor glasses by EnChroma during […]
May 17, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wilderness Road Blockhouse Parking Lot Ever wonder what goes on at night in a park? Want to know what is lurking around at night? Explore the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night along with interesting night life. Park guides will take you on a hike through […]
May 18, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Spend National Kids to Park Day at Natural Tunnel State Park as we celebrate our outdoor resources and get everyone excited about parks; there's more than just meets the eye! To begin our day, we will have stations for Outdoor 101 activities that include a series of […]
May 18, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Picnic Area International Astronomy Day is an annual event created to celebrate the importance of astronomy, a long-standing science throughout the world. Our ancestors have looked at the same night sky with curiosity of the universe for centuries, just as we do today. Bring your curiosity and celebrate […]
May 18, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Stock Creek Recreation Area Spend National Kids to Park Day at Natural Tunnel State Park as we celebrate our outdoor resources and get everyone excited about parks; there's more than just meets the eye! To end the evening with a refresher, we will be offering free water […]
May 24, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Stock Creek Recreation Center Over 200 years ago, early adventurers like Daniel Boone walked these same hills and valleys we see today. Walking in their footsteps makes their journey come alive as you hike into the tunnel and view the tunnel from the inside out. This strenuous […]
May 24, 2024. 8:15 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Gazebo Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky. Two small telescopes and one larger telescope will be on hand for viewing. Feel free to bring along a chair or blanket. Meet at the gazebo. This program is FREE.
May 25, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Stock Creek Recreation Center Spend time floating five and a half miles down the Clinch River. View a variety of aquatic life from longnose gar to fresh water mussels. Watch Great Blue Herons fly by, and turtles sunning themselves on logs and rocks. If you are lucky, you may […]
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Visitor Center Hear the tale of star-crossed lovers that the trail is named after and view the tunnel from above. Hike along the mostly paved trail to the overlook and learn about the legend behind the name. The trail does have steps and is about a one-mile round trip. […]
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Meet at Stock Creek Recreation Center Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour. Explore the underground world of caves in their true form and discover the history this cave holds within it. View the archive room, stalactites and columns. There are no special effects/lights […]
May 26, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Stop by the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to view the sun through a telescope. The park’s astronomy volunteers will be on hand to share the wonders of the sun, solar system, and much more. A solar filter will be used for safe viewing. All ages […]
May 26, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Stock Creek Recreation Area What's under that rock? We'll flip rocks and use nets to search the creek for underwater creatures like dragonfly larva and crayfish. Learn how scientists use the presence of these critters to determine water quality. Wear closed-toed shoes and expect to get wet. Natural […]
May 26, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Playground between Campgrounds Join a ranger in learning the key differences between our native and non-native pollinators and what they do to help the environment. Discover how to use a dichotomous key to differentiate between species. You may even find that there are creatures you would have […]
May 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Over 200 years ago, early adventurers like Daniel Boone walked these same hills and valleys we see today. Walking in their footsteps makes their journey come alive as you hike into the tunnel and view the tunnel from the inside out. This strenuous walk will include crossing […]
May 31, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Stock Creek Recreation Area What's under that rock? We'll flip rocks and use nets to search the creek for underwater creatures like dragonfly larva and crayfish. Learn how scientists use the presence of these critters to determine water quality. Wear closed-toed shoes and expect to get wet. Natural […]
May 31, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Visitor Center Nature journaling is the intersection of art, science, and curiosity. Join a ranger to discuss tips and tricks on how to make good observations and translate them into your very own nature journal. Natural Tunnel State Park is proud to offer red/green colorblindness correcting outdoor […]
June 1, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Visitor Center Celebrate National Trails Day at Natural Tunnel State Park by taking your walking stick to the next level. Did you know using sticks on your hike may conserve your energy on treks through all different terrains? Come by to decorate your very own hiking stick […]
June 1, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Stock Creek Recreation Area Over 200 years ago, early adventurers like Daniel Boone walked these same hills and valleys we see today. National Trails Day is the perfect time to walk in their footsteps and make their journey come alive as you hike into the tunnel. Once inside […]
June 1, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Blockhouse Parking Lot Have you ever heard of the Woodbooger? You can think of it as the Appalachian cousin to the Bigfoot. Follow the Woodbooger’s practices by leaving nothing but footprints behind. Join us on this mile hike to learn about the 7 Leave No Trace Principles. […]
