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 […]
The Crooked Road Ramblers are an old-time band from the Blue Ridge Mountains, steeped in the traditional music of the area. They provide a mixture of instrumental dance music, old ballads, traditional country, and bluegrass The Carter Family Fold is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2024. Celebration concerts kick-off in March with special monthly concerts, […]
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 5, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wilderness Road Blockhouse Ever wonder what dolls of the 18th century frontier looked like or what they were made of? Stop by the Wilderness Road Blockhouse to learn how the discarded husks of corn can become a child's best friend. You will have a chance to craft your own corn […]
Every Friday night, pickers of all levels and from throughout the Tri-Cities and Southwest Virginia descend upon Allen Hicks Friday Night Jams, a converted basement garage at 1844 Bethel Road. This is a spot to hear some great music, meet wonderful folks and, when concessions are open, grab the best peach cobbler in the world, made the old-fashioned way in an iron skillet. Make sure to top it off with vanilla ice cream. Allen Hicks is an affiliate-member of The Crooked Road.
Join us for a very special 50th Anniversary event featuring Trey Hensley and Sister Sadie. Trey Hensley is a Grammy nominated guitar/singer/songwriter and IBMA guitarist of the year. Trey has played our stage many times and we are excited for his return. Sister Sadie is a bluegrass group from Nashville Tennessee. They are a Grammy […]
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 […]
People often ask them why the band is called “Robirohi”. “Robi” is the nickname for Robert who formed the band in 1995 and “rohi” means “grass” in Estonian which refers to the second half of the word “bluegrass” – the style of music which brought the band members together and unites them to this day.