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Wilderness Road Blockhouse Tour

Wilderness Road Blockhouse Tour

May 31, 2024. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wilderness Road Blockhouse Tour a replica of the Anderson Blockhouse as rangers provide information about the history of the building and area. Discover who John Anderson was and why his home was important to the...
Frontier Games

Frontier Games

May 26, 2024. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.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...
Advantages to Cold Weather Hikes

Advantages to Cold Weather Hikes

Scott County, Virginia has long been celebrated as a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, and even as the temperatures dip, there’s no need to put outdoor adventures on hold. Fortunately, recent winters have graced us with milder conditions, transforming Scott County...
Daniel Boone Wilderness Road Day Trip

Daniel Boone Wilderness Road Day Trip

One of the nation’s most historic routes, the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail was blazed by the legendary frontiersman in 1775 from the Long Island of the Holston at what is now Kingsport TN, through the Cumberland Gap of Virginia into Kentucky.  It would become the...
Southwest Treks

Southwest Treks

From cool, sparkling mountain creek trails to high-country scenic vistas, Scott County, Virginia and its surrounding counties offer the perfect hike to suit any adventurer’s desire or ability.  All of the hikes listed below, with the exception of the Chief Benge Scout...

Family Fun Excursion

With an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, small town experiences, and our own zoo, Scott County, Virginia is a great location for a safe, family vacation or day-trip far from the crowd. For those looking for an extended adventure, the cabins at Natural...

Natural Tunnel Winter Programming

Wild about Wildlife Home School Program Natural Tunnel State Park has a variety of wildlife that can be seen and heard. During this four month long program, the importance of these animals will be covered. We will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month....

September Events at Natural Tunnel State Park

Saturday, September 21 8:30 a.m. – Cherokee Canoe Trip. Spend time floating 5.5 miles down the Clinch River. Pre-registration is required. For more information on age requirements and prices, contact the park office at 276-940-2674. Meet at the Stock Creek...

Camping

With a national forest, a state park and locally-owned campgrounds, Scott County has plenty of camping options; including Yurts, primitive, RV and dispersed camping in the Jefferson National Forest. Camp Clinch Family owned campground on the Historic Clinch...
Daniel Boone Interpretative Center

Daniel Boone Interpretative Center

Continue the journey along the Wilderness Road by visiting the new Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretative Center, located in Duffield, Virginia.   The new center overlooks Kane Gap–a visible representation that shows the path settlers once toon on...