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Tunnel Talk
Where
Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.
Tunnel Platform
When
June 14, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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. A park interpreter will be around during designated times to tell how this marvel was formed and explain more history of the park.
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.
About Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day
On June 15, 1936, Virginia became the first state to open an entire park system of six parks on the same day. To celebrate this significant anniversary, Virginia State Parks hosts History and Culture Day every year on June 15, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the stories that make our parks special while enjoying the scenic beauty of its natural landscapes. From cultural demonstrations and reenactments to ranger-led kayaking tours and guided nature walks, History and Culture Day offers special programs for visitors of all ages.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-940-2674
Email Address: naturaltunnel@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
History/Culture | Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Tunnel Talk - May 18, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tunnel Talk - June 7, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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