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Memorial Day Weekend - Turtle Time!

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.
Beach

When

May 23, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Come "shell-ebrate" some of the coolest animals around and meet Hungry Mother State Park's ambassador turtles. Between 3-4 p.m., look for the ranger near the beach with turtles and stop for a moment to learn how these amazing animals fit in to the local environment.

photo of an Eastern Box Turtle in the grass

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-781-7400
Email Address: HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov