Critter Crawl

Location of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Carter Log Cabin Trail
Main Park Address: Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.

When

May 23, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

What's under that rock? We'll search the creek for underwater creatures and explain their roles in the environment and what they mean to Stock Creek. Please wear closed-toe shoes and expect to get wet. This program is conducted in accordance with Virginia state law; park staff possess the proper permits and training to collect and briefly handle certain aquatic wildlife.

Ride the chairlift or hike down Tunnel Trail, follow the sign to the right towards the Carter Cabin, and you will see the rangers at the creek just before the bridge.

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.

kids gathered around a table inspecting leaves and critters caught in a seine net

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-940-2674
Email Address: naturaltunnel@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

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