A future president looked out over the edge of the 200-foot tall arch and marveled at the beauty of the natural world; he knew then that generations to come had to be able to feel the same awe he did in the face of the "most sublime of Nature's works." July 5th, 2024 marks 250 years since Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Natural Bridge, setting the stage for the Bridge to be preserved in its natural state for all to experience.

Are you looking for a light show without the fireworks this Independence Day weekend? Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

As dusk draws near, lightning bugs appear!

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

As dusk draws near, lightning bugs appear!

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

Watch the last traces of daylight strike the Blue Ridge Mountains on this guided sunset hike.

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

Watch the last traces of daylight strike the Blue Ridge Mountains on this guided sunset hike.

If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

Watch the last traces of daylight strike the Blue Ridge Mountains on this guided sunset hike.

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

Watch the last traces of daylight strike the Blue Ridge Mountains on this guided sunset hike.

Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

Before fall brings on chilly nights, enjoy stargazing in the park over the holiday weekend!

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

Shine a light on days gone by with a lantern-lit history tour of the Natural Bridge.

Watch the stars come out at night, then watch the moon rise over the Blue Ridge Mountains! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

Join thousands of other volunteers around the country on a project to improve public lands, this time at our Children's Discovery Area.

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

It's the event everyone has been howling about: watch the full moon rise over the Blue Ridge Mountains with park rangers as your guides!

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

Gather with family and friends to take in the starry, moonless sky above the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and enjoy a hot drink with park rangers on a chilly night.

If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our biggest meteor shower watch of the year! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.