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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 25, 2024
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov

Natural Bridge State Park offers Haunted History Lantern Tour

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NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. – This October, Natural Bridge State Park invites guests to experience the past in a unique way with a Haunted History Lantern Tour. Held on select evenings in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the event promises a blend of history and mystery.

As darkness falls, visitors will join a park ranger on an interactive lantern-lit walk on Cedar Creek Trail, and along the way, they just may encounter ghosts and spirits of those who have left their mark on what is now Natural Bridge State Park.

With the iconic 200-foot-tall limestone bridge towering overhead and the cool, crisp air of autumn filling the night, it’s the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience.

Event information:

Dates: Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25.
Times: 7-8:15 p.m. and 7:30-8:45 p.m. Tours begin at the visitor center.
Cost: Click here to learn more about the 7-8:15 p.m. tour. Click here to learn about the 7:30-8:45 p.m. tour.

Space is limited, so preregistration is required. To learn more or to reserve your spot, call 540-254-0795.

Please dress for the outdoors and wear comfortable walking shoes. There are 137 stairs to descend and climb as part of the program. If necessary, transportation to bypass the stairs can be pre-arranged when registering.

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Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to reserve one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit virginiastateparks.gov.

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