Events in Virginia State Parks

Everyone loves a relaxing evening especially out on Hungry Mother Lake.

The one and only mammal on the planet capable of true flight absolutely loves Hungry Mother.

Ready to learn the ins and outs of stand up paddleboarding?

Ever tried to balance on a board in the water as you paddle down the lake?

Bring your furry friends for a beautiful nature walk with one of our rangers.

Feeding Frenzy at the Discovery Center is a chance to get up close with the park's ambassador animals as rangers guide you through a live feeding session.

Come gather around the campfire and immerse yourself in a night of fun.

One of the best times to be on Hungry Mother Lake is in the early mornings when no one else is on the lake.

Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes, for a relaxing program made to calm the mind.

Discover the science beneath the surface at Karst in a Cup, where you'll learn how groundwater moves, how caves develop, and how karst landscapes shape out environment.

Salamander Meander invites you to explore Appalachian creeks in search of the region's unique salamander species.

Everyone loves a relaxing evening especially out on Hungry Mother Lake.

The one and only mammal on the planet capable of true flight absolutely loves Hungry Mother.

See if you can spot the round sticker on the monarch as it begins its journey south.

Come gather around the campfire and immerse yourself in a night of fun.

One of the best times to be on Hungry Mother Lake is in the early mornings when no one else is on the lake.

Discover the science beneath the surface at Karst in a Cup, where you'll learn how groundwater moves, how caves develop, and how karst landscapes shape out environment.

Salamander Meander invites you to explore Appalachian creeks in search of the region's unique salamander species.

Everyone loves a relaxing evening especially out on Hungry Mother Lake.

Get the blood pumping on this interactive, guided hike with a ranger.

Chomp chomp!

Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes, for a relaxing program made to calm the mind.

One of the best times to be on Hungry Mother Lake is in the early mornings when no one else is on the lake.

Who, who, who is soaring through the night skies?

Spiders, friend or foe?

Everyone loves a relaxing evening especially out on Hungry Mother Lake.

Sweater weather is better together.

One of the best times to be on Hungry Mother Lake is in the early mornings when no one else is on the lake.

Who, who, who is soaring through the night skies?

Spiders, friend or foe?

Everyone loves a relaxing evening especially out on Hungry Mother Lake.

Get the blood pumping on this interactive guided hike with a ranger.

Chomp chomp!

Join certified Forest Therapy volunteer, Tina Hayes, for a relaxing program made to calm the mind.

Heads up; the sky is putting on a show-er.

During Halloween, there are things that go bump in the woods. Venture into the shadows on our haunted trail, where eerie whispers drift through the trees, unseen footsteps follow close behind, and every twist in the path brings a new spine-chilling surprise.

Stop by Hungry Mother's Discovery Center and ask the front desk rangers about our Park Packs.

The night sky is alive with shifting constellations all year long.

Swing by the kiosk at the Spillway, grab one of our special adventure brochures, and gear up for some messy, hands-on fun with our seasonal scavenger hunts for kids.

Ready to turn your hike into a woodland quest?

Stop by the Discovery Center and grab a booklet that will take your whole family on an adventure through time at Hungry Mother State Park.

Find the special Track Trail kiosk at the corner of Parking Lot 6 and grab a brochure packed with adventures just for kids.

If you like to paddle and are excited to discover the native plants and wildlife that thrive here at Hungry Mother, you’re in the right place.