Natural Tunnel SP, VA
Trying to gather info about Natural Tunnel SP, VA, other than what's on the web. Looking for personal accounts/opinions. We'd be leaving Fairy Stone SP going through Mt. Airy, it's a gotta see for us,...
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Q: is the park more than a night over? Or can we comfortably spend a couple of days there with out being totally bored?
A: The park offers lots and lots of things to do, but is dependent on when you plan to be there. There is a large pool with a waterslide, but my kids enjoy the pool. Me, not so much.
There are many trails and some of easy hikes, others, not so much.
They offer many programs - kayaking with guides, canoeing with guides, canorkeling (canoeing and stopping along the way to snorkel in the river), hay rides, hiking to the Devil's Bathtub (google it, it is magnificent), caving, and they have just hired a new interpreter who will add different tours. Last year a couple who were in their late 80's did the canoe trip and said they really enjoyed it, but were tired and had to take a nap afterwards.
On the last Saturday of each month, they have the "Lighting of the Tunnel" with the chairlift open until 10 pm and with music down in the gorge at the mouth of the tunnel.
There is music offered on Sunday afternoons at the amphitheater.
There is a block house (used to fend off Indian attacks in the 18th century) that is open and has reenactments once a month, but it's according to when you are going to be there.
Lots of stuff to do in the park, bluegrass music available almost every night within a 30 mile radius, gorgeous scenery and wonderful, friendly people.
Q: We like hiking, though both have asthma & COPD, so we're limited in that regard but sights, nature & history are good. And don't forget good food!
A: Lots of history in the area and you can drive to many of the area highlights. Look up the "Crooked Road", which highlights the music venues within an hours drive of Natural Tunnel, including Bristol, VA/TN and the Birth of Country Music museum.
There are lots of Mom and Pop type restaurants here, and most cuisines are covered, too.
A: The park offers lots and lots of things to do, but is dependent on when you plan to be there. There is a large pool with a waterslide, but my kids enjoy the pool. Me, not so much.
There are many trails and some of easy hikes, others, not so much.
They offer many programs - kayaking with guides, canoeing with guides, canorkeling (canoeing and stopping along the way to snorkel in the river), hay rides, hiking to the Devil's Bathtub (google it, it is magnificent), caving, and they have just hired a new interpreter who will add different tours. Last year a couple who were in their late 80's did the canoe trip and said they really enjoyed it, but were tired and had to take a nap afterwards.
On the last Saturday of each month, they have the "Lighting of the Tunnel" with the chairlift open until 10 pm and with music down in the gorge at the mouth of the tunnel.
There is music offered on Sunday afternoons at the amphitheater.
There is a block house (used to fend off Indian attacks in the 18th century) that is open and has reenactments once a month, but it's according to when you are going to be there.
Lots of stuff to do in the park, bluegrass music available almost every night within a 30 mile radius, gorgeous scenery and wonderful, friendly people.
Q: We like hiking, though both have asthma & COPD, so we're limited in that regard but sights, nature & history are good. And don't forget good food!
A: Lots of history in the area and you can drive to many of the area highlights. Look up the "Crooked Road", which highlights the music venues within an hours drive of Natural Tunnel, including Bristol, VA/TN and the Birth of Country Music museum.
There are lots of Mom and Pop type restaurants here, and most cuisines are covered, too.
