Natural Bridge State 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. A tribute to the first light program at the […]

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. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and take in the silhouette of the star-lit Blue Ridge Mountains. Be sure to bring something comfortable to sit […]

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. This moderate 1.5-mile hike will give you a chance to encounter owls, lightning bugs, shooting stars, and the moonlit silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This family-friendly hike is best enjoyed in close-toed […]

As dusk draws near, lightning bugs appear! Join park rangers on a family-friendly walk on the Skyline Trail to see the sun set over the mountains and watch lightning bugs glow in the meadows below. Learn what makes these bioluminescent beetles tick while taking in views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Call (540) […]

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. This moderate 1.5-mile hike will give you a chance to encounter owls, lightning bugs, shooting stars, and the moonlit silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This family-friendly hike is best enjoyed in close-toed […]

As dusk draws near, lightning bugs appear! Join park rangers on a family-friendly walk on the Skyline Trail to see the sun set over the mountains and watch lightning bugs glow in the meadows below. Learn what makes these bioluminescent beetles tick while taking in views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Call (540) […]

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. This moderate 1.5-mile hike will give you a chance to encounter owls, lightning bugs, shooting stars, and the moonlit silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This family-friendly hike is best enjoyed in close-toed […]

Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and take in the silhouette of the star-lit Blue Ridge Mountains. Be sure to bring something comfortable to sit on and a red-light flashlight if you have one; it will help preserve your night […]

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. A tribute to the first light program at the […]

As dusk draws near, lightning bugs appear! Join park rangers on a family-friendly walk on the Skyline Trail to see the sun set over the mountains and watch lightning bugs glow in the meadows below. Learn what makes these bioluminescent beetles tick while taking in views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Call (540) […]