Friends of Natural Bridge State Park

14/03/2026

🍔Join us on March 14h from 11am- 6pm or till the food is gone to experience Love All BBQ

🚶‍♀️🚶🥾 Enjoy a stroll along the Cedar Creek Trail and take a moment to admire the breathtaking Natural Bridge while indulging in delicious food and a tasty beverage. We can't wait to see you there. Follow us on Facebook for more events and programs.

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Friends of Natural Bridge State Park

14/03/2026

Join us on March 14th from 9am- 1pm to experience Promised Land Coffee Co LLC. Enjoy a stroll along the Cedar Creek Trail and take a moment to admire the breathtaking Natural Bridge State Park. We can't wait to see you there. Follow us on Facebook for more events and programs.

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10/02/2026

Save the date! Kids Fishing Day, sponsored by the Friends of Natural Bridge State Park, will be held on Saturday, April 4.

Cedar Creek will be stocked with over 450 12-to-20-inch rainbow trout. Kids can keep up to six fish.

Here's what you need to know:

🎟️ Children aged 12 years and younger receive free admission from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. After 12 p.m., children's tickets resume their normal rate of $6 per child.
🎟️ Adults (those 13 and older) pay regular admission price ($9) all day.
🎣 Kids must bring their own pole, bait and gear.
🚫 No adults may fish, but there must be at least one paying adult with participating children.

For more information, please call 540-254-0795 or go to https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-01-30-12-20-18-819944-3vy.

03/02/2026

🚚 We're looking for food trucks to set up at the park from April through October. 🍔 Enjoy beautiful views, meet visitors from all over and serve up your best dishes in one of Virginia’s most iconic locations.

📍 Location: Trail Store
📅 Season: April – October (Friday-Sunday and holiday Mondays)
🎟️ Vendor fee: $50 per setup
📃 Required documents: Health inspection certificate, business license and proof of liability employee and vehicle insurance

Interested? Contact Business Manager Megan Meadows by phone or email for more information.

📧 [email protected]
📞 540-291-1326

30/01/2026

⚠️ Winter safety alert ⚠️

Sub-freezing temperatures will continue through the weekend, and icy conditions remain in some areas of state parks, including trails. Please plan ahead and stay safe:

✔️ Check weather conditions before your visit
✔️ Dress in layers
✔️ Wear high-traction footwear
✔️ Carry emergency supplies

Important: Keep your pets leashed and do NOT attempt to walk on lakes, even if they appear frozen. Changing currents and uneven ice thickness make the surfaces unpredictable and dangerous.

For more information on how to safely hike in the winter, visit: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/blog/winter-hiking-tips

26/01/2026

❄️The Park will remain closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. ❄️

❄️In addition, due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. ❄️

Natural Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark in 1988. At the center of the park, the 200-foot tall Natural Bridge sits in a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek.

24/01/2026

❄️Due to inclement weather, the Natural Bridge State Park will close at 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, and will remain closed through Sunday, Jan. 25.

❄️In addition, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages.

For updates check the State Park and NBSP webpages.

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Natural Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark in 1988. At the center of the park, the 200-foot tall Natural Bridge sits in a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek.

28/12/2025

Festival of Trees has returned to the visitor center for its 10th year! Stop by through Dec. 31 to view festive trees decorated by the local community.

🗳️ Vote for your favorite tree by placing a donation item under it or purchasing a ballot from the front counter. The tree with the most ballots and donations by Dec. 31 wins.

Festival of Trees supports the Yellow Bridge Road Early Learning Center, Natural Bridge/Glasgow Food Pantry and Unity4Kids. Donation items include:

🥫 Non-perishable, unexpired food
👚 Hygiene products, school supplies, clothing, shoes, gadgets and toys for kids ages 10–16

🕛 With the exception of Christmas Day, the visitor center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has extended evening hours during Luminary Nights. There is no fee to view the trees. 🎄

Let’s light up the season with generosity and community spirit! 💚

Learn more: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2025-11-05-08-56-34-240760-mav

24/12/2025

✨🎄✨🎄Festival of Trees is going on now through Dec 31! This is a free event in the Visitors Center. Bring your friends and family and walk through a Christmas wonderland of decorated Christmas Trees.✨🎄✨🎄✨ Bring a donation to place under your favorite tree. If you forget your donation, you can buy voting vouchers at the front desk and place them in the bag next to your favorite tree.

Festival of Trees has returned to the visitor center for its 10th year! Stop by through Dec. 31 to view festive trees decorated by the local community.

🗳️ Vote for your favorite tree by placing a donation item under it or purchasing a ballot from the front counter. The tree with the most ballots and donations by Dec. 31 wins.

Festival of Trees supports the Yellow Bridge Road Early Learning Center, Natural Bridge/Glasgow Food Pantry and Unity4Kids. Donation items include:

🥫 Non-perishable, unexpired food
👚 Hygiene products, school supplies, clothing, shoes, gadgets and toys for kids ages 10–16

🕛 With the exception of Christmas Day, the visitor center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has extended evening hours during Luminary Nights. There is no fee to view the trees. 🎄

Let’s light up the season with generosity and community spirit! 💚

Learn more: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2025-11-05-08-56-34-240760-mav

19/12/2025

🎄2025 Luminary Nights at Natural Bridge State Park 12/19/25 is in full swing! We'll be here until 9pm. Come on by! 🌟