Frontier Life

Location of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Wilderness Road Blockhouse
Main Park Address: Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.

When

Aug. 12, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Stop by the Wilderness Road Blockhouse and step back in time to experience aspects of life on the frontier. Go inside the Blockhouse and see the structures specialized for defense. A ranger will be there to teach you what daily life might have looked like from daily chores to common pastimes.

Natural Tunnel is proud to offer red/green colorblindness correcting outdoor glasses by EnChroma during all offered programming (3 protan red sensitivity and 3 deutan green sensitivity are available for use during programs)

cantilever building with man dressed in period clothing on the doorway

About VA250

Experience history where it happened! Virginia State Parks’ VA250 programs bring America’s founding ideals to life through hands-on adventures and stories that sparked a revolution and shaped a nation. Make your next park visit a celebration of 250 years of freedom and discovery.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-940-2674
Email Address: naturaltunnel@dcr.virginia.gov