Bygone Bear Creek

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.
Legacy Wayside

When

June 14, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The natural environment that cradles Bear Creek today is a new one. Join us as we imagine the changing creek-side views over the past thousand years through this ranger-led conversation. Who has lived here? What has the forest been? What forest? Where did the wolves go? Explore all of these questions and more with us.

A view of the headwaters of the lake where the Bear Creek feed into the Lake.

About Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day

On June 15, 1936, Virginia became the first state to open an entire park system of six parks on the same day. To celebrate this significant anniversary, Virginia State Parks hosts History and Culture Day every year on June 15, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the stories that make our parks special while enjoying the scenic beauty of its natural landscapes. From cultural demonstrations and reenactments to ranger-led kayaking tours and guided nature walks, History and Culture Day offers special programs for visitors of all ages.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov