Hungry Mother State Park

2854 Park Blvd.
Marion, VA 24354-9323
United States

TRACK Trail Details
Mileage: 0.90 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: Paved
Fee Information
Location Features
  • Lodging Cabins
  • Restrooms
  • Canoe / Kayak
  • Playground
  • Picnic Tables
  • Fishing
  • Boat Launch
  • RV Camping
  • Shelter/Pavilion
  • Swimming
  • Leashed Pets Allowed
  • Campground
  • Visitor Information
  • Bike Trail
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The Need for Trees (Hungry Mother State Park)

Trees play a vital role in their environment and in the lives of people and animals. On this adventure, find out about six common trees found along the trail.

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A Quest for Dragons

Dragonflies can be seen across the world soaring and swooping over ponds, rivers, and marshes. On this adventure, discover the diverse world of dragonflies.

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Animal Athletes

Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.

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Bug Out

Ready to investigate the world of creeping and crawling critters? On this adventure, recognize the differences between insects, spiders, and other arthropods.

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Creek Life

Creeks and streams are some of the most dynamic environments on earth. On this adventure, explore how a creek supports life and transforms its surroundings.

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Decomposers of the Dead

All ecosystems need organisms that help break down dead matter. On this adventure, learn about decomposers and scavengers and how they benefit the environment.

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Salamander Safari

Salamanders come in numerous colors, shapes, and sizes. On this adventure, read about thier unique life cycle and take field notes to identify a salamander.

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Nature's Relationships

Everything in nature is connected in some way, including you! On this adventure, uncover how dependent relationships are on one another within an ecosystem.

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Nature's Hide & Seek

There's new things to uncover in nature everyday! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and check off a few common things often overlooked in nature.

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We Can Take It: Life in the CCC

The CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) was vital in building US infastructure. On this adventure, think like an enrollee and attempt their physical training.

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Other Adventure
Other / Park Program

From ranger-led hikes to fishing events, many TRACK Trail sites offer public programs. Submit your own adventure from a park program or Junior Ranger activity here!

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Nature's Hide & Seek

Let's see what we can discover today! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and use this checklist to find common things often overlooked in nature.

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Animal Athletes

Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.

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Bug Out

Ready to investigate the world of creeping and crawling critters? On this adventure, recognize the differences between insects, spiders, and other arthropods.

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Nature's Relationships e-Adventure
Nature's Relationships

Everything in nature is connected in some way, including you! On this adventure, uncover how dependent relationships are on one another within an ecosystem.

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Hikin' to Find Lichen

Do you kow what lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.

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