As the National Park Service celebrates its 99th birthday today, we reflect on a century’s worth of Scouts and parks as a dynamic duo.

Scouting in a park setting is timeless. That’s why national, state, and city parks make a tradition of hosting big events for Scouts.

The Natural Bridge Park in Virginia is hosting a Scout Day on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you know a Scout or troop in the area, be sure to share the following information with them.

Scout Day at Natural Bridge Park

• Cost per person is $15 and includes admission to open activities, one special activity, and a commemorative patch. Scout leaders (two per troop) and children ages 6 and younger get in free.
• Most activities will help Scouts meet badge requirements. Activities include: wildlife and fisheries, nature, fire safety, Monacan Indian life skills, bat program, caverns tours, scavenger hunt, and many more!
• Included in the $15 registration fee is admission to one special activity. Admission to a second special activity is $5 per person. Special activities include: gem mining, Monacan Indian pinch pot pottery, and archaeology field school. These activities are limited to a first come – first serve basis.
• There will be a Scout Day special box lunch menu for $7.
• Registration and payment are due by Monday, Sept. 14. This event is on, rain or shine, and no refunds will be granted after Sept. 14.

Find the registration packet here. For more info, email events@naturalbridgeva.com or call 540-291-2121 ext. 7825.