Natural Tunnel State Park

A wireframe Christmas tree decorates the area near the tunnel during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

A wireframe Christmas tree decorates the area near the tunnel during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle around a bonfire near the tunnel during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle around a bonfire near the tunnel during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle around a bonfire near the tunnel during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle around a bonfire near the tunnel during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle around wood-burning fire pits during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle around wood-burning fire pits during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

A few late-night visitors huddle around a bonfire during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

A few late-night visitors huddle around a bonfire during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The boardwalk was decorated with holiday lights and the massive cliff lit by lights during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The boardwalk was decorated with holiday lights and the massive cliff lit by lights during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The boardwalk was decorated with holiday lights and the massive cliff lit by lights during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The boardwalk was decorated with holiday lights and the massive cliff lit by lights during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The boardwalk was decorated with holiday lights during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The boardwalk was decorated with holiday lights during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The boardwalk was decorated with holiday lights during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The boardwalk was decorated with holiday lights during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The wooden footbridge leading across the river to the Carter Cabin was decorated with holiday lights during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The wooden footbridge leading across the river to the Carter Cabin was decorated with holiday lights during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The wooden footbridge leading across the river to the Carter Cabin was decorated with holiday lights during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The wooden footbridge leading across the river to the Carter Cabin was decorated with holiday lights during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The pathway leading to the Carter Cabin was lit with battery-powered torches during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The pathway leading to the Carter Cabin was lit with battery-powered torches during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

Fire sparks erupt from the chimney of the Carter Cabin during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

Fire sparks erupt from the chimney of the Carter Cabin during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle inside the Carter Cabin, watching a roaring fire and listening to stories from reenactors, during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle inside the Carter Cabin, watching a roaring fire and listening to stories from reenactors, during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle inside the Carter Cabin, watching a roaring fire and listening to stories from reenactors, during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle inside the Carter Cabin, watching a roaring fire and listening to stories from reenactors, during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

Holiday lights decorated the wooden boardwalk during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

Holiday lights decorated the wooden boardwalk during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

Holiday lights decorated the wooden boardwalk during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

Holiday lights decorated the wooden boardwalk during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The boardwalk was decorated with holiday lights with a view of the massive cliff during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

The boardwalk was decorated with holiday lights with a view of the massive cliff during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

Holiday lights decorated the boardwalk leading across the railroad track during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

Holiday lights decorated the boardwalk leading across the railroad track during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

Holiday lights decorated the wooden boardwalk during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

Holiday lights decorated the wooden boardwalk during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle around a bonfire during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle around a bonfire during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle around a bonfire, roasting marshmallows, during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle around a bonfire, roasting marshmallows, during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

A couple stay close to a wood-burning fire pit during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

A couple stay close to a wood-burning fire pit during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle around a wood-burning fire pit while listening to Santa Claus during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.

People huddle around a wood-burning fire pit while listening to Santa Claus during the Lighting of the Tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA on Friday, December 13, 2013. Copyright 2013 Jason Barnette The Lighting of the Tunnel is part of the annual 8 Days of Christmas event at Natural Tunnel State Park. The event includes thousands of lights from the main entrance to the top of the chair lift, rides on the chair lift to the bottom, lights decorating the walkways and tunnel, bonfires, marshmallows, music, and appearances by Santa Claus.