Hello and Happy Fall!

 

We have lots happening in October. Sunday wagon rides continue throughout the month, and don’t miss the 6th Annual Dismal Day on Sat 10/27! We are still accepting signups for the 5K Fun Run and volunteers to help with stations. New this year is our Swamp Tales nighttime wagon tour featuring myths and legends about the Swamp just in time for Halloween fun. (Family friendly and children are welcome, but there will be special effects that could be frightening to young ones.)

 

Fall Wagon Ride (Morning or Afternoon)

Every Sun, 10/07/2018, 10/14/2018, 10/21/2018, 10/28/2018 – 11:00am or 2:00pm

Start Location: Visitor Center

Hop aboard the Dismal Swamp Express, an open-air wagon, for a narrated ride along Canal Road. See the park’s liquor still and lighter boat replicas and maybe even some interesting birds or other wildlife! The ride lasts 45 minutes to an hour and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If the weather is questionable or you have a large group, please call the office at 252-771-6593 in advance. Insect repellent is recommended. Bring snacks and water if you want them.

 

 

Fall Walking Wagon Adventure

Start Location: Visitor Center

It’s fall, and the leaves are changing! We’ll take the open-air Dismal Swamp Express wagon out to the end of Canal Road and then follow the S Martha Washington Trail on foot. You’ll be able to see the park’s two largest water control structures. Wagon portion will be about 4.5 miles total, and the hiking portion will be about 2 miles total. Wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring water/snacks/sunscreen/insect repellent if desired. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER as seats on the wagon are limited!

 

6th Annual Dismal Day and 5K Family Fun Run

Join us for our 6th annual Dismal Day!  Runners/walkers can check in as early as 8:30 am, and the run starts at 9 am. A limited number of commemorative t-shirts will be available for purchase at $5/each.

Then stay for the festival events from 10 am-2 pm including craft vendors, food, live music, cultural exhibits, bounce house, chalk art contest, pontoon boat rides on the historic Dismal Swamp Canal, wagon rides, face painting, scavenger hunt, and much more! Raptors, reptiles, and other live animals will be on display. This year’s theme is FISH!

*The park is also seeking volunteers to help with this event! Call 252-771-6593 for more information.*

 

 

Swamp Tales Wagon Ride

Hop aboard the Dismal Swamp Express, our open-air wagon, for the park’s first-ever haunted wagon ride! Hear myths and legends about the Dismal Swamp and just maybe experience them, too! Family-friendly and children are welcome, but there will be some special effects that could be scary to young ones.

The program will last no longer than two hours, and because seating on the wagon is limited, you must sign up in advance to attend. Call the office to reserve your spot.