Breaks Interstate Park

11/10/2026

🦃🍂 Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and there's still time to reserve your seat at The Rhododendron Restaurant!

Join us at Breaks Interstate Park on Sunday, November 22nd, for our annual Thanksgiving Buffet! Enjoy a delicious holiday meal surrounded by the beautiful mountain scenery of the Breaks, without all the cooking and cleanup!

Our buffet will feature Thanksgiving favorites like turkey and gravy, applewood smoked ham, hand-carved roast beef, fried chicken, and plenty of delicious sides and desserts!

🍽️ Sunday, November 22, 2026
⏰ First Seating: 11:00 AM
⏰ Last Seating: 6:00 PM

Adults: $25.95
Children Ages 4–10: $12.95
Children 3 & Under: FREE
🥤Drinks included!

📞 Reservations are required! Call our front desk at (276) 865-4413 to reserve your spot.

Let us take care of Thanksgiving dinner so you can spend more time enjoying what matters most—good food, beautiful surroundings, and time with family and friends!

🍁 We look forward to celebrating with you at Breaks Interstate Park!

11/10/2026

Our Trail Team, Mule Team Six, has been hard at it already. During the season they’re Law Enforcement , Zipline guides, or helping guests choose trails to hike.

During the offseason they switch their focus and become the magical trail fairies who focus on repairing worn down trail sections, repairing stairs, bridges, cutting down trees, and management of invasive species like Hemlock Wooly Adelgid , Autumn Olive, and other species.

If you see them on trail stop and say hello! Their work prevents injury and rescue while allowing guests to take in the full experience of the Breaks Canyon.

Come out and get hiking!

11/06/2026

Start your morning off right by looking at these gorgeous photos from James Deel Photography!! We are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful place.

11/06/2026

🍂 A Beautiful November Weekend at Breaks Interstate Park!

November is a wonderful time to get outside and enjoy the mountains! With cooler temperatures, beautiful scenery, and miles of trails to explore, it's the perfect time to enjoy a hike at Breaks Interstate Park and follow it up with a delicious meal at The Rhododendron Restaurant!

🍽️ Our New Off-Season Restaurant Hours:
Friday–Sunday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

⚠️ Please Note: The restaurant will be CLOSED Saturday, November 7.

🍗 Sunday, November 8: Join us for our Sunday Buffet, featuring fried chicken, flounder, homestyle sides, cobbler, and our salad and dessert bar!

Sunday Buffet: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Buffet service only.

Whether you're hitting the trails, taking in the mountain views, or just looking for a great meal, we'd love to see you this Friday or Sunday!

Come enjoy a little November mountain magic at Breaks Interstate Park! 🍁

11/04/2026

🍽️ NEW OFF-SEASON RESTAURANT HOURS! 🍂

As we head into the cooler months, the restaurant at Breaks Interstate Park will be adjusting its hours for the off-season!

Our restaurant will be open Friday through Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These hours will remain in effect until spring and can be found on our website. Breakspark.com/restaurant

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE: The restaurant will be CLOSED this Saturday, November 7th, for a private event.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you for a delicious meal with some of the most beautiful views in the mountains!

Thank you for dining with us at the Rhododendron Restaurant!

11/01/2026

🍁 **Fall Colors Are at Their Peak at Breaks Interstate Park!** 🍂

There's something special about taking a drive along Nature Drive this time of year!

The mountains are showing off some of their most beautiful fall colors, and right now we're enjoying peak foliage here at the Breaks! From the brilliant reds and oranges to the golden yellows covering the mountainsides, it's a beautiful time to experience the park.

As colder nights settle in over the coming days, these vibrant colors will gradually begin to fade, so if you've been waiting for the perfect time to enjoy the fall scenery, **now is the time to visit!**

Take a ride along Nature Drive, enjoy the overlooks, and experience the beauty of autumn in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains.

🍁 Come see the colors while they're still here!

📍 Breaks Interstate Park

10/31/2026

***⚠️ Scary Content Warning ⚠️***

🎃 We've received a few reports that our front gate staff have been acting a little strange lately...

We're sure it's nothing to worry about.

Happy Halloween from Breaks Interstate Park! 👻

10/31/2026

Meet Populus grandidentata, the Bigtooth Aspen. For any dendrology fans you will certainly find this as exciting, unique, and interesting as our Rangers do.

One of the more interesting tree species found at Breaks Interstate Park is the bigtooth aspen (Populus grandidentata), a species primarily associated with the forests of northeastern North America.

Named for the large, rounded teeth along its leaf margins, bigtooth aspen has flattened leaf stalks that allow its leaves to flutter in even a slight breeze. Unlike many hardwoods, this fast-growing species can reproduce through underground root systems, producing entire groves of genetically identical trees.

Bigtooth aspen is also a pioneer species, meaning it is among the first trees to establish after disturbances such as wildfire or timber harvesting. Its rapid growth helps revegetate disturbed areas and creates conditions for other forest species to establish.

Although widespread farther north, its occurrence in its more extreme Southern Range, the central and southern Appalachians makes it an interesting part of the region’s forest diversity. Its leaves, twigs, and buds also provide food for wildlife, including white-tailed deer and ruffed grouse.

Moreover, bigtooth aspen has some of the flashiest leaves when they hit their peak color, often in shades of golden yellow that make the forest beneath glow.

Have you ever seen our Bigtooth Aspen grove? Let us know in the comments!

10/30/2026

For our followers who also love the beauty of Grayson Highlands State Park, please note these closure dates for managed hunts.

⚠️ Grayson Highlands State Park will be closed to all day-use and overnight guests on Nov. 2-3 and Nov. 16-17 for managed hunts. ⚠️

Managed hunts help maintain deer populations at sustainable levels and support ecological balance. They remain a key wildlife management tool across Virginia State Parks each season.