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October 2009

Thursday 10/1/2009

Weekly Activities at Folk Art Center & Parkway Visitor Center
2:00 PM

Ranger talks about a variety of subjects, designed to enhance your national park visit.
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Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
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Activites at Linville Falls, Crabtree Meadows
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Ranger talks, hikes, and activities to enhance your fall visit to the Parkway.
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Friday 10/2/2009

Fall Programs this weekend in the Pisgah District
10:00 AM

Campfire talks, hikes, and sunset programs enhance your fall visit to the Parkway.
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Hike of the Week in the Pisgah District
10:00 AM

Enjoy fall colors in the Craggies on this guided walk.
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Weekly Activities at Folk Art Center & Parkway Visitor Center
2:00 PM

Ranger talks about a variety of subjects, designed to enhance your national park visit.
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Activities at Cone & Price Parks
4:00 PM

Ranger talks and autumn nature hikes.
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Ranger Talks at Doughton Park & Bluffs Lodge
7:30 PM

Traditional ranger talks in a traditional setting each weekend through the fall.
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Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
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Activites at Linville Falls, Crabtree Meadows
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Ranger talks, hikes, and activities to enhance your fall visit to the Parkway.
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Saturday 10/3/2009

Fall Programs this weekend in the Pisgah District
10:00 AM

Campfire talks, hikes, and sunset programs enhance your fall visit to the Parkway.
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Flat Top Manor Upstairs Tours
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Weekend guided tours help you explore the world of Moses and Bertha Cone.
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Weekly Activities at Folk Art Center & Parkway Visitor Center
2:00 PM

Ranger talks about a variety of subjects, designed to enhance your national park visit.
more...

James River Canal Lock Walk
3:00 PM

Take a ranger-led stroll across the pedestrian bridge over the James River to learn the history and the mechanics of a 19th century canal.
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Activities at Cone & Price Parks
4:00 PM

Ranger talks and autumn nature hikes.
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Stories of the Longhunters
7:00 PM

Stories of the legendary longhunters around the campfire at Otter Creek.
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Ranger Talks at Doughton Park & Bluffs Lodge
7:30 PM

Traditional ranger talks in a traditional setting each weekend through the fall.
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Civil War Encampment at the Peaks of Otter
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Civil War really did come to the mountains of Virginia. Enjoy re-enactors` demonstrations of camp life for the Civil War soldier.
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Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Activites at Linville Falls, Crabtree Meadows
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Ranger talks, hikes, and activities to enhance your fall visit to the Parkway.
more...

Sunday 10/4/2009

Mabry Mill Music and Dancing
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Enjoy traditional string band music of the region. Bring a lawn chair and your flat footin` shoes.
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Flat Top Manor Upstairs Tours
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Weekend guided tours help you explore the world of Moses and Bertha Cone.
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Music Heritage Programs at the Blue Ridge Music Center
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Sunday afternoon showcase of Heritage Music programs from September 20 - October 18.
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Music at Humpback Rocks
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Music each Sunday afternoon from 2:00 - 4:00 provides a relaxing time on the farm at Humpback Rocks.
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Activities at Cone & Price Parks
4:00 PM

Ranger talks and autumn nature hikes.
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Roanoke Mountain Music Program
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy an hour of local music. A variety of old time, bluegrass, country, and celtic will be offered throughout the summer.
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Civil War Encampment at the Peaks of Otter
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Civil War really did come to the mountains of Virginia. Enjoy re-enactors` demonstrations of camp life for the Civil War soldier.
more...

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Activites at Linville Falls, Crabtree Meadows
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Ranger talks, hikes, and activities to enhance your fall visit to the Parkway.
more...

Monday 10/5/2009

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
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Tuesday 10/6/2009

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
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Wednesday 10/7/2009

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
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Thursday 10/8/2009

Ranger Talks at Doughton Park
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Ranger programs at Bluffs Lodge patio and at Brinegar Cabin.
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Ranger Activities at Linville Falls
9:00 AM

Enjoy autumn on the Parkway along the Linville River.
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Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Friday 10/9/2009

Hike of the Week at Graveyard Fields
10:00 AM

Enjoy a fall hike in the Parkway`s high country.
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Ranger Talks at Doughton Park
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Ranger programs at Bluffs Lodge patio and at Brinegar Cabin.
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Ranger Activities at Price and Cone Parks
5:00 PM

Cone Cemetery hike and season-related ranger talks at the campground enhance your autumn visit to the Parkway.
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Ranger Talks at Doughton Park & Bluffs Lodge
7:30 PM

Traditional ranger talks in a traditional setting each weekend through the fall.
more...

Ranger Activities at Linville Falls
9:00 AM

Enjoy autumn on the Parkway along the Linville River.
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Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Saturday 10/10/2009

Fall Gathering Days at Mabry Mill
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Celebrations of the fall season throughout mid-October Saturdays at Mabry Mill.
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Fall Gathering Days at Mabry Mill
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Enjoy the events and activities of fall gatherings in the Blue Ridge.
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Ranger Talks at Doughton Park
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Ranger programs at Bluffs Lodge patio and at Brinegar Cabin.
more...

Flat Top Manor Upstairs Tours
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Weekend guided tours help you explore the world of Moses and Bertha Cone.
more...

James River Canal Lock Walk
3:00 PM

Take a ranger-led stroll across the pedestrian bridge over the James River to learn the history and the mechanics of a 19th century canal.
more...

Ranger Activities at Price and Cone Parks
5:00 PM

Cone Cemetery hike and season-related ranger talks at the campground enhance your autumn visit to the Parkway.
more...

Ranger Talks at Rocky Knob Campground
6:30 PM

Ranger talks around the campfire throughout the summer and fall.
more...

Ranger Talks and Live Mountain Music
7:00 PM

Evening programs and live mountain music along the creek at the campground.
more...

Ranger Talks at Doughton Park & Bluffs Lodge
7:30 PM

Traditional ranger talks in a traditional setting each weekend through the fall.
more...

Evening Programs at Peaks of Otter
7:30 PM

Enjoy cool fall evenings and ranger talks at the Peaks of Otter amphitheater.
more...

Ranger Activities at Linville Falls
9:00 AM

Enjoy autumn on the Parkway along the Linville River.
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Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Sunday 10/11/2009

Mabry Mill Music and Dancing
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Enjoy traditional string band music of the region. Bring a lawn chair and your flat footin` shoes.
more...

Ranger Talks at Doughton Park
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Ranger programs at Bluffs Lodge patio and at Brinegar Cabin.
more...

Flat Top Manor Upstairs Tours
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Weekend guided tours help you explore the world of Moses and Bertha Cone.
more...

Music Heritage Programs at the Blue Ridge Music Center
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Sunday afternoon showcase of Heritage Music programs from September 20 - October 18.
more...

Music at Humpback Rocks
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Music each Sunday afternoon from 2:00 - 4:00 provides a relaxing time on the farm at Humpback Rocks.
more...

Ranger Activities at Price and Cone Parks
5:00 PM

Cone Cemetery hike and season-related ranger talks at the campground enhance your autumn visit to the Parkway.
more...

Roanoke Mountain Music Program
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy an hour of local music. A variety of old time, bluegrass, country, and celtic will be offered throughout the summer.
more...

Ranger Activities at Linville Falls
9:00 AM

Enjoy autumn on the Parkway along the Linville River.
more...

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Monday 10/12/2009

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
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Tuesday 10/13/2009

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
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Wednesday 10/14/2009

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
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Thursday 10/15/2009

Ranger Talks at Doughton Park
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Ranger programs at Bluffs Lodge patio and at Brinegar Cabin.
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Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Friday 10/16/2009

Ranger Talks at Doughton Park
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Ranger programs at Bluffs Lodge patio and at Brinegar Cabin.
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Activities at the Folk Art Center and Parkway Visitor Center
2:00 PM

Daily activities in the Asheville area to enhance your Parkway visit.
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Ranger Activities at Moses Cone Park
6:00 PM

Cemetery hike and ranger talks.
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Ranger Activities at Linville Falls, Crabtree Meadows, and Minerals Museum
7:00 PM

Lots of activities to enhance your visit.
more...

Ranger Talks at Mount Pisgah Campground
7:00 PM

Ranger talks to enhance your enjoyment of the Parkway!
more...

Ranger Talks at Doughton Park & Bluffs Lodge
7:30 PM

Traditional ranger talks in a traditional setting each weekend through the fall.
more...

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Saturday 10/17/2009

Fall Gathering Days at Mabry Mill
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Celebrations of the fall season throughout mid-October Saturdays at Mabry Mill.
more...

Fall Gathering Days at Mabry Mill
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Enjoy the events and activities of fall gatherings in the Blue Ridge.
more...

Ranger Talks at Doughton Park
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Ranger programs at Bluffs Lodge patio and at Brinegar Cabin.
more...

Millstone Manufacturing in Virginia
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

An expert in the field will share his passion at the Parkway`s most famous gristmill.
more...

Flat Top Manor Upstairs Tours
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Weekend guided tours help you explore the world of Moses and Bertha Cone.
more...

Activities at the Folk Art Center and Parkway Visitor Center
2:00 PM

Daily activities in the Asheville area to enhance your Parkway visit.
more...

James River Canal Lock Walk
3:00 PM

Take a ranger-led stroll across the pedestrian bridge over the James River to learn the history and the mechanics of a 19th century canal.
more...

Ranger Activities at Moses Cone Park
6:00 PM

Cemetery hike and ranger talks.
more...

Ranger Talks at Rocky Knob Campground
6:30 PM

Ranger talks around the campfire throughout the summer and fall.
more...

Ranger Talks at Mount Pisgah Campground
7:00 PM

Ranger talks to enhance your enjoyment of the Parkway!
more...

Ranger Activities at Linville Falls, Crabtree Meadows, and Minerals Museum
7:00 PM

Lots of activities to enhance your visit.
more...

Ranger Talks and Live Mountain Music
7:00 PM

Evening programs and live mountain music along the creek at the campground.
more...

Ranger Talks at Doughton Park & Bluffs Lodge
7:30 PM

Traditional ranger talks in a traditional setting each weekend through the fall.
more...

Evening Programs at Peaks of Otter
7:30 PM

Enjoy cool fall evenings and ranger talks at the Peaks of Otter amphitheater.
more...

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Sunday 10/18/2009

Mabry Mill Music and Dancing
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Enjoy traditional string band music of the region. Bring a lawn chair and your flat footin` shoes.
more...

Ranger Talks at Doughton Park
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Ranger programs at Bluffs Lodge patio and at Brinegar Cabin.
more...

Flat Top Manor Upstairs Tours
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Weekend guided tours help you explore the world of Moses and Bertha Cone.
more...

Music Heritage Programs at the Blue Ridge Music Center
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Sunday afternoon showcase of Heritage Music programs from September 20 - October 18.
more...

Ranger Activities at Moses Cone Park
6:00 PM

Cemetery hike and ranger talks.
more...

Ranger Activities at Linville Falls, Crabtree Meadows, and Minerals Museum
7:00 PM

Lots of activities to enhance your visit.
more...

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Monday 10/19/2009

Daily Programs at the Folk Art Center and Parkway Visitor Center
2:00 PM

Daily activities and ranger programs to enhance your autumn visit.
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Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Tuesday 10/20/2009

Daily Programs at the Folk Art Center and Parkway Visitor Center
2:00 PM

Daily activities and ranger programs to enhance your autumn visit.
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Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Wednesday 10/21/2009

Programming at Linville Falls
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Hikes and ranger talks to enhance your October visit to the Parkway.
more...

Daily Programs at the Folk Art Center and Parkway Visitor Center
2:00 PM

Daily activities and ranger programs to enhance your autumn visit.
more...

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Thursday 10/22/2009

Daily Programs at the Folk Art Center and Parkway Visitor Center
2:00 PM

Daily activities and ranger programs to enhance your autumn visit.
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Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Friday 10/23/2009

Programming at Linville Falls
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Hikes and ranger talks to enhance your October visit to the Parkway.
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Daily Programs at the Folk Art Center and Parkway Visitor Center
2:00 PM

Daily activities and ranger programs to enhance your autumn visit.
more...

Campground Ranger Talks at Crabtree Meadows
7:00 PM

Ranger talks to make your fall weekend even more educational and exciting on the Parkway.
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Ranger Programs at Mt Pisgah Campground
7:00 PM

Ranger talks around the campfire and guided hikes.
more...

Ranger Talks at Doughton Park & Bluffs Lodge
7:30 PM

Traditional ranger talks in a traditional setting each weekend through the fall.
more...

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Saturday 10/24/2009

Fall Gathering Days at Mabry Mill
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Celebrations of the fall season throughout mid-October Saturdays at Mabry Mill.
more...

Fall Gathering Days at Mabry Mill
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Enjoy the events and activities of fall gatherings in the Blue Ridge.
more...

Millstone Manufacturing in Virginia
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

An expert in the field will share his passion at the Parkway`s most famous gristmill.
more...

Programming at Linville Falls
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Hikes and ranger talks to enhance your October visit to the Parkway.
more...

Daily Programs at the Folk Art Center and Parkway Visitor Center
2:00 PM

Daily activities and ranger programs to enhance your autumn visit.
more...

James River Canal Lock Walk
3:00 PM

Take a ranger-led stroll across the pedestrian bridge over the James River to learn the history and the mechanics of a 19th century canal.
more...

An Appalachian Harvest Barn Dance
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Enjoy all of the events of autumn harvest at the Moses Cone estate.
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Ranger Talks at Rocky Knob Campground
6:30 PM

Ranger talks around the campfire throughout the summer and fall.
more...

Campground Ranger Talks at Crabtree Meadows
7:00 PM

Ranger talks to make your fall weekend even more educational and exciting on the Parkway.
more...

Ranger Talks and Live Mountain Music
7:00 PM

Evening programs and live mountain music along the creek at the campground.
more...

Ranger Programs at Mt Pisgah Campground
7:00 PM

Ranger talks around the campfire and guided hikes.
more...

Ranger Talks at Doughton Park & Bluffs Lodge
7:30 PM

Traditional ranger talks in a traditional setting each weekend through the fall.
more...

Evening Programs at Peaks of Otter
7:30 PM

Enjoy cool fall evenings and ranger talks at the Peaks of Otter amphitheater.
more...

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Sunday 10/25/2009

Mabry Mill Music and Dancing
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Enjoy traditional string band music of the region. Bring a lawn chair and your flat footin` shoes.
more...

Programming at Linville Falls
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Hikes and ranger talks to enhance your October visit to the Parkway.
more...

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Monday 10/26/2009

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Tuesday 10/27/2009

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Wednesday 10/28/2009

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Thursday 10/29/2009

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
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Friday 10/30/2009

Ranger Activities at Folk Art Center & Parkway Visitor Center
2:00 PM

Enjoy the last weekend of October with ranger talks at these Parkway facilities in Asheville.
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Ranger Talks at Doughton Park & Bluffs Lodge
7:30 PM

Traditional ranger talks in a traditional setting each weekend through the fall.
more...

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

Saturday 10/31/2009

Ranger Activities at Folk Art Center & Parkway Visitor Center
2:00 PM

Enjoy the last weekend of October with ranger talks at these Parkway facilities in Asheville.
more...

James River Canal Lock Walk
3:00 PM

Take a ranger-led stroll across the pedestrian bridge over the James River to learn the history and the mechanics of a 19th century canal.
more...

Ranger Talks at Doughton Park & Bluffs Lodge
7:30 PM

Traditional ranger talks in a traditional setting each weekend through the fall.
more...

Daily programs at Johnson Farm and the Nature Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The natural and/or cultural history of the region come alive daily at the Peaks of Otter.
more...

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			Did You Know? The Blue Ridge Parkway ranges in elevation from about 650 feet at James River in Virginia to almost 6,050 feet at Richland Balsam, south of Mount Pisgah.