Woods of the Parkway & Their Uses: Ranger-Led Talks and Activities (Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center - Milepost 384)

Blue Ridge Parkway

  • Nov 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM
  • Free

Join a ranger for a material exploration of our native forests along the Parkway, from root and leaf to woven chair and shingled roof. Try your hand at our wood identification game, walk the circumference of a redwood tree, and learn the secret to carving the perfect spoon!

Fees

The program is free with no tickets or reservations required.

Location

This program will be inside the visitor center. We are at Milepost 384, and our "normal" street address is 195 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville NC 28803.

Schedule

Date:

Nov 5, 2026

Time:

2:45 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

The 20-minute “talk” portion of the program starts at 2:45PM.

Contact Information

Park Staff
(828) 348-3550
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Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Other
  • Talk