Parkway Beginnings (Doughton Park - Milepost 241)
In the mid-1930's as a Depression relief project, Doughton Park was one of the first areas of the Blue Ridge Parkway to be built, and it was done with the help of men in a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp located near Laurel Springs as well as by others hired by the Works Progress Administration.
Meet at the first comfort station in the Doughton Park Picnic area, at milepost 241. Hear stories about early Parkway planning and construction!
Fees
Free
Location
Park in the first parking lot in the Doughton Park Picnic area. Then walk up the hill to the comfort station. Doughton Park - Milepost 241 - Blue Ridge Parkway
Latitude and Longitude 36.431438, -81.180679
Schedule
Date:
Jun 5, 2026
Time:
2:00 PM
Duration:
45 minutes
45 minutes
Contact Information
Blue Ridge Parkway
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Event Type
- Talk