Event
Fur Bearers (Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center-Milepost 384)
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Fee:
Free. The program is free with no tickets or reservations required.Location: LAT/LONG: 35.565823, -82.486323
The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center is at Milepost 384. The address for the center is 195 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville NC 28803.
Dates & Times
Date:
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Time:
10:15 AM
Duration:
30 minutes
Type of Event
Talk
This 20-minute talk starts at 10:15 am.
Description
During colonial times many animals which called the Blue Ridge Mountains home were sought after for their fur. Some of these animals were even completely removed from this area. Stop by and learn more from a ranger about which animals were hunted and why the furs were sought after.
Reservation or Registration: No
The program is free with no tickets or reservations required.