Join Us for Founders Day! (Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center-Milepost 384)

Come join the rangers at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center at Milepost 384 on Founders Day! The National Park Service was founded on August 25, 1916. And while we may be a few days early, we’d love for you to come celebrate with us. Tell us what your favorite park is, learn more about our particular park, and maybe plan your next adventure!

Talks

NPS staff will be rotating between informal tables and formal programs throughout the day, so there will be a lot of variety! If you want to join a ranger to learn about park animals, regional ecology, scenic design, local traditions and more, staff are presenting at the following times:

• 9:45 am
• 11:00 am
• 1:30 pm
• 3:15 pm

Hike at 10:15 am

Need some time outdoors? There will be a guided hike at 10:15 am along a 1.4 mile loop trail. The trail does have some roots, rocks, and elevation change, but is moderately easy for a mountainous area. Please wear closed toed shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring water—it’s still hot outside!

Fees

The programs are free with no tickets or reservations required.

Location

The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center is at Milepost 384. The address for the center is 195 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville NC 28803.

Latitude and Longitude 35.565823, -82.486323

Schedule

Ranger led programs will run throughout the day from 9:45 am until 4:00 pm. The Visitor Center will be open for normal operations from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Contact Information

Park Staff
(828) 348-3550
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Event Type

• Hike
• Other
• Talk