Fur Bearers (Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center-Milepost 384)
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During colonial times, many animals which call 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 from a ranger more about which animals were hunted and why the furs were sought after.
Fees
The program is free with no tickets or reservations required.
Location
The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center is at Milepost 384, and the address is 195 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville NC 28803.
Latitude and Longitude 35.565823, -82.486323
Schedule
Date:
Jul 19, 2025
Time:
1:30 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
This 20-minute talk starts at 1:30 pm.
Contact Information
Park Staff
(828) 348-3550
Contact Us
Event Type
- Talk
Tags:
blue ridge parkway, ranger talk, fur trade, colonial frontier