Event
Hike: When the Roll is Called Up Yonder
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Mingus Mill Parking AreaRepeating Event
Days:
Every week on Monday
Dates:
June 16, 2019 to August 10, 2019
Time:
1:00 PM
Duration:
3 hours
Type of Event
Hike
Description
Hike with a ranger to two cemeteries and learn about end-of-life traditional rituals of early southern Appalachia settlers in the region. Discover how these traditions are similar to your family traditions and surprisingly, may still be used today. Moderate 4-mile round trip hike with stream crossings on bridges.