Agriculture in Appalachia (Humpback Rocks Visitor Center - Milepost 6)
Blue Ridge Parkway · North Carolina
Photo: NPS Photo
Next time
Friday, Oct 9 · 11:00 AM
Local time at the park
About this program
Have you ever wondered how our Appliachain neighbors might have lived a hundred years ago? Would you like to see what life was like when they came to settle here? Take a stroll through history and join a Ranger for a tour through the historic farm at the Humpback Rocks Visitor Center along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Comfortable shoes for walking, water, and bug spray are recommended. All NPS Blue Ridge Parkway programs are free and open to anyone. All ages welcome.
- Where to meet
- Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm located at milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Meet in the parking lot of the Visitor Center.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Friday, Oct 911:00 AM
- Friday, Oct 1611:00 AM
Schedule from the Blue Ridge Parkway, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
72° / 47°
overcast clouds · OpenWeather forecast
Sunset
6:48 PM
Friday
- ClosedForest Service Road 125 (Skyline Drive) Closure through December -James River and Warm Springs RDUSFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · 6.8 mi away
- LiftedLifted: Mount Rogers National Recreation Area Current Road ConditionsUSFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · 6.8 mi away
- ClosedActive ClosureNPS · Shenandoah National Park · 9.1 mi away
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