Mushroom Boom (Doughton Park Campground - Milepost 239.5)
Ranger program · Blue Ridge Parkway · North Carolina
Photo: NPS Photo- Sat, Oct 17
- next date
- 10:00 AM
- until 11:15 AM
- Free
- cost
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- North Carolina
About Mushroom Boom (Doughton Park Campground - Milepost 239.5)
Mushrooms and other fungal fruiting bodies are beginning to spring up in Doughton Park. Come learn just what a mushroom is and why the fungi kingdom is a keystone kingdom in the web of life. There will be specimens from several common families to help you recognize those you see along the trails.
Meet at the Campfire Circle in Doughton Park Campground.
Rain location will be at the building above the campground kiosk.
From the National Park Service.
Good to know: 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Make a day of it
Stay the night
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