The Wild, the Weird, and the Wonderful: Ranger-Led Talks and Activities (Waterrock Knob Visitor Center - Milepost 451)
Blue Ridge Parkway · North Carolina
Photo: Harold Blackwood Photo
Next time
Friday, Oct 9 · 1:30 PM
Local time at the park
About this program
People come to the Blue Ridge for stunning views and refreshing forests, but the region has more to offer than what’s seen on the surface. Ranger-led talks really get into the heart of the mountains, featuring plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, or looking deep into the history of Appalachian people. Anything from geology to historic tools could be on the table—literally! Programs change daily; there’s always something new to explore!
- Where to meet
- This talk will be outside the visitor center. In high winds or inclement weather, the talk will be canceled and we will set up an informal educational table indoors. The Waterrock Knob Visitor Center is at Milepost 451 of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- Good to know
- The 20-minute “talk” portion of the program starts at 1:30 PM.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Friday, Oct 91:30 PM
- Saturday, Oct 101:30 PM
- Sunday, Oct 111:30 PM
- Thursday, Oct 151:30 PM
- Friday, Oct 161:30 PM
- Saturday, Oct 171:30 PM
Schedule from the Blue Ridge Parkway, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
71° / 56°
overcast clouds · OpenWeather forecast
Sunset
7:04 PM
Friday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
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