Join Ranger Buie at the Lake Bathhouse to learn about Hanging Rock State Park reptiles. Animals of interest include eastern box turtles, timber rattlesnakes, eastern-spotted newts, and more! No registration is required. This program is for all ages. For additional information, email Jonathan.buie@ncparks.gov.
Mount Mitchell State Park is now reopened to the public.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is open up to the state park entrance but remains closed from just past Mount Mitchell through milepost 334 near Little Switzerland. Please read our blog post for the most up-to-date information on park access and trails status.