Take a stroll with Ranger Austin along our newly installed story walk. Currently showcased is Save Our Sand Dunes, a beautifully written and illustrated children's book. This is the tale of Carolista Baum, Jockey's Ridge's legendary figure whose passion and effort helped to save the ridge. Thanks to Carolista and many other concerned citizens, we now celebrate 50 years as a state park. Meet at the visitor center's pavilion.
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.