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National Park Week: Hike Smart - The Ten Essentials and Leave No Trace Principles (Peaks of Otter - Milepost 86)

August 22, 2026

National Park Week: Hike Smart - The Ten Essentials and Leave No Trace Principles (Peaks of Otter - Milepost 86)

Park Event · Blue Ridge Parkway · Aug 25, 2026 · 9:30 AM–11:00 AM

table with water bottle, sunscreen, snacks, lighter, flashlight, 1st aid kit, hat, knife, coat
NPS Photo

Celebrate 110 years of the National Park Service and learn about how to properly plan for a hiking expedition in the park while reducing your environmental impact. All NPS Blue Ridge Parkway programs are free and open to anyone. All ages welcome.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).

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