Woods of the Parkway & Their Uses: Ranger-Led Talks and Activities (Craggy Gardens Visitor Center - Milepost 364)

Park Event · Blue Ridge Parkway · Oct 18, 2026 · 11:00 AM–11:30 AM

Join a ranger for a material exploration of our native forests along the Parkway, from root and leaf to woven chair and shingled roof.

Try your hand at our wood identification game, walk the circumference of a redwood tree, and learn the secret to carving the perfect spoon!

Source: National Park Service (public domain).