All about Black Bears (Doughton Park - Milepost 238.5)

Park Event · Blue Ridge Parkway · Oct 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Want to learn about black bears? Come join a Ranger-led talk about black bears and learn about their characteristics, diet, habitat, and amazing "hibernation" process.

Also, learn what to do if you ever encounter one.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).