Calendar of Events

Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Friday, October 29, 2021
Aston Park Tennis Center
Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Aston Park Tennis Center
people playing on the courts at aston park tennis center

 

Asheville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the opening of Aston Park Tennis Center on April 1 for the 2021 season.  The tennis facility will be open seven days a week with two sessions of court availability — a morning session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an afternoon session from 3 to 7:30 p.m. with a one-hour break for midday cleaning.

Visitors can expect some changes to typical operations to meet current state and local health guidelines including enhanced cleaning, social distancing and mandatory mask wearing except while actively engaged in tennis activity on the court.  The Pro Shop will remain closed to foot traffic, however basic tennis supplies, drinks, and racquet drop-off for restringing will be available at the window.  Court fees will also be accepted at the window by credit card only and water fountains and showers will not be available.

 

Tennis Center prices are the same as they were in 2019, with hourly rates beginning at $6 and $7 and season passes starting at $299 and $399 for City of Asheville residents.  For more information and to purchase a season pass, visit the City’s Parks & Recreation website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks.

 

The Aston Park Tennis Center, 336 Hilliard Ave.,  is one of the finest public clay tennis court facilities in the US.  The complex is open from April through November and offers 12 lighted courts for play.

 

The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing quality facilities and programs in a safe environment for everyone in our community.  For more information about everything Asheville Parks & Recreation offers, visit the website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks,  Facebook page at www.facebook.com/APRCA or call 828-259-5800.

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Halloween Drive-Through
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Recreation Park

Join us for our second annual Halloween Drive-Through! This event is open to all ages and abilities, and will feature edible and non-food related items

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Categories: Community Family Fun Holiday Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Aston Park Tennis Center
Oct 30 @ 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Aston Park Tennis Center
people playing on the courts at aston park tennis center

 

Asheville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the opening of Aston Park Tennis Center on April 1 for the 2021 season.  The tennis facility will be open seven days a week with two sessions of court availability — a morning session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an afternoon session from 3 to 7:30 p.m. with a one-hour break for midday cleaning.

Visitors can expect some changes to typical operations to meet current state and local health guidelines including enhanced cleaning, social distancing and mandatory mask wearing except while actively engaged in tennis activity on the court.  The Pro Shop will remain closed to foot traffic, however basic tennis supplies, drinks, and racquet drop-off for restringing will be available at the window.  Court fees will also be accepted at the window by credit card only and water fountains and showers will not be available.

 

Tennis Center prices are the same as they were in 2019, with hourly rates beginning at $6 and $7 and season passes starting at $299 and $399 for City of Asheville residents.  For more information and to purchase a season pass, visit the City’s Parks & Recreation website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks.

 

The Aston Park Tennis Center, 336 Hilliard Ave.,  is one of the finest public clay tennis court facilities in the US.  The complex is open from April through November and offers 12 lighted courts for play.

 

The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing quality facilities and programs in a safe environment for everyone in our community.  For more information about everything Asheville Parks & Recreation offers, visit the website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks,  Facebook page at www.facebook.com/APRCA or call 828-259-5800.

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Halloween Fun Night and BINGO
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Burton Street Community Center

Dress up for the occasion and enjoy the Halloween decorations and play BINGO at the Burton Street center. Food will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to BINGO winners.

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Categories: Community Games Parks & Recreation
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Aston Park Tennis Center
Oct 31 @ 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Aston Park Tennis Center
people playing on the courts at aston park tennis center

 

Asheville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the opening of Aston Park Tennis Center on April 1 for the 2021 season.  The tennis facility will be open seven days a week with two sessions of court availability — a morning session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an afternoon session from 3 to 7:30 p.m. with a one-hour break for midday cleaning.

Visitors can expect some changes to typical operations to meet current state and local health guidelines including enhanced cleaning, social distancing and mandatory mask wearing except while actively engaged in tennis activity on the court.  The Pro Shop will remain closed to foot traffic, however basic tennis supplies, drinks, and racquet drop-off for restringing will be available at the window.  Court fees will also be accepted at the window by credit card only and water fountains and showers will not be available.

 

Tennis Center prices are the same as they were in 2019, with hourly rates beginning at $6 and $7 and season passes starting at $299 and $399 for City of Asheville residents.  For more information and to purchase a season pass, visit the City’s Parks & Recreation website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks.

 

The Aston Park Tennis Center, 336 Hilliard Ave.,  is one of the finest public clay tennis court facilities in the US.  The complex is open from April through November and offers 12 lighted courts for play.

 

The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing quality facilities and programs in a safe environment for everyone in our community.  For more information about everything Asheville Parks & Recreation offers, visit the website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks,  Facebook page at www.facebook.com/APRCA or call 828-259-5800.

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Fall Tree Giveaway
Oct 31 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sand Hill Nursery
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Registration is required to select your species and pick up time for this drive-through style event and registration will open October 17th at noon.

This event is open to Buncombe County residents and allows 2 tree per Buncombe County address. These trees do not meet size requirements for public spaces so please only register for your residential property.

More questions? Check out our Tree Giveaway FAQs: docs.google.com/document/d/1cnlhNd0dpRt9l76Ll9oqHd0CodR4aJalasRETGkuIBg/edit

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Categories: Community Garden Parks & Recreation
Coed/Hospitality Softball League
Oct 31 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Asheville Parks

Coed/Hospitality Softball League –

Fall ’21 Coed (Hospitality Rules) Softball League Individual Player Registration – Find your team and sign up with them prior to the start of your season!

Non-resident of Asheville fee and free agent (looking for a team) – $25
Game Day Information – Sundays, starting at 2:00pm, regular season & postseason tournament
3 Divisions; Upper, Middle, and Lower (divisions could be combined based on team registrations)
AA21030202-01 Coed/Hospitality Softball – Upper 08/08/2021 –11/07/2021 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Su Martin Luther King
AA21030202-02 Coed/Hospitality Softball – Middle 08/08/2021 –11/07/2021 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Su Montford Complex
AA21030202-03 Coed/Hospitality Softball – Lower 08/08/2021 –11/07/2021 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Su Shiloh Ballfields
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Halloween Boo’ Fest
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Shiloh Recreation Ctr

Come say trick or treat as you walk through the path of sweet goblins and goons.

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Categories: Community Holiday Parks & Recreation
Monday, November 1, 2021
Aston Park Tennis Center
Nov 1 @ 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Aston Park Tennis Center
people playing on the courts at aston park tennis center

 

Asheville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the opening of Aston Park Tennis Center on April 1 for the 2021 season.  The tennis facility will be open seven days a week with two sessions of court availability — a morning session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an afternoon session from 3 to 7:30 p.m. with a one-hour break for midday cleaning.

Visitors can expect some changes to typical operations to meet current state and local health guidelines including enhanced cleaning, social distancing and mandatory mask wearing except while actively engaged in tennis activity on the court.  The Pro Shop will remain closed to foot traffic, however basic tennis supplies, drinks, and racquet drop-off for restringing will be available at the window.  Court fees will also be accepted at the window by credit card only and water fountains and showers will not be available.

 

Tennis Center prices are the same as they were in 2019, with hourly rates beginning at $6 and $7 and season passes starting at $299 and $399 for City of Asheville residents.  For more information and to purchase a season pass, visit the City’s Parks & Recreation website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks.

 

The Aston Park Tennis Center, 336 Hilliard Ave.,  is one of the finest public clay tennis court facilities in the US.  The complex is open from April through November and offers 12 lighted courts for play.

 

The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing quality facilities and programs in a safe environment for everyone in our community.  For more information about everything Asheville Parks & Recreation offers, visit the website at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks,  Facebook page at www.facebook.com/APRCA or call 828-259-5800.

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Categories: Outdoors Parks & Recreation Sports
Hike with a Naturalist
Nov 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Spend an hour hiking one of our six different trails with a naturalist. This is educational excursion will give you a better understanding of the flora and fauna that can be found in the Park. You may even learn some of the Park’s history as well.

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Categories: Hike Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Listening Sessions for Buncombe County Sports Park Use Agreement
Nov 2 @ 12:15 pm
online

Goalie behind soccer goal

Buncombe County Recreation Services has Use Agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations for the maintenance and management of some of its County-owned spaces, typically athletic fields. These agreements benefit the community by offsetting costs for operations, creating opportunities for sports leagues to grow, and expanding funding through public-private partnerships.

In the next few months, Buncombe County will solicit proposals for a Use Agreement regarding soccer fields at Buncombe County Sports Park, but would like to hear thoughts from community members first. The feedback gathered at these virtual listening sessions will help shape the Request for Proposals.

“Buncombe County Sports Park has become one of our most-visited facilities with the explosive growth of youth and adult soccer in our area,” according to Peyton Daisy O’Conner, Director of Recreation Services. “We value the diverse soccer community that uses all of our fields throughout the county and intend to ensure any potential partners embody Buncombe County’s commitment to respect, integrity, collaboration, honesty, and equity. The input of players, parents, and neighbors who live near the park is imperative to choosing the best partner.”

If you cannot attend one of the virtual sessions, please submit your thoughts, questions, or comments to [email protected] by Nov. 10 at 5 p.m.

 

  • Listening Session B: Nov. 2 at 12:15 p.m. via Zoom (link available soon)
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Saturday, November 6, 2021
Naturalist Niche: Fall Ridge Hike
Nov 6 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

The trails of Chimney Rock in the fall are amazing, but a guided hike off-the-beaten-path can lead you to places you never knew existed. Join us for this autumn adventure on one of our most popular excursions. You’ll discover seasonal changes along your trek that will introduce you to a whole new perspective of the Park. This hike is considered moderately strenuous. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

Cost: Includes Park admission. Advance registration required.

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Categories: Hike Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Burton Street Puppy Parade
Nov 6 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Burton Street Community Center

Dress up your pup and enjoy dog treats, pet vendors and more. Refreshments and snacks will be provided for pups and their owners, Prizes for “Best Dress Pup” will be awarded.

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Categories: Community Family Fun Parks & Recreation Pets
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Coed/Hospitality Softball League
Nov 7 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Asheville Parks

Coed/Hospitality Softball League –

Fall ’21 Coed (Hospitality Rules) Softball League Individual Player Registration – Find your team and sign up with them prior to the start of your season!

Non-resident of Asheville fee and free agent (looking for a team) – $25
Game Day Information – Sundays, starting at 2:00pm, regular season & postseason tournament
3 Divisions; Upper, Middle, and Lower (divisions could be combined based on team registrations)
AA21030202-01 Coed/Hospitality Softball – Upper 08/08/2021 –11/07/2021 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Su Martin Luther King
AA21030202-02 Coed/Hospitality Softball – Middle 08/08/2021 –11/07/2021 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Su Montford Complex
AA21030202-03 Coed/Hospitality Softball – Lower 08/08/2021 –11/07/2021 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Su Shiloh Ballfields
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Monday, November 8, 2021
Veteran’s Day Special: Free Admission for Veterans
Nov 8 @ 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Cost: Free admission for military members with ID, military family members will receive discounted rates.

Veterans, reservists, retired and active military personnel are our American heroes, and Chimney Rock would like to honor your service with a free visit to Chimney Rock State Park from November 8-12, 2021. Must present military ID or proof of service.

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Categories: Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Hike with a Naturalist
Nov 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Spend an hour hiking one of our six different trails with a naturalist. This is educational excursion will give you a better understanding of the flora and fauna that can be found in the Park. You may even learn some of the Park’s history as well.

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Categories: Hike Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Veteran’s Day Special: Free Admission for Veterans
Nov 9 @ 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Cost: Free admission for military members with ID, military family members will receive discounted rates.

Veterans, reservists, retired and active military personnel are our American heroes, and Chimney Rock would like to honor your service with a free visit to Chimney Rock State Park from November 8-12, 2021. Must present military ID or proof of service.

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Veteran’s Day Special: Free Admission for Veterans
Nov 10 @ 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Cost: Free admission for military members with ID, military family members will receive discounted rates.

Veterans, reservists, retired and active military personnel are our American heroes, and Chimney Rock would like to honor your service with a free visit to Chimney Rock State Park from November 8-12, 2021. Must present military ID or proof of service.

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Categories: Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Veteran’s Day Special: Free Admission for Veterans
Nov 11 @ 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Cost: Free admission for military members with ID, military family members will receive discounted rates.

Veterans, reservists, retired and active military personnel are our American heroes, and Chimney Rock would like to honor your service with a free visit to Chimney Rock State Park from November 8-12, 2021. Must present military ID or proof of service.

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Categories: Outdoors Parks & Recreation
National Park Fee Free Days: Carl Sandburg Home
Nov 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Carl Sandburg Home

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There are several days each year that are fee free across the National Park Service. The days in 2021 are listed below. Please check operating status at this park and others before traveling as there may be changes due to Covid-19.

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Friday, November 12, 2021
Veteran’s Day Special: Free Admission for Veterans
Nov 12 @ 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Cost: Free admission for military members with ID, military family members will receive discounted rates.

Veterans, reservists, retired and active military personnel are our American heroes, and Chimney Rock would like to honor your service with a free visit to Chimney Rock State Park from November 8-12, 2021. Must present military ID or proof of service.

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Categories: Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Monday, November 15, 2021
Fall Photo Contest – “Contrasting Colors”
Nov 15 all-day
Chimney Rock State Park

It’s during this time of year that the mountains explode with autumn color. Capture photos of the fall season and enter them into our “Contrasting Colors” Photo Contest. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

GREAT PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO 3 WINNING ENTRIES

CONTEST RULES:

  1. There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken inside Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between October 15, 2021 – November 15, 2021.
    The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
  2. Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:
    1. Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page and share our photo contest post on your wall. Then post your photo to our wall with the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words) through your personal Facebook account. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
    2. Pinterest: First, re-pin our photo contest pin to one of your boards and follow our 2017 The Different Seasons of Chimney Rock Spring Photo Contest Board so we can easily contact you. Then pin your photo with the hashtags #chimneyrock AND #photocontest with your personal account, and include the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words).
    3. Twitter: First, follow Chimney Rock Park and retweet our tweet about the photo contest. Then tweet your photo to @ChimneyRockPark with the photographer’s name and the hashtag #photocontest. Next, send us private messages with your brief photo caption.
    4. E-mail: If you don’t have access to any social media sites listed above, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
    5. Snail Mail: Send your print photo with the clearly marked photographer’s name, city & state, a brief typed photo caption and a phone number to: Photo Contest, Chimney Rock Management LLC, PO Box 39, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.
  3. Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption your photo of the Seasons of Chimney Rock, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
  4. Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
  5. For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
  6. Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of love at Chimney Rock. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
  7. Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
  8. Decisions of the judges are final.

Winners will be notified and announced on Chimney Rock’s social media channels. For more information, call 1-828-625-9611 or email us at [email protected].

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Hike with a Naturalist
Nov 15 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Spend an hour hiking one of our six different trails with a naturalist. This is educational excursion will give you a better understanding of the flora and fauna that can be found in the Park. You may even learn some of the Park’s history as well.

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Categories: Hike Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Llamapalooza for Annual Passholders
Nov 20 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

What’s a llama’s favorite drink? “Llamanade.” What do llamas reply when you say thank you? “No probLlama.”
These humorous, camel-like creatures are so funny and unique. They bring joy and laughter to just about any situation. Imagine hiking with one of these wooly companions. At Llamapalooza, you’ll have a chance to escort llamas along the Park’s half-mile Great Woodland Adventure loop trail. We will be offering three different hikes:

11:15am – First Hike

12:15pm – Second Hike

1:15pm – Third Hike

During your excursion, you will learn more about the llamas and pose with them for fun photo ops. This event is exclusively for annual passholders only. If you are not an annual passholder and would like to become one, you can purchase an annual pass here.

Space is limited for these hikes and pre-registration is required.

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Monday, November 22, 2021
Hike with a Naturalist
Nov 22 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Spend an hour hiking one of our six different trails with a naturalist. This is educational excursion will give you a better understanding of the flora and fauna that can be found in the Park. You may even learn some of the Park’s history as well.

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Categories: Hike Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Thursday, November 25, 2021
City Dance
Nov 25 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

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Categories: Dance Featured Parks & Recreation
Friday, November 26, 2021
Thanksgiving Weekend Animal Encounters
Nov 26 @ 2:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Join a Park Naturalist to meet some of our resident Animal Ambassadors.  Participants will learn what kind of wildlife inhabits the Park and their important role in the ecosystem.  You might even leave with a newfound appreciation for critters you once misunderstood.

Included with Park admission.

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Categories: Education Family Fun Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Thanksgiving Weekend Animal Encounters
Nov 27 @ 2:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Join a Park Naturalist to meet some of our resident Animal Ambassadors.  Participants will learn what kind of wildlife inhabits the Park and their important role in the ecosystem.  You might even leave with a newfound appreciation for critters you once misunderstood.

Included with Park admission.

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Categories: Education Family Fun Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Sunday, November 28, 2021
Thanksgiving Weekend Animal Encounters
Nov 28 @ 2:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Join a Park Naturalist to meet some of our resident Animal Ambassadors.  Participants will learn what kind of wildlife inhabits the Park and their important role in the ecosystem.  You might even leave with a newfound appreciation for critters you once misunderstood.

Included with Park admission.

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Categories: Education Family Fun Outdoors Parks & Recreation
Monday, November 29, 2021
Hike with a Naturalist
Nov 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Spend an hour hiking one of our six different trails with a naturalist. This is educational excursion will give you a better understanding of the flora and fauna that can be found in the Park. You may even learn some of the Park’s history as well.

Read more
Categories: Hike Outdoors Parks & Recreation