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Bear Necessities of Safety
Where
Grayson Highlands State Park, 829 Grayson Highland Ln., Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.
Massie Gap
When
Aug. 23, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety, including how to store food, what to do when you come across a bear while hiking, camping in bear country, and more. Come touch a bear pelt and see what bear tracks look like.
Look for a ranger in Massie Gap. This program will move to Visitor Center if weather is bad.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-579-7092
Email Address: GraysonHighlands@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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