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How Gorges Was Saved
Read the fascinating account of how the land that is now Gorges State Park was saved from a future in hydroelecticity.
How Gorges was Saved
by Katie S | September 27, 2019 | Blog, NC State Park News | 0 Comments
Welcome to New Gorges State Park Staff!
by Bob | May 13, 2019 | Blog, NC State Park News | 0 Comments
A Perfect WNC Day
by Katie S | May 31, 2016 | Blog, Hiking Tips, Visitors Trips | 0 Comments
“Pure, raw wilderness with insane rapids and waterfalls. Went on a 4 day hike through there and there is no other place like it on earth.”
Henry Morris Austin IV (Facebook Fan)
“Great trails, great signage, incredible scenery. HIGHLY recommend for any outdoor enthusiast in the area!”
Doug Alexander (Facebook Fan)
“Amazing visitor center and picnic area. Clean, well maintained. Variety of hikes for different skill levels. Can spend an hour plus alone just in the visitor center. Great history of this area.”
Kimberly B (TripAdvisor Fan)
“My husband and I went on a second honeymoon to Sapphire Valley. We went to Gorges State Park for a hike to see waterfalls. Be sure to stop at the ranger station. They are great at giving instructions and a map for the different waterfalls to walk to.”
Wendy L (TripAdvisor Fan)
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february
22feb2:00 pmWinter Plant Identification Hike
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Please come and join Rick Stoner on a winter hike adventure to identify common plant species during the cold winter season. Even in the winter there are many plants with
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Please come and join Rick Stoner on a winter hike adventure to identify common plant species during the cold winter season. Even in the winter there are many plants with leaves by which we can identify them, but we can also identify trees and plants by bark, winter twigs, and various growth characteristics. On our Winter Walk In The Woods we’ll learn to identify a number of trees and plants as well as discuss many interesting facts about them. This will be a 2 mile hike. All participants must be prepared for cold temperatures and a strenuous hike. Bring food and water.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm EST
Location
Gorges State Park, Frozen Creek Access
march
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april
24apr7:00 pm10:30 pmFeaturedStatewide Star Party @ Gorges
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Join us for the Statewide Star Party @ Gorges as we’ll “See the Universe” from the dark skies of Gorges State Park with an elevation of ~3400’ and nestled along the Blue
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Join us for the Statewide Star Party @ Gorges as we’ll “See the Universe” from the dark skies of Gorges State Park with an elevation of ~3400’ and nestled along the Blue Ridge Escarpment in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
Hosted by the Friends of Gorges State Park, this Statewide Star Party is open to the public with entrance at no cost from 7:00pm to 10:30pm on Friday, April 24th with free parking and a variety of amenities and activities for Stargazers of all ages. In partnership with the NC Division of Parks & Recreation and the Learning Center at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI), the Friends of Gorges will provide a variety of telescopes for visitor viewing throughout the evening as well a separate stargazing area for you amateur astronomers out there to setup your own telescope(s).
Aside from feeding your Stargazing appetite, we will also have food trucks and non-alcoholic beverage stations available for sale. This is a Family Friendly event with numerous activities for our Junior Astronomers included at no cost. Gorges State Park boasts a Gold Level LEED Certified visitors center with educational exhibits, an auditorium, classroom, beautiful stone fireplace, and beautiful vistas, which at sunset, are something to see! Registration is required as space is limited.
You will need to register for this event so please stay tuned for details! The event is free of charge but we would like to be prepared with the right amount of equipment.
More details to come!
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location
Visitors Center
976 Grassy Ridge Road Sapphire, NC 28774
Organizer
Friends of Gorges State Parkinfo@friendsofgorges.org
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