Bear Necessities of Safety

Location of Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia

Where

Grayson Highlands State Park, 829 Grayson Highland Ln., Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.
Massie Gap

When

May 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Visit a ranger and learn about bear safety. How to store food, what to do when you come across a bear 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. Program will move to Visitor Center if weather is bad.

photo of a black bear

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-579-7092
Email Address: GraysonHighlands@dcr.virginia.gov