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Foster Falls Village Tour

Location of New River Trail State Park in Virginia

Where

New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360

When

Aug. 31, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Go back in time to the historic village of Foster Falls. During this guided walk, an interpretive ranger will share stories of the local mining history as we explore the remains of the once booming late 19th century iron industry.

This approximately one-mile walk does have several inclines and declines. Please meet at the caboose in the Foster Falls parking lot. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Leashed pets are welcome.

Foster Falls Furnace

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Walk with a Ranger: Fries History - March 22, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fries, VA: A History Walk - March 22, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Canceled
Fries, VA: A History Walk - April 10, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Canceled
Walk with a Ranger: Fries History - April 10, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Walk with a Ranger: Fries History - April 12, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Walk with a Ranger: Fries History - April 24, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Walk with a Ranger: Fries History - May 8, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Walk with a Ranger: Fries History - May 22, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Walk with a Ranger: Fries History - June 19, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Walk with a Ranger: Fries History - July 24, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Walk with a Ranger: Fries History - Aug. 14, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Walk with a Ranger: Fries History - Aug. 28, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Walk with a Ranger: Fries History - Sept. 11, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Walk with a Ranger: Fries History - Sept. 25, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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