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The Bear Necessities of Safety

Location of Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Massie Gap
Main Park Address: Grayson Highlands State Park, 829 Grayson Highland Ln., Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.

When

Sept. 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.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. This 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.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-579-7092
Email Address: GraysonHighlands@dcr.virginia.gov