Bear Necessities of Safety
This event has been canceled.
Canceled due to circumstances beyond our control.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Where
Grayson Highlands State Park, 829 Grayson Highland Ln., Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.
Massie Gap
When
June 28, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 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. 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
Additional dates
Bear Necessities of Safety - June 14, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Necessities of Safety - June 21, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Necessities of Safety - June 28, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Necessities of Safety - July 5, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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