Grandfather Mountain State Park will be offering free Park Ranger Program called “To Build a Fire” Saturday, December 21st from 2:00 pm -3:00 pm in the Profile Parking area at 4198 Highway 80 South in Banner Elk, NC. It’s appropriate for ages 10 and up; participants under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No pets please.
Fire is one of the cornerstones of human civilization that many take for granted in today’s modern lifestyle. Could you build a fire if necessary? Join Ranger Appling to learn techniques for fire building and emergency fire starting for camping, heating or survival. The program will be held outside and last approximately 1 hour, so be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.