First Day Hike - Town of Fries
Where
New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
When
Jan. 1, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Celebrate the New Year by exploring the historic town of Fries. This walk does have several inclines and declines and is around a mile long. A park interpreter will share stories of local history and the remains of the once thriving textile industry of the late 19th century.
Meet at the Fries Access parking lot. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Leashed pets are welcome. This is a FREE parking day for all Virginia State Parks.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
History/Culture | Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Foster Falls Village Tour - June 4, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fries, VA: A History Walk - June 6, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Foster Falls Village Tour - June 11, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foster Falls Village Tour - June 15, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
VSP History and Culture Day - Foster Falls Village Tour - June 15, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fries, VA: A History Walk - Aug. 15, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Foster Falls Village Tour - Aug. 31, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fries, VA: A History Walk - Sept. 12, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Foster Falls Village Tour - Nov. 6, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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