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Mount Jefferson State Natural Area’s 70th Birthday
Illustrative imageNC State Parks celebrates Mount Jefferson State Natural Area's 70th Birthday on Saturday, October 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in West Jefferson.
What to expect
- Fall-themed arts and crafts
- A pumpkin patch
- Birthday cake
- A guided fall foliage hike
Plan your visit
- Address: 1481 Mt. Jefferson State Park Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694.
- Cost is not listed on the event page, and the listing does not describe a registration process. Check the official event page for current details.
- If you are coming from out of town, you can plan where to stay in the area.
- Dates and details can change; confirm with the organizer before you go.
Campgrounds near West Jefferson
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