Blue Ridge Parkway - James River Visitor Center
Milepost 63.6 Blue Ridge Parkway
Monroe, VA 24574
United States
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- Restrooms
- Picnic Tables
- Leashed Pets Allowed
- Visitor Information
Trees play a vital role in their environment and in the lives of people and animals. On this adventure, find out about six common trees found along the trail.
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Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.
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Before trucks and trains, the 185-mile C&O Canal provided a means of transportation. On this adventure, learn about the importance of locks to canal systems.
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Many flowers need help from pollinators to reproduce. On this adventure, uncover how flowers attract pollinators through different sizes, colors, and smells.
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Rivers "grow" into different stages of life much like humans age. On this adventure, take note of common characterists used to classify each stage of a river.
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It’s easy to get confused by all the tree species found in the forest. On this adventure, learn to identify a few of the common types of trees in the area.
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¿Alguna vez has querido copiar el movimiento de un animal? En esta aventura utiliza tu imaginación y muévete con los ejercicios de los animales en las paginas
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¡Hay cosas nuevas que descubrir en la naturaleza todos los días! En esta aventura, explore sus alrededores y encuentre cosas que a menudo se pasan por alto.
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Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.
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Let's see what we can discover today! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and use this checklist to find common things often overlooked in nature.
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Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.
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Many flowers need help from pollinators to reproduce. On this adventure, uncover how flowers attract pollinators through different sizes, colors, and smells.
Start your e-Adventure![Birds e-Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-08/eAdventure_Birds_0.png?itok=j0vAFWzy)
Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.
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The National Park Service protects and preserves some of the most important natural and historical treasures in the United States. You may have never noticed, but the NPS arrowhead emblem tells the story of what rangers protect at every National Park site.
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