Winter/Spring 2018 Programs

TR – Town Resident NRPP – Non Resident with a Gold or Silver Pass Plan NR – Non Resident OL – Open Leisure - must have a pass plan or purchase a day pass FREE – open to the public FEE ABBREVIATIONS

Fees: None Hours: Dawn–Dusk Camping & Backpacking:

Must have a permit (obtained from the Department of Parks and Recreation)

TRACK Trails: A Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation (BRPF) initiative to get kids “un- plugged” and outside enjoying nature. Provides signs and brochures that go along with the TRACK Trail activities. Cooperative initiative by BRPF, Wythe-Bland Foundation and Town of Wytheville. Visit www.kidsinparks.com for more information.

OUTDOORS

For more information call: 276-223-3378 Town of Wytheville’s Crystal Springs Recreation Area 723 Pump Hollow Rd, Wytheville, VA 24382 (Roads to trail head are state maintained and passable by small cars)

Directions: From Main Street, follow Route 21 South approximately 3 miles. Turn left on Pump Hollow Road. Follow Pump Hollow Road 1 mile. Parking area on left.

YOUTH HIKING CLUB Looking for something new and exciting to do on a Saturday afternoon? Join us at Crystal Springs for our new Youth Hiking Club! We will explore the trails at Crystal Springs and focus on different hiking and backpacking skills and Leave No Trace Ethics at each session. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather conditions, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a snack and water in a small backpack. Upon completion of each session, participants will receive a certificate and a patch. Session I: Saturday, March 10– Hiking Pack 10 Essentials Session II: Saturday, March 31– Backcountry Campsites Session II: Saturday April 14– Fire Building Skills

B E A C T I V E W Y T H E

30