As of May 22, 2023, FIND Outdoors will no longer be operating the Northwest Trading Post. We have enjoyed serving the public at this location for the last three years! The Northwest Trading Post is now closed to the public. For more information, please visit www.nps.gov/blri.
As of May 22, 2023, FIND Outdoors will no longer be operating the Northwest Trading Post. We have enjoyed serving the public at this location for the last three years! The Northwest Trading Post is now closed to the public. For more information, please visit www.nps.gov/blri.
Located in Glendale, NC and just outside of Boone, the Post was built in the late 1950’s and features a 2,000 square foot space chock full of Parkway t-shirts, hats, nature-based games and children’s activities. Local pastries, crafts and homemade pottery and jewelry round out the retail side of the Post. But maybe you’re looking to take a break and sit a spell? The Trading Post also serves up pre-packaged sandwiches and snacks, ice-cold drinks, fudge and all are best enjoyed while sitting on the Trading Post’s large rocking chairs on the front porch. And new for this year – FIND Outdoors is introducing educational opportunities for our visitors to the area. Cherokee talks and demonstrations, Mountains-To-Sea hikes and more are on tap with many more to come this season. Come on up to the Northwest Trading Post next time you’re cruising the Parkway!
From Asheville NC, take I-40 E and US-64 E to NC-18/Wilkesboro Blvd NE in Lenoir. Continue on NC-18. Take NC-16 N to Trading Post Rd in Ashe County. Continue onto NC-18/Wilkesboro Blvd NE.Continue to follow NC-18. Turn left onto Boomer Rd. Turn right onto NC-268 E. Turn left onto Old Hwy 268. Turn right onto State Rd 1143. Continue onto NC-16 N. Take the exit toward Blue Rdg Pkwy. Turn right onto Blue Rdg Pkwy. Turn left onto Trading Post Rd
The Jr. Ranger program at FIND Outdoors introduces visitors to the seven Leave No Trace principles in a fun and easy to understand way. Each FREE booklet provides games, things to talk about around a campfire, and different “Ranger Missions” to explore each of the Leave No Trace principles.
Ask about becoming a Jr. Ranger the next time you visit a FIND Outdoors site!
Education is integral to FIND Outdoors mission, we offer educational programs, field trips and tours at all of the visitor centers and campgrounds we manage. Whether you use our self-guided Junior Ranger booklet to become a Leave No Trace advocate or visit with a school field trip, we love seeing children, adults and families explore, learn about and enjoy their public lands.
Pick up a complimentary FIND Outdoors Visitor Center Passport at any of our managed visitor centers — Anna Ruby Falls, Brasstown Bald, Cradle of Forestry, Gladie Visitor Center, Northwest Trading Post, and Pisgah Visitor Center. Then stop by all six to collect your passport stamps.
When you’ve got all six stamps, email info@gofindoutdoors.org to receive a prize!
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