Blue Ridge Conservancy and the Town of Boone are cutting the ribbon to officially open the Rivers House Park Trails ! This exciting project has been a wonderful partnership and, once designated, will be home to the southern terminus of the Northern Peaks State Trail.

The trails at Rivers House Park were funded by a Recreational Trails Program Grant, with the local match provided by the Town of Boone, the Downtown Boone Development Association, and Blue Ridge Conservancy. The Town of Boone is also constructing a new parking area and accessible restrooms for the park — the latter funded by the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.

When: Friday, April 17th, 2026 at 3:30 PM
        (Please plan to arrive by 3:00 PM so we can celebrate on time!)

Where: 150 Clay House Drive, Boone, NC 28607

Parking Options:
   • FREE event parking at 252 Poplar Grove Road, Boone, NC
     (back lot at the Watauga Ag Center) — approximately a 1/5-mile walk down Rivers Street to the Park
   • Any metered parking in downtown Boone
   • A very limited number of on-site spots are available at the Park — please reply to this email if you need one so we can coordinate

Block Party! Following the ribbon cutting, the Town of Boone will celebrate "Earth Third Friday" at Rivers House Park and throughout Downtown Boone. We'll have refreshments and hopefully live music while guests enjoy the trails and connect with local environmental nonprofits. More details to come!