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Buck Spring Lodge

Buck Spring Lodge was built by George W. Vanderbilt as a hunting retreat. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is working with individuals and community groups to refresh and revitalize the interpretive information at Buck Spring Lodge, where George W. Vanderbilt's hunting retreat stood. The site overlooks the birthplace of American Forestry and Pisgah National Forest.

Milepost 408

NC

Our goal is $2,500

Help share the story of Buck Spring Lodge.

Photo by Vicki Dameron

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