Cedar Mountain, NC - On National Public Lands Day, Saturday September 25, 2021, Friends of DuPont Forest will host the 4th annual DuPont Forest Festival, an event celebrating the adventure, wildness and beauty of DuPont State Recreational Forest. WHERE: DuPont State Recreational Forest, Guion Access Area WHEN: Saturday, September 25, 2021, 10 am–2 pm The DuPont Forest Festival is a free, family friendly event open to the public. It is hosted by Friends of DuPont Forest and sponsored by Sycamore Cycles and The HUB. “The DuPont Forest Festival is a celebration of all the adventure and history found in DuPont State Forest,” says Sara Landry, Friends of DuPont executive director. “We’ll have a mix of drop-in activities, demonstrations, group tours, and hikes, all perfect for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages,” says Landry. “Our number one goal for the Forest Festival is to teach people to love the Forest. Along with having fun, the activities will weave in education about reducing impacts to the Forest, waterfall safety, trails that serve multiple types of recreationalists and Forest conservation. Each event will be led by an expert volunteer and representative from our partner organizations.” Forest Festival activities include: Nature hikes Yoga Kids’ bike clinic and ride Group rides Orienteering event Meet the horses NC Forest Service demonstration Fly fishing demonstration AND MORE!