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DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF SPACE AND NATURE AT PARI.

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PARI welcomes guests of all ages to immerse themselves in science, space, and nature at our remote, 200+ acre campus nestled in the mountains of the Pisgah National Forest.

Our historic facility and impressive telescopes draw both curious travelers and esteemed scientists from around the world. With the Pisgah National Forest in our backyard, PARI is the perfect addition for those visiting the area to enjoy outdoor adventures like hiking, fishing, river rafting, and exploring our many surrounding waterfalls. PARI’s ridge-top views provide a unique vantage point to experience seasonal bursts of color and lush foliage. PARI is an internationally certified DARK SKY PARK, one of only two in North Carolina, providing nights filled with brilliant stars, flashes of meteors, and the Milky Way stretching from horizon to horizon.

PARI hosts educators, their students, special interest groups, families, and friends for hands-on learning experiences that inspire a life long love of science and encourage new adventures.

Our offerings include:

Guided tours of our
facility and campus for guests from K to gray.

Educational curriculum, tours, and presentations
for educators and their students.

Overnight weekend special events or retreats for friends, family, clubs, community,
and corporate groups.

Choose from a day trip or spend a few nights and build a program with sessions that support a variety of badges.

We’ll pair your group with an astronomer for a guided journey though the best the night sky has to offer.

Large, spacious meeting rooms to host corporate presentations or special interest demonstrations.

Visit our NASA exhibit and collection of meteorites, gems, and minerals in our on-site galleries.

Complete your visit with a look at what our neighbors have to offer!

Take a look at some of PARI's out of this world designs!

Each is available on a huge variety of items, like apparel, art prints, phone and laptop cases, backpacks, mugs, blankets, and more! Click one to customize it at our store on Redbubble. All proceeds benefit PARI's education mission.