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DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF SPACE AND NATURE AT PARI.

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:

TOURS

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

SCHOOL TRIPS

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

WEEKEND VISITS

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

CONFERENCES

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

From May through August our priority is to our summer camps. Availability for visits is limited during this time and is already full for the 2021 summer season.

If you would like to schedule a visit during May through August of 2021, please contact info@pari.edu and include your requested dates. We will place you on our waiting list and contact you if openings arise.

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

VISIT OUR GALLERIES

Give the gift of PARI or take home a special memory with an item from the PARI Shop.

VISIT OUR SHOP

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

CAMPS

Empowering today’s campers to become tomorrow’s leaders in space and science discovery

BUSINESS SERVICES

Limitless possibilities….revealed.

RESEARCH

Arming stem students and scientists with the resources they need to discover the unknown.

VISIT

Discover the wonders of space and nature at PARI

ABOUT

Pari’s mission is to reveal the unseen and empower people to reach their Next frontier

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