Topics Related to Gorges State Park

Join a Ranger to learn about the superpowers of the endangered Green Salamander, a species native to Gorges State Park. Meet at White Pines Picnic Shelter at 10am.

Hike with a Ranger! Join us for a short 0.4-mile round trip hike to one of our park's waterfalls. We will learn about the formation of waterfalls and the two primary types. Please bring proper footwear and water. Meet at Bearwallow Picnic Shelter at 10am.

Join a Ranger to learn the story of how Gorges State Park came to be while taking a guided hike to the overlook deck to catch some views.

Join a park naturalist and Friends of Gorges for a fun, bilingual (English & Spanish) story time featuring ‘Plott’s Tales and Trails: Aventuras with Carolina!’ Enjoy a lively reading outdoors while learning about North Carolina’s wildest places.

Join a park naturalist and Friends of Gorges for a fun, bilingual (English & Spanish) story time featuring ‘Plott’s Tales and Trails: Aventuras with Carolina!’ Enjoy a lively reading outdoors while learning about North Carolina’s wildest places.

Join a park naturalist at Raymond Fisher Pond for a relaxing outdoor painting session surrounded by the beauty of Gorges State Park! Use watercolors or acrylics to paint a peaceful scene, a plant or animal you spotted on the trail, or simply let your imagination guide you.

Join a park naturalist at Raymond Fisher Pond for a relaxing outdoor painting session surrounded by the beauty of Gorges State Park! Use watercolors or acrylics to paint a peaceful scene, a plant or animal you spotted on the trail, or simply let your imagination guide you.

Join a park naturalist for a hands-on program full of owl facts, calls, and science! Learn about the owls that live in Gorges State Park, hear their calls, and get an up-close look at what they eat through a real owl pellet dissection.

Join a park naturalist for a hands-on program full of owl facts, calls, and science! Learn about the owls that live in Gorges State Park, hear their calls, and get an up-close look at what they eat through a real owl pellet dissection.

Join a park naturalist to learn about the birds that call Gorges State Park home, from bright red cardinals to busy woodpeckers! Then, create your own pinecone bird feeder to take home and help support your backyard birds.