Looking for a tree-rific summer activity? Join us while we celebrate the main inhabitants of the park – Trees! We’ll learn common tree ID, make leaf rubbings, count tree rings, and more! Meet at the picnic shelter.
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Are you curious about thunderstorms? Want to see how lightning works? Join us as we learn what causes thunderstorms and lightning, and how to stay safe if caught outside in these summertime weather conditions. Meet at the picnic shelter.
Attention all nature lovers! If you’ve ever been curious about fungi and wanted to learn more about identifying mushrooms, come join us on this half-mile hike! We’ll explore the American Beech Trail and put on our fungi caps to try to ID as many mushrooms as we can.
Batman may not have super powers like Superman, but did you know his inspiration does? Join staff as we use our super brains to learn all about the bats that call the park home!
Rangers often wear many hats throughout their day while they accomplish different tasks to help run the park. Join a Park Ranger to learn about what it means to be a park ranger in NC State Parks and check out some of the cool hats they wear!
Knot-tying can be an excellent skill to learn for hiking and camping! Come learn the ropes of knot tying with park staff. You will learn a variety of helpful knots that you did KNOT know before! Open to all ages.
How many state symbols can you identify? Join a Park Ranger to investigate what makes “The Old North State” great! Meet at the picnic shelter.
National Trails Day is your chance to get outdoors, connect with your community, and give back to the trails you love! Join a Park Ranger on a short hike while we search for Box Turtles to mark and release in the park. Help us conserve and protect this special reptile species!