Have you ever wondered what an opossum feels like? Or how big a beaver's teeth are? Join a Park Ranger to learn all about their amazing adaptations, cool camouflage, what they eat, best times to spot them, and other quirky facts!
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.
Why does it rain so much during spring? Spring might signal a change in the weather, but the weather is actually causing spring! Come learn about how temperature influences animal activity, how clouds are formed, and how they can predict the future!
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!
May is the perfect time of year to blaze trails for beautiful blooms! Join a Park Ranger on this easy 1-2-mile hike while we search for blooming wildflowers blossoms and the lovely Mountain Laurel found in the park! Meet at the picnic shelter.
"Whooo is that?!" Curious about owls and want to learn more? Join us to learn about these unique feathered friends who inhabit that park after dark! We will learn how to identify different kinds of owl species and discuss fun and interesting facts about them.
Spend some time with Mother Earth! Join a Park Ranger on a 0.5-mile easy hike while we learn about the environment around us and search for any litter to pick up. All materials provided. Meet at the picnic shelter.
How many state symbols can you identify? Join a Park Ranger to investigate what makes “The Old North State” great! Meet at the Visitor Center Classroom.
Have you ever heard of a Sun Dog? Do you know what a Turkey Tail really is? Join us while we talk about common misnomers in nature and learn how different species were named. Together, we will discover that sometimes names can be deceiving!