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Come join us at Rendezvous Mountain in collaboration with Ashe Dark Sky Coalition as we celebrate NASA’s 2025 Observe the Moon Night.  Provided with decent weather, we will do some sunset solar observing followed by observations of the moon.

Looking to enjoy a peaceful morning in nature? Our Park Tech, Abbie, will be hosting an event from 9:30am until 10:30am at the shelter to help individuals deepen their connection with their surroundings and discover a new way of seeing the world. This program is open to ages 16 and up.

Begin your day with Ranger Matheson as you take in the breathtaking views that Rendezvous Mountain has to offer!  The park gate will open 30 minutes prior to sunrise, so grab a friend and bring a chair so you can sit back, relax, and witness the beauty that our park provides.

Join Ranger Wood to look at some examples of the different mammals that live in the forest around Rendezvous Mountain. Individuals will be able to look at a variety of taxidermy, tanned skins, and animal skulls.

Join state park staff for this drop in event as we spend the day tallying migrating hawks, butterflies and dragonflies.

Are you a mycology enthusiast? Meet local naturalist, Ken Crouse, at 9:30am to learn about and forage for mushrooms found here at Rendezvous Mountain. The program is scheduled to last until 11:30am, so feel free to bring lunch and picnic afterwards!

If you enjoy learning about local history, then we have the thing for you! Take a short, yet somewhat steep, walk with Ranger Matheson to check out the fire tower and the Civilian Conservation Corps cabin here in the park.

Visit Rendezvous Mountain on the Fourth of July and enjoy a sweet treat as we celebrate the birth of American independence! Enjoy free popsicles (while supplies last) with friends, family, and neighbors as we remember the brave individuals who helped ensure our freedom.

Come spend some time at Rendezvous Mountain walking the Forest Ridge Trail!  This is an informal program geared towards families with children ages four to eight as we’ll be reading "The Very Impatient Caterpillar".  Park Tech Abbie will be leading the 0.6 mile walk at 9:00am.

Begin your day with Ranger Matheson as you take in the breathtaking views that Rendezvous Mountain has to offer!  The park gate will open at 5:30am, so grab a friend and bring a chair so you can sit back, relax, and witness the beauty that our park provides.