Topics Related to Rendezvous Mountain
Nature Journaling – Public Program: Sunday August 31st, 2025
August 31, 2025, 9:30am - 10:30am
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. Journals and supplies provided. To register, please email abbie.bolinger@ncparks.gov.
Summer Sunrise – Public Program: Saturday August 23rd, 2025
July 23, 2025, 6:20am - 7:30am
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.
Skins and Skulls – Public Program: Saturday August 16th, 2025
August 16, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
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. This will be an informal table talk at the Ranger Office, from 2:00pm till 3:00pm, stop by and say hi!
Migrating Hawks and Butterflies
September 27, 2025, 9am - 3pm
Join state park staff for this drop in event as we spend the day tallying migrating hawks, butterflies and dragonflies. Come learn about the migrants that pass-through North Carolina in large numbers. Bring your binoculars, camera, lunch and a camp chair and stay for minutes or hours! This is peak time for migrating Broad-winged Hawks, Monarch butterflies and other migrants. If any monarchs are within reach, we'll capture and tag them using Monarch Watch program protocols.
Mushroom Walk – Public Program: Saturday July 19th, 2025
July 19, 2025, 9:30am - 11:30am
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! To register, please email rendezvous.mountain@ncparks.gov.
History Hike – Public Program: Saturday July 12th, 2025
July 12, 2025, 10am - 11am
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. This program is for most ages and will be meeting at the Ranger Office at 10:00am!
Popsicles in the Park! – Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 2025, All day
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.
Story Walk – Saturday June 28th, 2025
June 28, 2025, 9am - 10am
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.
Summer Sunrise – Saturday June 21st, 2025
June 21, 2025, 5:30am - 7am
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.
Art in Nature – Saturday June 7th, 2025.
June 7, 2025, 1pm - 2pm
Join Park Tech Abbie at 1:00pm in learning a brief history of charcoal drawing while making charcoal sticks from start to finish over an open fire. You’ll then be able to use your charcoal sticks to create your own art! This program is suitable for older children and adults. Children and teens must be accompanied by a guardian. To register for this event email abbie.bolinger@ncparks.gov.