Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway, Photograph from The National Park Service

Field trip opportunities

Blue Ridge Parkway (Waynesville)
Contains information about various cultural, natural, and recreational resources located along this beautiful and historical roadway.
Stone Mountain State Park (Roaring Gap)
This park not only gives enjoyment in the beauty of the area but also provides instruction in basic geologic concepts.
YMCA Camp Cheerio (Glade Valley)
Outdoor Adventure Educational experiences are available for students in elementary, middle, and high school at this camp located near the town of Sparta in the North Carolina mountains.

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Stone Mountain State Park
Stone Mountain is not immediately visible upon entering the park that bears its name, but this magnificent 600-foot granite dome is well worth the wait. Sunlight and shadows dance across a broad tapestry...
Blue Ridge Parkway
The National Park Service presents the Blue Ridge Parkway website, which contains information about the natural resources found along this famous road including geology, trees, wildflowers, birds, and...
YMCA Camp Cheerio
Check out the Outdoor Adventure Educational experiences and Environmental Education Labs available for school groups at Camp Cheerio. There are activity options which range from a half an hour to four...

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