McDowell County
Field trip opportunities in McDowell County
- Blue Ridge Parkway and Museum of North Carolina Minerals
- Students from a five county region actively attend this Museum for experiential learning and are introduced to the wealth of cultural and natural resources of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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- Carson House
- Pleasant Gardens was one of the earliest settlements in the area. It is home to the beautifully landscaped Carson House, a stagecoach inn built in the 1700s and now a pioneer history museum listed on the National Register.
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- Lake James State Park
- Located in both Burke and McDowell counties, Lake James State Park is a place where students can learn about the animals and plants that inhabit the area.
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- Linville Caverns
- Discovered in the 1800's by men intrigued by the mystery of fish swimming out of the mountain, the Linville Caverns are underground labyrinths created from slowly moving ground water.
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- Mountain Gateway Museum
- A trip to the Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort gives students a look into the past and helps them understand the importance of preserving local and regional history.
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- North Carolina Mining Museum at Emerald Village
- A visit to this area is as educational as it is fun. Students will learn the history of mining in the North Carolina mountains and enjoy exploring a real mine and panning for gems.
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- Old Fort Railroad Museum
- Old Fort, North Carolina has been undergoing a great renovation and the Depot is no exception. The Railroad Depot houses the Railroad Museum and contains memorabilia, tools, and furniture from the early railroad period.
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- Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
- This historic trail, part of the National Trails System, tracks the route of Patriot militia men to the Battle of Kings Mountain.
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- Western North Carolina Air Quality Awareness Program
- The NC Division of Air Quality in Western North Carolina offers free programs in schools on a variety of air quality topics.
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Learn more about McDowell County
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- A duck flying across a pond in McDowell County
- This is a white duck flying across a pond in McDowell County. McDowell County is located in the Appalachian Mountains, which are host to wide variety of wildlife.
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- Museum of North Carolina Minerals in Little Switzerland, NC
- This is the Museum of North Carolina Minerals in Little Switzerland, North Carolina.
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- Old Fort Railroad Museum
- This is the Old Fort Railroad Museum. The Old Fort Railroad Museum is housed in the circa 1890 depot which has been renovated. The museum traces the growth of the railroad and its dramatic impact on the town, and includes original hand tools, signal lights,...
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- Smith's General Store in Old Fort, NC
- This is Smith's General Store in Old Fort, North Carolina. The man in this photo, Mr. Smith, has worked at the store for eighty years and is well known throughout the community.
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- A wall in Linville Caverns
- This is a wall in Linville Caverns. The caverns offer tours that guide visitors through the caves and allow them to see interesting creatures and mineral deposits, such as these stone rivulets. The caverns are located in Marion, North Carolina.
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