Polk County
Field trip opportunities in Polk County
- Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE)
- Learn about nature, hike the trails, and do some bird watching on this 390 acre property located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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- Polk County Historical Association Museum
- The artifacts found at the Polk County Historical Museum include pioneer tools and clothing, railroad memorabilia, military artifacts, a newspaper editor's office, and much more.
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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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- Development on Chocolate Drop Mountain near Columbus, NC
- This is Chocolate Drop Mountain near Columbus, North Carolina. This photo illustrates the impact of development on steep slopes.
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- Little Bradley Falls in Polk County, NC
- This is Little Bradley Falls in Polk County, North Carolina. It is the smaller sibling to Big Bradley Falls, also located in Polk County.
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- Pearson's Falls in Saluda, NC
- This is Pearson's Falls in Saluda, North Carolina.
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- People tubing on the Green River in Polk County, NC
- This is the Green River in Polk County, North Carolina, seen from the viewpoint of someone tubing down the river. The Green River is a tributary of the Broad River.
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- Polk County Courthouse in Columbus, NC
- This is the Polk County Courthouse. It was built in 1857 and is the oldest county courthouse in western North Carolina.
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- Side Street Pizza & Pasta in Tryon, NC
- This is Side Street Pizza & Pasta in Tryon, North Carolina. It is a favorite dining destination for those inside and outside of the county.
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