Discover NC: Rutherford County

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Field trip opportunities in Rutherford County

Chimney Rock State Park: Explore the wonders of nature up close and personal at Chimney Rock Park. From nature talks and special programs to hiking trails, there is much to do and see.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Green River Plantation: Located 7 miles from the town of Rutherfordton, the Green River Plantation has been carefully restored by the Cantrell family. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open for tours.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum: The interactive exhibits at this children’s museum spark the imagination and kids have fun as they play and learn.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Rutherford County Farm Museum: This museum offers something for everyone - from a large collection of farm equipment, to household items and many other artifacts.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Learn more about Rutherford County

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Antique cars in Rutherfordton, NC: These are antique cars in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

Chimney Rock in Rutherford County, North Carolina: This is an aerial view of Chimney Rock in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Visible in the distance is Lake Lure.; Format: image/photograph

Clouds over Lake Lure: These are fantastic clouds over Lake Lure, lit salmon pink by the sunset. Lake Lure is located near Chimney Rock in Rutherford County, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

Copperhead near trail around Lake Lure: This is a copperhead inches from the trail around Lake Lure in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Copperheads are quite poisonous, and this photographer was foolhardy to take such a close shot.; Format: image/photograph

Staircases and railings at Chimney Rock Park: These are staircases and railings at Chimney Rock Park.; Format: image/photograph

Sunrise on Lake Lure: This is sunrise on Lake Lure in Rutherford County, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

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