Discover NC: Yancey County

Field trip opportunities in Yancey County

Energy Xchange Renewable Energy Center: By tapping the methane gas generated by decomposing garbage in landfills, this company is able to convert the gas to a low cost, responsible source of energy.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Mount Mitchell State Park: In 1915, a bill was introduced in the state legislature establishing Mount Mitchell as the first state park. Through this legislation, the North Carolina State Parks System came into being. Today the forest on this peak is in decline due to natural and man-made factors. The educational program offered by park rangers introduces students to the forest types of the Blue Ridge Mountains, focusing on the potential causes for forest decline in the mountains and at Mount Mitchell.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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.; 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

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A hiking trail on Mount Mitchell: This is a hiking trail on Mount Mitchell. Mount Mitchell is the highest peak in eastern North America, towering at 6,684 feet. It is named after Elisha Mitchell, a University of North Carolina professor who returned to the mountain in 1857 to confirm his previous...; Format: image/photograph

Moss on Mount Mitchell in Yancey County: This is a close-up of seedlings growing in a lush mound of moss on Mount Mitchell. Mount Mitchell is the highest peak in eastern North America, towering at 6,684 feet. It is named after Elisha Mitchell, a University of North Carolina professor who returned...; Format: image/photograph

North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction: Primary sources and readings explore North Carolina during the Civil War and Reconstruction (1860–1876). Topics include debates over secession, battles and strategies, the war in North Carolina, the soldier's experience, the home front, freedom and civil rights for former slaves, Reconstruction, and the "redemption" of the state by conservatives.; Format: book (multiple pages)

The Shelton Laurel massacre: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 6.9; In 1862, Union sympathizers and Confederate deserters from Madison County, North Carolina, raided farms to steal food and supplies. In response, the 64th North Carolina infantry rounded up fifteen men and executed all but two, though only five of the men killed had taken part in the raid.; Format: article

Summit Observation Deck on Mount Mitchell: This is the Summit Observation Deck on Mount Mitchell. Mount Mitchell is the highest peak in eastern North America, towering at 6,684 feet. It is named after Elisha Mitchell, a University of North Carolina professor who returned to the mountain in 1857 to...; Format: image/photograph

Transition from Northern Hardwoods to Spruce-fir Forest: Format: image/photograph

View from Mount Mitchell: This is the view from Mount Mitchell in Yancey County, North Carolina. Mount Mitchell is the highest peak in eastern North America, towering at 6,684 feet. It is named after Elisha Mitchell, a University of North Carolina professor who returned to the mountain...; Format: image/photograph

Waterfalls in Yancey County, NC: These are waterfalls in Yancey County, North Carolina. They are located on a stream at North Fork, between Barnardsville and Burnsville.; Format: image/photograph

Yancey County Public Library: This is the Yancey County Public Library. The corner of the building is covered with thick ivy.; Format: image/photograph