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Chimney Rock 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.
http://www.chimneyrockpark.com/index.php
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- North Carolina Ecological Services Images and information on endangered species, wetlands, conservation, invasive species, and habitat restoration efforts in North Carolina.
- USGA Cascades Volcano Observatory News and current events, Cascade Range updates, an interactive table with information regarding Cascades Volcanoes with links to new publications, current information, photos, maps, brief eruptive histories of each volcano, hazards assessment reports and maps for various volcanoes in the Cascade Range, frequently asked questions, volcano terminology, easy to read information about volcanoes, facts about becoming a volcanologist, activities, videos, posters, teacher packets, edcational links, a section on the historical, cultural, and economic aspects of volcanoes, information and maps to the Cascade Range with travel, hiking, and lodging information, and more.
- Lesson plan: A comparison of the plant ecology of two fields Students will apply random sampling techniques to do a plant population/community/ecosystem study to model how these things are interrelated.
- Lesson plan: Finding Your Way In North Carolina Students will become familiar with the regions and local features of North Carolina and be able to write directions for others to find these features on a map.
Related pages
- Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center: This 4-H Educational Center provides year-round programming, including team-building and environmental education to students in 2nd through 6th grades.
- Blue Ridge Parkway: Contains information about various cultural, natural, and recreational resources located along this beautiful and historical roadway.
- West Point on the Eno: This park offers environmental and historical programs for K-12 students in beautiful, natural surroundings.
Learn more
- Learn more about Appalachian Mountains, North Carolina, Rutherford County, biology and life science, birds, botany, ecology, environmental science, geology, landforms, natural history, parks, science, wildflowers, and wildlife.
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Located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, Chimney Rock Park offers spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, Nature Center, Native Plant Nursery, a variety of special events and much more. Park Specialist programs include a Park orientation, guided nature hikes, nature talks, slide presentations on botany, ecology, wildlife, and the natural history of the Park.
A group rate discount is offered for groups of 20 or more. Schedule a program with a park specialist by calling 828-625-9611 or toll-free 800-277-9611.