Have you ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the park’s natural…

Have you ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the park’s natural…

Take the time to pay attention to your surroundings while using all your senses. Meet a park interpreter at the Spring trailhead in the Wonder House parking lot for a 1-mile-long sensory experience.…

What conditions are needed to view the plants and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes! Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens…

What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…

Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple…

Silent wings. Piercing vision. Deadly precision. Owls rule the night with remarkable adaptations that make them expert predators in the dark. Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets of these…

Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place for the area's earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and…

Take on a colorful challenge as we hike one mile along the Lover's Leap Trail in search of every hue on the color wheel! Wear close-toed shoes, bring plenty of drinking water, and come prepared for…

How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Meet a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call this mountain home!

Embark on an exploration of our solar system without leaving Queen Wilhelmina State Park. We will start at the sun, making pit stops at each planet! Using the Spring Trail and a little imagination,…

What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…

Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room for a closer look at owl pellets, nature’s version…

Settlers originally sought out Rich Mountain to help heal medical ailments, restore the weary, and bolster the soul. The mountain has a long history of providing a source of natural medicine. Join a…

Have you heard that baby snakes are more dangerous than adults? Or been told you’re “blind as a bat?” Join a park interpreter to explore the truth behind common animal myths, including some you may…

It’s easy to overlook the wonders around us when we’re focused on the trail ahead. Meet a park interpreter for an easy 1.5-mile hike along Lover's Leap paired with a fun game of Nature Bingo that will…

Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple…

The roots of Queen Wilhelmina State Park’s history sink deep into the soil of Rich Mountain. Take an easy 1.5-mile hike on Lover’s Leap with a park interpreter and hear about the area’s history,…

You may know the animals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park, but can you identify them by their skulls alone? Each one holds clues about the creature it belonged to. Join a park interpreter for a fun and…

There’s an unseen world teeming with life right beneath your feet! Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room, then head outside to gather moss and soil samples. Back indoors, learn how to prep slides…