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Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. Bring your nature questions! Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided on a first-come, first-ser... Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. Bring your nature questions! Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided on a first-come, first-ser...

What tiny fish and other creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on act... What tiny fish and other creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on act...

Frogs and toads lead a double life. They begin as aquatic tadpoles and polliwogs living and breathing underwater, and then transform into land-dwelling insect-eating machines throughout Mississippi Ri... Frogs and toads lead a double life. They begin as aquatic tadpoles and polliwogs living and breathing underwater, and then transform into land-dwelling insect-eating machines throughout Mississippi Ri...

Fishing is a great pastime. Too often, though, people get caught up in the gadgets rather than the sport. Come out and learn to fish “old school.” Poles and bait will be provided. Fishing is a great pastime. Too often, though, people get caught up in the gadgets rather than the sport. Come out and learn to fish “old school.” Poles and bait will be provided.

Bear Creek Lake is home to river otters, beavers, and muskrats. All these animals have developed unique adaptations to allow them to utilize this lake in different ways. Join a par... Bear Creek Lake is home to river otters, beavers, and muskrats. All these animals have developed unique adaptations to allow them to utilize this lake in different ways. Join a par...

What's that flying in the evening sky? Is it a bird? Is it a bug? No, it's a bat! Did you know that bats are an ancient species going back an approximately 50-60 million years. Today, there are over 1... What's that flying in the evening sky? Is it a bird? Is it a bug? No, it's a bat! Did you know that bats are an ancient species going back an approximately 50-60 million years. Today, there are over 1...

Do you like to draw animals, what about plants? Try to draw the flora and fauna found at Pinnacle Mountain State Park based on clues given by our park interpreter. All materials included. Suggested fo... Do you like to draw animals, what about plants? Try to draw the flora and fauna found at Pinnacle Mountain State Park based on clues given by our park interpreter. All materials included. Suggested fo...

Birds ranging in size from the large Bald Eagle all the way to the tiny sparrows make their homes at Mississippi River State Park. Have you ever wondered if these different kinds of birds make differe... Birds ranging in size from the large Bald Eagle all the way to the tiny sparrows make their homes at Mississippi River State Park. Have you ever wondered if these different kinds of birds make differe...

With the changing of seasons comes an abundance of color. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a leisurely stroll along the Meadowbrook Trail to soak up the beauty of fall.  With the changing of seasons comes an abundance of color. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a leisurely stroll along the Meadowbrook Trail to soak up the beauty of fall. 

Think you know Rich Mountain? Test your knowledge of its plants, wildlife, and history with a game of Jenga with a trivia twist! Meet in the Hearth Room for hands-on fun and a few surprising facts. Think you know Rich Mountain? Test your knowledge of its plants, wildlife, and history with a game of Jenga with a trivia twist! Meet in the Hearth Room for hands-on fun and a few surprising facts.