Nature is full of masters of disguise; you just have to know how to look. Join a park interpreter for an easy 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail focused on the clever camouflage strategies wildlife use to survive. As we move along the trail, we’ll search for animals and signs of wildlife that blend

From worms to seeds, fish to insects, birds have quite a menu! Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room to learn what different birds eat and craft your own all-natural bird feeder to take home. Note: This activity uses peanut butter. Please inform the park interpreter if you have a peanut allergy

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 mysterious birds, then take a short hike along the Spring Trail to try to call one in. Meet at the

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 learn about hardships, resilience and history that shaped this rugged landscape.

Discover the master weavers of the forest during this guided hike. We’ll start with an introduction to spider silk and common web structures, then take an easy 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail in search of webs and clues left behind by their creators. Be sure to bring plenty of water to drink and

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, legends and lore. Be sure to bring plenty of water to drink and dress for the weather.

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 sharpen your observational skills and help you see the park in a whole new way. Don’t forget to

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 park interpreter to learn about how the settlers used the mountain’s resources to heal. This easy 1

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 have grown up believing! Take your best guess at what’s fact or fiction as we debunk tall tales about