Event Category: Nature

The Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival is a celebration of Appalachian music.

Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a very unique historical building tour experience to explore one of the oldest dwellings on property.

Have you ever wanted to pan for gold?

The trash and litter we leave behind can hurt the environment.

Come enjoy an afternoon with guitar legend and world-famous builder Wayne C.

Join us for a refreshing blend of learning and outdoor fun that promotes environmental awareness and sparks a sense of wonder about the tiny worlds hidden in plain sight, right by the pool.

Explore the life cycle of butterflies and learn what makes the monarch butterfly so special.

Join us as we build a beaver to find out if their teeth, and other body parts, are useful, or just a cruel joke played by Mother Nature.

Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.

Did you know there was once a thriving “boom town” located where our lake is today?