Fire on the Mountain
Fire, Fire, Fire… What does it take to be a wildland firefighter at Chimney Rock State Park? Come learn and participate in various activities that will teach you about being a wildland firefighter including safety, fire basics, and what it is like to be on the fire line.

What about Woodchucks?
Did you know that whistle pigs, woodchucks, and groundhogs are all the same animal? Come learn about this fascinating (and cute!) rodent. Students will have the opportunity to meet some of our newest live animal ambassadors. You might even learn how much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood!

Winter Woods Hike
Winter is a time for quiet and reflection, but you can always find interesting happenings while walking through the woods. Join our naturalists for a winter hike on the Great Woodland Adventure Trail. We will observe tree transformations, temperature changes and discuss what the forest creatures are doing during this dormant time. You never know what you might see.

Self-Guided Hikes and Discovery Stations
Hike any of our six trails which range in difficulty from easy to moderately strenuous. As you hike, look for our naturalists at Discovery Stations along the way. Each station will engage students in a topic relevant to the Park and the natural world around us. Before you strike out on an adventure, ask our knowledgeable staff which trail is the best fit for you.