Outdoors Activity

Name: BARTRAM 250 Events
Start: 2025-06-07T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-06-07T23:59:59-04:00

May 2025
May 17 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

PlottFest

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley, NC 3987 Soco Road PO Box 306, Maggie Valley, NC, United States

PlottFest is a celebration of North Carolina's state dog - the Plott Hound - and Appalachian mountain heritage and culture. The festival features Plott dog competitions, a UKC bench show, […]
May 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Experiencing Nature

Highlands Biological Station 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, Highlands, North Carolina, United States

Join Maddie Wikstrom, Education Specialist, for a Nature Walk that offers three different approaches for ways to experience and connect with Nature. Attendees will experience what can be revealed to […]

Free
May 23 - May 24

Swain County Heritage Festival

Riverfront Park 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United States

Come and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains small town of Bryson City! Friday evening is Southern Gospel Music night, and everyone can join in a sing-along […]
May 31 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Beech Mountain Naturalist Rally

Beech Mountain Parks & Recreation 1330 Pine Ridge Road, Beech Mountain, NC, United States

Join the call to the wild to Beech Mountain on May 31st & explore the wonders of the mountain. This event features expert talks, guided hikes, and hands-on activities designed […]
June 2025
June 1 Recurring

BARTRAM 250 Events

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of artist and botanist William Bartram’s journey through northeast Georgia and western North Carolina in May-June of 1775. Join us June 5th, 6th, and 7th, […]
June 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Owls: Masters of the Night

Highlands Biological Station 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, Highlands, North Carolina, United States

These mysterious birds of prey are seldom seen due to their elusive and nocturnal lifestyle. Meet some live owls and learn about their fascinating lives and unique adaptations. This program […]
June 5 - June 7

Trails and Trains Festival in Old Fort

Downtown Old Fort 38 S Catawba Ave., Old Fort, NC, United States

See you at the 3rd annual Trails & Trains Festival June 5, 6 & 7th, 2025! Mark your calendar and help us celebrate the Great Trails State by joining us […]
June 5 - June 8

North Carolina Trail Days

Join us for the 6th annual North Carolina Trail Days in the towns of Elkin and Jonesville - home of three great state trails! The festival celebrates the great outdoors […]
June 6 Recurring

BARTRAM 250 Events

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of artist and botanist William Bartram’s journey through northeast Georgia and western North Carolina in May-June of 1775. Join us June 5th, 6th, and 7th, […]
June 6 - June 7

21st Annual NC Gold Festival

NC Gold Foundation Grounds 1296 Polly Spout Road, Marion, NC, United States

The 21st Annual NC Gold Festival will be held on June 6 -7, 2025 at 251 Lucky Strike Drive and 1296 Polly Spout Road, both of Marion, NC 28752. (They […]
June 6 - June 8

Grandfather Mountain: Nature Photography Weekend

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular […]
June 7 Recurring

BARTRAM 250 Events

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of artist and botanist William Bartram’s journey through northeast Georgia and western North Carolina in May-June of 1775. Join us June 5th, 6th, and 7th, […]