Distance: 2 mile Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (6/10), This includes steep inclines and slippery surfaces. Come enjoy a delightful walk through the Elk Hollow Preserve along the Everett J. Bowman Memorial Trail during our Coldest Day of the Year Hike! This scenic route will guide us through stunning forests of oaks, maples, and beech trees, as […]

Chimney Rock State Park Wildlife Programs for Kids 4th Tuesdays @ 4pm Columbus Library January 28: Radical Raptors – Learn about birds of prey, understand the role they play in our ecosystem, and discover how we can help protect them. Meet special winged ambassadors and hear about what makes them unique among our native species. February […]

We will explore the science and strategies behind pruning trees and shrubs for agroforestry systems. The class will discuss the botany of pruning and strategies for silvopasture, alley cropping, food forests, windbreaks, and riparian buffers. We will discuss the differences in pruning for fruit, nut, timber, fodder and mulch production. Participants will leave understanding how […]

Join Ramona Shepard at the McDowell Arts Council Association four weekends in a row to learn the basics of machine sewing! You'll be able to make 3-5 different projects: Drawstring bag Half moon cosmetics bag Pleated zipper pouch Cutlery/brush roll (depending on fabric used) Fabric basket Registration is required. $250 per person for 4 sessions• […]

  Dance Band: Jenny Run Away (Patrick Sawyer, Emma Rast, Nick Coker, Daniel Ullom & Anna Whalen) Host Caller: Phil Jamison Community callers are welcome to call a dance! Old-Time Jam Leader: TBD Food Truck: Appalachian Chic Flatfoot Lessons Before the Dance! Flatfooting is an Appalachian percussive dance that shares its history and steps with […]

Get hands on experience while learning about stabilizing eroding streambanks and outdoor mushroom cultivation. This workshop will be led by:John Henry Nelson of Stone and Spade, a small, local stream restoration company with extensive experience in Madison County Rodney Webb of Appalachia Fungorum, a sustainable mushroom grower and forager in Madison County Blannahassett Island is […]

It’s our favorite day of the year! While Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park remains closed due to Hurricane Helene, our beloved Groundhog Day tradition continues, thanks to a generous partnership with Tryon International Equestrian Center. Groundhog Day 2025 Schedule 12-2pm: Arrive early at Tryon International and enjoy family-friendly activities as we await Tater’s big prediction, […]

Kathi Littlejohn, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been telling Cherokee stories for more than 40 years at events, festivals, and schools. She has been leading Cherokee history tours for five years to historically and culturally significant places in Western North Carolina. She has produced four CDs of Cherokee stories: […]