The Orchard at Altapass

Apples, Animals, and Appalachia - oh my! On this adventure, discover the many hidden treasures that make this orchard next to Altapass such a special place.

All ecosystems need organisms that help break down dead matter. On this adventure, learn about decomposers and scavengers and how they benefit the environment.

Many flowers need help from pollinators to reproduce. On this adventure, uncover how flowers attract pollinators through different sizes, colors, and smells.

Fungi are found all over the world and play an important role in the environment. On this adventure, learn to identify several fungi species growing nearby.

Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.

The famous "Overmountain Men" changed the course of American history. Discover how the Overmountain Men used their wilderness and hunting skills to defeat the British Loyalists at Kings Mountain. 

Everything in nature is connected in some way, including you! On this adventure, uncover how dependent relationships are on one another within an ecosystem.

There's new things to uncover in nature everyday! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and check off a few common things often overlooked in nature.

From ranger-led hikes to fishing events, many TRACK Trail sites offer public programs. Submit your own adventure from a park program or Junior Ranger activity here!

Everything in nature is connected in some way, including you! On this adventure, uncover how dependent relationships are on one another within an ecosystem.

Let's see what we can discover today! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and use this checklist to find common things often overlooked in nature.

Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.

Fungi are found all over the world and play an important role in the environment. On this adventure, learn to identify several fungi species growing nearby.

Many flowers need help from pollinators to reproduce. On this adventure, uncover how flowers attract pollinators through different sizes, colors, and smells.