Gorges State Park
976 Grassy Ridge Rd
Sapphire, NC 28774
United States
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- Lodging Cabins
- Restrooms
- Picnic Tables
- Fishing
- RV Camping
- Shelter/Pavilion
- Leashed Pets Allowed
- Campground
- Visitor Information
- Bike Trail
![Animal Athletes Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-08/Animal%20Athletes%20Thumbnail.png?itok=MGWkn7Xj)
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.
TRACK your Adventure![Bug Out Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-09/Bug%20Out%20Thumbnail.png?itok=jfHqJwjY)
Ready to investigate the world of creeping and crawling critters? On this adventure, recognize the differences between insects, spiders, and other arthropods.
TRACK your Adventure![Hikin' to Find Lichen Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-09/Hikin%20to%20Find%20Lichen%20Thumbnail.png?itok=OSRPvW6G)
Do you know what a lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.
TRACK your Adventure![Birds of the Blue Ridge Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-10/Birds%20of%20the%20Blue%20Ridge%20Thumbnail.png?itok=d6cGUXQn)
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.
TRACK your Adventure![Types of Trees Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-09/Types%20of%20Trees%20Thumbnail.png?itok=WXhAiAdS)
It’s easy to get confused by all the tree species found in the forest. On this adventure, learn to identify a few of the common types of trees in the area.
TRACK your Adventure![Natures Hide & Seek Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-09/Natures%20Hide%20%26%20Seek%20Thumbnail.png?itok=Q9vPCo90)
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.
TRACK your Adventure![Let's Explore Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-11/Let%27s%20Explore%20Thumbnail.png?itok=B8dKk4qb)
Scientists need your help documenting species! On this adventure, learn how to become an ecoEXPLORER and share your nature observations with real scientists.
TRACK your Adventure![Nature's Hide & Seek e-Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-07/eAdventure_HideSeek.png?itok=jNlk-ZTD)
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.
Start your e-Adventure![Animal Athletes e-Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-07/eAdventure_AnimalAthletes.png?itok=Dkd416mI)
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.
Start your e-Adventure![Birds e-Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-08/eAdventure_Birds_0.png?itok=j0vAFWzy)
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.
Start your e-Adventure![Bug Out e-Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-07/eAdventure_BugOut.png?itok=VDcDz95L)
Ready to investigate the world of creeping and crawling critters? On this adventure, recognize the differences between insects, spiders, and other arthropods.
Start your e-Adventure![Hikin' to Find Lichen e-Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-07/eAdventure_Lichen.png?itok=R5fH1bDo)
Do you kow what lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.
Start your e-Adventure