Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
1481 Mt. Jefferson State Park Rd.
West Jefferson, NC 28694
United States
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- Restrooms
- Picnic Tables
- Shelter/Pavilion
- Leashed Pets Allowed
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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![Flower Power Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-11/Flower%20Power%20Thumbnail.png?itok=2hq9qAjR)
Many flowers need help from pollinators to reproduce. On this adventure, uncover how flowers attract pollinators through different sizes, colors, and smells.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Scientists need your help documenting species! On this adventure, learn how to become an ecoEXPLORER and share your nature observations with real scientists.
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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![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![Flower Power e-Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-07/eAdventure_FlowerPower.png?itok=veTN9DZ9)
Many flowers need help from pollinators to reproduce. On this adventure, uncover how flowers attract pollinators through different sizes, colors, and smells.
Start your e-Adventure