Mount Mitchell State Park

The ecosystem atop Mt. Mitchell is often deemed the "island in the sky." On this adventure, discover a few plants and animals that call this mountaintop home.

Scientists need your help documenting species! On this adventure, learn how to become an ecoEXPLORER and share your nature observations with real scientists.

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!

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.

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.

Shinrin-yoku, or Forest Bathing, is the act of being fully present in the woods. On this adventure, immersive yourself in nature by engaging all your senses.