South Mountains State Park

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

Waterfalls are both beautiful and powerful forces of nature. On this adventure, discover the wonders of waterfalls through sensory activities and checklists.

Salamanders come in numerous colors, shapes, and sizes. On this adventure, read about thier unique life cycle and take field notes to identify a salamander.

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.

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.

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.

Ready to investigate the world of creeping and crawling critters? On this adventure, recognize the differences between insects, spiders, and other arthropods.