What is the difference between birdwatching and birding? Birding with Vernon walk leader, Vernon Janke, will talk about the art of birding and the tools and techniques you need to improve your birding skills. Discover why birding is one of the most popular outdoor activities and use your new knowledge on a bird walk around...
This course is designed as a fun and easy way for beginning fly anglers to give fly-casting a try or for those with some experience who want to refine their fly-casting skills. There is no experience necessary for this course. Fly rods and other necessary equipment will be provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes, a...
The Fly-tying Forum provides tyers with an opportunity to increase their skills. Open to fly-tiers of all skill levels, the fly patterns change each month as a way to encourage learning various new tying techniques and development of tying skills. Tyers aged 10 years old and up are welcome, however participants 15 years old and...
This free clinic is the last in a series of three designed to give anglers and paddlers the information required to safely and successfully fish in sheltered waters from a kayak. This session features a hands on guided kayak fishing experience with Commission staff and volunteers. Destination to be decided. This course is suitable for...
Introduction to Kayaking Fishing is designed to give anglers and paddlers the information required to safely and successfully fish in sheltered waters from a kayak. The event includes class room time where you will learn how to choose a boat, know what equipment is needed, outfitting and rigging, tackle and gear selections and most importantly...
This kids' fishing derby for ages 17 and under awards prices for heaviest, longest and shortest fish in different age categories. A prize will be awarded to the adult who catches the heaviest fish of the day. This will be a special license-exempt day. All members of the family may participate without having a fishing...
Ever hear about Dutch Ovens and want to know what they're all about? Come see how it's done as we set one up and cook two recipes. You don't have to survive on trail mix or canned food while camping. Meet at the park office.
Grandfather Mountain produces an amazing variety of wildflowers, which change from week to week, so join us throughout the season to experience the changes! This hike is moderate and the pace will be slow - all experience levels welcome. We will see spring wildflowers of rich and acidic cove forest, and northern hardwood forest environments. Start Location:...
Join a ranger to learn about the diversity of life found here at Mount Michell State Park and what they eat and where you might be able to see these mysterious creatures. Start Location: Upper Summit Parking Lot
