*This post is being updated on May 12, 2026, as both Grandfather Mountain SP and Kerr Lake SP have completed their hunts, so they are no longer live. The remaining hunts will stay up through August 31st. ********** The NC Science Trail (ncsciencetrail.org) is pleased to announce today that we have created ten Curious Minds…
Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve is a truly unique bit of North Carolina nature. With relics from an ancient past and evidence of North Carolina’s formation and ecological evolution, there’s a story to be told around every curve of the path. Come explore this incredible State Nature Preserve as it was meant to be experienced:…
Back in March we announced the launch of seven Curious Minds Adventures Scavenger hunts for the 2025 Science Festival. Today the NC Science Trail (ncsciencetrail.org) wants you to know that we have ELEVEN State Parks (!) on the Goosechase scavenger hunt platform for you you to enjoy all summer long! The adventures are available on…
The NC Science Trail (ncsciencetrail.org) announced today that it has created seven Curious Minds Adventures at six State Parks on the Goosechase scavenger hunt platform for the NC Science Festival (April 1-30). The adventures are available on the Goosechase app – a free download to your cellphone through your phone’s app store. Once you create…
Almost exactly one year ago we published our first Curious Adult Minds Inquire experiment for adults in the Master Mixology series. If you weren’t around for that Smoky Infusion discussion but you’re “curious” (as you should be!) check it out here. We realized it had just been WAY too long since we shared a little…
This Halloween, embrace the spooky spirit with a side of science! From creating eerie fog using simple chemical reactions to exploring the fascinating adaptations of bats and the chilling realities of nature’s “zombies,” there’s plenty of science to celebrate. Whether you’re planning a haunted house or simply enjoying the season, let curiosity guide your frightful…