The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is one of our favorite summer visits. While it’s definitely a cool respite from the hot NC summer, there are so many great things going on that a visit to the Fort Fisher Aquarium is always new and welcome. Not to mention the amazing summer camps, the guided outdoor…
Art Meets Science DYEING EGGS For All Ages and Abilities: Dyeing eggs is a fun part of Spring activities around our house, but egg dyeing can be fun anytime of year. If you want to dye eggs as well, you may find you’re wondering why egg dyeing works the way it does, if there are…
South Mountains State Park has so many stories to tell – it’s a little difficult to decide where to start. Do we talk about the geology of this slightly separate mountain chain, which exists primarily due to excessive erosion that has occurred between these peaks and those of the Blue Ridge Mountains? Maybe we should…
Two years ago, my son’s Boy Scout Troop drove up to Scotland Neck, NC to have an overnight campout at Sylvan Heights Bird Park. He didn’t know what to expect on his way out the door, but after his return he talked for days about the amazing experiences that he and his fellow scouts had…
Every once in a while, after I’ve had my coffee, opened my computer for the morning, and laid out the best plans for the day, I check my inbox and find a wonderful surprise. Here at the NC Science Trail, we woke up this morning to find the most fantastic article published by PBS-NC entitled,…
iNaturalist is a fantastic mobile app and a powerful tool for identifying and documenting biodiversity. The North Carolina Arboretum is hosting an afternoon class teaching how to use this app for more than just identifying plants and animals. This is a chance to learn “Beyond the Basics.” iNaturalist: Beyond the Basics This class is being…
On our quest to share as much information as possible with you about NC State Parks, let’s talk about a fascinating place with extreme weather, unexpected creatures, and space to roam for as long as you need. This is Mount Mitchell State Park. Mount Mitchell is the highest peak in North Carolina, and in fact,…
I was in the 4th grade when my class first visited Discovery Place. I was a kid who loved science, but I knew it must be a special place if we were making a three hour drive each way from my small town in SC just for a day visit. And I was right. I…
The Eno River in Durham, NC, is a tributary of the Neuse River Basin, which houses one sixth of North Carolina’s residents, and is one of the most important waterways in North Carolina. As such, the Eno River is a vital public water supply and prime location for local water recreationalists such as swimmers and…
Note from the NC Science Trail:At the end of April, as the NC Science Trail was wrapping up our launch month, we attended an event on the coast that was the epitome of what the Science Trail is working to share with the public each day. It was a beautiful partnership between the Cape Fear…