Sunday, January 1, 2017 - "First Hike"
Start the New Year with some fresh air! This hike includes the 80 ft. High Shoals waterfall. This moderate 2.75-mile hike will last approximately 1.5 hours. Please bring water, appropriate clothing and footwear. Space is limited. Please call the park office for more information and to pre-register for this hike. 828-433-4772.

Saturday, January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017 - "Wintergreen Hike"
Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Hemlock Nature Trail, and learn about some of the many plant species that stay green all year long. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm for this easy one mile walk.
Sunday, January 8, 15, 22 & 29 - "Skulls & Skins"
Drop by between 2-3:00 pm and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home.

Sunday, January 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2017 - "Introduction to Fly Tying"
Get Hooked! Join anglers Jeff Newton and Bob Tupper at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an introductory class on fly fishing. Jeff and Bob are instructors with Project Healing Waters and are members of Trout Unlimited. All class materials will be provided free. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations still apply.

Saturday, January 21, 2017 - "Wilderness Survival 101"
Wilderness Survival 101 will cover basic survival information as covered in the Boy Scouts of America handbook. Topics covered will include basic first aid, shelter and others based on class interest and instructor discretion. Program will be presented by park volunteer, Jeff Newton, who also teaches Fly Fishing 101 and has a great deal of experience in the outdoors. Program is free and open to the public. Please meet at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm.

South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. We welcome the community to join us for our monthly educational interpretive programs. Call the park office at (828) 433-4772 for more information.