On Tuesday, October 6, journey back in time at Mount Mitchell State Park. Join rangers and park staff for a live-action historical role-playing adventure at the highest point east of the Mississippi.
Come dressed in your best late 18th- or early 19th-century adventure gear (costumes are encouraged, but not required), then set out on a journey through Mount Mitchell’s fascinating past. Along the way, you’ll:
- Meet characters from the mountain’s history
- Take a hike and complete an adventure challenge
- Discover how a railroad once made its way toward the highest mountains in the region
- Learn about the controversy surrounding the naming of Mount Mitchell
- Explore the early efforts to conserve this special place
- Earn your very own Mount Mitchell Adventure Coin, featuring one-of-a-kind artwork created by one of our own park staff!
This family-friendly event offers options for different hiking abilities, so you can decide how long of a hike you’d like to take.
And it’s for a good cause. NC High Peaks, the friends' group of Mount Mitchell State Park, is hosting a food drive to support our local community. Please bring a nonperishable food donation or scan the QR code at the event or click here to make a monetary donation.
Tuesday, October 6
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Mount Mitchell State Park
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Mount Mitchell State Park
Your journey will begin at the park office. Please drop off your donation with office staff, and you’ll receive the information you need to begin your adventure.
For more information, visit the Mount Mitchell State Park calendar:
Mount Mitchell State Park Calendar
Mount Mitchell State Park Calendar
