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Attractions

Just a few of the many things to see and do at RNC.

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On your way up our driveway, you'll see what's left of the Parson's Estate. Once a towering mansion, the construct was destroyed in a mysterious fire 70 years ago. These ruins are a helpful teaching tool showing excellent examples of natural reclamation and erosion.

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Enjoy learning about the complex lives of honey bees up close at our indoor observation hive. . .

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Nature's Playground is always a hoot and a holler for younger nature lovers.

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. . .or from a safe distance, witness our outdoor hive teeming with busy buzzing bees.

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One of our favorite teaching sites, Nanderwhere Pond is a beautiful scene you'll pass on our perimeter trail.

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60 years after it was blasted, the Old Quarry, is a wonderful place to go hunting for rocks and minerals.

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Visit our Maple Sugar Shed, where you'll be delighted by the science behind the fascinating maple sugaring process.