Mills River, not far from Meadowbrook Log Cabin, is one of the few places where Mudpuppies and Hellbenders live. Mudpuppies and Hellbenders are really big salamanders. Hellbenders grow up to 30” long. Mudpuppies are nearly that long. Hellbenders have four toes on the front feet and five toes on the back feet. Mudpuppies have four…
Read More5 miles from the Ranger Station. This is where the trout is raised for release in Western North Carolina streams. The hatchery is operated by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. There is a trail, gift shop, vending machines and a short exhibit museum at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education called “Mountain Streams – Where…
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I was really excited when I found out we have a Serpentarium near us. Serpentarium Magic Winter Hours: Tues – Sat, 11am – 6pm; Sun, 1pm – 6pm Summer Hours: Tues – Sat, 10am – 7pm; Sun, 1pm – 6pm 57 Hunters Ridge Road off Boylston Highway in Mills River The sign was easy to…
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