Mountain Nature Camp
Oglebay Institute’s Mountain Nature Camp offers adults the opportunity to explore, discover and share in the rich and unique Appalachian highland habitat. Through class discussions, lectures and field study, each camper will leave with a greater understanding and appreciation of the natural world and the Appalachian region.

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• Home cooked meals served "family style"
• Morning bird walks
• Nature study classes focused on Mammalogy, Botany, Macro– Invertebrates, Geology, Ornithology, and Herpetology
• Picnic lunches
• Trips to the regions state parks and natural areas including: Cranesville Swamp, Swallow Falls, Cathedral State Park, Dolly Sods, Black Water Falls State Park or Seneca Rocks
• Free time can include canoeing, fishing, walking, running, biking, or exploring local artisan markets
• Evening guest lectures on leading trends in nature interpretation
• Evenings conclude at the campfire circle under a ring of ancient white oaks

Rooms are available; call for details.

• Backed by 75 years of nature education
• Taught by college professors, internationally recognized naturalists, and professional interpreters
• Open to all without regard to race, sex, national origin or personal disability
• Attracts dozens of repeat campers yearly
• Naturally fun and truly inspiring
• Campers include university professors, professional interpreters, life-long naturalists, and enthusiastic novices