At Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest, visitors can listen to the wind in the trees, or they can listen to the trees tell the story. The Talking Tree Trail features "talking trees," each with a recorded message about itself, its site, and the forest history. Also, actual forestry practices are explained on the Forest Demonstration Trail. Close to the start of the trail, a natural amphitheater is available for special sessions or groups.

North Carolina's system of Educational State Forests has been developed as living environmental education center. These managed forests are designed to promote better understanding of the value of forests in our lives.