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With 847 to choose from, Tennessee State Parks programs and events offer exploration and learning opportunities so you can get out and enjoy more of your Tennessee State Parks.

AUGUST 2025 - All Parks
Aug 11
Roan Mountain
August 5-11 Weekly Interpretive Programs

Join Seasonal Interpretive Rangers Kacie & Hannah for this week's exciting interpretive program offerings!

Registration Closed
FREE
Aug 11
Fall Creek Falls
Cane Creek Aquatics Crawl

Join SIR Evan at the nature center for a creek crawl in Cane Creek! We will be looking for and IDing aquatic animals and plants. Registration is required.

Registration Closes: 8/11
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Aug 11
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9:00 AM

Enjoy a peaceful morning on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Grace on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/11
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 11
Long Hunter
Inland Trail Hike

Come on out to see what one of Long Hunter State Park’s lesser-known trails has to offer.

Registration Closed
FREE
Aug 11
David Crockett
Ecosystem Explorers Hike

Do you like to hike in nature? Do you know about the different ecosystems? Join SIR Haley to hike and learn about ecosystems at David Crockett!

Registration Closes: 8/11
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 11
David Crockett
Aviary Tour and Feeding

Stop by the aviary to learn more about our resident raptors!

Registration Closes: 8/11
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 11
David Crockett
Invasive Species Hunt

Want to learn about the invasive species that are right here in David Crockett State Park?

Registration Closes: 8/11
Attendee (0) - Free
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($15) - $15.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Aug 11
Cummins Falls
Axe Throwing

Tomahawk throwing at Cummins Falls

Registration Closed
Price: $5.00
Aug 11
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

Join us for an early morning hike down to the base of the falls!

Registration Closed
1 Person - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
1 Person + Donation - $30.00
Aug 11
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 10:00am

Meet S.I.R. Evan at the Boat Dock at 10:00 am for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the visitors center at (423) 881-5298 to register!

Registration Closes: 8/11
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 11
Roan Mountain
Perseids at the Roan Star Party

Experience the peak of the Perseids during a ranger-led Miller Farmstead Star Party!

Registration Closes: 8/11
FREE
Aug 11
Frozen Head
Adult Scavenger Hunt & Hike

Join SIR Kaelin for an interpretive adult scavenger hunt!

Registration Closes: 8/11
FREE
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Aug 11
Frozen Head
Judge Branch Biotic Index Surveying

Join SIR Kaelin to evaluate the health of Judge Branch to help protect fresh waterways!

Registration Closes: 8/11
FREE
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Aug 11
Frozen Head
No not I, I will survive

Join SIR Kaelin to learn how to survive in the wilderness (with Gloria Gaynor's determination of course)!

Registration Closes: 8/11
FREE
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Aug 12
Old Stone Fort
Perseid Meteor Shower Kayak Float

Enjoy a late night kayak float on the Duck River while we look to the sky for Perseid Meteors

Registration Closes: 8/12
Attendee - $40.00
Attendee+ $5 donation - $45.00
Attendee+$10 donation - $50.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 12
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Create Your Own Yarn Doll

Come learn how to make a yarn doll and hear about the history behind them!

Registration Closes: 8/12
Attendee - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 12
Seven Islands
Nature Storytime

Come join us for some fun nature stories!

Registration Closes: 8/12
FREE
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Aug 12
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9:00 AM

Enjoy a peaceful morning on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Grace on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/12
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 6 Left!
Aug 12
Burgess Falls
Perseids Meteor Shower Observation Night & S'mores

Experience the Perseids Meteor Shower at Window Cliffs State Natural Area during this late-night program!

Registration Closes: 8/11
Price: $10.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 12
Burgess Falls
Perseids Meteor Shower Night Hike

Join Ranger Willis for a night hike at Window Cliffs State Natural Area during the Perseids Meteor Shower!

Registration Closes: 8/11
Hike - $20.00
Hike + Smores - $25.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 12
Long Hunter
Morning Kayak Float

Come spend your morning on a relaxing Couchville Lake kayak float!

Registration Closes: 8/12
Adult - $15.00
Child - $15.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 12
Standing Stone
Sensory Hike (Forest Bathing)

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we spend some time doing Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing.

Registration Closes: 8/12
FREE
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Aug 12
Standing Stone
Awesome Atlatl

Learn about this prehistoric weapon, how it was used, and even test it out yourself!

Registration Closes: 8/12
FREE
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Aug 12
Standing Stone
10 Essentials to Hiking

Wondering about what you need for an upcoming hike? Come find out about the 10 essential items to pack when hiking with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph!

Registration Closes: 8/12
FREE
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Aug 12
Pickwick Landing
Mimicry in Pickwick!

Tuesday at 1:00 PM: Join SIR Sam at Shelter 4 to see a snake and learn about mimicry in Pickwick!

Registration Closes: 8/12
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 12
Pinson Mounds
Casting Constellations: The Perseids

Join the Pinson Mounds staff in an evening of stargazing the Perseids!

Registration Closes: 8/11
- Participant - $5.00
- Participant & $5 Donation - $10.00
- Participant & $10 Donation - $15.00
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Aug 12
Johnsonville
The Waggoner Collection: Preserving the Past for the Future

Join Ranger Jacob for an introductory presentation on the Waggoner Collection and its preservation.

Registration Closes: 8/12
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee - Free
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Aug 12
Fall Creek Falls
4 Waterfalls Hike

Join S.I.R. Evan at the Nature Center at 2:00pm for a 2.5-mile scenic loop to Fall Creek Falls and back!

Registration Closes: 8/12
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Aug 12
Long Hunter
Intro to Archery

Learn some archery fundamentals and enjoy some target practice with Ranger Boshears!

Registration Closes: 8/11
Price: $12.00
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Aug 12
Frozen Head
Tree ID Hike

Join SIR Kaelin (aka The Lorax) to not just speak for the trees but learn how to identify them!

Registration Closes: 8/12
FREE
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Aug 12
Frozen Head
US Conservation History Jeopardy

Join SIR Kaelin to learn about Conservation history through a friendly game of jeopardy!

Registration Closes: 8/12
FREE
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Aug 12
Frozen Head
Quilt Squares

Join SIR Kaelin to craft your own paper quilts!

Registration Closes: 8/12
FREE
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Aug 13
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 8/12
FREE
Aug 13
Paris Landing
Color a Carapace!

Join SIR Mandi at the Nature Center to learn about turtles, their anatomy, and color a craft!

Registration Closes: 8/13
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Aug 13
Standing Stone
Friendship Bracelets

Take home a keepsake for your time at the park and make a bracelet for yourself or a friend!

Registration Closes: 8/13
FREE
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Aug 13
Standing Stone
Paint a Tree Cookie

Want to take home a keepsake from your time at the park? Paint a tree cookie from one of the fallen trees at Standing Stone.

Registration Closes: 8/13
Price: $1.00
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Aug 13
Standing Stone
Afternoon Archery

Are you any good with a bow and arrow? Come try your hand to see!

Registration Closes: 8/13
FREE
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Aug 13
Cummins Falls
Bracelets making!

Create Your Own Bracelet!

Registration Closes: 8/12
Price: $10.00
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Aug 13
Cummins Falls
Mushroom ID Hike

We Love Mushrooms!

Registration Closes: 8/12
FREE
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Aug 13
Edgar Evins
Bird of Prey

Join Interpretive Ranger Dixie to get up close and personal with our resident ambassador Red-Shouldered Hawk, Bentley, and learn about birds of prey!

Registration Closes: 8/13
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 13
Edgar Evins
Owl Pellets

What critters do you think an owl eats? Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie and dig through some Owl Pellets!

Registration Closed
Price: $5.00
Aug 13
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/13
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 13
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/13
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 13
Fall Creek Falls
Fossil Discovery Hike at Wheeler Farm

Join S.I.R. Evan at the Wheeler Farm Trailhead for a fossil discovery hike! Make sure to bring sturdy shoes and plenty of water. Registration is required.

Registration Closes: 8/13
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Aug 13
Fall Creek Falls
Pelts and Skulls

Join SIR Evan at the Nature Center to explore local wildlife through real pelts and skulls! Learn how to ID animals by their fur, teeth, and tracks.

Registration Closes: 8/13
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Free - Free
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Aug 13
Sycamore Shoals
Beyond The Frontier

Join Seasonal Interpreter Matthew Simerly to learn about the Watauga settlement - the first permanent European community beyond the 13 colonies!

Registration Closes: 8/13
FREE
Aug 13
Sycamore Shoals
A Brief History of the Watauga River

Explore the Watauga River’s vital role in early American life! Join Mark McGregor at 3 PM for a scenic, story-filled walk. Ages 12+; wear comfy shoes!

Registration Closes: 8/13
FREE
Aug 13
Rocky Fork
Wish Upon a Ridge

Join us for a special night under the stars at a scenic overlook off I-26, just above the mountain peaks of Rocky Fork State Park!

Registration Closes: 8/13
(Free) Attendee - Free
Free attendee + donation $5 - $5.00
Free attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
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Aug 13
Pickett
Crystal Falls Hike 8-13-25

Join Ranger Grant at the Hidden Passage trailhead for a guided two-mile hike to Crystal Falls.

Registration Closes: 8/13
FREE
Aug 13
Frozen Head
Biodiversity Hike

Join SIR Kaelin on a hike to learn about Frozen Head's biodiverse ecosystem!

Registration Closes: 8/13
FREE
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Aug 13
Frozen Head
Nature Trivia

Join SIR Kaelin to compete in Nature Trivia!

Registration Closes: 8/13
FREE
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Aug 13
Frozen Head
Creek Crawl

Join SIR Kaelin for a fun afternoon creek crawl!

Registration Closes: 8/13
FREE
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Aug 14
Rocky Fork
Meet The Mountains – Trails Through Time: A History of Rocky Fork

A hidden jewel featuring unique Appalachian flora and fauna, and cascading water in the mountains. This introduction is geared toward all ages and abilities!

Registration Closes: 8/13
FREE
Aug 14
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Hike to the Top of Cummins Falls

Join Park Staff for a hike to the top of the waterfall.

Registration Closes: 8/13
Price: $10.00
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Aug 14
Seven Islands
Birding With a Biologist

Join the park’s Avian Biologist for a special guided birding walk!

Registration Closes: 8/14
Price: $6.00
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Aug 14
Fall Creek Falls
Tree ID Hike

Meet SIR Evan at 10:00 am at the Nature Center for a guided hike! Learn to ID local species by leaves, bark, and more as we explore the forest together.

Registration Closes: 8/14
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Aug 14
Division of Natural Areas
Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

Environmental consultants will receive an introduction to the Environmental Review Tool (ERT).

Registration Closes: 8/13
FREE
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Aug 14
Paris Landing
Bilateral Butterfly Craft

Join SIR Mandi in the Nature Center to make a craft exhibiting butterflies bilateral symmetry!

Registration Closes: 8/14
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Aug 14
Cordell Hull Birthplace
T-Shirt Rug: A Different Stitch

Join us for another t-shirt rug day! We will be using a different method this time!

Registration Closes: 8/14
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Aug 14
Savage Gulf
Trail Run

Meet at Savage Gulf Ranger Station for a trail run on the Savage Day Loop.

Registration Closes: 8/13
Price: $5.00
Only 5 Left!
Aug 14
Standing Stone
Plant Walk

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we take a walk around to see what edible/medicinal goods are growing around.

Registration Closes: 8/14
FREE
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Aug 14
Standing Stone
Animals of Standing Stone

Let’s learn about the local wildlife! Come get up close and personal with the animals that we have here at Standing Stone by seeing their pelts and skulls.

Registration Closes: 8/14
FREE
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Aug 14
Standing Stone
Stream Saunter

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph and down in the creek below the dam to see what critters we can find.

Registration Closes: 8/14
FREE
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Aug 14
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Thursday at 2:00 PM: Come learn about our resident animal ambassadors as they are fed their dinner!

Registration Closes: 8/14
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 14
Cedars of Lebanon
Homeschool Thursdays- Pollinator Pursuit [1 PM]

Join us for our Homeschool Thursdays in the Nature Center! [4th and 5th grade only]

Registration Closes: 8/14
Price: $5.00
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Aug 14
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/14
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 14
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/14
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 14
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 2:00pm

Meet S.I.R. Evan at the Boat Dock at 2:00 pm for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the visitors center at (423) 881-5298 to register!

Registration Closes: 8/14
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
Only 4 Left!
Aug 14
Bicentennial Mall
Threads Through History

What was life like for women in Tennessee hundreds of years ago? This program will expand on pioneer women's lives and introduce the art of cross stitch.

Registration Closes: 8/14
FREE
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Aug 14
Edgar Evins
Morning Pontoon Cruise

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie for a morning cruise through beautiful center hill lake.

Registration Closes: 8/14
Adult - $15.00
Children 12 and under - $5.00
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Aug 14
Sycamore Shoals
Weaving On The Frontier

Join S.I.R. Matt Simerly at 3PM in the fort to learn frontier weaving, both freehand and loom style. Ages 12+.

Registration Closes: 8/14
FREE
Aug 14
Rocky Fork
The Secret Life of Butterflies Walk

Join Interpretive Ranger Amanda for a relaxing nature walk at Rocky Fork State Park as we explore the colorful world of local butterflies!

Registration Closes: 8/14
(Free) Attendee - Free
Free attendee + donation $5 - $5.00
Free attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
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Aug 14
Pickwick Landing
Pathways and Palettes

Thursday at 10:00 AM: Join SIR Abby to walk to a pretty location to paint on the Island Loop Trail!

Registration Closes: 8/14
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Hermit Cave [5 PM]

Meet us at the Nature Center to prepare for an exploration into Hermit Cave where we will learn about our unique geology and underground ecology.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $3.00
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Aug 15
Henry Horton
Coloring with Marshall (1 PM)

Color your very own Marshall turtle while getting to learn about our turtle friend!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Person (free) - Free
Person+Donation - $5.00
Person+Donation - $10.00
Person+Donation - $15.00
Person+Donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Bandwagon Fallacy

Friday Night Music in the Park: Bandwagon Fallacy. Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 8/15
FREE
Aug 15
Big Ridge
Big Ridge Bluegrass Festival

Come out and enjoy an evening of Southern Appalachian culture!

Registration Closes: 8/15
FREE
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Aug 15
Natchez Trace
4:30 PM - Evening Hike at Fairview Gullies

Join Seasonal Interpreter Emma for a 1-mile hike at Fairview Gullies! Meet at the Fairview Gullies trailhead.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $2.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Aug 15
Cedars of Lebanon
Astronomy night under the Stars

Join us for an astronomy night under the stars event with a special guest speaker. We're going to stay up viewing the night sky and enjoy the stars.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 15
David Crockett
Dinner Theatre - 8/15/25 - The Savannah Sipping Society

"The Savannah Sipping Society" is a delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy about four unique Southern women...

Registration Closes: 8/13
Price: $40.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 15
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9:00 AM

Enjoy a peaceful morning on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Brandon on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 15
David Crockett Birthplace
Meet the Mounted Patrol

Come meet the mounted patrol - Ranger Chelsea and her partner Rowdy!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Participant - $2.00
Participant + Patch - $8.00
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Aug 15
Henry Horton
Fintastic: Friends or Foes (11 AM)

Join us at the Visitor Center to learn about some of the types of fish you can find in the Duck River.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Henry Horton
Nature Journaling (9 AM)

Learn how to use nature as a way to relax with this guided journaling activity.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 9 Left!
Aug 15
Henry Horton
8/15 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Single Kayak

Join us for a 2-Mile sunset kayak float along the Duck River. This section is good for any skill level and is perfect for first time kayakers.

Registration Closes: 8/14
Price: $25.00
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Aug 15
Henry Horton
8/15 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Tandem Kayak

Join us for a 2-Mile sunset kayak float along the Duck River. This section is good for any skill level and is perfect for first time kayakers.

Registration Closes: 8/14
Price: $40.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 15
David Crockett
Venomous Snake Identification Class

A crash course on the specific distinguishing characteristics of each of TN's venomous snakes to greatly improve your snake identification skills!

Registration Closes: 8/14
Person - $7.00
Family ( up to 5) - $25.00
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Aug 15
Montgomery Bell
King Iron Exhibit Q&A

Join Ranger Preston as we explore the history and story of the new "King Iron" Exhibit located at the Park Office.

Registration Closes: 8/15
FREE
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Aug 15
Paris Landing
Wildflower Seed Bombs!

Join SIR Mandi at the Nature Center to try your hand at guerilla gardening! Making seed bombs is easy and fun!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $2.00
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Aug 15
Paris Landing
Rocks and Minerals

Check out some cool rocks and minerals and learn what makes them different at the Nature Center!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Paris Landing
Turtle Talk

Stop by the Nature Center to meet our ambassador turtles Bonnie, Clyde, Houdini and Ernest!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Indian Mountain
Nighttime Paddle Boat Float

Experience Indian Mountain Lake at night on a paddle boat!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Person - $3.50
Person+Donation($5) - $8.50
Person+Donation($10) - $13.50
Person+Donation($15) - $18.50
Person+Donation($20) - $23.50
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Aug 15
Paris Landing
Tree Identification Hike

Have you ever wanted to identify trees while you hike, if so, meet Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Drew at the nature center at 9:00 to learn how to ID trees!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Paris Landing
Bird of Prey @ Lodge

Join us in the lobby of the Lodge at 4PM to meet our Birds of Prey!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Paris Landing
Fish Identification 101

Learn the art of fish identification in our nature center!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Invasive Clean Up Hike

Join us to remove the harmful invasives on our beautiful trail!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Standing Stone
Nature Bookmark

Are you a nature lover and a book lover? Why not combine both? Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to make nature themed bookmarks!

Registration Closes: 8/15
FREE
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Aug 15
Standing Stone
Marble Obstacle Course

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we put our heads together to make an obstacle course for the marbles.

Registration Closes: 8/15
FREE
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Aug 15
Standing Stone
Do You Want S'more?

I can think of no other way to spend a perfect evening than hanging out by the fire roasting S’mores.

Registration Closes: 8/15
FREE
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Aug 15
Cummins Falls
Dutch Oven Cooking

Good ol' campfire cast iron cooking!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Adult - $5.00
Child - $2.50
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Aug 15
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Top of the Waterfall Hike

Join Braden on Top of the Waterfall!

Registration Closes: 8/14
Price: $10.00
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Aug 15
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Friday at 2:00 PM: Join SIR Abby to learn about our resident animal ambassadors!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Pickwick Landing
Afternoon Pontoon Cruise

Friday at 4:00 PM: Enjoy the views of Pickwick Lake on a relaxing cruise!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 15
Pickwick Landing
Evening Pontoon Cruise

Friday at 5:30 PM: Relax on an evening cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 15
Pickwick Landing
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Friday at 7:00 PM: Enjoy stunning sunset views while cruising on Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $20.00
Only 4 Left!
Aug 15
Chickasaw
basket Making 101-Pine Needle Baskets

Come learn the basics of making pine needle baskets

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $8.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 15
Savage Gulf
Three Forks Lake Canoe Tour

Canoe at Sunset

Registration Closes: 8/14
Price: $15.00
Only 2 Left!
Aug 15
Pinson Mounds
Applying Apps

Learn about two useful tools you can keep right in your pocket with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Anna!

Registration Closes: 8/15
- Participant - Free
- Participant & $5 Donation - $5.00
- Participant & $10 Donation - $10.00
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Aug 15
Pinson Mounds
Guided Museum Tour

Come cool off with a guided museum tour led by Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Anna!

Registration Closes: 8/15
- Participant - Free
- Participant & $5 Donation - $5.00
- Participant & $10 Donation - $10.00
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Aug 15
Edgar Evins
Sketch & Stroll

Join Interpretive Ranger Dixie on a relaxing hike. We will take in nature by putting pen to paper. No art experience is needed, so let your creative mind run!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 15
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/15
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 15
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 15
Cedars of Lebanon
Limestone Sinks Trail Hike [10 AM]

Enjoy a wonderful hike of our Limestone Sinks Trail!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 15
Edgar Evins
Crafting Critters: Learning about Snakes!

Sss-snakes are widely misunderstood! Join SIR Dixie to learn a little bit more about them, and even create a craft of your very own slithery friend.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 15
Panther Creek
Panther Creek After Dark - Nature Excursion

Join Park Ranger Brown for a night hike in Panther Creek State Park

Registration Closes: 8/14
Registration - $8.00
Registration and Park Donation - $15.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 15
Edgar Evins
Story Book Trail Nature Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie on this nature hike through the beautiful Story Book Trail at Edgar Evins State Park.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 15
Edgar Evins
Scorpion Hunting

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie on the hunt to find the native scorpions at Edgar Evins.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 15
Roan Mountain
Peg Leg Mine GeoVenture

Learn the geology and mining history of Roan Mountain on our Peg Leg Mine GeoVenture!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $10.00
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Aug 15
Edgar Evins
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Come join the Park Ranger on a pontoon cruise around Center Hill Lake.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Adult - $15.00
Child 12 & Under - $5.00
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Aug 15
Sycamore Shoals
Campfire Stories At The Fort

Spooky, humorous, and interesting tales will be shared by S.I.R. Matthew Simerly in the fort ampitheater!

Registration Closes: 8/15
FREE
Aug 15
Sycamore Shoals
Colonial Housebuilding & Homesteading

Join SIR Mark McGregor at Fort Watauga at 3PM for a 30-min dive into frontier housebuilding and architecture—fun interactive history for all ages!

Registration Closes: 8/15
FREE
Aug 15
Henry Horton
Make a Snake (2 PM)

Make your very own snake while learning about the snakes that are common in Middle Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $1.00
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Aug 15
Henry Horton
Horton's Hayless Hayride (08/15) @ 6:00 PM

Hayless Hayride around the Campground!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Person(s) 1-2 - $2.00
Family 3+ - $5.00
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Aug 15
Rocky Fork
Bear Aware Program

Come join Interpretive Ranger Amanda at the ranger station for an engaging and informative slide show on black bear safety.

Registration Closes: 8/15
FREE
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Aug 15
Rocky Fork
Leave No Trace: Intro to the 7 Principles

Join Interpretive Ranger Amanda at the Rocky Fork State Park Ranger Station for a Leave No Trace: Intro to the 7 Principles program!

Registration Closes: 8/15
FREE
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Aug 15
Rocky Fork
Campfire Tales

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Amanda at the campfire interpretive area for a cozy evening of free s’mores and storytelling by the fire. As summer winds down

Registration Closes: 8/15
(Free) Attendee - Free
Free attendee + donation $5 - $5.00
Free attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
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Aug 15
Pickwick Landing
Zen Nature Doodles

Friday at 8:30 AM: Celebrate National Relaxation Day by doodling to promote mindfulness and reduce stress through simple, repetitive patterns found in nature.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Pickwick Landing
Seek and Snap Identification Hike

Friday at 10:30 AM: Join SIR Sam to use the Seek app to identify things along the Island Loop Trail!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Pickwick Landing
Morning Motivation Hike

Friday at 6:30 AM: Get in some steps and enjoy the morning at PWLSP!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Natchez Trace
6:00 PM - Paracord Survival Bracelets

Join Seasonal interpreter Emma at the Pin Oak RV Campground Picnic Shelter to craft your very own paracord survival bracelet!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $12.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Aug 15
Natchez Trace
7:30 PM - Food of the Forest

Join Seasonal Interpreter Emma at Pin Oak Shelter 1 to enjoy a dessert made from our own edible native fruits!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $8.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $12.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Aug 15
Pickwick Landing
Pollinator Scavenger Hunt - World Honey Bee Day

On your own activity 15th - 17th 8am-4:30pm. Explore the park’s wildflowers and wildlife! Document your findings with a phone and park provided bingo sheet.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Aug 15
Roan Mountain
Sunset Strokes: Paint with a Ranger

Join Ranger Graham for a relaxed, beginner-friendly painting class inspired by the beauty of a Roan Mountain sunset! No experience required.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $15.00
Only 9 Left!
Aug 15
Harpeth River
Campfire Friday: Fry Bread

Join Ranger Hale at Newsom's Mill to learn how to make historical campfire food!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendance - Adult (15+) - Free
Attendance - Child - Free
Attendance - Adult +Donation - $5.00
Attendance - Adult +Donation - $10.00
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Aug 15
Mousetail Landing
amateur archery

How's your aim? Come learn the basics and safe practices of archery!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Aug 15
Mousetail Landing
neighborly nature

Learn about some of the mammals that are in TN!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Aug 15
Mousetail Landing
Searching for Salamanders

Let's look for salamanders!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Aug 16
Cedars of Lebanon
Butter Churning at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm [2 PM]

Have you ever made your own Butter before? How about churning it by hand? Come by the Sadie Ford Farm and try your hand at butter churning.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $2.00
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Aug 16
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
Aug 16
Cedars of Lebanon
Blacksmith Demonstration [10 AM - 3 PM]

Come stop by Sadie Ford Farm to see a blacksmith demonstration

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Aug 16
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Jackson Cave

Want to get muddy? Want to see an underground lake? Want to make memories? Then let's take a guided tour in Jackson Cave.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $6.00
Only 2 Left!
Aug 16
Harpeth River
Guided Kayak Paddle-Narrows

Discover the Harpeth River: Ranger-Led Kayaking Adventure

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendance - $50.00
Attendance+ $5 Donation - $55.00
Attendance+ $10 Donation - $60.00
Attendance+ $15 Donation - $65.00
Only 4 Left!
Aug 16
Cedars of Lebanon
Cave Creek Trail Hike [11:30 AM]

Meet at the Nature Center to take a hike down the 0.6 mile long Cave Creek trail and finish at the Butterfly Garden.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Person - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
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Aug 16
Henry Horton
Horton's Hayless Hayride (08/16) @ 6:00 PM

Hayless Hayride around the Campground!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Person(s) 1-2 - $2.00
Family 3+ - $5.00
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Aug 16
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 1:30 PM

Enjoy the afternoon on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Grace on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 16
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 3:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Brandon on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
SOLD OUT
Aug 16
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

Join SIR Drew for the exploration of the Lost Creek Cave system.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $15.00
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Aug 16
Henry Horton
Birds of Prey (10 AM)

Meet our Barred Owl, Cotton, and Red-Tailed Hawk, Buddy!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Person(free) - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Aug 16
David Crockett
Dinner Theatre - 8/16/25 - The Savannah Sipping Society

"The Savannah Sipping Society" is a delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy about four unique Southern women...

Registration Closes: 8/13
Price: $40.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 16
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9:00 AM

Enjoy a peaceful morning on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Grace on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 2 Left!
Aug 16
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
Aug 16
Henry Horton
Yoga in the Park

Join us for Yoga in the Park!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $10.00
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Aug 16
Natchez Trace
8:00 AM - Scavenger Hunt at Cub Lake

Meet up at the Cub Lake Recreation Lodge with Seasonal Interpreter Emma for a nature scavenger hunt next to our beautiful Cub Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $2.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $12.00
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Aug 16
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Spelunking At Bunkum Cave 8/16

Join us for a trip guided inside Bunkum Cave!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $40.00
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Aug 16
Burgess Falls
Quail Forever: Learn to treat invasive species with herbicide!

Learn how to treat invasive species with herbicides with park staff and Quail Forever!

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
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Aug 16
Burgess Falls
Kayak Float to the Base of Burgess Falls

Join park staff on August 16th as we kayak to the base of Burgess Falls!

Registration Closes: 8/15
1 person (Weight 225lbs and under) - $55.00
1 person (Weight 225-300lbs) - $55.00
1 person (Weight above 300lbs) - $55.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 16
Reelfoot Lake
Sunset Pontoon Tour 6:00 PM

Enjoy a sunset on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Brandon on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 6 Left!
Aug 16
Burgess Falls
Sunrise Coffee at the Cascades

Start your morning with a peaceful retreat into nature at Burgess Falls State Park!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $15.00
Only 9 Left!
Aug 16
Mousetail Landing
Bees 101

Let's learn about bees on National Honey Bee Day!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Aug 16
Bledsoe Creek
National Honeybee Day: Mini Bee Baths

Celebrate National Honeybee Day by learning about these important pollinators while creating a bee-bath!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $5.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 16
David Crockett
Pioneer Games

Meet at the creekside meadow across from the museum to learn how to play some historical games

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $3.00
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Aug 16
David Crockett
Tails to Trails Hike

A guided hike for you AND your dog!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $5.00
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Aug 16
Big Ridge
Bark Ranger: Guided Hike to Big Ridge Dam

Calling all pups and their people! Join us for a guided, dog-friendly hike to the Big Ridge Dam in celebration of our new B.A.R.K. Ranger program!

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
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Aug 16
Big Ridge
CCC Museum Tour

Meet with Ranger Crow at the park office to take a tour of the NEW Civilian Conservation Corps museum

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
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Aug 16
Big Ridge
DIY Nature Journals

Craft your own nature journal and begin capturing the wonders of Big Ridge!

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
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Aug 16
Big Ridge
Learn how to Cross Stitch

Learn the relaxing art of cross-stitch and take home your own handmade design!

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
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Aug 16
Indian Mountain
Moonlight Kayak Float

Enjoy Indian Mountain Lake during a guided kayak float through the pond.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Person - $10.00
Person+Donation($5) - $15.00
Person+Donation($10) - $20.00
Person+Donation($15) - $25.00
Person+Donation($20) - $30.00
Only 4 Left!
Aug 16
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Marvelous Marsupials: Virginia Opossum

Join us to learn about and create your very own marsupial!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 16
Burgess Falls
Beaded Buddy: Bee

Make a beaded bee keychain with us at the Window Cliffs State Natural Area Kiosk!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Aug 16
Paris Landing
Bird of Prey Feeding Time

Join us as we feed our bird of prey and discuss interesting facts about these powerful birds!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donaton - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Aug 16
Standing Stone
Awesome Atlatl

Learn about this prehistoric weapon, how it was used, and even test it out yourself!

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
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Aug 16
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy: Raccoon

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we make a beaded raccoon keychain and learn why they are important to our ecosystems

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
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Aug 16
Standing Stone
Lantern Night Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph for a lantern lit night hike to learn about some nocturnal critters we have at the park.

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
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Aug 16
T O Fuller
National/World Honeybee Day

Come join us at T.O. Fuller State Park as we learn about the life, situation, and roles of Honey Bees on National Honey Bee Day.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Participant (Donation) - $10.00
Participant (Donation) - $20.00
Non-Participant (Donation) - $10.00
Participant No Donation - Free
Participant - Free
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Aug 16
Natchez Trace
Tree ID Hike

Join Ranger Jeremy as we identify trees along our all inclusive hiking trail!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 16
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Basket Making Class- Swing Handle Market

Are you looking for a great homemade gift? Come make one with us!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $45.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 16
Pickwick Landing
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Saturday at 7:00 PM: Enjoy stunning sunset views while cruising on Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 16
Pickwick Landing
Evening Pontoon Cruise

Saturday at 5:30 PM: Relax on an evening cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 16
Pickwick Landing
Afternoon Pontoon Cruise

Saturday at 4:00 PM: Enjoy the views of Pickwick Lake on a relaxing cruise!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 16
Chickasaw
Intro to Loom & Thread

Learn the basics of hand weaving in this beginner-friendly program where you will create your own woven piece using simple looms and colorful yarn!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $5.00
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Aug 16
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour [1 PM]

Join us at the farm to hear what we're all about!

Registration Closes: 8/16
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Aug 16
Edgar Evins
Bird of Prey

Join Interpretive Ranger Dixie to get up close and personal with our resident ambassador Red-Shouldered Hawk, Bentley, and learn about birds of prey!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 16
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 16
Frozen Head
National Honeybee Day

Join Ranger Aubrey to learn about honeybee's and make a craft to celebrate how amazing they are!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $2.00
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Aug 16
Savage Gulf
Stone Door Hike

Enjoy a ranger-led hiking tour of the Stone Door Overlook.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $10.00
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Aug 16
Pinson Mounds
Leaf Insects

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Anna as we learn about tree identification and bug anatomy before making our own insects out of leaves!

Registration Closes: 8/16
- Participant - Free
- Participant & $5 Donation - $5.00
- Participant & $10 Donation - $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 16
Pinson Mounds
Making Rattles

Learn about past and present Native American rattles with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Anna, then make your own!

Registration Closes: 8/16
- Participant - $5.00
- Participant & $5 Donation - $10.00
- Participant & $10 Donation - $15.00
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Aug 16
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/16
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 16
Cedars of Lebanon
Slithering Snakes [11 AM]

Come to the Nature Center to meet some of our snake ambassadors.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Aug 16
Cedars of Lebanon
Make Your Own Yarn Dolls at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm [11 AM]

Honor our history by making your very own yarn doll, the top action figure of the time, join us and see how this was done by only using yarn.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Person - $2.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 16
Cedars of Lebanon
Beaded Bee for National Honeybee Day [3 PM]

Join SIR Laramie to learn all about our native pollinators and make a honeybee keychain for National Honeybee Day!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $2.00
Only 5 Left!
Aug 16
Fort Pillow
Cold Creek Island Paddle Tour

Cold Creek Island Paddling Tour

Registration Closes: 8/16
Adult Life Jacket - $10.00
50-90lb Life Jacket - $10.00
30-50lb Life Jacket - $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 16
Edgar Evins
Paint & Pot

Join Interpretive Ranger Dixie and express you creativity by painting a pot, and planting native Tennessee Flowers!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $1.50
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Aug 16
Edgar Evins
Sun Printing

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie on this fun craft with the sun!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 16
David Crockett
Run with a Ranger

Join Ranger Harrison Saturday mornings for a Ranger-led run in the park! We will be running at a slow pace with low mileage for beginners of all ages.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
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Aug 16
Tims Ford
Pontoon tour 9am

Get ready to kick back and do some sightseeing! Join park staff on a guided tour of Tims Ford Lake.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Adult - $20.00
15 and under - $15.00
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Aug 16
Tims Ford
Sunset Pontoon Tour 7:15pm

Get ready to kick back and do some sightseeing! Join park staff on a guided sunset tour of Tims Ford Lake.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Adult - $25.00
15 and under - $20.00
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Aug 16
Paris Landing
World Honeybee Day Decoupage Craft!

Join Park Ranger and Beekeeper Christa Davidson for a lesson in beekeeping and make a fun decoupage jar or canvas craft to take home with you!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $6.00
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Aug 16
Paris Landing
Easy Owl Craft for Children! Free!

Join Ranger Christa for an Easy Owl Craft for children (or children at heart!)

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
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Aug 16
Edgar Evins
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Come join the Park Ranger on a pontoon cruise around Center Hill Lake.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Adult - $15.00
Child 12 & Under - $5.00
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Aug 16
Sycamore Shoals
Flint & Steel Fire Starting

Join S.I.R. Matthew Simerly at 1 PM in the fort to learn 1700s fire-starting skills—ages 8+ can try flint and steel like early settlers did!

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
Aug 16
Sycamore Shoals
Cherokee Life

Discover Cherokee life in the 1770s with Mark McGregor at 10AM in the Visitor’s Center—30 minutes of engaging, all-ages history and culture.

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
Aug 16
Henry Horton
Wildlife of Tennessee Hike (8 AM)

Join us at the Wetlands Trailhead to learn about various species that you find in Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Person - Free
Person + Donation - $5.00
Person + Donation - $10.00
Person + Donation - $15.00
Person + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 16
Henry Horton
Butterfly Rings (11 AM)

Learn how to make your own butterfly ring! Registration required.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $1.00
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Aug 16
Henry Horton
Nature Scavenger Hunt (1 PM)

Want a challenge? Join us in trying to find the items on our nature scavenger hunt!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Person - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Aug 16
Henry Horton
Story Time with a Ranger (2 PM)

Come meet us at the campground to enjoy a book with a Ranger!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Person - Free
Person + Donation - $5.00
Person + Donation - $10.00
Person + Donation - $15.00
Person + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 16
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Buzz Inn

Join SIR Emmalee to create your own bee hotel and help out our native pollinators!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 16
Hiwassee Ocoee
Glow with the Flow

Bring your paddle and let's glow!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - $2.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 16
Henry Horton
Astronomy Night Under the Stars (7:30PM)

Join us for a night of stargazing!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee (Free) - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
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Aug 16
Natchez Trace
2:30 PM - Snake Meet and Greet

Join Seasonal Interpreter Emma at the Visitor Center for a chance to meet our resident corn snake, Checkers!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 16
Panther Creek
Tomahawk Toss

Join Ranger Cade as we participate in one of America's favorite pioneer pastime!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Regular Ticket - $7.00
Ticket + $5 donation - $12.00
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Aug 16
Natchez Trace
4:00 PM - Pin Oak Pontoon Tour

Meet Seasonal Interpreter Emma at the Pin Oak Lodge Boat Overflow Parking to wind down your day with a pontoon tour along our beautiful Pin Oak Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Adult - $10.00
Child (10 & under) - $5.00
Only 9 Left!
Aug 16
Natchez Trace
6:00 PM - What's That Critter?

Meet Seasonal Interpreter Emma at the Cub Lake Swim Beach to learn more about our park's native wildlife!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 16
Natchez Trace
7:15 PM - Sunset Kayak Float at Cub Lake

Join Seasonal Emma at the Cub Lake Boat Dock for a scenic kayak float on Cub Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $10.00
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Aug 16
Pickwick Landing
Snake Basking

Saturday at 2:00 PM: Meet and greet our reptilian animal ambassadors as we bask outside in the sunlight.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee - Free
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Aug 16
Pickwick Landing
Pollinator Quest

Saturday at 10:00 AM: Celebrate World Honey Bee Day with a fun game at PWLSP!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 16
Sycamore Shoals
Walking in Frontier Footsteps: A guided Tour of Sycamore Shoals

Learn the incredible story of Sycamore Shoals on this guided tour through the park's historic grounds.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $5.00
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Aug 16
Tims Ford
Volunteer Morning 8am

Join park staff and the Friends of Tims Ford for a volunteer project at Lakeview Marina!

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
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Aug 16
Fort Pillow
8/16-8/17 Program Schedule FPSHP

8/16-8/17 Program Schedule FPSHP

Registration Closes: 8/16
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Aug 16
Mousetail Landing
creek discovery

Let's explore our creek and see what critters we can find!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Aug 16
Mousetail Landing
snakes of TN

Learn about the snakes that we have in TN!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Aug 16
Mousetail Landing
forgotten fire

Can you start a fire with just flint and steel?

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Aug 16
Mousetail Landing
the stars above

Join us for a night gazing at the stars!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Aug 16
Mousetail Landing
campfire cobbler

Let's make cobbler!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $6.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $11.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $16.00
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Aug 16
Sycamore Shoals
Volunteer Trail Maintenance

Help Ranger Taylor clear back overgrowth on a portion of our trail system!

Registration Closes: 8/16
FREE
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Aug 17
Henry Horton
Pet a Pelt (10 AM)

Coyotes, foxes, and skunks, Oh My!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Person(Free) - Free
Person + Donation - $5.00
Person + Donation - $10.00
Person + Donation - $15.00
Person + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 17
Frozen Head
Summer Bird Hike

Join Ranger Blayne on a hike at Shelter C to look and listen for birds.

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
Aug 17
Port Royal
Linseed Oil Painting

Learn about the historic use of linseed oil paints, its environmental benefits, and paint with it!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Sample Paint - $5.00
W/O Sample - Free
Only 8 Left!
Aug 17
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Pollinator Hike and Scavenger Hunt

Meet SIR Emmalee at the Storybook Trailhead to search for pollinators and do a scavenger hunt while learning about their ecological importance!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Person - Free
Attendee+donation - $1.00
Attendee+donation - $5.00
Attendee+donation - $10.00
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Aug 17
Cordell Hull Birthplace
BARK Ranger Hike

Is your dog ready to become an official B.A.R.K Ranger? Join us for a 1.25-mile hike around the Bunkum Cave Loop trail and demonstrate the paw-ifications.

Registration Closes: 8/17
Price: $7.00
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Aug 17
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 1:30 PM

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with Interpretive Ranger Madlyn on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 17
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 3:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with Interpretive Ranger Madlyn on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 17
Natchez Trace
4:00 PM - Paper Butterfly Craft

Join Seasonal Interpreter Emma at the Cub Lake Swim Beach to make your own paper butterfly!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - $2.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 17
South Cumberland
The Meadow's Secret Helpers

Celebrate National Honey Bee Day with a guided walk through the wildflower-filled meadow as we uncover the hidden world of pollinators with SIR Ashlyn.

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 17
South Cumberland
Pollinator Feeder Workshop

Celebrate National Honeybee Day! Join SIR Ashlyn for a hands-on workshop where you’ll build your own pollinator feeder using recycled materials.

Registration Closes: 8/17
Price: $2.00
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Aug 17
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 9:00 AM

Enjoy a peaceful morning on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Grace on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 17
Burgess Falls
Kayak Float to the Base of Burgess Falls

Join park staff on August 17th as we kayak to the base of Burgess Falls!

Registration Closes: 8/16
1 person (Weight 225lbs and under) - $55.00
1 person (Weight 225-300lbs) - $55.00
1 person (Weight above 300lbs) - $55.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 17
Tims Ford
Nature Hike down Lost Creek Trail 8:30am-10:00am

Join S.I.R Gage for a hike on Lost Creek Trail to learn about state park history, wildlife, and plant life.

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 17
Tims Ford
Early Morning Birds 7:00am

Meet at the Nature Center to get the early worm with S.I.R Gage!

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 17
Tims Ford
Bait Fishing at Lakeview Marina 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Learn how to catch many different species of baitfish with S.I.R. Gage

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 17
Henry Horton
All About the Duck river (2 PM)

Join us in the Duck River Exhibit in the Visitors Center to learn about the amazing Duck River!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Person - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Aug 17
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer with Us at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm [10:30 AM]

Come out to help us on the farm!

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
Aug 17
Cedars of Lebanon
Wild Edible Plant Hike [10 AM]

Embark on a hike around the Nature Center, Butterfly Garden, and Cave Creek identifying edible plants along the way.

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 17
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Sunday at 1:00pm: Meet TN Naturalist Amber at the aviaries to learn about our resident raptors as they are fed their dinner.

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 17
David Crockett
David Crockett Museum Tour

A guided tour of the David Crockett Museum

Registration Closes: 8/16
Person - $5.00
Group Rate (1-5 people) - $21.00
Group Rate (5-10 people) - $40.00
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Aug 17
David Crockett
Animal Senses

What can you discover by using your senses like a wild animal in a natural environment?

Registration Closes: 8/16
Person - $5.00
Family (up to 5) - $15.00
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Aug 17
Pickett
CCC Museum

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie at the CCC Museum explore the rich history and origins of Pickett State Park.

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 17
Pickett
Crystal Falls Guided Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie a guided hike to Crystal Falls via the Hidden Passage Trail.

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 17
Pickett
Tree ID Hike - Storybook Trail

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie on a guided hike along the Storybook Trail as we learn how to identify some of Pickett's native trees!

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 17
Big Ridge
Gatherer’s Guide: Useful Plants of Appalachia

Discover the wild plants that sustained Appalachia’s people through the ages.

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 17
Big Ridge
Learn to Tree ID

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow to learn how to identify common tree species of East TN. The program will require some but minimal walking to view different trees.

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 17
Big Ridge
Snake Time!

Come meet our park snake, Orville!

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 17
Pickett
Reading the Sky!

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie at the Pogue Creek Canyon Astronomy Field for a program all about reading the clouds!

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 17
Big Ridge
DIY Beaded Snake Craft

Celebrate Big Ridge’s scaly residents by making your own beaded snake keychain!

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 17
Rocky Fork
Guide to Photography Series: Cascades and Waterfalls

Join Ranger Cory for a hands-on photography experience in the heart of Tennessee’s mountain streams.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $20.00
Only 9 Left!
Aug 17
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Painting in the Park: Purple Coneflower

Come paint your own pot and plant our native Purple coneflower!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 5 Left!
Aug 17
Burgess Falls
Binocular/Birding Basics

Get the hang of using binoculars and discover the basics of birdwatching.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 17
Burgess Falls
Tweet Treats

Fall migration is about to begin! Lend the birds a wing and make a bird feeder for them out of natural materials!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Aug 17
Savage Gulf
Gas Lantern Night Hike at Stone Door

Explore the trail to Stone Door with the glow of a gas lantern on this guided night hike led by Ranger Spencer Baxter!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $25.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 17
Natchez Trace
A Ranger's Morning Fuel

Wake up with the taste of the outdoors!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $7.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $12.00
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Aug 17
Frozen Head
Stonecipher Kelly Homesite Tour

Take this opportunity to step back in time and learn what life was like for folks in the 1800s in Morgan County!

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
Only 5 Left!
Aug 17
Pinson Mounds
Mica mud Painting

Learn how Native Americans used mica on ceramics to create imagery, then make your own painting with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Anna!

Registration Closes: 8/17
- Participant - $5.00
- Participant & $5 Donation - $10.00
- Participant & $10 Donation - $15.00
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Aug 17
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/17
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 17
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/17
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 17
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour [2:30 PM]

Join us at the farm to hear what we're all about!

Registration Closes: 8/17
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Aug 17
Cedars of Lebanon
Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils [1 PM]

Rocks, minerals, and fossils, OH MY!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Aug 17
Edgar Evins
Owl Pellets

What critters do you think an owl eats? Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie and dig through some Owl Pellets!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Price: $5.00
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Aug 17
Bicentennial Mall
Beginner Cicada Pinning

What is a cicada and what do they do for us? This program will cover everything cicadas and teach you how to preserve a specimen of your own!

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
Only 5 Left!
Aug 17
T O Fuller
9th Annual B.F. Booth Day

Join T.O. Fuller State Park Friends Group for a special event honoring the legacy of B.H. Booth.

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
Aug 17
Sycamore Shoals
On The Continental Line

Discover the grit of Continental soldiers with Matthew Simerly at 3 PM—gear, battles, and why they fought the mighty British Empire. Ages 12+.

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
Aug 17
Fall Creek Falls
Early Bird Lakeside Hike

Join SIR Joy at the Lake Trail to view Fall Creek Falls’ birds! This is a peaceful paved trail along Fall Creek Falls Lake to the lodge.

Registration Closes: 8/17
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Aug 17
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 11:00am

Meet SIR Joy at the Boat Dock at 11:00 am for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the visitors center at (423) 881-5298 to register!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
Only 4 Left!
Aug 17
Sycamore Shoals
Medicinal Plants Nature Walk

Join Mark McGregor at 3PM for a 1-hour walk exploring colonial-era medicinal plants on our trails—great for ages 8+. Bring water and comfy shoes!

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
Aug 17
Paris Landing
Leaf ID and Leaf Paint Impressions Crafts!

Learn Tree Leaf Identification with this fun activity making leaf prints with paints! Fun for all ages!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Price: $5.00
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Aug 17
Henry Horton
Tennessee Geology Hike: 1.45mi (8 AM)

Cool off and learn about limestone, geology, and sinkholes of Tennessee along the Hickory Ridge Trail. Bring sturdy shoes and water.

Registration Closes: 8/17
Person - Free
Person + Donation - $5.00
Person + Donation - $10.00
Person + Donation - $15.00
Person + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 17
Henry Horton
Make a Turtle (11 AM)

Make your very own turtle while learning about the turtles that are common in Middle Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 8/17
Person (Free) - Free
Person + Donation - $5.00
Person + Donation - $10.00
Person + Donation - $15.00
Person + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 17
Henry Horton
Build a Dragonfly (1 PM)

Join us in making your own dragonfly out of popsicle sticks!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Price: $2.00
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Aug 17
Natchez Trace
9:00 AM - Fishing Cruise at Pin Oak

Meet Seasonal Interpreter Ethan at the Pin Oak Overflow Lodge Parking Lot for an afternoon fishing tour around Pin Oak Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Adult - $10.00
Child (10 & under) - $5.00
Only 9 Left!
Aug 17
Sycamore Shoals
Historical Games of Chance

Try your hand at some early 19th century parlor games hosted by the Sabine Hill Social Society.

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
Aug 17
Cumberland Trail
Cumberland Trail Journaling

Document your Cumberland Trail adventures—log hikes, sketches, and reflections with our interactive trail journaling program.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $3.00
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Aug 17
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Hike to the Top of Cummins Falls

Join Park Staff for a hike to the top of the waterfall.

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $10.00
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Aug 17
Natchez Trace
11:15 AM - Music Madness

Join Seasonal Interpreter Ethan at the Pin Oak RV Campground Picnic Shelter and enjoy some music!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 17
Natchez Trace
2:30 PM - The Art of Atlatl

Join Seasonal Interpreter Ethan at the Archery Range by Pin Oak Shelter 2 to try your hand at the atlatl!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 17
Pickwick Landing
Sunrise Kayak Float

Sunday at 5:30 AM: Peaceful guided morning float. Explore the morning wildlife and beautiful sky colors.

Registration Closes: 8/17
Price: $10.00
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Aug 17
Cordell Hull Birthplace
From Pod to Planet

Come learn how seeds travel with SIR Emmalee!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Aug 17
Mousetail Landing
Birds of Prey

Come meet our bird Ambassadors

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Aug 17
Mousetail Landing
Searching for Salamanders

Let's look for salamanders!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Aug 17
Mousetail Landing
Leave no trace hike

Let's Hike and leave no trace!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Aug 17
Norris Dam
Forest Finders: A Woodland Scavenger Hunt!

Meet Ranger Sarah at the tennis courts for a nature scavenger hunt!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $25.00
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Aug 17
Norris Dam
History of the Harvest: Threshing Barn Tour

Meet Ranger Sarah to tour through the Threshing Barn!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $25.00
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Aug 18
Roan Mountain
August 12 - 18 Weekly Interpretive Programs

Join Seasonal Interpretive Rangers Kacie & Hannah for this week's exciting interpretive program offerings!

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
Aug 18
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 9:00 AM

Enjoy a peaceful morning on the water with Interpretive Ranger Madlyn on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/18
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 18
Montgomery Bell
Montgomery Bell North Loop Hike

Join Ranger Paige at the Visitor Center to hike the northern loop of the Montgomery Bell Trail

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 18
Fall Creek Falls
Early Bird Lakeside Hike

Join SIR Joy at the Lake Trail to view Fall Creek Falls’ birds! This is a peaceful paved trail along Fall Creek Falls Lake to the lodge.

Registration Closes: 8/18
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Aug 18
Cummins Falls
Cummins Falls Weed Wrangle

Lend a helping hand !

Registration Closes: 8/18
FREE
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Aug 18
Cummins Falls
Introduction to Archery

Shoot your shot with park staff!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Price: $5.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 18
Cummins Falls
Slither Into Nature: Snakes at Cummins Falls!

Meet Cummins Fall's Snakes

Registration Closes: 8/17
FREE
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Aug 19
Harpeth River
Guided Kayak Paddle-Narrows

Discover the Harpeth River: Ranger-Led Kayaking Adventure

Registration Closes: 8/19
Attendance - $50.00
Attendance+ $5 Donation - $55.00
Attendance+ $10 Donation - $60.00
Attendance+ $15 Donation - $65.00
Only 7 Left!
Aug 19
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9:00 AM

Enjoy a peaceful morning on the water with Interpretive Ranger Madlyn on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/19
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 19
Seven Islands
Homeschool Pollinator Program!

Join Seven Islands staff for hands-on activities and games to learn how pollinators do their job and why they’re so important.

Registration Closes: 8/19
Price: $5.00
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Aug 19
Savage Gulf
Trail Run

Meet at Savage Gulf Ranger Station for a trail run on the Savage Day Loop.

Registration Closes: 8/18
Price: $5.00
Only 5 Left!
Aug 19
Fall Creek Falls
Medicinal Plant Hike

Join SIR Joy at the Fall Creek falls overlook to hike the woodland trail loop and learn about common medicinal plants of Tennessee!

Registration Closes: 8/19
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Aug 19
Cummins Falls
Slither Into Nature: Snakes at Cummins Falls!

Meet Cummins Fall's Snakes

Registration Closes: 8/19
FREE
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Aug 19
Pickett
Hazard Cave Morning Hike 8/19/25

Join Ranger Hatton for a hike along the Hazard Cave loop trail, which will take us past one of Pickett's most popular rock formations.

Registration Closes: 8/19
Person - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
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Aug 19
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Hike to the Top of Cummins Falls

Join Park Staff for a hike to the top of the waterfall.

Registration Closes: 8/18
Price: $10.00
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Aug 20
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 8/18
FREE
Aug 20
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 9:00 AM

Enjoy a peaceful morning on the water with Interpretive Ranger Madlyn on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/20
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 6 Left!
Aug 20
Savage Gulf
Hike to Suter Falls

Guided Hike Down to Suter Falls

Registration Closes: 8/20
Price: $5.00
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Aug 20
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/20
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 20
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/20
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 20
Chickasaw
Barred Owl Enrichment Hike

Join ranger fox and barred owl Jack for a hike!

Registration Closes: 8/20
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Aug 20
Edgar Evins
Bird of Prey

Join Interpretive Ranger Dixie to get up close and personal with our resident ambassador Red-Shouldered Hawk, Bentley, and learn about birds of prey!

Registration Closes: 8/20
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 20
Edgar Evins
Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Join Interpretive Ranger Dixie to craft your own pine cone bird feeders! Then, bring them home to your local feathered neighbors!

Registration Closes: 8/20
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 20
Sycamore Shoals
Chat With A Long Hunter

Join SIR Matthew Simerly and learn all about what the Long Hunters were like, and how they survived in the wilderness for months at a time!

Registration Closes: 8/20
FREE
Aug 20
Sycamore Shoals
Plant Identification With iNaturalist

Learn how to use your smart phone as a field guide to plants and animals!

Registration Closes: 8/20
FREE
Aug 20
Sycamore Shoals
18th-century Tomahawk Throwing

Learn 18th-century tomahawk throwing with Ranger Taylor in this hands-on frontier skills experience at Fort Watauga!

Registration Closes: 8/20
FREE
Only 6 Left!
Aug 21
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Talk: Tips for Fall Birdwatching

Holly Taylor, Area 4 naturalist for Tennessee State Parks, will share some pointers for discovering some of the Fall migrating birds.

Registration Closes: 8/20
FREE
Aug 21
Big Ridge
Nature Journal Hike

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow to record what we see along the Lake Trail!

Registration Closes: 8/21
FREE
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Aug 21
Indian Mountain
Hike and Learn: Ballard Lake Trail

Hike and learn about the park and Ballard Lake.

Registration Closes: 8/21
Person - Free
Person+Donation($5) - $5.00
Person+Donation($10) - $10.00
Person+Donation($15) - $15.00
Person+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 21
Seven Islands
Homeschool Program: River Exploration

Bring your eager students out to Seven Islands to learn all about the wildlife our section of French Broad River!

Registration Closes: 8/21
Price: $5.00
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Aug 21
Burgess Falls
Falling Water River Canoe Float

Join Ranger Connor for a leisure paddle above the Burgess Falls Dam on the Falling Water River where we will see wetlands and wildlife!

Registration Closes: 8/21
Price: $35.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 21
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 9:00 AM

Enjoy a peaceful morning on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Brandon on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/21
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 2 Left!
Aug 21
Big Ridge
Create Your Own: Wildlife Tracks Book!

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow to learn how to identify wildlife tracks and make your very own track book!

Registration Closes: 8/21
FREE
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Aug 21
Harpeth River
History Hikes: Mound Bottom

Join us for an immersive guided hike to the Mound Bottom Archaeological Site, a hidden gem nestled along the Harpeth River in Cheatham County, Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 8/21
Attendance - $10.00
Attendance+$5 Donation - $15.00
Attendance+$10 Donation - $20.00
Attendance+$15 Donation - $25.00
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Aug 21
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/21
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 21
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/21
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 21
Bicentennial Mall
Crochet Plastic Bags

It’s time to use up that collection of plastic grocery bags you’ve been saving! This program will introduce you to plarn, aka plastic yarn made of grocery bags.

Registration Closes: 8/21
FREE
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Aug 21
Edgar Evins
Morning Pontoon Cruise

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie for a morning cruise through beautiful center hill lake.

Registration Closes: 8/21
Adult - $15.00
Children 12 and under - $5.00
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Aug 21
Sycamore Shoals
Flint & Steel Fire Starting

Join S.I.R. Matthew Simerly at 3PM in the fort to learn 1700s fire-starting skills—ages 8+ can try flint and steel like early settlers did!

Registration Closes: 8/21
FREE
Aug 21
Pickett
Ladder Trail Guided Hike

Guided hike along the Ladder Trail.

Registration Closes: 8/21
FREE
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Aug 21
Cummins Falls
Butter Making!

Join us for a hands-on experience as we take you through the traditional process of butter making!

Registration Closes: 8/20
Price: $5.00
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Aug 21
Paris Landing
Guided Morning Shoreline Kayak - Beginners Welcome!

Join Ranger Christa on a relaxing guided shoreline kayak nature tour!

Registration Closes: 8/21
Price: $20.00
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Aug 22
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Fern Hollow

Friday Night Music in the Park: Fern Hollow. Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 8/21
FREE
Aug 22
Sycamore Shoals
Tours of Fort Watauga

Join Seasonal Interpreter Mark McGregor for a 15 minute tour of Ft. Watauga! Learn all about the settlers who lived here and their daily lives.

Registration Closes: 8/21
FREE
Aug 22
David Crockett
Dinner Theatre - 8/22/25 - The Savannah Sipping Society

"The Savannah Sipping Society" is a delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy about four unique Southern women...

Registration Closes: 8/20
Price: $40.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 22
Edgar Evins
Sunset Cruise

Join the ranger on a pontoon cruise around the lake at sunset.

Registration Closes: 8/22
Adult - $15.00
Children 12 and under - $5.00
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Aug 22
Seven Islands
National Catfish Month Fishing, S'mores, and Stargazing Celebration

Join Seven Islands Ranger Staff during National Catfish Month for a night of catfishing, s’mores, and stargazing!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Price: $12.00
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Aug 22
Reelfoot Lake
Sunset Pontoon Tour 6:00 PM

Enjoy a sunset on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Christian on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 22
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 9:00 AM

Enjoy a peaceful morning on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Brandon on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 22
Big Ridge
Creek Critters

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow and discover the fascinating world of macroinvertebrates—tiny aquatic creatures that help us understand stream health!

Registration Closes: 8/22
FREE
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Aug 22
David Crockett
Natural Dyes

Tie-dyeing with dyes made from common household ingredients.

Registration Closes: 8/21
Price: $3.00
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Aug 22
Big Ridge
Snake Time!

Come meet our park snake, Orville!

Registration Closes: 8/22
FREE
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Aug 22
Big Ridge
Painting in the Park

Unleash your creativity with Seasonal Ranger Crow as we paint the beautiful landscapes of Big Ridge State Park.

Registration Closes: 8/22
FREE
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Aug 22
Big Ridge
Friday Night Sunset Kayak Float

Come see Big Ridge Lake at sunset!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 22
David Crockett
Aviary Tour and Feeding

Stop by the aviary to learn more about our resident raptors!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 22
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Caney Fork Creek Crawl and Canoe Float

Join SIR Drew for a short canoe float and creek crawl on the Caney Fork River to see what invertebrates call this area home!

Registration Closes: 8/21
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 22
South Cumberland
Raven's Point Hike

Join Interpreter Ranger Ashlyn for a 9-mile hike out to Raven's Point and back!

Registration Closes: 8/21
FREE - Free
Donation $1 - $1.00
Donation $2 - $2.00
Donation $5 - $5.00
Donation $10 - $10.00
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Aug 22
Pickwick Landing
Afternoon Pontoon Cruise

Friday at 4:00 PM: Enjoy the views of Pickwick Lake on a relaxing cruise!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 22
Chickasaw
Summer Nights in the Pines

Join us for a peaceful summer night hike through the towering pines, where the sounds of the forest come alive under the stars!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Aug 22
Pickwick Landing
Evening Pontoon Cruise

Friday at 5:30 PM: Relax on an evening cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 22
Pickwick Landing
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Friday at 7:00 PM: Enjoy stunning sunset views while cruising on Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 22
Norris Dam
Basics of Nature Photography

Meet Ranger Hailee to learn about the basics of nature photography!

Registration Closes: 8/21
Price: $5.00
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Aug 22
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/22
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 22
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/22
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 22
Edgar Evins
Scorpion Hunting

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie on the hunt to find the native scorpions at Edgar Evins.

Registration Closes: 8/22
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Only 4 Left!
Aug 22
Edgar Evins
Sketch & Stroll

Join Interpretive Ranger Dixie on a relaxing hike. We will take in nature by putting pen to paper. No art experience is needed, so let your creative mind run!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 22
Edgar Evins
Sun Printing

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie on this fun craft with the sun!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 22
Bicentennial Mall
Nature Zines!

Experience and observe nature more fully by creating a mini nature journal or nature "zine" in this guided journaling activity.

Registration Closes: 8/22
FREE
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Aug 22
Henry Horton
8/22 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Single Kayak

Join us for a 2-Mile sunset kayak float along the Duck River. This section is good for any skill level and is perfect for first time kayakers.

Registration Closes: 8/21
Price: $25.00
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Aug 22
Henry Horton
8/22 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Tandem Kayak

Join us for a 2-Mile sunset kayak float along the Duck River. This section is good for any skill level and is perfect for first time kayakers.

Registration Closes: 8/21
Price: $40.00
Only 2 Left!
Aug 22
Norris Dam
Invasive Species Hike

Join Ranger Ashlyn for a morning hike on Harmon Loop Trail to learn about invasive species!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Price: $5.00
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Aug 22
Norris Dam
Meet the Locals: Snakes of Tennessee

Meet Ranger Ashlyn at the Threshing Barn to meet one of our native snakes and learn a little bit about them!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Aug 22
Norris Dam
Animal Behaviors Hike

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn for a hike and learn about animal behaviors!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Price: $5.00
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Aug 22
Henry Horton
Astronomy Night Under the Stars (7:30PM)

Join us for a night of stargazing!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Attendee (Free) - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
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Aug 22
Cedars of Lebanon
Animal Tracks [2 PM]

Animal tracks are everywhere, so let's see what tracks you can discover and identify.

Registration Closes: 8/22
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 22
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Hike to the Top of Cummins Falls

Join Park Staff for a hike to the top of the waterfall.

Registration Closes: 8/21
Price: $10.00
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Aug 22
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Friday at 11:00 am - Learn about our resident raptors as they are fed their lunch!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 22
Harpeth River
Campfire Friday: Johnny Cakes

Join Ranger Hale at Newsom's Mill to learn how to make historical campfire food!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Attendance - Adult (15+) - Free
Attendance - Child - Free
Attendance - Adult + Donation - $5.00
Attendance - Adult + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 22
David Crockett
Tree ID Hike

Join Seasonal Ranger Haley on a hike to learn how to identify some of our great species of trees that are located right here in David Crockett State Park.

Registration Closes: 8/22
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+ $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee+ $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee+ $15 Donation - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 22
David Crockett
Fur-tastic Finds!

Stop by with SIR Haley and see all the different animal furs we have from this area!

Registration Closes: 8/22
FREE
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Aug 22
Henry Horton
Turtle Talk (2PM)

Meet Ranger Sam at the campstore to learn about the Eastern Box Turtle!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Person - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Aug 22
Henry Horton
Make a Snake (3 PM)

Make your very own snake while learning about the snakes that are common in Middle Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 8/22
Price: $1.00
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Aug 22
Pinson Mounds
Guided Museum Tour

Come cool off with a guided museum tour led by Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Anna!

Registration Closes: 8/22
- Participant - Free
- Participant & $5 Donation - $5.00
- Participant & $10 Donation - $10.00
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Aug 22
Paris Landing
Paint our Kestrel

Meet our Kestrel "Hazel" in person and learn more about this wonderful bird of prey, then paint her on a pre-drawn canvas board!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Price: $12.00
Only 9 Left!
Aug 23
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

Enjoy the Duck River by the gentle glow(stick) light!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
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Aug 23
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
Aug 23
Montgomery Bell
Star Viewing 08-23-25

Join us as we look at the beauty of the night sky.

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
Aug 23
Seven Islands
Dark Skies Hike

Celebrate the night with a special Dark Skies Hike under the new moon!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $12.00
Only 3 Left!
Aug 23
Sgt Alvin C York
"Ascension of the Cumberlands" Civil War Program

Participate in an immersive Civil War event that tells the story of the XXIII Army Corps and their march through the Wolf River Valley in August 1863.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $15.00
Only 2 Left!
Aug 23
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 1:30 PM

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Christian on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 23
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 3:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Christian on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 23
Port Royal
Tales from the Red River Valley: Heroes and Highwaymen

Gather round the campfire and hear stories from the Red River and beyond! What's better than campfire stories? S'mores!

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
SOLD OUT
Aug 23
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

Join SIR Drew for the exploration of the Lost Creek Cave system.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $15.00
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Aug 23
Cedars of Lebanon
Astronomy night under the Stars

Join us for an astronomy night under the stars event with a special guest speaker. We're going to stay up viewing the night sky and enjoy the stars.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Aug 23
Frozen Head
Frozen Head Homesites

Join Ranger Blayne in the Emory Room at the visitor center to view a slideshow of homesites within the park.

Registration Closes: 8/22
FREE
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Aug 23
David Crockett
Dinner Theatre - 8/23/25 - The Savannah Sipping Society

"The Savannah Sipping Society" is a delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy about four unique Southern women...

Registration Closes: 8/20
Price: $40.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 23
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 8/20
FREE
Aug 23
David Crockett
Pioneer Games

Meet at the creekside meadow across from the museum to learn how to play some historical games

Registration Closes: 8/22
Price: $3.00
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Aug 23
South Cumberland
Hike into History

Join Ranger Ben for an engaging journey back in time!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Free Program - Free
Free Program + $1 Donation - $1.00
Free Program + $5 Donation - $5.00
Free Program + $10 Donation - $10.00
Free Program + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Aug 23
Rocky Fork
Peakery (Mountain Spotting)

Join Ranger Jeff to discover distant peaks from the top of Whitehouse Cliffs.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $7.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 23
Seven Islands
Native Plant and Tree Hike

Join Ranger Stephanie for a guided hike to learn about native plants and trees found at Seven Islands!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $6.00
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Aug 23
Cummins Falls
Bicycle Ride With a Ranger

Joins us for a scenic bike route to see The Boils.

Registration Closes: 8/22
1 Person Bringing their own Bicycle - $10.00
1 Person Renting a Bicycle - $15.00
Only 3 Left!
Aug 23
Burgess Falls
Kayak Float to the Base of Burgess Falls

Join park staff on August 23rd as we kayak to the base of Burgess Falls!

Registration Closes: 8/22
1 person (Weight 225lbs and under) - $55.00
1 person (Weight 225-300lbs) - $55.00
1 person (Weight above 300lbs) - $55.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 23
Reelfoot Lake
Sunset Pontoon Tour 6:00 PM

Enjoy a sunset on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Christian on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 6 Left!
Aug 23
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 9:00 AM

Enjoy a peaceful morning on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Brandon on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 23
Burgess Falls
Sunrise Coffee at the Cascades

Start your morning with a peaceful retreat into nature at Burgess Falls State Park!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $15.00
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Aug 23
Natchez Trace
8:00 A.M. Fairview Gullies Hike

Meet Ranger Jeff at the Fairview Gullies picnic area around a mile south of the I40 116 exit!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
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Aug 23
Mousetail Landing
Birds of Prey

Come see our Bird of Prey Ambassadors and learn their stories!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Aug 23
David Crockett
Stream Investigation

Explore Shoal Creek and take a look at the local aquatic life and stream ecology!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Person - $3.00
FamilyPrice(Nottoexceed6) - $15.00
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Aug 23
Big Ridge
Wakeup Nature Yoga

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow in a morning wake-up yoga flow inspired by the beautiful outdoors. This is a beginner-friendly yoga program.

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
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Aug 23
Big Ridge
Edible and Medicinal Plants Hike

Take a guided 2-mile hike to identify wild plants with traditional edible and healing uses.

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
Only 7 Left!
Aug 23
Big Ridge
Barnside Quilt Craft

Use construction paper to craft your own quilt square!

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
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Aug 23
Big Ridge
Bug hunt!

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow at the Park Office for a hands-on bug hunt adventure!

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
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Aug 23
Burgess Falls
Fire Making

Join SIR Kandace to learn the basics of how to build a fire.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 23
Burgess Falls
Ten Essentials

What are the ten essentials?

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 23
Cumberland Trail
Birding: From the Field to the Forest

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Cameron for an exploration of bird habitat at the Head of Sequatchie.

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
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Aug 23
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Homemade Soap making Class

We will be making homemade lye soap just in time for the fall!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $40.00
Only 2 Left!
Aug 23
Pickwick Landing
Evening Pontoon Cruise

Saturday at 5:30 PM: Relax on an evening cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 23
Pickwick Landing
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Saturday at 7:00 PM: Enjoy stunning sunset views while cruising on Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 23
Pickwick Landing
Afternoon Pontoon Cruise

Saturday at 4:00 PM: Enjoy the views of Pickwick Lake on a relaxing cruise!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 23
Chickasaw
Hatchett Throwing

Learn the history of and throwing techniques of the Tomahawk.

Registration Closed
Price: $5.00
Aug 23
Bledsoe Creek
Art in the Park

Create nature-inspired art while enjoying Bledsoe Creek State Park's beauty!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $3.00
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Aug 23
Norris Dam
Feathers and Folk Art

Join Ranger Hailee to make your own feathery barn quilt creation!

Registration Closes: 8/22
Price: $25.00
Only 1 Left!
Aug 23
Frozen Head
Stonecipher Kelly Homesite Tour

Take this opportunity to step back in time and learn what life was like for folks in the 1800s in Morgan County!

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
Only 5 Left!
Aug 23
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/23
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 23
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 23
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour [1 PM]

Join us at the farm to hear what we're all about!

Registration Closes: 8/23
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Aug 23
Standing Stone
Paint Your Own Tic Tac Toe Board

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to paint your own Tic Tac Toe board.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $5.00
Only 4 Left!
Aug 23
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy: Skunk

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we make a beaded skunk keychain!

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
Only 5 Left!
Aug 23
Standing Stone
Marble Obstacle Course

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we put our heads together to make an obstacle course for the marbles.

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
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Aug 23
Standing Stone
Do You Want S'more?

I can think of no other way to spend a perfect evening than hanging out by the fire roasting S’mores.

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
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Aug 23
Natchez Trace
Animal Tracks- Observe, Identify, Preserve (FREE for Friends Group)

Join Ranger Colton to Learn How to Find, Identify, and Preserve Animal Tracks!

Registration Closes: 8/23
FRIENDS GROUP Members (FREE) - Free
Attendee - $4.00
Attendee + Donation - $6.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Aug 23
Natchez Trace
Animal Tracks- Observe, Identify, Preserve

Join Ranger Colton to Learn How to Find, Identify, and Preserve Animal Tracks!

Registration Closes: 8/23
FRIENDS GROUP Members (FREE) - Free
Attendee - $4.00
Attendee + Donation - $6.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Aug 23
Edgar Evins
Story Book Trail Nature Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie on this nature hike through the beautiful Story Book Trail at Edgar Evins State Park.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 23
Edgar Evins
Bird of Prey

Join Interpretive Ranger Dixie to get up close and personal with our resident ambassador Red-Shouldered Hawk, Bentley, and learn about birds of prey!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 23
Edgar Evins
Crafting Critters: Learning about Snakes!

Sss-snakes are widely misunderstood! Join SIR Dixie to learn a little bit more about them, and even create a craft of your very own slithery friend.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 23
Roan Mountain
Salamanders of Appalachia Night Hike

Explore the Salamander capitol of the world on a special after-hours night hike.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $10.00
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Aug 23
Harrison Bay
Park in your Pocket

Join SIR Joe at the Interpretive center to incite the artist and naturalist within! Cost is $5. Please Register online or at the A-frame.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $5.00
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Aug 23
Harrison Bay
Ssssnakes!

Meet Seasonal Ranger joe at the Interpretive Center to meet Penny the snake.

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
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Aug 23
Harrison Bay
Bird Feeding

Meet us at the Aviary by the Interpretive Center for the bird's dinner time.

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
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Aug 23
Harrison Bay
BioBlitz Blast!

Join SIR Joe at the Starwalk trail to conduct a Bioblitz! We will look for cool critters and plants!

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
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Aug 23
Tims Ford
Meet a Mounted Patrol Officer & His Horse! 3pm

Ever wonder what it takes to keep a police horse happy, healthy, and ready for duty? Join Ranger Matzkiw for an informative demonstration!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $5.00
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Aug 23
Paris Landing
Bird of Prey Feeding Time

Have you ever wanted to watch a bird of prey eat? Join us as our education ambassadors have lunch!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donaton - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Donation ( Not Attending) - $5.00
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Aug 23
Old Stone Fort
DIY Bee Hotel

Come make your own bee hotel!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $20.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $25.00
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Aug 23
Sycamore Shoals
Walking in Frontier Footsteps: A Guided Tour of Sycamore Shoals

Learn the incredible story of Sycamore Shoals on this guided tour through the park's historic grounds.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $5.00
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Aug 23
Roan Mountain
Wings in the Wild: A Guided Butterfly Hike

Explore butterflies at the Miller Farmstead! Learn ID skills, fun facts, and search for unique species on this guided afternoon hike!

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
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Aug 23
Norris Dam
Nature Trivia

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn for a game of Nature Trivia to test your nature knowledge and learn some common wildlife misconceptions!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Aug 23
Norris Dam
Norris Dam After Dark: Night Hike

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn for a night hike through Harmon Loop to learn about some of our nocturnal species!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $5.00
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Aug 23
Cumberland Trail
Black Mountain Guided Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Cameron for an informative guided hike at Black Mountain.

Registration Closes: 8/22
FREE
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Aug 23
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

Join us for an early morning hike down to the base of the falls!

Registration Closes: 8/22
1 Person - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
1 Person + Donation - $30.00
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Aug 23
Cedars of Lebanon
Butterfly Garden Tour [10:30 AM]

Join Bailey to see if you can find all of the wonders of our butterfly garden!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Person - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 23
Cedars of Lebanon
Pet the Pelt! [1 PM]

Join us in the Nature Center to learn all about our animal pelts.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Person - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 23
Cedars of Lebanon
Turtle Feeding [2 PM]

Meet us in the Nature Center to learn about our two turtles: Flash and Rosie! [11:30 AM]

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Aug 23
Cedars of Lebanon
Snake Feeding Demonstration [3 PM]

Dinner time! Come see how snakes eat!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Aug 23
Cedars of Lebanon
Cedar Wagon Ride [6 PM]

Enjoy a wonderful scenic wagon ride through the park! [6 PM]

Registration Closes: 8/23
Ages 5-12 years old - $2.00
Ages 13 and above - $5.00
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Aug 23
Cedars of Lebanon
Beginner's Looming at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

Learn Weaving at the Sadie Ford Farm this Saturday! Easy and fun to learn with small class size and all materials provided.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $2.00
Only 4 Left!
Aug 23
Pickwick Landing
Pickwick History Wagon Tour

Saturday at 5:00 pm: Hop aboard and enjoy a wagon tour of Pickwick Landing to discover the unique history of this place.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $10.00
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Aug 23
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Saturday at 1:00 pm - Learn about our resident raptors as they are fed their dinner.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 23
T O Fuller
Yoga & Nature

Join Ranger Kenya for yoga in nature!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Non-Participant Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant Donation - $20.00
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Aug 23
Cummins Falls
Night Hike and Swim at the base of Cummins Falls

Join park staff for an after hours rugged hiking experience

Registration Closes: 8/23
1Person - $15.00
1Person+Donation - $20.00
1Person+Donation - $25.00
1Person+Donation - $30.00
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Aug 23
Pickwick Landing
Nature Fairy Sun Prints

Come create some cool art using the power of the sun!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee (1 print) - $5.00
Attendee (2 prints) - $8.00
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Aug 23
Henry Horton
Wildlife of Tennessee Hike: 0.5 Miles (8 AM)

Join us at the Wetlands Trailhead to learn about various species that you find in Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Person - Free
Person + Donation - $5.00
Person + Donation - $10.00
Person + Donation - $15.00
Person + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 23
Henry Horton
Tie Dye Butterflies (10AM)

Join us at the Camp Store to make your very own tie dye butterfly!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $2.00
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Aug 23
Henry Horton
Butterfly Rings (12 PM)

Learn how to make your own butterfly ring! Registration required.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $1.00
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Aug 23
David Crockett
Invasive Species Hunt

Want to learn about the invasive species that are right here in David Crockett State Park?

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee (0) - Free
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($15) - $15.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Aug 23
David Crockett
Which Cat am I?

Test your big cat trivia and see if you know about the 4 big cats in North America!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 23
David Crockett
Aviary Tour and Feeding

Stop by the aviary to learn more about our resident raptors!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 23
Henry Horton
Pet a Pelt (1PM)

Coyotes, foxes, and skunks, Oh My!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Person(Free) - Free
Person + Donation - $5.00
Person + Donation - $10.00
Person + Donation - $15.00
Person + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 23
Pinson Mounds
Atlatl Spear Throwing

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Anna behind the museum to learn about the ancient origins of the atlatl and experience spear throwing for yourself!

Registration Closes: 8/23
- Participant - Free
- Participant & $5 Donation - $5.00
- Participant & $10 Donation - $10.00
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Aug 23
Pinson Mounds
Mica Mud Painting

Learn how Native Americans used mica on ceramics to create imagery, then make your own painting with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Anna!

Registration Closes: 8/23
- Participant - $5.00
- Participant & $5 Donation - $10.00
- Participant & $10 Donation - $15.00
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Aug 23
Henry Horton
Snakes of Tennessee (2 PM)

Learn about the snakes of Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 23
Paris Landing
Children's Butterfly Craft!

Explore the different types of butterflies and make a fun butterfly at our Nature Center!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donaton - $5.00
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Aug 23
Indian Mountain
Animal Charades

Join us at Indian Mountain State Park to participate in a fun activity that will familiarize us with native wildlife!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Person - Free
Person + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Person + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Person + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Person + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Aug 24
Cedars of Lebanon
Coloring At The Nature Center [11 AM]

Join us at the nature center to color some of our local wildlife from bees to trees and all the animals you might see in the park.

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Aug 24
Montgomery Bell
August Tea Party

Savor sweets, scones, sandwiches, and tea while enjoying the beautiful view of Lake Acorn!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Price: $20.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 24
Port Royal
Linseed Oil Painting

Learn about the historic use of linseed oil paints, its environmental benefits, and paint with it!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Sample Paint - $5.00
W/O Sample - Free
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Aug 24
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 1:30 PM

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Christian on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 24
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 3:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Christian on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 24
South Cumberland
Snakes are Misunderstood

Scared or interested in snakes? Stop by the Foster Falls to learn more about the snakes around South Cumberland, and meet our very own corn snake!

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
Aug 24
South Cumberland
Foster Falls and Climbers Loop Hike

Join Interpreter Ashlyn on a hike by Foster Halls and the Fiery Gizzard's Climbers Loop.

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
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Aug 24
David Crockett
Paint with Nature

Grab a paintbrush and a leaf and get ready for some creative fun painting with Nature!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $5.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 24
Seven Islands
Hummingbird Banding

Get an up-close look at the Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds and how professionals catch and band these fast-flying feathered friends!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Price: $15.00
Only 4 Left!
Aug 24
Henry Horton
Hickory Ridge Hike (9:30AM)

Join us for a morning hike along the Hickory Ridge Trail.

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 24
David Crockett
David Crockett Museum Tour

A guided tour of the David Crockett Museum

Registration Closes: 8/23
Person - $5.00
Group Rate (1-5 people) - $21.00
Group Rate (5-10 people) - $40.00
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Aug 24
David Crockett
Trail of Tears Hike

Walk in the footsteps of the Native Americans who traveled through Lawrenceburg and through our park

Registration Closes: 8/23
Student (K-12) - Free
Attendee+Donation - $3.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Family/Group+Donation - $20.00
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Aug 24
Big Ridge
Morning Mushroom Walk

Learn about different types of mushrooms and see who can spot the most!

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
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Aug 24
Big Ridge
Learn How to Crochet

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow to learn the basics of crochet and discuss the impact of this craft throughout history!

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
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Aug 24
Big Ridge
Design a Nature Collage

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow to create your own nature collage using natural materials and art supplies provided.

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
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Aug 24
Big Ridge
Finger Weaving 101

Create simple woven designs using just your fingers and yarn!

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
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Aug 24
Rocky Fork
Galactic Whitehouse Cliffs Summit Hike

Hike to Whitehouse Cliffs for sunset and stay to watch the Milky Way rise. A ranger-led night hike with stunning views of the galactic center

Registration Closes: 8/24
Price: $10.00
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Aug 24
Burgess Falls
Burgess Falls Guided Hike

Are you ready to get out and enjoy some wonderful summer weather?

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee+donation - $10.00
Attendee+donation - $15.00
Attendee + donation - $20.00
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Aug 24
Natchez Trace
History, Habits, and Trapping of the Beaver

Join Ranger Colton to learn about the History and Significance of the North American Beaver!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $2.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 24
Savage Gulf
New Moon Night Hiking at Stone Door

Join Ranger Spencer for a new moon night hike to the Stone Door overlook that is sure to amaze.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $15.00
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Aug 24
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/24
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 24
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/24
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 24
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer with Us at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm [10:30 AM]

Come out to help us on the farm!

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
Aug 24
Cedars of Lebanon
Cave Creek Trail Hike [1 PM]

Meet at the Nature Center to take a hike down the 0.6 mile long Cave Creek trail and finish at the Butterfly Garden.

Registration Closes: 8/24
Person - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
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Aug 24
Standing Stone
Plant Walk

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we take a walk around to see what edible/medicinal goods are growing.

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
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Aug 24
Standing Stone
Afternoon Archery

Are you any good with a bow and arrow? Come try your hand to see!

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
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Aug 24
Standing Stone
Dissect Owl Pellets

Join Ranger Stephanie and Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to learn about owls and what they eat by dissecting an owl pellet.

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
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Aug 24
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy: Skunk

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we make a beaded skunk keychain!

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
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Aug 24
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Sunday, August 24 at 1:00pm: Join TN Naturalist Amber at the aviaries to learn about our resident animal ambassadors as they are fed their dinner.

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 24
Harrison Bay
Learn your Trees Walk

Meet SIR Joe at the Bay Point Loop, where we will take a short hike and learn about trees you can find in the park!

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
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Aug 24
Harrison Bay
Bird Feeding

Meet us at the aviary by the Interpretive Center for the bird's dinner time.

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
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Aug 24
Harrison Bay
100 Inch Hike

Join SIR Joe at the Starwalk Trail where we will see the staggering diverstiy one can find in 100 inches of nature,

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
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Aug 24
Old Stone Fort
Nature Trail Hike

Come hike with me!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Aug 24
Meeman-Shelby
Eagle lake canoe float

Eagle Lake Canoe Float

Registration Closes: 8/24
Price: $25.00
Only 4 Left!
Aug 24
Norris Dam
Beginner Birding Walk

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn for a hike along Songbird Trail to learn the basics of birding!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Aug 24
Cumberland Trail
Head of Sequatchie Guided Hike

Join us for an informative talk about two caves located on Cumberland Trail: Devils step hollow and Head of the Sequatchie.

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
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Aug 24
Cedars of Lebanon
Cedar Glades Wildflower Hike [10 AM]

Embark on a half mile hike to view the beautiful cedar glades during the summer and discover what flowers are in bloom. [11 AM]

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 24
Cedars of Lebanon
Exploring Sellars Farm State Archaeology Area [3 PM]

Let's go for a hike and explore this historic Native American village located in Wilson County.

Registration Closes: 8/24
Price: $5.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 24
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour [2:30 PM]

Join us at the farm to hear what we're all about!

Registration Closes: 8/24
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Aug 24
Cedars of Lebanon
Beeswax Food Wraps at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm [1:30 PM]

Did you know that Saran Wrap was invented in 1933 but wasn't readily available until the 1950s. So what did people use before to keep food fresh?

Registration Closes: 8/24
Price: $5.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 24
Norris Dam
Pelts at the Grist Mill

Meet Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn to view pelts and skulls and learn about our native mammals!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Aug 24
Norris Dam
Nature Hike on Christmas Fern

Join Ranger Ashlyn for a nature hike along Christmas Fern and Tall Timbers trails!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Price: $5.00
Aug 24
Cummins Falls
Roaring River Run (Kayak Paddle)

Kayak on the Roaring River see scenic views, and take part in a unique adventure near Cummins Falls

Registration Closes: 8/23
1 Person Bringing their own Kayak - $40.00
1 Person Renting a Kayak - $60.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 24
Sycamore Shoals
Games of the 18th Century

Bring the family and enjoy learning 18th Century games!

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
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Aug 24
Harrison Bay
Blue Bird Boxes

Meet SIR Joe at the Interpretive Center to build a blue bird box! Cost is $10, please register online or at the A-frame.

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $10.00
Only 5 Left!
Aug 24
David Crockett
Tree Matching Madness

Can you match the items to the right tree?

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
Aug 24
David Crockett
Relaxing River Hike

Join SIR Haley for a relaxing hike along the river where we start the week with the sound of the river and birds greeting the start of our week!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Aug 24
Pinson Mounds
Applying Apps

Learn about two useful tools you can keep right in your pocket with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Anna!

Registration Closes: 8/24
- Participant - Free
- Participant & $5 Donation - $5.00
- Participant & $10 Donation - $10.00
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Aug 24
Henry Horton
Bird Bingo (8AM)

Want to see how many birds you can spot around the campgrounds and get bingo?

Registration Closes: 8/24
Person(free) - Free
Person + Donation - $5.00
Person + Donation - $10.00
Person + Donation - $15.00
Person + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 24
Sycamore Shoals
Sycamore Stewards Volunteer Work Day

Bring your friends and family and join Ranger Jason Davis as we work to ensure that this special historic site continues to be a place for future generations to

Registration Closes: 8/24
FREE
Aug 24
Paris Landing
Touch Table and Microscope Wonders!

Bring the family and explore our touch table and look through the microscope and tiny critters! Look around at our nature center too!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donaton - $5.00
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Aug 24
Paris Landing
Mammal Critter Crafts!

Mammals of Tennessee are fun to learn about! We will explore the different types on display in the Nature Center and make a fun mammal paper/paint craft!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donaton - $5.00
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Aug 24
Indian Mountain
Bat Moth

Join us at Indian Mountain State Park to participate in a fun activity that demonstrates how bats use echolocation to hunt!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Person - Free
Person + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Person + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Person + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Person + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Aug 25
Pickett
Make Your Own Hiking Sticks 8/25/2025

Make your very own hiking stick for your outdoor adventures. Price is $20.

Registration Closes: 8/25
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 27
Henry Horton
Art in the Park- Horse Hair Pottery (6:00PM)

Horse Hair Pottery is back! Local Artist Anna Whitworth has been creating horse hair pottery for 20+ years and is nationally recognized for this art!

Registration Closes: 8/26
Price: $45.00
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Aug 27
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 8/26
FREE
Aug 27
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 27
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 27
Edgar Evins
Story Book Trail Nature Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie on this nature hike through the beautiful Story Book Trail at Edgar Evins State Park.

Registration Closes: 8/27
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 28
Cedars of Lebanon
Homeschool Thursdays- Animal Adaptations [10 AM]

Join us for our Homeschool Thursdays in the Nature Center! [2nd-3rd grade only]

Registration Closes: 8/28
Price: $5.00
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Aug 28
Big Ridge
Lake Trail Guided Hike

Meet Seasonal Ranger Crow at the Park Office for a there-and-back hike to the Big Ridge Dam on the Lake Trail.

Registration Closes: 8/28
FREE
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Aug 28
Seven Islands
Homeschool Birding Program-Hummingbirds!

Join us to learn about the wonderful world of hummingbirds!

Registration Closes: 8/28
Price: $5.00
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Aug 28
Red Clay
Homeschool Days: Wildflower Wonder

Learn about the wildflowers of Red Clay through a short hike and nature journaling activities!

Registration Closes: 8/28
Price: $2.00
Only 2 Left!
Aug 28
Big Ridge
Creek Critters

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow and discover the fascinating world of macroinvertebrates—tiny aquatic creatures that help us understand stream health!

Registration Closes: 8/28
FREE
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Aug 28
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/28
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 28
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/28
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 28
Edgar Evins
Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Join Interpretive Ranger Dixie to craft your own pine cone bird feeders! Then, bring them home to your local feathered neighbors!

Registration Closes: 8/28
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 28
Edgar Evins
Morning Pontoon Cruise

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie for a morning cruise through beautiful center hill lake.

Registration Closes: 8/28
Adult - $15.00
Children 12 and under - $5.00
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Aug 28
Sycamore Shoals
Cemetery Symbolism

Discover the hidden meaning of gravestone symbols and the stories they tell about the deceased.

Registration Closes: 8/28
Price: $5.00
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Aug 29
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: The Repossessed

Friday Night Music in the Park: The Repossessed. Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 8/28
FREE
Aug 29
Edgar Evins
Sunset Cruise

Join the ranger on a pontoon cruise around the lake at sunset.

Registration Closes: 8/29
Adult - $15.00
Children 12 and under - $5.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 29
Cummins Falls
Bicycle Ride With a Ranger

Joins us for a scenic bike route to see The Boils.

Registration Closes: 8/28
1 Person Bringing their own Bicycle - $10.00
1 Person Renting a Bicycle - $15.00
Only 9 Left!
Aug 29
Big Ridge
Friday Night Sunset Kayak Float

Come see Big Ridge Lake at sunset!

Registration Closes: 8/29
Price: $10.00
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Aug 29
Big Ridge
Liking Lichen: Nature Scavenger Hunt

Ever wonder about that crusty mossy-looking stuff that is on everything? It's lichen! Come learn more about this unique organism that we see every day!

Registration Closes: 8/29
FREE
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Aug 29
Big Ridge
Make Your Own Flower Press

Build your own plant press and turn wild blossoms into lasting art!

Registration Closes: 8/29
FREE
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Aug 29
Big Ridge
Kid's Nature Quest & Craft

Explore the creek, collect nature’s treasures, and create your own masterpiece!

Registration Closes: 8/29
FREE
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Aug 29
Pickwick Landing
Afternoon Pontoon Cruise

Friday at 4:00 PM: Enjoy the views of Pickwick Lake on a relaxing cruise!

Registration Closes: 8/29
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 29
Pickwick Landing
Evening Pontoon Cruise

Friday at 5:30 PM: Relax on an evening cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/29
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 29
Pickwick Landing
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Friday at 7:00 PM: Enjoy stunning sunset views while cruising on Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/29
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 29
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/29
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 29
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/29
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 29
Henry Horton
8/29 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Tandem Kayak

Join us for a 2-Mile sunset kayak float along the Duck River. This section is good for any skill level and is perfect for first time kayakers.

Registration Closes: 8/28
Price: $40.00
Only 1 Left!
Aug 29
Henry Horton
8/29 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Single Kayak

Join us for a 2-Mile sunset kayak float along the Duck River. This section is good for any skill level and is perfect for first time kayakers.

Registration Closes: 8/28
Price: $25.00
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Aug 29
Edgar Evins
Bird of Prey

Join Interpretive Ranger Dixie to get up close and personal with our resident ambassador Red-Shouldered Hawk, Bentley, and learn about birds of prey!

Registration Closes: 8/29
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 29
Edgar Evins
Scorpion Hunting

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie on the hunt to find the native scorpions at Edgar Evins.

Registration Closes: 8/29
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 29
Cumberland Trail
Stinging Fork Habitat Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Cameron on a guided hike to Stinging Fork Falls.

Registration Closes: 8/28
FREE
Only 8 Left!
Aug 29
Harpeth River
Campfire Friday: Campfire Cobbler

Join Ranger Hale at Newsom's Mill to learn how to make historical campfire food!

Registration Closes: 8/29
Attendance - Adult (15+) - $10.00
Attendance - Child - $5.00
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Aug 30
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 8/29
FREE
Aug 30
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Jackson Cave

Want to get muddy? Want to see an underground lake? Want to make memories? Then let's take a guided tour in Jackson Cave.

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $6.00
Only 1 Left!
Aug 30
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Wilderness First Aid/CPR - 2 Day Course

(NOLI) This is for you if: You want to be an asset to yourself and others by being prepared to treat injury and illness when help is not close at hand.

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
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Aug 30
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 1:30 PM

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Christian on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/30
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Only 6 Left!
Aug 30
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 3:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Christian on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Only 4 Left!
Aug 30
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

Join SIR Drew for the exploration of the Lost Creek Cave system. This will be the last staff led trip of the cave season!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $15.00
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Aug 30
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
Aug 30
Pickett
Hazard Cave Lantern Hike 8-30-25

Join Ranger Grant for a lantern-lit experience hiking to Hazard Cave after sunset.

Registration Closes: 8/30
Adult - $10.00
Child - $5.00
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Aug 30
Seven Islands
International Bat Night

Celebrate International Bat Night with us at Seven Islands State Birding Park as we explore the fascinating world of bats!

Registration Closes: 8/30
Adult - $10.00
Kids 6-12 - $6.00
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Aug 30
Seven Islands
Guided Morning Paddle and Fishing Adventure

Join a French Broad River fishing and paddling expert on a guided adventure at Seven Islands!

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $20.00
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Aug 30
Burgess Falls
Window Cliffs Hike

Join S.I.R. Frankie for a guided hike!

Registration Closes: 8/30
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $30.00
Attendee + Donation - $40.00
Attendee + Donation - $50.00
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Aug 30
David Crockett
Crockett Cadets: Advance Junior Ranger Camp (Grades 9-12)

A three-part camping and survival series for high school students

Registration Closes: 8/24
Price: $150.00
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Aug 30
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour [12 PM]

Join us at the farm to hear what we're all about!

Registration Closes: 8/30
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Aug 30
Natchez Trace
8 A.M. Pin Oak Lake Pontoon Tour August 30th

Join Ranger Jeff and take an early morning tour of Pin Oak Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/30
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee Child (10 and under) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 30
Big Ridge
Bark Ranger: Guided Hike to Big Ridge Dam

Calling all pups and their people! Join us for a guided, dog-friendly hike to the Big Ridge Dam in celebration of our new B.A.R.K. Ranger program!

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
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Aug 30
Big Ridge
Snake Time!

Come meet our park snake, Orville!

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
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Aug 30
Big Ridge
Create Your Own: Wildlife Tracks Book!

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow to learn how to identify wildlife tracks and make your very own track book!

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
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Aug 30
Burgess Falls
Paint and Petals

Join us for a fun crafting program! We are going to paint a flowerpot and plant some native seeds!

Registration Closes: 8/29
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Aug 30
Roan Mountain
Tree Ring Printmaking

Join Ranger Rodriguez as we learn about our forests through tree rings, and create our own tree timeline to take home!

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $20.00
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Aug 30
Pickwick Landing
Evening Pontoon Cruise

Saturday at 5:30 PM: Relax on an evening cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 30
Pickwick Landing
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Saturday at 7:00 PM: Enjoy stunning sunset views while cruising on Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 30
Pickwick Landing
Afternoon Pontoon Cruise

Saturday at 4:00 PM: Enjoy the views of Pickwick Lake on a relaxing cruise!

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 30
T O Fuller
Wilderness Splinting and Basic First Aid

Learn basic first aid principles and how to make splints out of raw materials.

Registration Closes: 8/30
Participant (Donation) - $10.00
Participant (Donation) - $20.00
Non-Participant (Donation) - $10.00
Non-Participant Donation - $20.00
Participant - Free
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Aug 30
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/30
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
Select Quantity
Aug 30
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/30
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
Select Quantity
Aug 30
Standing Stone
Marble Making

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we make our own marbles out of clay.

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
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Aug 30
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy: Beaver

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we make a beaded beaver keychain.

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
Only 6 Left!
Aug 30
Standing Stone
The Awesome Atlatl

Learn about this prehistoric weapon, how it was used, and even test it out yourself!

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
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Aug 30
Standing Stone
Campfire Cobbler

Come spend your evening out by the campfire, enjoying some cobbler.

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
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Aug 30
Roan Mountain
Doe River Snorkeling Excursion

Enjoy a high-elevation snorkeling experience in the beautiful Doe River.

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $20.00
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Aug 30
Edgar Evins
Sun Printing

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie on this fun craft with the sun!

Registration Closes: 8/30
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Aug 30
Edgar Evins
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Come join the Park Ranger on a pontoon cruise around Center Hill Lake.

Registration Closes: 8/30
Adult - $15.00
Child 12 & Under - $5.00
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Aug 30
Paris Landing
Bird of Prey Feeding Time

What is the difference between a bird of prey and a songbird? Find out as we discuss differences as we feed our bird of prey!

Registration Closes: 8/30
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donaton - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Donation ( Not Attending) - $5.00
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Aug 30
Sycamore Shoals
Useful Plants of Appalachia Hike

Join Ranger Taylor for a hike on the park grounds and trails to learn about edible and medicinal native plants!

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
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Aug 30
Seven Islands
Birding With a Biologist

Join the park’s Avian Biologist for a special guided birding walk!

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $6.00
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Aug 30
Cumberland Trail
Cumberland Trail BioBlitz

Join us for a BioBlitz on the Cumberland Trail! Help identify plants and wildlife while learning about local biodiversity and citizen science.

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
Aug 30
Cedars of Lebanon
Macramé Leaves at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

Let's create a fun macrame leaf keychain at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm.

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $2.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 30
Cedars of Lebanon
Dutch Oven Demonstration at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

Come join the staff at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm to eat some yummy Dutch oven recipes.

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $2.00
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Aug 30
Sycamore Shoals
Clothing and Culture on the Frontier

Curious about the types of clothing that the Cherokee and pioneer men and women wore during the 18th Century? Join us to learn more!

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
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Aug 30
Harrison Bay
Park in your Pocket

Join SIR Joe at the Interpretive Center to incite the artist and naturalist within! Cost is $5. Please register online or at the A-frame.

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $5.00
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Aug 30
Harrison Bay
Animal Signs

Meet SIR Joe at the Friends Front Porch to learn how to see the signs that animals leave behind!

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
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Aug 30
Harrison Bay
Bird Feeding

Meet us at the Aviary by the Interpretive Center for the birds' dinner time.

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
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Aug 30
Harrison Bay
Coil Pottery

Join SIR Joe at the Interpretive Center to learn the legend of Cherokee pottery and craft some yourself! Cost is $5, please register online or at the A-frame.

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $5.00
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Aug 31
Big Ridge
Outdoor Nature Yoga

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow for this all-experience-level morning yoga flow inspired by the great outdoors.

Registration Closes: 8/31
FREE
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Aug 31
Harrison Bay
Bird of Prey Feeding

Come to the raptor aviary at the entrance of the park to watch our staff feed our captive birds of prey.

Registration Closes: 8/31
FREE
Aug 31
Henry Horton
Support our Mounted Patrol

Donate to the Mounted Patrol!

Registration Closes: 8/31
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Aug 31
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Hermit Cave

Meet us at the Nature Center to prepare for an exploration into Hermit Cave where we will learn about our unique geology and underground ecology.

Registration Closes: 8/31
Price: $3.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 31
Port Royal
Linseed Oil Painting

Learn about the historic use of linseed oil paints, its environmental benefits, and paint with it!

Registration Closes: 8/31
Sample Paint - $5.00
W/O Sample - Free
Only 8 Left!
Aug 31
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 1:30 PM

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Christian on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/31
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Aug 31
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Tour 3:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Christian on a scenic pontoon cruise at Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/31
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Only 4 Left!
Aug 31
Burgess Falls
Window Cliffs Hike

Join S.I.R. Frankie for a guided hike!

Registration Closes: 8/31
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $30.00
Attendee + Donation - $40.00
Attendee + Donation - $50.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 31
Montgomery Bell
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp Tour

Join Ranger Preston on a guided hike to the historic CCC Camp located within Montgomery Bell State Park.

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
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Aug 31
Big Ridge
DIY Leaf Printing

Turn the shapes of nature into vibrant prints to take home!

Registration Closes: 8/31
FREE
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Aug 31
Big Ridge
Painting in the Park

Unleash your creativity with Seasonal Ranger Crow as we paint the beautiful landscapes of Big Ridge State Park.

Registration Closes: 8/31
FREE
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Aug 31
Big Ridge
DIY Nature Bookmarks

Combine your love for nature and books with Seasonal Ranger Crow!

Registration Closes: 8/31
FREE
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Aug 31
Burgess Falls
Paint Your Own Tennessee State Parks Shield

Do you love seeing the iconic Tennessee State Parks shield that greets you at every state park entrance? Here’s your chance to design your own!

Registration Closes: 8/30
Attendee - $25.00
Attendee + Donation - $30.00
Attendee+Donation - $35.00
Attendee + Donation - $40.00
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Aug 31
Pickwick Landing
Pontoon Cruise to the Waterfall

Sunday at 9:00 AM: Cruise out to the Waterfall on Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/31
Price: $45.00
Only 4 Left!
Aug 31
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer with Us at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm [10:30 AM]

Come out to help us on the farm!

Registration Closes: 8/31
FREE
Aug 31
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

Enjoy a tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house built ca. 1775

Registration Closes: 8/31
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 31
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 8/31
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Aug 31
Standing Stone
Sensory Hike (Forest Bathing)

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we spend some time doing Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing.

Registration Closes: 8/31
FREE
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Aug 31
Standing Stone
Animals of Standing Stone

Let’s learn about the local wildlife! Come get up close and personal with the animals that we have here at Standing Stone by seeing their pelts and skulls.

Registration Closes: 8/31
FREE
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Aug 31
Standing Stone
Nature Bookmark

Are you a nature lover and a book lover? Why not combine both? Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to make nature themed bookmarks!

Registration Closes: 8/31
FREE
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Aug 31
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy: Beaver

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we make a beaded beaver keychain.

Registration Closes: 8/31
FREE
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Aug 31
Cumberland Trail
Appalachian Crafts and Storytelling

Join Seasonal Interpretive ranger Cameron for a brief history on Appalachian craft preservation and make your very own craft!

Registration Closes: 8/31
Price: $3.00
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Aug 31
Cedars of Lebanon
Ice Cream Social at Sadie Ford Farm [2:30 PM]

Homemade ice cream at the farm!

Registration Closes: 8/31
Price: $2.00
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Aug 31
Cumberland Trail
Introduction to Birding

If you are new to birding this program is for you! You will learn the basics into how to approach birding and all the necessities to get started.

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
Only 8 Left!
Aug 31
Sycamore Shoals
Walking in Frontier Footsteps: A Guided Tour of Sycamore Shoals

Learn the incredible story of Sycamore Shoals on this guided tour through the park's historic grounds.

Registration Closes: 8/31
Price: $5.00
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Aug 31
Harrison Bay
Craft your own Hiking Stick

Meet SIR Joe at the Starwalk, before we go and craft our very own hiking sticks! Cost is $10. Please register online or at the A-frame.

Registration Closes: 8/31
Price: $10.00
Only 5 Left!
Aug 31
Harrison Bay
Blue Bird Boxes

Meet SIR Joe at the Interpretive Center to build a blue bird box! Cost is $10, please register online or at the A-frame

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $10.00
Only 5 Left!
SEPTEMBER 2025 - All Parks
Sep 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Sponsor our Bird of Prey Ambassadors September

Help support our Bird of Prey Ambassadors through Donations!

Registration Closes: 9/1
General Donation - $1.00
Donation-feeds Oscar for one day - $2.50
Donation-feeds Skipper for one day - $3.00
Donation- feeds Oscar for a week - $17.50
Donation- feeds Skipper for a week - $21.00
Select Quantity
Sep 1
Roan Mountain
Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors

Help support our Wildlife Ambassadors by donating to our raptors and reptiles. All donations will go for the care of our animals.

Registration Closes: 9/1
Feeds one bird a day - $10.00
Feeds two birds a day - $20.00
Feeds three birds a day - $30.00
Feeds four bird a day - $40.00
Feeds five birds a day - $50.00
Select Quantity
Sep 1
Panther Creek
Craft your own Hiking Stick

Join Ranger Brown as we customize our very own Panther Creek hiking sticks!

Registration Closes: 8/31
Registration - $15.00
Registration & Park Donation - $20.00
Only 8 Left!
Sep 1
Burgess Falls
Homemade Butter & Pancake Breakfast

Join Ranger Willis for a homemade pancake breakfast!

Registration Closes: 8/31
Price: $10.00
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Sep 1
Burgess Falls
Paint Your Own Tennessee State Parks Shield

Do you love seeing the iconic Tennessee State Parks shield that greets you at every state park entrance? Here’s your chance to design your own!

Registration Closes: 8/31
Attendee - $25.00
Attendee + Donation - $30.00
Attendee+Donation - $35.00
Attendee + Donation - $40.00
Select Quantity
Sep 1
T O Fuller
Pick Your Interest Guided Hike

Join Ranger Wheatley for a guided hike where you get to pick the route and the topics discussed!

Registration Closes: 9/1
Participant (Donation) - $10.00
Participant (Donation) - $20.00
Non-Participant (Donation) - $10.00
Participant No Donation - Free
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Sep 1
Cumberland Trail
Daddy's Creek Guided Hike

From the Caves to the Cliffs, Explore the different rocky areas along Daddy's Creek on the Cumberland trail!

Registration Closes: 8/31
FREE
Only 8 Left!
Sep 2
Fort Loudoun
Homeschool Days

Join us for Homeschool Days from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a ranger-led, immersive historical experience.

Registration Closes: 9/2
Kids 1 and up - $5.00
Adults - $5.00
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Sep 3
Henry Horton
Art in the Park - Re-leaf Wall Art

Join us for art in the park!

Registration Closes: 9/2
Price: $45.00
Only 8 Left!
Sep 3
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 9/2
FREE
Sep 4
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Talk: Theft and Destruction of Resources on Public Lands

Stuart Carroll, Park Manager 2, Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park covers some of the diverse ways thieves, vandals and thoughtless visitors can impact our Park

Registration Closes: 9/2
FREE
Sep 4
Division of Natural Areas
Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

Environmental consultants will receive an introduction to the Environmental Review Tool (ERT).

Registration Closes: 9/3
FREE
Select Quantity
Sep 4
Hiwassee Ocoee
Ocoee Full Moon Float

Meet at Big Creek Access on the Ocoee River for a Full Moon trip down the Ocoee River to Parksville Lake with the light of the Moon showing the way.

Registration Closes: 9/1
Free+Donation - $5.00
Free+Donation - $10.00
FREE - Free
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Sep 5
Fall Creek Falls
47th Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival

Join us for a festival celebrating Appalachian crafts, music, and food!

Registration Closes: 9/1
FREE
Sep 5
Big Ridge
Friday Night Sunset Kayak Float

Come see Big Ridge Lake at sunset!

Registration Closes: 9/5
Price: $10.00
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Sep 5
Panther Creek
Sunset Canoe Float

Join Park Ranger Brown for a sunset canoe float!

Registration Closes: 9/5
Registration - $10.00
Registration & Park Donation - $15.00
Only 3 Left!
Sep 6
Sgt Alvin C York
Sgt. York Monthly Volunteer Day

This is a monthly volunteer opportunity, that occurs on the first Saturday of every month.

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
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Sep 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
Sep 6
Montgomery Bell
Golf Cart Safari 09-06-25

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 9/5
Price: $10.00
Only 2 Left!
Sep 6
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 9/5
FREE
Sep 6
Burgess Falls
Wildflower Hike at Window Cliffs

Join Ranger Willis for a wildflower hike at Window Cliffs!

Registration Closes: 9/5
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Sep 6
Pickwick Landing
Pickwick Pickup

Saturday at 8:00 AM: Join us for the 1st Annual Pickwick Pickup Shoreline Cleanup!

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
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Sep 6
Warriors Path
Sunset Float

Come join Park Ranger Ethan Sane for a guided kayaking trip on Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir as the sun sets over the hills of Warriors Path State Park.

Registration Closes: 9/6
Price: $15.00
Only 9 Left!
Sep 6
Chickasaw
Hatchett Throwing

Learn the history of and the throwing techniques of the tomahawk.

Registration Closes: 9/6
Price: $5.00
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Sep 6
Hiwassee Ocoee
Ocoee Full Moon Float

Meet at Big Creek Access on the Ocoee River for a Full Moon trip down the Ocoee River to Parksville Lake with the light of the Moon showing the way.

Registration Closes: 9/1
Free+Donation - $5.00
Free+Donation - $10.00
FREE - Free
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Sep 6
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy Weekend Marathon: Salamander

Did you miss out on one of our Beaded Buddies? Here is your last chance to make one.

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
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Sep 6
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy Weekend Marathon: Opossum

Did you miss out on one of our Beaded Buddies? Here is your last chance to make one.

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
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Sep 6
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy Weekend Marathon: Fox

Did you miss out on one of our Beaded Buddies? Here is your last chance to make one.

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
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Sep 6
Standing Stone
Lantern Night Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph for a lantern lit night hike to learn about some nocturnal critters we have at the park.

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
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Sep 6
Paris Landing
Bird of Prey Feeding Time

Watch our Ranger feed our owls, red-tail hawk and an American kestrel while learning what makes these birds such powerful hunters!

Registration Closes: 9/6
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donaton - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Donation ( Not Attending) - $5.00
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Sep 6
Old Stone Fort
Beginner's Overnight Backpacking Adventure

Ever wanted to spend an overnight in the woods but you have no idea what you are doing?

Registration Closes: 8/27
Attendee - $42.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $47.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $52.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $57.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $62.00
Only 1 Left!
Sep 6
Bledsoe Creek
Paw Paw Tree Hike

Celebrate National Paw Paw Day early by learning about this local fruit and finding Paw Paw Patches during our morning hike!

Registration Closes: 9/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee + donation - $5.00
Donation (Not attending) - $5.00
Attendee + donation - $10.00
Donation (Not attending) - $10.00
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Sep 6
Henry Horton
September Volunteer Day

Join us for our monthly volunteer day.

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
Sep 7
Old Stone Fort
Full Moon Kayak Float (Harvest Moon)

Enjoy the Harvest Moon from a kayak on the Duck River!

Registration Closes: 9/7
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
Only 8 Left!
Sep 7
Cedars of Lebanon
Full Harvest Moon Hike

Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No.... it's a Full Moon!!! The Harvest Moon!

Registration Closes: 9/7
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Sep 7
Standing Stone
Corn Moon Boat Float 2025

Join Ranger Aaron for a fun evening boat paddle under the light of September's Corn Full Moon.

Registration Closes: 9/6
Price: $15.00
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Sep 7
Port Royal
Linseed Oil Painting

Learn about the historic use of linseed oil paints, its environmental benefits, and paint with it!

Registration Closes: 9/7
Sample Paint - $5.00
W/O Sample - Free
Only 7 Left!
Sep 7
Harpeth River
Full Moon At Mound Bottom

Join Harpeth River Park Staff for a night hike to view the full moon at Mound Bottom State Archaeological Site.

Registration Closes: 9/7
Attendance - $20.00
Attendance + $5 Donation - $25.00
Attendance + $10 Donation - $30.00
Attendance + $15 Donation - $35.00
SOLD OUT
Sep 7
Big Ridge
Full Moon Float (Full Corn Moon)

Come out and kayak under the night skies of the Beautiful Big Ridge State Park.

Registration Closes: 9/7
Price: $25.00
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Sep 7
Standing Stone
10 Essentials to Hiking

Wondering about what you need for an upcoming hike? Come find out about the 10 essential items to pack when hiking with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph!

Registration Closes: 9/7
FREE
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Sep 7
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy Weekend Marathon: Raccoon

Did you miss out on one of our Beaded Buddies? Here is your last chance to make one.

Registration Closes: 9/7
FREE
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Sep 7
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy Weekend Marathon: Skunk

Did you miss out on one of our Beaded Buddies? Here is your last chance to make one.

Registration Closes: 9/7
FREE
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Sep 7
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy Weekend Marathon: Beaver

Did you miss out on one of our Beaded Buddies? Here is your last chance to make one.

Registration Closes: 9/7
FREE
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Sep 10
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 9/7
FREE
Sep 10
Harpeth River
Night Hike at the Narrows of the Harpeth

Join Ranger Bill Morton for a night hike at the Narrows of the Harpeth.

Registration Closes: 9/10
Price: $20.00
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Sep 11
Red Clay
Homeschool Days: Creeks and Critters

Get your feet wet with this hands-on exploration of Mill Creek. Learn about water quality and how human activity affects our waterways!

Registration Closes: 9/11
Price: $2.00
Only 9 Left!
Sep 12
Big Ridge
Friday Night Sunset Kayak Float

Come see Big Ridge Lake at sunset!

Registration Closes: 9/12
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Sep 13
Reelfoot Lake
Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Registration Closes: 9/12
FREE
Sep 13
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 9/12
FREE
Sep 13
Division of Natural Areas
Wildflowers and Wetlands at Pinson Mounds

An approximately 2-mile walk past Native American prehistoric mounds, rare wildflowers, and riverine wetlands of the South Fork Forked Deer River

Registration Closes: 9/6
regular - $10.00
kids under 10 - Free
Only 8 Left!
Sep 13
Meeman-Shelby
Blacklight Night Hike #1

Join Ranger Decoda Muller for a night hike with a twist!

Registration Closes: 9/13
Price: $15.00
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Sep 13
Sycamore Shoals
Fall Knap-In

Celebrate Tennessee Archaeology Week and learn about the ancient skill of making stone tools.

Registration Closes: 9/13
FREE
Sep 13
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - 8 Day Course - Sept 25'

(NOLI) This is for you if: You want the most comprehensive level of wilderness medical training short of becoming a Wilderness EMT.

Registration Closes: 9/13
FREE
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Sep 13
Rocky Fork
NOLI - hammock Camping and Tarpology

(Nolichucky Outdoor learning Institute) This is for you if: You want to learn all you need to know to hammock camp in style.

Registration Closes: 9/13
FREE
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Sep 13
Standing Stone
42nd Annual National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship & Festival

World Famous Marbles Competitions, Music Festival, Marble Making Exhibits & Demos, Marble Vendors & Games, Kids Festival, Food Vendors & Much More...

Registration Closes: 9/13
FREE
Sep 13
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 9/13
FREE
Sep 13
Seven Islands
Junior/Cadette Girl Scout Trail Adventure: River Hike and Exploration

Work your way towards earning a very special Girl Scout Badge while exploring the amazing ecosystem of the French Broad River!

Registration Closes: 9/13
Price: $6.00
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Sep 13
Seven Islands
Daisy/Brownie Girl Scout Trail Adventure: River Hike and Exploration

Work your way towards earning a very special Girl Scout Badge while exploring the amazing ecosystem of the French Broad River!

Registration Closes: 9/13
Price: $6.00
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Sep 13
Cedars of Lebanon
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Daisy/ Brownie Adventure Hike

Let's go on an Adventure and see what we can find!

Registration Closes: 9/13
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $3.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Select Quantity
Sep 13
Cedars of Lebanon
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Junior/Cadette Adventure Hike

Let's go on an Adventure and see what we can find!

Registration Closes: 9/13
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $3.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Select Quantity
Sep 13
T O Fuller
Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025

Celebrate summer! Earn the Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge patch by finding new ways to discover the great outdoors.

Registration Closes: 9/13
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Non-Participant Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Sep 13
T O Fuller
Knot Tying Program

Learn how to make all sorts of useful knots for camping, crafts, survival, and more!

Registration Closes: 9/13
Participant (Donation) - $10.00
Participant (Donation) - $20.00
Non-Participant (Donation) - $10.00
Participant No Donation - Free
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Sep 13
T O Fuller
T.O. Fuller Night Hike

Join us to explore the nocturnal views and wildlife of T.O. Fuller state park. We will also discuss the history and local community.

Registration Closes: 9/13
Participant (Donation) - $10.00
Participant (Donation) - $20.00
Non-Participant (Donation) - $10.00
Participant No Donation - Free
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Sep 13
Tims Ford
Meet a Mounted Patrol Officer & His Horse! 3pm

Ever wonder what it takes to keep a police horse happy, healthy, and ready for duty? Join Ranger Matzkiw for an informative demonstration!

Registration Closes: 9/13
Price: $5.00
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Sep 13
Paris Landing
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Badge Workshop!

Join Girl Scouts from Middle Tennessee and receive an event patch having fun at Camp Hazlewood!

Registration Closes: 9/13
Price: $10.00
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Sep 13
Pinson Mounds
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Hike & Scavenger Hunt

's that time of year again! Join us for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend on September 13th and 14th!

Registration Closes: 9/13
FREE
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Sep 14
Pinson Mounds
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Hike & Scavenger Hunt

's that time of year again! Join us for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend on September 13th and 14th!

Registration Closes: 9/14
FREE
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Sep 16
Division of Natural Areas
Transition Hampton Creek Cove & Watauga River Bluffs SNA

wrap up of projects associated with Hampton Creek Cove and Watauga River Bluffs state natural areas.

Registration Closes: 9/16
FREE
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Sep 16
Fort Loudoun
Homeschool Days

Join us for Homeschool Days from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a ranger-led, immersive historical experience.

Registration Closes: 9/16
Kids 1 and up - $5.00
Adults - $5.00
Select Quantity
Sep 17
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 9/16
FREE
Sep 18
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Talk: The Natural Histories of Timber Rattlesnakes

Join Dr. Danny Bryan from Cumberland University (Professor Emeritus) as he shares secrets of these misunderstood and elusive creatures.

Registration Closes: 9/16
FREE
Sep 18
Division of Natural Areas
Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

Environmental consultants will receive an introduction to the Environmental Review Tool (ERT).

Registration Closes: 9/17
FREE
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Sep 18
Warriors Path
Wildlife Track Casting

Discover the "stories" hidden in native wildlife tracks and signs. Then create your own "critter track" to take home with you.

Registration Closes: 9/18
Price: $5.00
Select Quantity
Sep 18
Bledsoe Creek
Homeschool Thursday: Sorting Species

Looking to add to your homeschool curriculum? Learn diverse topics from our Ranger-led programs!

Registration Closes: 9/18
Price: $1.00
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Sep 19
Big Ridge
Friday Night Sunset Kayak Float

Come see Big Ridge Lake at sunset!

Registration Closes: 9/19
Price: $10.00
Only 1 Left!
Sep 19
Savage Gulf
TN Serves & National Public Lands Day

A beautification project at Greeter Falls in celebration of TN Serves and National Public Lands Day.

Registration Closes: 9/18
FREE
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Sep 19
Harpeth River
Morning Hidden Lake History Hike

Join Ranger Bill Morton for a two mile hike that explores Hidden Lake and its unique history.

Registration Closes: 9/19
Price: $5.00
Only 8 Left!
Sep 20
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 9/19
FREE
Sep 20
Sycamore Shoals
Overmountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals

Step back in time as the Overmountain Men gather at Sycamore Shoals before their epic campaign to the Battle of Kings Mountain.

Registration Closes: 9/19
FREE
Sep 20
Sycamore Shoals
SAR Gathering at Sycamore Shoals

Commemorate the patriot victory at Kings Mountain with the TN Society Sons of the American Revolution.

Registration Closes: 9/19
FREE
Sep 20
Montgomery Bell
2025 Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee

Join us for the 2025 Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee! This year, the ride will call Montgomery Bell State Park home!

Registration Closes: 9/19
FREE
Sep 20
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 9/19
FREE
Sep 20
South Cumberland
Women in the Wilderness

Women in the Wilderness is a women's only, beginner based program designed to get more women interested and comfortable in the sport of Backpacking.

Registration Closes: 9/8
No Gear Needed - $85.00
Gear Needed - $100.00
SOLD OUT
Sep 20
Seven Islands
TN Serves/National Public Lands Day Volunteer Workday 2025

Help park staff with maintenance of our Wild Yards Garden for TN Serves and National Public Lands Day!

Registration Closes: 9/20
FREE
Select Quantity
Sep 20
Old Stone Fort
Nature Trail Hike

Come for a hike on the nature trail!

Registration Closes: 9/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Sep 20
North Chickamauga
TN Serves & National Public Lands Day 2025

Help Our Staff Clean Up NCCGSP for TN Serves & National Public Lands Day!

Registration Closes: 9/19
FREE
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Sep 20
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
TN Serves & NPL Day: Virgin Falls Trail

Join park staff for a volunteer trail maintenance day on the Virgin Falls trail!

Registration Closes: 9/19
FREE
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Sep 20
Cordell Hull Birthplace
TN Serves/National Public Lands Day

Join us for TN Serves Volunteer Opportunity and National Public Lands Day!

Registration Closes: 9/20
FREE
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Sep 20
Burgess Falls
National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event

Love Tennessee State Parks? Want to have a positive impact on Burgess Falls? Then come lend a hand!

Registration Closes: 9/20
FREE
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Sep 20
Chickasaw
Heroes for Friends Trail

One Day. One Trail. A Lasting Impact.

Registration Closes: 9/19
FREE
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Sep 20
David Crockett
National Public Lands Day

Join Ranger Colton on September 20th from 8am-12pm for our National Public Lands Day volunteer event.

Registration Closes: 9/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Sep 20
Dunbar Cave
Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer your time to help us clear some of the small trees and shrubs along the wetland area on the northern part of the pond below the cave.

Registration Closes: 9/19
FREE
Sep 21
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

Enjoy the Duck River by the gentle glow(stick) light!

Registration Closes: 9/21
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
Select Quantity
Sep 24
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 9/21
FREE
Sep 25
Sycamore Shoals
OVTA Watauga River Crossing

Members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association recreate the historic Watauga River crossing of 1780!

Registration Closes: 9/21
FREE
Sep 25
Warriors Path
Water Quality Creek Walk – TN Serves

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a little bit of science and a lot of wet, soggy fun!

Registration Closes: 9/25
FREE
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Sep 25
Pickett
TN Serves & National Public Lands Day

Join First Lady Maria Lee and the Tennessee Serves team in supporting Pickett CCC Memorial State Park.

Registration Closes: 9/25
FREE
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Sep 26
Big Ridge
Friday Night Sunset Kayak Float

Come see Big Ridge Lake at sunset!

Registration Closes: 9/26
Price: $10.00
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Sep 27
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 9/26
FREE
Sep 27
Division of Natural Areas
Sherwood Forest SNA Day Loop Hike

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a 3-mile loop hike at Sherwood Forest SNA

Registration Closes: 9/26
Price: $10.00
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Sep 27
Meeman-Shelby
National Public Lands Day Hike and Trail Cleanup

Join Ranger Decoda Muller in hiking our Pioneer Springs Trail!

Registration Closes: 9/27
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
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Sep 27
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 9/27
FREE
Sep 27
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Hull's Harvest

Join the staff of Cordell Hull Birthplace State Historic Park as we explore the life of a tenant farmer in the 1870s.

Registration Closes: 9/27
Person - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Sep 27
Paris Landing
Volunteer to help complete our new Tactile Trail!

Help us complete our brand new Tactile trail for the vision impaired and participate in Tn Serves Public Lands Day!

Registration Closes: 9/27
FREE
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Sep 27
T O Fuller
TN Serves & National Public Lands Day 2025: Tree Planting

You can be a hero for public lands!

Registration Closes: 9/27
FREE
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Sep 27
Cummins Falls
TN serves & National Public Lands Day at Cummins Falls

Volunteers Needed!

Registration Closes: 9/27
FREE
Sep 27
Nathan Bedford Forrest
TN serves / National Public lands Day Trail Clean Up

TN serves / National Public lands Day Trail Clean Up

Registration Closes: 9/27
FREE
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Sep 27
Sycamore Shoals
TN Serves and National Public Lands Day Volunteer Work Day 2025

Help Sycamore Shoals maintain the Patriot's Path Walking Trail by removing invasive plants such as English Ivy and Japanese Stiltgrass.

Registration Closes: 9/26
FREE
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Sep 27
Pinson Mounds
TN Serves & National Public Lands Day

Come on out and build some park benches for TN Serves & National Public Lands Day!

Registration Closes: 9/27
FREE
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Sep 27
Bledsoe Creek
TN Serves & National Public Lands Day

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with our TN Serves event at Bledsoe Creek State Park!

Registration Closes: 9/27
FREE
Sep 27
Natchez Trace
TN Serves/ National Public Lands Day

Join Natchez Trace State Park staff as we work on maintaining our native plant garden located at our Visitor Center for TN Serves & NPLD!

Registration Closes: 9/27
FREE
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Sep 27
Tims Ford
TN Serves and National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event 8am

TN Serves and National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event

Registration Closes: 9/27
FREE
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Sep 27
Fort Pillow
Tennessee Serves and National Public Lands Day 2025 FPSHP

Tennessee Serves and National Public Lands Day 2025

Registration Closes: 9/27
FREE
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Sep 28
Burgess Falls
Wildflower Hike at Window Cliffs

Join Ranger Willis for a wildflower hike at Window Cliffs!

Registration Closes: 9/28
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Sep 28
Bledsoe Creek
World Rivers Day: Create Your Own River

Celebrate World Rivers Day by learning about their important features and creating your own!

Registration Closes: 9/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee + donation - $5.00
Donation (Not attending) - $5.00
Attendee + donation - $10.00
Donation (Not attending) - $10.00
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OCTOBER 2025 - All Parks
Oct 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Sponsor our Bird of Prey Ambassadors October

Help support our Bird of Prey Ambassadors through Donations!

Registration Closes: 10/1
General Donation - $1.00
Donation-feeds Oscar for one day - $2.50
Donation-feeds Skipper for one day - $3.00
Donation- feeds Oscar for a week - $17.50
Donation- feeds Skipper for a week - $21.00
Select Quantity
Oct 1
Roan Mountain
Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors

Help support our Wildlife Ambassadors by donating to our raptors and reptiles. All donations will go for the care of our animals.

Registration Closes: 10/1
Feeds one bird a day - $10.00
Feeds two birds a day - $20.00
Feeds three birds a day - $30.00
Feeds four bird a day - $40.00
Feeds five birds a day - $50.00
Select Quantity
Oct 1
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 10/1
FREE
Oct 1
Henry Horton
Art in the Park - Clay Owl Art

Whooo wants to come out and join us for an evening creating in the beautiful outdoor setting of Henry Horton State Park?

Registration Closes: 10/1
Price: $45.00
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Oct 2
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Talk: Following the Monarch Butterfly from Tennessee to Mexico

Kris Light, photographer and naturalist will explore the life history of the Monarch Butterfly and follow it on its journey from Tennessee to Mexico.

Registration Closes: 10/1
FREE
Oct 2
Division of Natural Areas
Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

Environmental consultants will receive an introduction to the Environmental Review Tool (ERT).

Registration Closes: 10/1
FREE
Select Quantity
Oct 3
Roan Mountain
Women's Rock Climbing Workshop

Spend the weekend with other women climbers at the Black Mountain Recreation Area for three days of climbing, instruction, camping and comradery!

Registration Closes: 9/29
Price: $75.00
SOLD OUT
Oct 3
Old Stone Fort
Archaeoskills and Knap-In Festival

We hope you are ready to join us for the Archaeoskills and Knap-In Festival this coming October!

Registration Closes: 10/3
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Oct 3
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFR) - 3 Day Course

(Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute) This is for you if: You hold current WFR or WEMT certification and want to recertify for another three years.

Registration Closes: 10/3
FREE
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Oct 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 10/3
FREE
Oct 4
Meeman-Shelby
Blacklight Night Hike #2

Come hike at night... with a twist!

Registration Closes: 10/4
Price: $15.00
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Oct 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Heritage Day

Jump back in time and join us for our History Festival at the Sadie Ford Farm Heritage Day.

Registration Closes: 10/4
FREE
Oct 4
Tims Ford
Wild Pursuit Paddle Triathlon

Come out and join the 2nd Annual Wild Pursuit Paddle Triathlon held at Tims Ford State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/4
FREE
Oct 4
Division of Natural Areas
Piney Falls Hike

Hike to a wodnerfull waterfall in a Natural Area

Registration Closes: 10/2
FREE
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Oct 4
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 10/2
FREE
Oct 4
Tims Ford
Annual Fall Festival- Oct. 4th 9am-4pm

We are looking for VENDORS & DEMONSTRATORS to join us for our Fall Festival happening on October 4th 9am-4pm!

Registration Closes: 10/4
FREE
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Oct 4
Tims Ford
Fall Festival Vendor Sign-up

Sign-up for the Fall Festival!

Registration Closes: 10/4
CraftVendor - $20.00
FoodVendor - $25.00
Demonstrator - Free
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Oct 6
Old Stone Fort
Full Moon Kayak Float (Hunter's Moon)

Enjoy the Hunter’s Moon from a kayak on the Duck River!

Registration Closes: 10/6
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
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Oct 7
Harpeth River
Full Moon Hidden Lake Night Hike

Join Park Ranger Bill Morton under the full moon to explore the historical Hidden Lake after dark.

Registration Closes: 10/7
Price: $20.00
Only 7 Left!
Oct 7
Standing Stone
Hunters Supermoon Boat Float

Join Ranger Aaron for a fun evening boat paddle under the light of October's Hunters SuperMoon.

Registration Closes: 10/6
Price: $15.00
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Oct 7
Fort Loudoun
Homeschool Days

Join us for Homeschool Days from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a ranger-led, immersive historical experience.

Registration Closes: 10/7
Kids 1 and up - $5.00
Adults - $5.00
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Oct 8
Sgt Alvin C York
Through Rugged Hills: October 8, 1918

Join staff of Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park as we explore the Meuse-Argonne Offensive from the perspective of regimental command. 10:00 AM CT

Registration Closes: 10/8
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Oct 8
Sgt Alvin C York
Through Rugged Hills: October 8, 1918

Join staff of Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park as we explore the Meuse-Argonne Offensive from the perspective of regimental command. 2:00 PM CT

Registration Closes: 10/8
Price: $10.00
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Oct 11
Sgt Alvin C York
York Farm Field Day

Join us for our annual Farm Field Day at the historic York Farm!

Registration Closes: 10/8
FREE
Oct 11
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 10/8
FREE
Oct 11
Division of Natural Areas
Vesta Cedar Glade and Cedars of Lebanon SNA Forest Bathing

Participants will explore limestone cedar glades, barrens and forests at Vesta and Cedars of Lebanon Forest Natural Areas

Registration Closes: 10/9
Kids under 10 - Free
Regular - $10.00
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Oct 11
Meeman-Shelby
Lantern Led Night Hike #1

Take a spooky hike and learn about some local urban legends!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Price: $15.00
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Oct 11
Sgt Alvin C York
York Farm Field Day: Vintage Fishing Tournament

Calling all anglers, join us for our York Farm Day as we hold a vintage 1930s-era fishing tournament!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $15.00
Only 8 Left!
Oct 11
Sgt Alvin C York
York Farm Field Day: Square Dance

Join us at Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park for an old-time square dance!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation (5.00) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation (10.00) - $10.00
Oct 11
Sgt Alvin C York
York Farm Field Day: Farm Tour

Join our specially offered Farm Tours as part of our Annual Farm Field Day!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Oct 11
Sgt Alvin C York
York Farm Field Day: Farm Tour

Join our specially offered Farm Tours as part of our annual Farm Field Day!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Person - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Oct 11
Sgt Alvin C York
York Farm Field Day: Farm Tour

Join our specially offered Farm Tours as part of our annual Farm Field Day!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Oct 11
Sgt Alvin C York
York Farm Field Day: Farm Tour

Join our specially offered Farm Tours as part of our annual Farm Field Day!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Oct 16
Red Clay
Homeschool Days: All About Red Clay

Join park staff for an educational tour of the Red Clay Council Grounds and a traditional Cherokee weapons demonstration!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $2.00
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Oct 17
Sycamore Shoals
Death Comes to Sabine Hill

Tour the historic Taylor home by candlelight and experience early American mourning traditions and funeral customs.

Registration Closes: 10/16
FREE
Oct 17
Harpeth River
Pattison Forge History Hike

Meet Ranger Bill Morton for a guided hike to the historic Montgomery Bell Pattison Forge site.

Registration Closes: 10/17
AttendeeTicket - Free
Attendee+$5Donation - $5.00
Attendee+$10Donation - $10.00
Attendee+$20Donation - $20.00
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Oct 18
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE
Oct 18
Division of Natural Areas
Ghost River Bring Your Own Canoe / Kayak Excursion

A nine-mile paddle along the Wolf River through the Ghost River State Natural Area.

Registration Closes: 10/14
FREE
Only 6 Left!
Oct 18
Meeman-Shelby
Blacklight Night Hike #3

Come hike at night... with a twist!

Registration Closes: 10/18
Price: $15.00
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Oct 18
Cedars of Lebanon
Blacksmith Demonstration

Come stop by Sadie Ford Farm to see a blacksmith demonstration

Registration Closes: 10/18
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Oct 18
Montgomery Bell
Golf Cart Safari 10-18-25

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $10.00
Only 2 Left!
Oct 18
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Wilderness First Aid/CPR - 2 Day Course

(NOLI) This is for you if: You want to be an asset to yourself and others by being prepared to treat injury and illness when help is not close at hand.

Registration Closes: 10/18
FREE
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Oct 18
Fall Creek Falls
Spooktacular

Trick or Treat, hayrides, spooky campsites,

Registration Closes: 10/18
FREE
Oct 19
Warriors Path
Fall Time Stroll

Come out and enjoy an evening on the trail as we enjoy the vibrant colors of the fall season.

Registration Closes: 10/18
FREE
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Oct 21
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

Enjoy the Duck River by the gentle glow(stick) light!

Registration Closes: 10/21
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
Select Quantity
Oct 21
Fort Loudoun
Homeschool Days

Join us for Homeschool Days from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a ranger-led, immersive historical experience.

Registration Closes: 10/21
Kids 1 and up - $5.00
Adults - $5.00
Select Quantity
Oct 24
Montgomery Bell
Star Viewing 10-24-25

Join us as we look at the beauty of the night sky.

Registration Closes: 10/21
FREE
Oct 25
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 10/21
FREE
Oct 25
Meeman-Shelby
Lantern Led Night Hike #2

Take a spooky hike and listen to some local spooky tales!

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $15.00
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Oct 25
Cedars of Lebanon
2025 Halloween "Chills and Thrills" in the Campground

Join us for our annual "Chills and Thrills" in the Campground at Cedars of Lebanon 2025. We plan to have a "ghostly" time!

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $2.00
Oct 25
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Wilderness Navigation with Map & Compass - 2 Day Course

Join Scott Fisher and the Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute to develop lasting proficiencies in wilderness navigation.

Registration Closes: 10/25
FREE
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Oct 25
Warriors Path
Fall Foliage Float

Come join Park Ranger Ethan Sane as he leads a guided kayaking trip on Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir as we enjoy the beauty of the changing colors.

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $15.00
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Oct 25
Warriors Path
Hiking Adventure - Autumn on Firescald Knob

A STRENUOUS 6 mile rocky ridgetop hike in a remote corner of Greene County with clear views of the bright autumnal foliage.

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $5.00
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Oct 25
South Cumberland
Overnight Adventure on the Fiery Gizzard!

Are you looking to test your backpacking skills? Look no further! Join Ranger Hannah for an exciting adventure on the Fiery Gizzard Trail!

Registration Closes: 10/13
No gear needed - $85.00
Gear needed - $100.00
SOLD OUT
Oct 25
Edgar Evins
10th Annual Halloween in the Campground

Join us for our 10th annual Halloween in the campground event. We will be having a campsite decorating contest and campsite trick-or-treating.

Registration Closes: 10/13
FREE
Oct 30
Sycamore Shoals
Scary Stories at Fort Watauga

Join local storytellers for an evening of spooky tales that are sure to send a shiver down your spine and tickle your funny bone.

Registration Closes: 10/13
FREE
Oct 30
Division of Natural Areas
Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

Environmental consultants will receive an introduction to the Environmental Review Tool (ERT).

Registration Closes: 10/29
FREE
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Oct 30
Warriors Path
Ghost Float

Come out and enjoy and evening of local Ghost Stories as we kayak under the night skies of Warriors Path State Park.

Registration Closes: 10/29
Price: $20.00
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Oct 31
Division of Natural Areas
Devil’s Backbone Trail Halloween Hike

History, ecology, and scenic 3.2-mile hike through Devil’s Backbone’s diverse landscapes

Registration Closes: 10/27
Price: $5.00
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NOVEMBER 2025 - All Parks
Nov 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer Day- November

Want to volunteer? Want to make a difference? Then join us at the Park for our monthly volunteer days.

Registration Closes: 10/27
FREE
Nov 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 10/27
FREE
Nov 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Sponsor our Bird of Prey Ambassadors November

Help support our Bird of Prey Ambassadors through Donations!

Registration Closes: 11/1
General Donation - $1.00
Donation-feeds Oscar for one day - $2.50
Donation-feeds Skipper for one day - $3.00
Donation- feeds Oscar for a week - $17.50
Donation- feeds Skipper for a week - $21.00
Select Quantity
Nov 1
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - 8 Day Course - Nov 25'

(NOLI) This is for you if: You want the most comprehensive level of wilderness medical training short of becoming a Wilderness EMT.

Registration Closes: 11/1
FREE
Select Quantity
Nov 1
Roan Mountain
Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors

Help support our Wildlife Ambassadors by donating to our raptors and reptiles. All donations will go for the care of our animals.

Registration Closes: 11/1
Feeds one bird a day - $10.00
Feeds two birds a day - $20.00
Feeds three birds a day - $30.00
Feeds four bird a day - $40.00
Feeds five birds a day - $50.00
Select Quantity
Nov 1
Warriors Path
Fall Foliage Float

Come join Park Ranger Ethan Sane as he leads a guided kayaking trip on Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir as we enjoy the beauty of the changing colors.

Registration Closes: 10/31
Price: $15.00
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Nov 4
Fort Loudoun
Homeschool Days

Join us for Homeschool Days from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a ranger-led, immersive historical experience.

Registration Closes: 11/4
Kids 1 and up - $5.00
Adults - $5.00
Select Quantity
Nov 5
Cedars of Lebanon
Super Full Beaver Moon Hike [8 pm]

Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No.... it's a Full Moon!!! The Beaver Moon!

Registration Closes: 11/5
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
Select Quantity
Nov 8
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 11/5
FREE
Nov 8
Division of Natural Areas
Natural History and Archaeology of Pogue Creek Canyon SNA

Six-mile hike to enjoy fall foliage and pre-history of rock houses of the Cumberland Plateau.

Registration Closes: 10/28
FREE
Only 9 Left!
Nov 8
Meeman-Shelby
Camporee 2025

Everybody loves a campfire and fellowship!

Registration Closes: 11/8
Price: $10.00
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Nov 8
Sycamore Shoals
Colonial Harvest Celebration

Step back in time to celebrate the harvest like our 18th century ancestors.

Registration Closes: 11/8
FREE
Nov 13
Division of Natural Areas
Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

Environmental consultants will receive an introduction to the Environmental Review Tool (ERT).

Registration Closes: 11/12
FREE
Select Quantity
Nov 15
Fort Loudoun
The King's Birthday Garrison

Garrison Weekend is a free, family-friendly, living history event that features the daily lives of the men, women and children of Fort Loudoun.

Registration Closes: 11/12
FREE
Nov 15
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 11/12
FREE
Nov 16
Fort Loudoun
The King's Birthday Garrison

Garrison Weekend is a free, family-friendly, living history event that features the daily lives of the men, women and children of Fort Loudoun.

Registration Closes: 11/12
FREE
Nov 20
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Talk: Covered Graves and other Graveyard Traditions of the Cumberlands

Ric Finch, retired TN Tech professor presents on comb grave traditions in White County.

Registration Closes: 11/12
FREE
Nov 20
Warriors Path
Intro to Map & Compass

Go "old school" with your land navigation skills! Learn to use these classic outdoor tools to find your way across the landscape.

Registration Closes: 11/20
Price: $5.00
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Nov 22
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 11/20
FREE
Nov 24
Tims Ford
Donate to the Nature Center!

Donate to the Nature Center to invest in park programs and events!

Registration Closes: 11/24
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $25.00
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Nov 28
Cedars of Lebanon
After Thanksgiving Day Hike

Come out to the Cedar Forest after your turkey nap to hike on our paved ADA Trail and enjoy this beautiful fall weather and the sunset!

Registration Closes: 11/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Atendee+donation($15) - $15.00
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Nov 28
Meeman-Shelby
Day After Thanksgiving Day Hike 2025

After a Holiday meal, enjoy the scenes of nature and work off that turkey!

Registration Closes: 11/28
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Nov 29
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 11/28
FREE
Nov 29
Cedars of Lebanon
Santa Claus at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

Santa will be at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm!

Registration Closes: 11/29
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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DECEMBER 2025 - All Parks
Dec 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Sponsor our Bird of Prey Ambassadors December

Help support our Bird of Prey Ambassadors through Donations!

Registration Closes: 12/1
General Donation - $1.00
Donation-feeds Oscar for one day - $2.50
Donation-feeds Skipper for one day - $3.00
Donation- feeds Oscar for a week - $17.50
Donation- feeds Skipper for a week - $21.00
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Dec 1
Roan Mountain
Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors

Help support our Wildlife Ambassadors by donating to our raptors and reptiles. All donations will go for the care of our animals.

Registration Closes: 12/1
Feeds one bird a day - $10.00
Feeds two birds a day - $20.00
Feeds three birds a day - $30.00
Feeds four bird a day - $40.00
Feeds five birds a day - $50.00
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Dec 2
Fort Loudoun
Homeschool Days

Join us for Homeschool Days from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a ranger-led, immersive historical experience.

Registration Closes: 12/2
Kids 1 and up - $5.00
Adults - $5.00
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Dec 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Super Full Cold Moon Hike [8 PM]

Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No.... it's a Full Moon!!! The Cold Moon!

Registration Closes: 12/4
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Dec 4
Division of Natural Areas
Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

Environmental consultants will receive an introduction to the Environmental Review Tool (ERT).

Registration Closes: 12/3
FREE
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Dec 5
Sycamore Shoals
Christmas at the Carter Mansion

Enjoy a colonial Christmas celebration as you tour the historic Carter home by candlelight.

Registration Closes: 12/3
FREE
Dec 6
Fort Loudoun
Christmas Garrison

Celebrate Christmas at Fort Loudoun with wassail, carols, greenery, and a candlelight tour.

Registration Closes: 12/3
FREE
Dec 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer Day- December

Want to volunteer? Want to make a difference? Then join us at the Park for our monthly volunteer days.

Registration Closes: 12/3
FREE
Dec 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 12/3
FREE
Dec 13
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 12/3
FREE
Dec 13
Montgomery Bell
2025 Bell Ringer Trail Run

Join us for the 2025 Bell Ringer Trail Run!

Registration Closes: 12/3
FREE
Dec 13
Meeman-Shelby
Ranger Rescue: Art Heist

Oh no! Krampus Krow is up to no good! Help us solve this art heist problem!

Registration Closes: 12/13
Price: $15.00
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Dec 13
Division of Natural Areas
A fall fossorial foray atop Couchville Cedar Glade

A not quite winter’s hike full of crouching and looking for hidden creatures!

Registration Closes: 12/10
Price: $10.00
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Dec 15
Warriors Path
Winter Tree Keys

Learn to use a botanical key to identify native trees. Get to know your "woody neighbors" on a "first-name" basis!

Registration Closes: 12/15
Price: $5.00
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Dec 18
Division of Natural Areas
Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

Environmental consultants will receive an introduction to the Environmental Review Tool (ERT).

Registration Closes: 12/17
FREE
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Dec 20
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 12/17
FREE
Dec 20
Cedars of Lebanon
Blacksmith Demonstration

Come stop by Sadie Ford Farm to see a blacksmith demonstration

Registration Closes: 12/20
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Dec 27
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

Tom Jones Broom Shop Open Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 12/20
FREE
Dec 30
Savage Gulf
Volunteer Dates

Volunteer Opportunities at the park.

Registration Closes: 12/20
FREE
Dec 30
Savage Gulf
Outdoor Programs for Education Groups at Savage Gulf

A variety of outdoor programming opportunities for school groups.

Registration Closes: 12/20
FREE
Dec 30
Tims Ford
Donate to the Mounted Patrol!

Help Support Tims Ford Mounted Patrol!

Registration Closes: 12/30
Sticker in park Gift Shop - $5.00
Patch in park Gift Shop - $7.50
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
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Dec 31
Old Stone Fort
Last Hike of the Year

Join Old Stone Fort Rangers to round out 2024 with a lantern hike!

Registration Closes: 12/31
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee+ $5 donation - $15.00
Attendee+$10 donation - $20.00
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Dec 31
Bledsoe Creek
Support our Animal Ambassador

Help support our Animal Ambassador Shelldon through donations!

Registration Closes: 12/31
$5 Donation - $5.00
$10 Donation - $10.00
$15 Donation - $15.00
$20 Donation - $20.00
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Dec 31
Burgess Falls
Support Mounted Patrol at Burgess Falls

Help keep Boudreaux on the beat—support our Mounted Patrol horse as he serves Burgess Falls and Window Cliffs with heart and hoof!

Registration Closes: 12/31
Donation-Sticker - $3.00
Donation-Patch - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $50.00
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Dec 31
Long Hunter
Donate to the Mounted Patrol!

Help support Long Hunter's Mounted Patrol horse, Verge!

Registration Closes: 12/31
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $50.00
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JANUARY 2026 - All Parks
Jan 17
Warriors Path
Winter Garden Seminar - Growing Native Wildflowers From Seed

Naturalist & TN Native Plant expert Rosanna Ohlsson will teach us how to start wildflowers from seed, and how to keep them thriving in our landscapes.

Registration Closes: 1/17
Price: $5.00
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AUGUST 2026 - All Parks
Aug 1
David Crockett Birthplace
Equine Program Donations

Help support the equine program at David Crockett Birthplace!

Registration Closes: 8/1
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $25.00
Donation - $50.00
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NOVEMBER 2026 - All Parks
Nov 7
Montgomery Bell
Donations For Raptor Program (Birds of Prey)

Help Montgomery Bell State Park State Park feed, house, and improve our educational birds of prey program.

Registration Closes: 11/7
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $50.00
Donation - $100.00
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DECEMBER 2028 - All Parks
Dec 10
Cummins Falls
Support the Mounted Patrol Horses of Cummins Falls

Help us feed the steeds

Registration Closes: 12/10
donation - $5.00
donation - $10.00
donation - $20.00
donation - $50.00
donation - $100.00
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