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With 679 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.

APRIL 2026 - All Parks
Apr 18-Apr 19
Pinson Mounds
43rd Annual Archeofest

Vendors and Performers return this year for Archeofest on April 18th and 19th.

Registration Closed
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $50.00
Apr 18
Meeman-Shelby
Earth Day Trash Pickup at the River

Join us for a fulfilling day of improving upon our planet! We will pick up trash next to the 4th longest river on Earth.

Registration Closed
Volunteer - Free
Volunteer + Donation - $5.00
Volunteer + Donation - $10.00
Volunteer + Donation - $15.00
Volunteer + Donation - $20.00
Apr 18
Cedars of Lebanon
Blacksmith Demonstration [10AM- 3PM]

Come stop by Sadie Ford Farm to see a blacksmith demonstration

Registration Closed
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
Apr 18
Cedars of Lebanon
Woodworking Demonstration [10AM- 3PM]

Come stop by Sadie Ford Farm to see a woodworking demonstration!

Registration Closed
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
Apr 18
T O Fuller
Canceled_T.O. Fuller Basketball Tournament (5V5)

*This tournament has been canceled*

Registration Closed
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant Donation - $5.00
Non-Participant Donation - $10.00
Apr 18
Rock Island
Rockin at the Rock - Lawn Chair Jam - April 18, 2026

Join us for a music tradition! Bring a chair, an instrument, and a picnic dish, to Rock Island State Park and share your homegrown talent!

Registration Closed
Musician/Singer/Dancer - Free
Musician/Singer/Dancer + Donation - $10.00
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Apr 18
Division of Natural Areas
Hike at Fate Sanders State Natural Area

Explore the barrens and limestone cedar glade plant communities at Fate Sanders Barrens State Natural Area

Registration Closed
FREE
Apr 18
Division of Natural Areas
Spring Hike at Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens State Natural Area

Moderate 3.6 mi hike through cedar glades, barrens, and forest.

Registration Closed
Price: $10.00
Apr 18
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closed
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
Apr 18
Tims Ford
Making Turtles out of Paper Plates

Come join Ellie in the Nature Center for a fun turtle craft using paper plates This is part of our turtle month series in April.

Registration Closed
FREE
Apr 18
Chickasaw
Pine Needle Baskets

Beginner friendly class to traditional basket making

Registration Closed
Price: $10.00
Apr 18
Seven Islands
Kid’s River Exploration Program

Put on your water shoes and get ready to explore the wonders of the French Broad River!

Registration Closed
Price: $5.00
Apr 18
Rocky Fork
April 18 Wildflower Hike 2026

Wildflower season is just around the corner! We will make our way down Rocky Fork and Flint Creek trails exploring the various wildflower species.

Registration Closed
Price: $10.00
Apr 18
Standing Stone
Guided Lake Kelly Canoe Float

Join Ranger Jackson as we canoe Kelly Lake.

Registration Closed
Price: $10.00
Apr 18
Roan Mountain
Coffee & Hike with a Ranger

Start the morning right with a hike and complimentary coffee!

Registration Closed
Free Attendee - Free
Free Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Free Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Free Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
Apr 18
Burgess Falls
Sunrise Coffee at the Cascades

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

Registration Closed
Price: $5.00
Apr 18
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour

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

Registration Closed
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
Apr 18
Pickwick Landing
Moss: Nature's Living Shield

Saturday at Noon: Meet at the Island Loop Trail to hike and explore the wonders of moss!

Registration Closed
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Apr 18
Pickwick Landing
Night Sky Paddle

Saturday at 8:00 PM: Celebrate International Dark Sky Week with a fun night paddle!

Registration Closed
Price: $15.00
Apr 18
Cedars of Lebanon
Snake Feeding Demonstration [3 PM]

Slither & Snack time! Come see how our snake ambassadors eat!

Registration Closed
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Apr 18
Dunbar Cave
Affricanna Town: A Landscape of Freedom at Dunbar Cave

Join Ranger Adam for a walking tour of Affricanna Town, the now vanished free village of the formerly enslaved near Dunbar Cave.

Registration Closed
FREE
Apr 18
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

Watch History in the Making—Take Home a Handcrafted Broom Tom Jones Broom Shop at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm OPEN Saturdays 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closed
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
Apr 18
Rocky Fork
Fly Fishing Mountain Streams Workshop - April 18

Learn the essentials of fly fishing mountain streams! Set up your rod, tie knots, and practice casting in Rocky Fork’s pristine waters.

Registration Closed
Price: $20.00
Apr 18
Montgomery Bell
Hike With A Ranger

Join Ranger Preston on a 1.5-mile hike on the Ore Pit Trail.

Registration Closed
FREE
Apr 18
Harpeth River
Mound Bottom History and Hike

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 Closed
Attendance - $10.00
Attendance + $5 Donation - $15.00
Attendance + $10 Donation - $20.00
Attendance + $15 Donation - $25.00
Apr 18
Fall Creek Falls
Cable Trail Hike

Join us for a short but challenging hike on one of FCF's most unique trails! We will meet at the Nature Center outdoor kiosk.

Registration Closed
Price: $5.00
Apr 18
Harpeth River
Animal Encounter at Hidden Lake: Milk Snake

Come by and meet an Animal Ambassador, Milkshake the Milk Snake!

Registration Closed
Donation to Captive Animal Program - $2.00
Donation to Captive Animal Program - $5.00
Donation to Captive Animal Program - $7.00
Donation to Captive Animal Program - $10.00
Apr 18
Fall Creek Falls
Gentle Hike & Nature Connection

Get your day started with a hike and connect with nature!

Registration Closed
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
Apr 18
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

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

Registration Closed
FREE
Apr 18
Scotts Gulf Wilderness
Virgin Falls Shuttle

Want to plan a through hike of Virgin Falls but wondering how to get back to your vehicle? Try out our shuttle!

Registration Closed
Dry Creek (8:15am) - $10.00
Rylander Cascades (8:35am) - $10.00
Apr 18
Pickett
Bears at Pickett

Join Ranger Grant at the CCC Museum to learn about the bears at Pickett

Registration Closed
Person - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Apr 18
Standing Stone
Wildflower Walk

It's wildflower time in Tennessee! Join Ranger Williams for an educational wildflower adventure.

Registration Closed
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
Apr 18
Fort Pillow
International Dark Skies Week Sunset Pontoon and Park Tour FPSHP 2026

International Dark Skies Week Pontoon and Park Tour

Registration Closed
Adult - $7.00
12 and Under - $5.00
Apr 18
Head of the Crow
Wildflower Walkabout

Catch the fading beauty of the remaining wildflowers on our Pack Hollow Trail.

Registration Closed
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $3 Donation - $3.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00
Apr 18
Indian Mountain
Bird Call Bingo

It's springtime and the birds are chirping! Join us at Indian Mountain State Park to familiarize yourself with some of our winged residents!

Registration Closed
Person - Free
Person + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Person + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Person + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Person + Donation ($20) - $20.00
Apr 18
Frozen Head
Spring Bird Hike

Join Ranger Blayne at the visitor center to look and listen for birds.

Registration Closed
FREE
Apr 18
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour [11:30 AM]

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

Registration Closed
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
Apr 18
Cedars of Lebanon
Cedar Glades Wildflower Hike [3:30 PM]

Embark on a half mile hike to view the beautiful cedar glades during the summer and discover what flowers are in bloom.

Registration Closed
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
Apr 18
Pickwick Landing
Ranger Book Club

Saturday at 2 pm: Join us for Ranger Book Club at Pickwick!

Registration Closed
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Apr 18
Cedars of Lebanon
Fabric Art Hand Spinning Demonstration at the Sadie Ford Farm

Experience the timeless art of turning wool into thread at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm!

Registration Closed
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
Apr 18
Indian Mountain
Hike and Learn Airplane Pond

Take a hike around the Airplane Pond Trail and learn about the history of the area.

Registration Closed
Person - Free
Person+Donation($5) - $5.00
Person+Donation($10) - $10.00
Person+Donation($15) - $15.00
Person+Donation($20) - $20.00
Apr 18
Chickasaw
Hatchett Throwing

Join Ranger Easley to learn the history of and throwing techniques of tomahawks.

Registration Closed
Price: $5.00
Apr 18
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Enchanted History Tea Party

Join the park staff as we try out some tea and discuss tea and Cordell Hull!

Registration Closed
Price: $10.00
Apr 18
Fall Creek Falls
Sunrise Hike: Finding Peace & Beauty in Nature 4-18

Sunrise Hike on Saturday 4-18!

Registration Closed
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
Apr 18
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Kites Over Cordell

Join the Friends of Cordell Hull for a fun afternoon of kite flying.

Registration Closed
FREE
Apr 19
Warriors Path
47th Annual Spring Nature Festival

A weekend FULL of discovery, with talks and hikes on many nature topics, from stream life to wildlife tracking, from night skies to spring wildflowers.

Registration Closed
Person - Free
$1 Donation - $1.00
$5 Donation - $5.00
$10 Donation - $10.00
$20 Donation - $20.00
Apr 19
Cedars of Lebanon
Slithering Snakes [3 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 4/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
T O Fuller
Canceled_T.O. Fuller Basketball Tournament (3V3)

*This tournament has been canceled* Join Rangers and your community for a 3V3 double elimination basketball tournament!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant Donation - $5.00
Non-Participant Donation - $10.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 4/19
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Meeman-Shelby
iNaturalist Identification App: Orientation #1

Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to identify the life that surrounds you!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Meeman-Shelby
iNaturalist Identification App - Orientation #2

Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to identify the life that surrounds you!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Bledsoe Creek
Earth Day Crochet

Learn to crochet a nature-inspired project in honor of Earth Day!

Registration Closes: 4/19
I will be bringing my own yarn and croch - Free
I will need to use the park's supply of - $10.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
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: 4/19
Price: $5.00
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Apr 19
Tims Ford
Coloring the Turtles of the Nature Center

Join us in the Nature Center to learn about and color the turtles in the Nature Center. This is part of our turtle month series in April.

Registration Closes: 4/19
FREE
Only 3 Left!
Apr 19
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour

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

Registration Closes: 4/19
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Sunday at 1:00pm: Meet at the park aviaries to learn about our resident raptors and their wild cousins as they are fed their meal.

Registration Closes: 4/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Dunbar Cave
The Cave Hotel: A Dunbar Cave Mystery

Did you know that there were hotels at Dunbar Cave in the 1800s? Where were they and what happened to them? Join us for a Dunbar Cave Mystery.

Registration Closes: 4/19
FREE
Apr 19
Cummins Falls
Bicycle Ride With a Ranger

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

Registration Closed
1 Person Bringing their own Bicycle - $15.00
1 Person Renting a Bicycle - $20.00
Donation - $5.00
Apr 19
Montgomery Bell
Birds of Prey Feeding Program

Join Ranger Preston at the Visitor Center for a Birds of Prey feeding program. Learn about our birds of prey and meet our newest bird, a black vulture!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Registration - Free
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Rocky Fork
Fly Fishing Mountain Streams Workshop - April 19

Learn the essentials of fly fishing mountain streams! Set up your rod, tie knots, and practice casting in Rocky Fork’s pristine waters.

Registration Closes: 4/19
Price: $20.00
SOLD OUT
Apr 19
Harpeth River
Wildflower Hike - Narrows

Join us to view native wildflowers at the Narrows of the Harpeth!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $7.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $12.00
Only 6 Left!
Apr 19
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Guided Cabin Tour

Want to learn about the origins of a great Tennessean? Join us for a guided tour of the cabin where Cordell Hull, the Father of the U.N. was born.

Registration Closes: 4/19
Person - Free
Attendee+donation - $1.00
Attendee+donation - $5.00
Attendee+donation - $10.00
Attendee+donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Potholder Weaving

Learn about the history of weaving and make your own potholder!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Price: $3.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Long Hunter
Basic Climbing Knots

Are you new to climbing? Join this Ranger led experience to learn climbing knot basics and make informed gear purchasing decisions.

Registration Closes: 4/19
Donation - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Only 6 Left!
Apr 19
Rock Island
Nocturnal Hike

Meet the Ranger at the Bluff Trail trailhead at 7:30pm for a hike through the woods at dark.

Registration Closes: 4/19
Price: $5.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Roan Mountain
Disc Golf 101

Come on out and learn the basics of one of the fastest growing sports in the world, disc golf!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Reading with a Ranger

Join us for story time at Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Spring Frog Ornament

Celebrate spring by making a frog tree cookie ornament!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Birding/Binocular Basics

Experience the world of birds through the lenses of binoculars.

Registration Closes: 4/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer with Us at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm [11 AM]

Come out to help us on the farm!

Registration Closes: 4/19
FREE
Apr 19
Cedars of Lebanon
Fabric Art Hand Spinning Class at the Sadie Ford Farm [1:30 PM]

Spin your first yarn and discover the art behind every thread.

Registration Closes: 4/19
Price: $10.00
Only 2 Left!
Apr 19
Paris Landing
Sun Printing Craft using Pressed Flowers and Sun!

Use the sun to make prints of pressed native flowers! This is a fun craft for all ages!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Price: $2.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Insect Art

Fly over to the park museum to learn about our creepy crawly friends and create a buzz-worthy insect art masterpiece!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Select Quantity
Apr 19
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Nature Scavenger Hunt

Meet SIR Emmalee at the museum to get a scavenger hunt sheet. We will head out into the park together to see what we can find!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Select Quantity
Apr 20
Warriors Path
Primitive Firebuilding

Meet up at the community campfire circle to learn how to build a fire using only a flint and steel!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Price: $5.00
Only 4 Left!
Apr 20
Old Stone Fort
Lyrids Meteor Shower Viewing

Enjoy an early morning opportunity as we look for Lyrids Meteors in the Enclosure Field!

Registration Closes: 4/20
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee+ $5 donation - $8.00
Attendee+$10 donation - $13.00
Select Quantity
Apr 20
Pickett
Crystal Falls Lantern Hike

Join Ranger Hatton on an adventurous night hike to Crystal Falls.

Registration Closes: 4/20
Adult - $10.00
Children 12 & under - $5.00
Only 5 Left!
Apr 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: 4/21
Adults - $5.00
Kids 13 years and younger - $5.00
Select Quantity
Apr 21-Apr 22
Old Stone Fort
Lyrids Meteor Shower Kayak Float

Enjoy a late-night kayak float on the Duck River as we look for meteors from the Lyrids Meteor Shower!

Registration Closes: 4/21
Attendee (age 10+) - $40.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $45.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $50.00
Only 3 Left!
Apr 21
Pickwick Landing
Backwards Bingo

Tuesday at 6:00 pm - Join us for a fun family bingo night - great prizes! Free bingo cards with restaurant purchases. Dress in the theme!

Registration Closes: 4/21
FREE
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Apr 22
Pickett
Earth Day Ladder Trail Hike

Join us for this adventurous 1.25 mile hike through Ladder Trail.

Registration Closes: 4/22
Person - Free
Attendee+$10donation - $10.00
Attendee+$20donation - $20.00
Donation(NotAttending) - $10.00
Donation(NotAttending) - $20.00
Select Quantity
Apr 22
Pickwick Landing
Earth Day Walk 2026

Wednesday at 5:30 pm: This Earth Day, join us to walk a 5k admiring all the Happy Little Trees along the trail!

Registration Closes: 4/22
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 5.00 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + 20.00 Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Apr 22
Rock Island
Earth Day River Cleanup Rock Island State Park

Join Rock Island Park Rangers on Earth Day! Meet us at the Sandbar Beach at the end of Beach Road at 1:00PM for our River Clean Up.

Registration Closes: 4/22
FREE
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Apr 22
Division of Natural Areas
May Prairie Land Management Hike

Two-mile, off trail hike highlighting site management and interesting plant species of May Prairie in Manchester.

Registration Closes: 4/22
Price: $10.00
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Apr 22
Warriors Path
Earth Day: Watauga River Wildflowers & Cleanup

Celebrate Earth Day on a wildflower walk at Watauga River Bluffs State Natural Area. Help take care of the earth by removing trash and invasive plants.

Registration Closes: 4/22
Person - Free
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
Select Quantity
Apr 22
Division of Natural Areas
Earth Day: Watauga River Wildflowers & Cleanup

Watauga River Wildflowers & Cleanup

Registration Closed
FREE
Apr 22-Apr 25
Division of Natural Areas
Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

Registration Closes: 4/21
FREE
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Apr 22
David Crockett
Earth day planting

Help native pollinators and make the park prettier on earth day!

Registration Closes: 4/22
FREE
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Apr 22
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 4/22
FREE
Apr 22
Burgess Falls
Chords at the Cascades

Bring your acoustic guitar and join Ranger Jordan at the Cascades for a morning of music in nature.

Registration Closes: 4/21
Price: $1.00
Only 8 Left!
Apr 22
Paris Landing
Earth Day - The Role of Bees in Food Production

Engage and learn in this fun program about food and native bees on Earth Day 2026 and discover how all of us can help protect our resources!

Registration Closes: 4/21
Free Event - Free
Supporting Donation - $5.00
Supporting Donation - $10.00
Supporting Donation - $15.00
Supporting Donation - $20.00
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Apr 22
Indian Mountain
Earth Day Hike

Celebrate Earth Day by taking a ranger-led hike around the Airplane Pond Trail.

Registration Closes: 4/22
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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Apr 22
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Earth Day Event: Seed Bombs!

Celebrate Earth Day by making Earth-shaped seed bombs that will grow flowers for pollinators!

Registration Closes: 4/22
Price: $1.00
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Apr 22
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Leave No Trace

Come learn about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and a handy way to remember them!

Registration Closes: 4/22
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Apr 22
Old Stone Fort
Earth Day Seed Bombs

Come make Earth seed bombs!

Registration Closes: 4/22
Attendee - $2.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $7.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $12.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $17.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $22.00
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Apr 22
Big Ridge
Earth Day Lake Trail Hike

Celebrate Earth Day with a Ranger-Led Hike along our Lake Trail!

Registration Closes: 4/22
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $8.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Apr 23
Cedars of Lebanon
Homeschool Thursdays- Pollinator Pursuit [10 AM]

Join us for our Homeschool Thursdays in the Nature Center!

Registration Closes: 4/23
Price: $2.00
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Apr 23
Warriors Path
Wildflowers & Waterfalls - an Earth Day Hiking Adventure

Celebrate Earth Day with an 4+ mile hike from Laurel Run up into Bays Mountain - with plenty of spring wildflowers and several lovely waterfalls.

Registration Closes: 4/23
Price: $5.00
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Apr 23
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour

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

Registration Closes: 4/23
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Apr 23
David Crockett
Volunteer Trail Building Day

Join Ranger Joe on Thursday April 23rd from 7:30am - 12:00pm to start building the second reroute for Shoal Creek Trail.

Registration Closes: 4/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
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Apr 23
Pickwick Landing
Morning Hike

Thursday at 8:00 am: Get some exercise along the Island Loop Trail!

Registration Closes: 4/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Apr 24
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: 4/24
Price: $5.00
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Apr 24
Old Stone Fort
Lyrids Meteor Shower Viewing

Enjoy an early morning opportunity as we look for Lyrids Meteors in the Enclosure Field!

Registration Closes: 4/24
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee+ $5 donation - $8.00
Attendee+$10 donation - $13.00
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Apr 24
Meeman-Shelby
Nighttime Easter Egg Hunt 2026

Join the Friends of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park along with our park staff at 8:00pm. We should begin the egg hunt no later than 8:30pm.

Registration Closes: 4/24
Price: $15.00
Only 4 Left!
Apr 24-Apr 26
Roan Mountain
Spring Rock Climbing Workshop

Spend the weekend with other climbers at the Black Mountain Recreation Area for three days of climbing, instruction, and comradery!

Registration Closes: 4/20
Price: $75.00
Only 4 Left!
Apr 24
T O Fuller
BioBlitz Night Hike

Join Ranger Neal for a night hike using flashlights, lanterns, and INaturalist to identify plants, bugs, and wildlife. Part of the City Nature Challenge.

Registration Closes: 4/24
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Non-Participant Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant Donation - $20.00
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Apr 24
Reelfoot Lake
Deep Swamp Kayak Tour

Kayak into the Deep Swamp of Reelfoot Lake with an interpretive guide!

Registration Closes: 4/23
Kayak+PerPerson - $20.00
Kayak+ReelfootPreservation - $23.50
SOLD OUT
Apr 24
Cedars of Lebanon
Reading Ranger Storytime [11 AM]

Stories, Strolls, and Little Adventures in Nature! Join our Interpretive Ranger for a Storytime and engagement in nature.

Registration Closes: 4/24
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
Only 8 Left!
Apr 24
David Crockett
Aviary Tour and Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 4/24
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Apr 24
Standing Stone
Knots to Know

Enjoy the outdoors but do not know any knots? Join Ranger Jackson and learn a couple of new knots that you can use on your next adventure.

Registration Closes: 4/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Apr 24
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour

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

Registration Closes: 4/24
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Apr 24
David Crockett
Cake Decorating Party

Come hangout with us and decorate your own slice of cake.

Registration Closes: 4/24
FREE
Apr 24
Cummins Falls
Bicycle Ride With a Ranger

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

Registration Closes: 4/23
1 Person Bringing their own Bicycle - $15.00
1 Person Renting a Bicycle - $20.00
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Apr 24
Harpeth River
Animal Encounter at Hidden Lake: Milk Snake

Come by and meet an Animal Ambassador, Milkshake the Milk Snake!

Registration Closes: 4/24
Donation to Captive Animal Program - $2.00
Donation to Captive Animal Program - $5.00
Donation to Captive Animal Program - $7.00
Donation to Captive Animal Program - $10.00
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Apr 24
Scotts Gulf Wilderness
Dry Creek Falls Hike

Join Ranger Codi for a 5 mile hike on the beautiful Dry Creek Falls Trail as we look for spring wildflowers!

Registration Closes: 4/23
Price: $5.00
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Apr 24
Frozen Head
Night Hike

Join Ranger Blayne at the visitor center, where we will meet to hike Judge Branch and South Old Mac at night.

Registration Closes: 4/23
Price: $3.00
Only 8 Left!
Apr 24
Indian Mountain
Nighttime Kayak Tour

Enjoy a moonlight kayak tour of Indian Mountain Lake.

Registration Closes: 4/24
Person with Kayak Rental - $12.00
Person without Rental (Bring your Own) - $4.00
Donation (Not Attending) ($5) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) ($10) - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) ($15) - $15.00
Only 3 Left!
Apr 24
David Crockett
Snakes of Tennessee

Learn about some of Tennessee's most misunderstood creatures, and meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and in the flesh!

Registration Closes: 4/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Apr 24
David Crockett
Shadow Hike

Explore the park after after dark and find out what creatures might lurk in the shadows!

Registration Closes: 4/23
Person - $7.00
Family Price (Not to exceed 5) - $20.00
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Apr 24
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Friday at 1:00pm: Meet at the park aviaries to learn about our resident raptor ambassadors as they are fed their meal.

Registration Closes: 4/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Apr 25-Apr 26
Henry Horton
Horton 100

Join us for a weekend of cycling at Henry Horton State Park!

Registration Closes: 4/24
FREE
Apr 25
Harrison Bay
CCC History Hike

Take a hike and learn about how the Civilian Conservation Corps built Harrison Bay!

Registration Closes: 4/25
FREE
Only 5 Left!
Apr 25
Division of Natural Areas
Stillhouse Hollow Falls Wildflower Walk

Discover spring wildflowers, waterfalls, and forest ecology at Stillhouse Hollow Falls State Natural Area.

Registration Closes: 4/23
Price: $5.00
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Apr 25
Cedars of Lebanon
Coffee Filter Butterflies [2 PM]

Let's make some colorful butterflies using coffee filters!

Registration Closes: 4/25
Price: $2.00
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Apr 25
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour [12:30 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 4/25
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Apr 25
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 4/25
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Apr 25
Fall Creek Falls
Mountaineer Folk Art Project: Wet Felting

Learn the basics of raw fleece felting in this daylong class sponsored by the Friends of Fall Creek Falls and TAC.

Registration Closes: 4/25
Price: $25.00
Only 9 Left!
Apr 25
Reelfoot Lake
Deep Swamp Kayak Tour

Kayak into the Deep Swamp of Reelfoot Lake with an interpretive guide!

Registration Closes: 4/24
Kayak+PerPerson - $20.00
Kayak+ReelfootPreservation - $23.50
SOLD OUT
Apr 25
Montgomery Bell
Earth Day and Art Celebration

Join us for a family friendly, fun-filled day of creativity and caring for our planet!

Registration Closes: 4/25
FREE
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Apr 25
Standing Stone
Historical Swimming Hole Beautification Volunteer Event

Join Ranger Sutton as we clean up an old swimming hole by removing vegetation from the beach area.

Registration Closes: 4/25
FREE
Only 9 Left!
Apr 25
Rock Island
Ruck With A Ranger

Join Ranger Hannah for a ruck along the scenic Bluff Trail at Rock Island State Park!

Registration Closes: 4/25
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Apr 25
Hiwassee River
Build your own Birdhouse

Birds need a dry place too! Build your own Blue Bird house to take home.

Registration Closes: 4/20
1Birdhouse - $10.00
2Birdhouses - $18.00
SOLD OUT
Apr 25
Hiwassee River
Birds of Prey Feeding

Visit with our birds of prey while they have their dinner.

Registration Closes: 4/25
FREE - Free
FREE+Donation - $5.00
FREE+Donation - $10.00
SOLD OUT
Apr 25
Norris Dam
NATS Poker Run

Sign up for the NATS Mountain Bike Poker Run today!

Registration Closes: 4/24
Early Bird - $35.00
After April 3rd - $40.00
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Apr 25
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: 4/25
Price: $7.00
Only 9 Left!
Apr 25
Mousetail Landing
Hand Print Apple Tree

Make an apple tree your own by making a trunk out of your hand print!

Registration Closes: 4/25
Attendee - $2.00
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $3.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $7.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $12.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $17.00
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Apr 25
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour

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

Registration Closes: 4/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Apr 25
Cedars of Lebanon
Butter Churning Class at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm [1 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: 4/25
Price: $15.00
Only 6 Left!
Apr 25
Dunbar Cave
Affricanna Town: A Landscape of Freedom at Dunbar Cave

Join Ranger Adam for a walking tour of Affricanna Town, the now vanished free village of the formerly enslaved near Dunbar Cave.

Registration Closes: 4/25
FREE
Apr 25
Natchez Trace
Earth Day Kayak Float

Head onto the lake with Ranger Jeremy as we take a kayak tour around Cub Lake!

Registration Closes: 4/25
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 4 Left!
Apr 25
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

Watch History in the Making—Take Home a Handcrafted Broom Tom Jones Broom Shop at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm OPEN Saturdays 10am to 4pm!

Registration Closes: 4/25
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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Apr 25
Rock Island
Novice and Intermediate Watercolor: Paint Twin Falls

Join Ranger Garrison at the Nature Center to paint the Iconic Twin Falls at Rock Island State Park.

Registration Closes: 4/25
Price: $15.00
Only 4 Left!
Apr 25
Rock Island
Youth Watercolor

Bring the kids to the nature center to paint their favorite scene or memory from Rock Island State Park.

Registration Closes: 4/25
Price: $5.00
Only 5 Left!
Apr 25
Norris Dam
Candlestick Making/ 11:00AM

Learn about the history of candle making and create two of your own to take home.

Registration Closes: 4/25
Price: $15.00
Only 6 Left!
Apr 25
Norris Dam
Candlestick Making/ 2:30PM

Learn about the history of candle making and create two of your own to take home.

Registration Closes: 4/25
Price: $15.00
Only 6 Left!
Apr 25
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Beginner Woodcarving: Springtime Gnome

Discover the joy of woodcarving!

Registration Closes: 4/25
Attendee - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
Attendee + Donation - $30.00
Only 5 Left!
Apr 25
Natchez Trace
Tree Hike for Earth Day!

Join Ranger Colton on the Morning of Earth Day to Hike and Learn about Trees on our 0.7-Mile Loop at the Visitor Center!

Registration Closes: 4/25
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Apr 25
Scotts Gulf Wilderness
Virgin Falls Shuttle

Want to plan a through hike of Virgin Falls but wondering how to get back to your vehicle? Try out our shuttle!

Registration Closes: 4/24
Dry Creek (8:15am) - $10.00
Rylander Cascades (8:35am) - $10.00
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Apr 25
Scotts Gulf Wilderness
Caney Fork Trail Hike

Join Ranger Allen for a 7-mile through hike of Caney Fork Trail.

Registration Closes: 4/24
Price: $5.00
Only 9 Left!
Apr 25
Standing Stone
‘Ol Camp Widjiwagan Lantern Guided Hike with a Ranger

Join Ranger Williams for a lantern guided hike through the old Group Camp Widjiwagan Loop.

Registration Closes: 4/25
Price: $10.00
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Apr 25
Fort Pillow
Park Day FPSHP 2026

Park Day 2026

Registration Closes: 4/25
Attendee - Free
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
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Apr 25
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Guided Cabin Tour

Want to learn about the origins of a great Tennessean? Join us for a guided tour of the cabin where Cordell Hull, the Father of the U.N. was born.

Registration Closes: 4/25
Person - Free
Attendee+donation - $1.00
Attendee+donation - $5.00
Attendee+donation - $10.00
Attendee+donation - $20.00
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Apr 25
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Early Birding

Join us at Bunkum Cave Loop Trailhead to go birding and learn about the some of the bird species in Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 4/25
Attendee + 1.00 - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 - $10.00
Attendee + 20.00 - $20.00
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Apr 25
Middle Fork Bottoms
Sunset Kayak Float - Rent a Boat

Join Ranger Jacob for a sunset cruise on the water!

Registration Closes: 4/25
Rent a boat - $15.00
Rent a boat + Donation - $20.00
Rent a boat + Donation - $25.00
Rent a boat + Donation - $30.00
Rent a boat + Donation - $35.00
Only 4 Left!
Apr 25
Middle Fork Bottoms
Sunset Kayak Float - Bring Your Own Boat

Join Ranger Jacob for a sunset cruise on the water!

Registration Closes: 4/25
Bring Your Own Boat - $5.00
Bring Your Own Boat + Donation - $10.00
Bring Your Own Boat + Donation - $15.00
Bring Your Own Boat + Donation - $20.00
Bring Your Own Boat + Donation - $25.00
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Apr 25
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Clay Mushroom Tree Cookies & Mushroom Hike

Create your own whimsical clay mushroom themed tree cookie and 1.25 mile mushroom hike.

Registration Closes: 4/25
Price: $10.00
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Apr 25
Cove Lake
Night Hike

Join Ranger Mayfield for a hike through the park using only our flashlights!

Registration Closes: 4/25
Price: $5.00
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Apr 25
Indian Mountain
Moonlight Paddle Boat Float

Enjoy a moonlight paddle boat float on Indian Mountain Lake.

Registration Closes: 4/25
Person - $4.00
Person+Donation($5) - $9.00
Person+Donation($10) - $14.00
Person+Donation($15) - $19.00
Person+Donation($20) - $24.00
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Apr 25
Cummins Falls
Guided hike to the top of the falls

A different view of Cummins Falls !

Registration Closes: 4/25
1 attendee + no donation - $10.00
1 attendee + donation - $15.00
1 attendee + donation - $20.00
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Apr 25
Paris Landing
Celebrate Trails Day Hiking at Hazlewood!

Celebrate Trails Day with a guided 2-mile hike at our Hazlewood camp property!

Registration Closes: 4/24
Price: $3.00
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Apr 25
David Crockett
Aviary Tour and Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 4/25
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Apr 25
Cedars of Lebanon
Earth Day Wildflower Hike [3 PM]

Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22nd! Let's celebrate and enjoy what mother earth offers every spring... wildflowers!

Registration Closes: 4/25
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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Apr 25
Chickasaw
Sunset Kayak Float

Want to see the sunset on the water?

Registration Closes: 4/25
Price: $12.00
SOLD OUT
Apr 25
Tims Ford
Pontoon Tour 2pm

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

Registration Closes: 4/25
Adult - $20.00
15 and under - $15.00
Select Quantity
Apr 25
Cumberland Mountain
Indoor Gardening

Join us for a hands-on program for growing simple vegetables indoors year-round.

Registration Closes: 4/24
Price: $15.00
Only 9 Left!
Apr 25
Harrison Bay
Totally Bore-ing! Emerald Ash Borer Investigation

Find clues left by the elusive, evil emerald ash borer! Swap your Jr. Ranger badge for a Detective one!

Registration Closes: 4/25
FREE
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Apr 25
Big Cypress Tree
Boardwalk Hike

Join Ranger Hudson for a short, 2/3-mile hike down our boardwalk trail!

Registration Closes: 4/25
FREE
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Apr 25
Big Cypress Tree
Bottomland Snakes

Join us at Big Cypress Tree to learn about some of the snake species that thrive in our bottomland forest.

Registration Closes: 4/25
Attendee ($0) - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee +Donation ($10) - $10.00
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Apr 25
Big Cypress Tree
Night Hike

Join Ranger Hudson on a night hike down our Boardwalk Trail.

Registration Closes: 4/25
Price: $5.00
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Apr 25
Tims Ford
Make your own ice cream! 11am

Come make your own ice cream!

Registration Closes: 4/25
Person - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Apr 25
Fort Pillow
Paddle around the Island FPSHP 2026

Paddle around the Fort Pillow Island

Registration Closes: 4/25
Adult - $10.00
12 and Under - $7.00
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Apr 26
Division of Natural Areas
Vesta Cedar Glade and Cedars of Lebanon State Natural Areas Hike

Come explore limestone cedar glades, barrens and forests at Vesta Cedar Glade and Cedars of Lebanon State Natural Areas.

Registration Closes: 4/23
Kids under 10 - Free
Other - $10.00
Only 9 Left!
Apr 26
Paris Landing
Tree Planting Volunteer Day

We will meet at the park office and drive to the campground.

Registration Closes: 4/26
Free Event + Donation - Free
Free Event + Donation - $5.00
Free Event + Donation - $10.00
Free Event + Donation - $15.00
Free Event + Donation - $25.00
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Apr 26
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 4/26
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
Select Quantity
Apr 26
T O Fuller
BioBlitz Hike

Join Ranger Neal for a hike and guided exploration while using INaturalist. Part of the City Nature Challenge.

Registration Closes: 4/26
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Non-Participant Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant Donation - $20.00
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Apr 26
Meeman-Shelby
City Nature Challenge Hike 2026 #1

Join us for the annual international bio blitz where we hike on Pioneer Springs and identify as many animals, plants, and insects as we can!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Hiker - Free
Hiker + Donation - $5.00
Hiker + Donation - $10.00
Hiker + Donation - $15.00
Hiker + Donation - $20.00
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Apr 26
Meeman-Shelby
City Nature Challenge Hike 2026 #2

Join us for the annual international bio blitz where we have an ADA friendly hike on the Bike Trail and identify as many animals, plants, and insects as we can!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Hiker - Free
Hiker + Donation - $5.00
Hiker + Donation - $10.00
Hiker + Donation - $15.00
Hiker + Donation - $20.00
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Apr 26
Montgomery Bell
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Come join us down the rabbit hole for an Alice in Wonderland themed MAD Tea Party!!

Registration Closes: 4/19
Adult - $55.00
Child 4-12 - $30.00
Child 3 and under - Free
SOLD OUT
Apr 26
Cedars of Lebanon
Exploring Sellars Farm State Archaeology Area [3 PM]

Walk Through History, Explore Nature, Discover at Sellars Farm, Wilson County's Hidden Gem!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Price: $5.00
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Apr 26
Seven Islands
City Nature Challenge: Birding Bioblitz!

Join us as we identify and count as many birds as we can!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Participant - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Select Quantity
Apr 26
Seven Islands
City Nature Challenge: Fungi Bioblitz!

Join us as we identify and count as many mushrooms as we can!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Participant - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Apr 26
Seven Islands
City Nature Challenge: Trees and Flowering plants Bioblitz!

Join us as we identify and count as many plants as we can!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Participant - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Select Quantity
Apr 26
Seven Islands
City Nature Challenge: Reptiles and Amphibians BioBlitz!

Join us for a hands-on herpetology adventure as we search for reptiles and amphibians around the park!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Participant - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Select Quantity
Apr 26
Seven Islands
City Nature Challenge: Aquatic Life BioBlitz!

Join us for a hands-on aquatic adventure as we search for fish, mussels, and other aquatic species!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Participant - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Apr 26
Seven Islands
City Nature Challenge: Pollinator BioBlitz!

Join us as we identify and count as many bees, butterflies, and other pollinators as we can!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Participant - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Apr 26
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour

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

Registration Closes: 4/26
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
Select Quantity
Apr 26
Sycamore Shoals
Old Time Music Jam

Enjoy the rich musical heritage of our region.

Registration Closes: 4/26
FREE
Apr 26
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Sunday at 1:00pm: Meet at the park aviaries to learn about our resident raptor ambassadors as they are fed their meal.

Registration Closes: 4/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Apr 26
Dunbar Cave
A Sacred Place

Dunbar Cave has been a sacred place to indigenous people for at least 10,000 years and continues to be so today.

Registration Closes: 4/26
FREE
Apr 26
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Hike to the base of the Waterfall

Come Chasing Waterfalls!

Registration Closes: 4/25
1 attendee + no donation - $15.00
1 attendee + donation - $20.00
1 attendee + donation - $25.00
Only 4 Left!
Apr 26
Reelfoot Lake
[2:00 - 3:00 PM] Wildflower Walk

Join SIR Jewell at the Nature Center to admire some spring wildflowers along the 0.5-mile boardwalk!

Registration Closes: 4/26
FREE
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Apr 26
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Medicinal and Edible Plants Hike

Join us for a 1.25 mile guided hike to explore some natural parts of Bunkum Cave Loop trail.

Registration Closes: 4/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Apr 26
Harrison Bay
Pelt Petting Zoo

Join a Ranger for a pelt petting zoo!

Registration Closes: 4/26
FREE
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Apr 26
Long Hunter
Sport Climbing Anchor Cleaning

Join this Ranger led experience to learn several ways to clean anchors commonly found when sport climbing.

Registration Closes: 4/26
Price: $20.00
Only 4 Left!
Apr 26
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Mini Trail Signs

Our trails let us enjoy nature while minimizing our impact on it. Join us as we make mini trail signs and learn about the importance of trails.

Registration Closes: 4/26
Price: $1.00
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Apr 26
Frozen Head
Volunteer Trail Day

Come help us make our trails better!

Registration Closes: 4/24
FREE
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Apr 26
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Wildflower Potholder Series: Violets

Celebrate spring by creating a violet inspired potholder!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Only 5 Left!
Apr 26
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Campfire Building and S'mores

Learn how to safely make a fire!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee + donation - $1.00
Attendee + donation - $5.00
Attendee + donation - $10.00
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Apr 26
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Wildflower Hike

Join us for a guided wildflower hike!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Person - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Apr 26
Cedars of Lebanon
Cedar Cookie Craft [2 PM]

Turn a slice of cedar into a piece of art and take home a piece of Tennessee nature!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Price: $2.00
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Apr 26
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer with Us at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm [11 AM]

Come out to help us on the farm!

Registration Closes: 4/26
FREE
Apr 26
David Crockett
Spring Walk BINGO (Moved to 4/26)

Play BINGO using things that can be seen in nature!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Apr 26
David Crockett
Trail of Tears Hike (Moved to 4/26)

Walk in the footsteps of the Native Americans who traveled through Lawrenceburg and through our park

Registration Closes: 4/25
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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Apr 26
Cove Lake
Nature Hike

Join Ranger Mayfield for a nature hike around the Volunteer Loop Trail!

Registration Closes: 4/26
FREE
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Apr 26
David Crockett Birthplace
Sunrise Hike

Wake up early for a sunrise hike in the park!

Registration Closes: 4/25
Participant - $1.00
Participant + $2 Donation - $2.00
Participant + $5 Donation - $6.00
Participant + $10 Donation - $11.00
Participant +$20 Donation - $21.00
Only 9 Left!
Apr 26
Big Ridge
Sunset Pedal Boat Tour

Join us to enjoy the view of the sunset on Big Ridge Lake from the comfort of a pedal boat.

Registration Closes: 4/26
Pedal Boat Reservation - 1 Person on boa - $8.00
Pedal Boat Reservation - 2 People on boa - $8.00
Pedal Boat Reservation - 3 people on boa - $9.00
Pedal Boat Reservation - 4 people on boa - $10.00
Only 3 Left!
Apr 26
Harrison Bay
Honeybees in History

Learn about honeybees, trade routes, and Mississippian material culture!

Registration Closes: 4/26
FREE
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Apr 26
Natchez Trace
Mammoth Hunting 101: Atlatls

Join Ranger Colton to Learn How to Hunt Mammoths!

Registration Closes: 4/26
Attendee - $4.00
Attendee + Donation - $8.00
Attendee + Donation - $12.00
Attendee + Donation - $16.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Apr 26
Burgess Falls
Spring Wildflower Hike

Join SIR Taylor for a morning of wildflower identification!

Registration Closes: 4/25
Price: $10.00
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Apr 28
Harpeth River
Montgomery Bell Tunnel & Pattison Forge History Hike

Meet Ranger Bill Morton for a guided hike to the historic Montgomery Bell Pattison Forge site.

Registration Closes: 4/28
AttendeeTicket - Free
Attendee+$5Donation - $5.00
Attendee+$10Donation - $10.00
Attendee+$20Donation - $20.00
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Apr 28
Rock Island
Early Birding at the Collins River Prairie

Be the early bird and join Ranger Kristen Garrison at the Collins River Nature Trail 7:30am to see what birds are visiting the park in April!

Registration Closes: 4/28
Donation (Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Attending) - $10.00
Donation (Not attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
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Apr 28
Rock Island
Hand Carve A Custom Stamp

Hand carve your very own nature-themed custom stamp.

Registration Closes: 4/28
Price: $15.00
Only 5 Left!
Apr 28
Pickwick Landing
Afternoon Hike

Tuesday at 2:00 pm: Get some exercise along the Island Loop Trail!

Registration Closes: 4/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Apr 29
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: 4/29
Price: $2.00
SOLD OUT
Apr 29
Division of Natural Areas
Not Your Everyday Wildflower Walk at Beaman Park

ome enjoy Beaman Park’s spring wildflowers on an approximately 5-mile hike up Long Hollow

Registration Closes: 4/29
FREE
Apr 29
Savage Gulf
Explore the Door

Enjoy a Ranger guided hike of the Stone Door.

Registration Closes: 4/28
Price: $10.00
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Apr 30-May 3
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival 2026

Join us at the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival at Cedars of Lebanon State Park 2026.

Registration Closes: 4/30
Attendee - Free
Attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
Attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
Attendeeplus$15donation - $15.00
Attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Apr 30
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Making Inks and Dyes from Nature

48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival Kickoff with Art in the Park Thursday!

Registration Closes: 4/30
Price: $10.00
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Apr 30
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Journaling in Nature

48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival Art in the Park Thursday.

Registration Closes: 4/30
Price: $10.00
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Apr 30
Seven Islands
Intro to Birding for Homeschoolers!

Through hands-on activities and a short birding walk, students will practice their new skills while discovering the birds that call Seven Islands State Park!

Registration Closes: 4/30
Price: $6.00
SOLD OUT
Apr 30
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour

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

Registration Closes: 4/30
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Apr 30
Pickwick Landing
Animal Ambassador of the Month - April 2026

Our animal ambassadors provide education to thousands of people every year. Please consider donating to their care to them to show your support!

Registration Closes: 4/30
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $50.00
Donation - $100.00
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Apr 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: 4/29
FREE
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Apr 30
Warriors Path
Knot Tying

Don't get tied up tying your stuff down! Join Ranger Glover to learn a traditional skill that is still quite useful today!

Registration Closes: 4/28
Price: $10.00
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Apr 30
Warriors Path
East Tennessee Snakes

Join Ranger Glover to learn how to safely identify common East Tennessee Snakes

Registration Closes: 4/30
FREE
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Apr 30
Norris Dam
Afternoon Lake Cruise 2:00 pm

Join Ranger Trent for an afternoon on Norris Lake

Registration Closes: 4/30
Persons6yearsandolder - $15.00
Persons5yearsandyounger - $10.00
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Apr 30
Savage Gulf
Birding Hike to Savage Falls

Join Ranger Jamie on a guided birding hike.

Registration Closes: 4/29
Price: $5.00
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Apr 30
David Crockett
Stillhouse Hollow Falls Trail

Join Ranger Colton on April 30th at 10:30am for a hike at Stillhouse Hollow Falls Naturel Area!

Registration Closes: 4/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Apr 30
David Crockett
Elk Ridge Loop Trail Hike

Join Ranger Colton on April 30th at 2:00pm for a hike at Stillhouse Hollow Falls Naturel Area!

Registration Closes: 4/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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MAY 2026 - All Parks
May 1-May 31
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: 5/1
Feeds one bird a day - $10.00
Feeds two birds a day - $20.00
Feeds three birds a day - $30.00
Feeds four birds a day - $40.00
Feeds five birds a day - $50.00
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May 1
Standing Stone
Full Moon Kayak Float - Flower Moon

Join Ranger Aaron for a night paddle along Kelly Lake under the glow of the Flower Moon.

Registration Closes: 5/1
Price: $15.00
Only 2 Left!
May 1
Division of Natural Areas
Cedar Glade Restoration at Cedars of Lebanon

A look at how cedar glade management is helping to preserve and expand rare species habitat in and around Cedars of Lebanon.

Registration Closes: 4/27
Price: $5.00
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May 1
Fall Creek Falls
Judge Taft Memorial Scholarship Presented by The Friends of Fall Creek

Judge Taft Memorial Scholarship Presented by The Friends of Fall Creek Falls State Park (Bledsoe County Schools)

Registration Closes: 5/1
FREE
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May 1
Fall Creek Falls
Judge Taft Memorial Scholarship Presented by The Friends of Fall Creek

Judge Taft Memorial Scholarship Presented by The Friends of Fall Creek Falls State Park (Van Buren County Schools)

Registration Closes: 5/1
FREE
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May 1
Montgomery Bell
Star Viewing 05-01-26

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

Registration Closes: 5/1
FREE
May 1
Head of the Crow
Summer's First Buggytop Tour

Join us for this season's first guided tour of Buggytop Cave!

Registration Closed
Price: $15.00
May 1
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Cedar Glade Restoration at Cedars of Lebanon

48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Festival Cedar Glade Restoration at Cedars of Lebanon

Registration Closed
FREE
May 1
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Archaeology of Cedar Glades and Limestone Landscapes

Jump start the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival discussing the Archaeology of the Cedar Glades and Limestone Landscapes

Registration Closes: 5/1
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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May 1
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: 5/1
Attendance - $20.00
Attendance + $5 Donation - $25.00
Attendance + $10 Donation - $30.00
Attendance + $15 Donation - $35.00
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May 1-May 2
Bicentennial Mall
Backpacking - Outdoor Experiences Series

Join us to learn more about backpacking and explore Savage Gulf State Park!

Registration Closes: 4/22
Price: $60.00
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May 1
Rock Island
Early Birding at the Collins River Prairie

Be the early bird and join Ranger Kristen Garrison at the Collins River Nature Trail 7:30am to see what birds are visiting the park in April!

Registration Closes: 5/1
Donation (Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Attending) - $10.00
Donation (Not attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
Attendee - Free
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May 1
Rocky Fork
May 1 Full Moon Hike 2026

Join us for a moderate hike up to White Oak Flats to observe the Full Moon.

Registration Closes: 5/1
Price: $10.00
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May 1
Cumberland Trail
Rappelling at Black Mountain

Rappelling at Black Mountain Trailhead of the Cumberland Trail in Crab Orchard, TN

Registration Closes: 4/30
Price: $35.00
SOLD OUT
May 1
David Crockett Birthplace
The Birthplace by Moonlight

Join us for a guided hike through the Birthplace as we traverse the trails and discuss the history and future of the park after dark.

Registration Closes: 5/1
Participant - $5.00
Participant + $1.00 Donation - $6.00
Participant + $5.00 Donation - $10.00
Participant + $10.00 Donation - $20.00
Participant + $20.00 Donation - $30.00
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May 1-May 2
Savage Gulf
Backpacking - Outdoor Experiences Series

Backpacking - Outdoor Experiences Series (with Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park)

Registration Closes: 5/1
FREE
May 1
Big Ridge
Full Moon Float (Flower Moon)

Come out and kayak under the night skies of the Beautiful Big Ridge State Park.

Registration Closes: 5/1
Price: $25.00
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May 1
Pickwick Landing
History Walk

Friday at 9:00 am: Walk to several historical sites at the park and learn a bit about their history!

Registration Closes: 5/1
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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May 1
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Friday at 1:00pm: Meet at the park aviaries to learn about our resident raptor ambassadors as they are fed their meal.

Registration Closes: 5/1
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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May 1
Seven Islands
May Full Moon Walk

Join us for a hike under May's Full Flower Moon!

Registration Closes: 5/1
Price: $10.00
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May 1
Tims Ford
Meet Jeff the Corn Snake 10am

Stop by the Nature Center to meet one of our reptile ambassadors, Jeff!

Registration Closes: 5/1
FREE
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May 1
Tims Ford
B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike 1:30pm

Does your dog want to become a B.A.R.K. Ranger??

Registration Closes: 5/1
FREE
Only 7 Left!
May 1
David Crockett
Stillhouse Hollow Falls Trail

Join Ranger Colton on May 1st at 10:30am for a hike at Stillhouse Hollow Falls Naturel Area!

Registration Closes: 4/30
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Cedar Glade Long Hike #2- Afternoon

Enjoy the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival with a Cedar Glades Hike with Holly Taylor, Todd Crabtree, & Milo Pyne.

Registration Closes: 5/2
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
May 2
Fort Loudoun
Garrison Weekend

Garrison Weekend is a family-friendly, living history event that features the daily lives of the men, women and children of Fort Loudoun.

Registration Closes: 5/2
FREE
May 2
Division of Natural Areas
Volunteer Trail Day at Rugby State Natural Area

Volunteer Trail Day at Rugby State Natural Area

Registration Closes: 5/1
FREE
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May 2
Division of Natural Areas
Nature Photo Workshop : Cedars of Lebanon

All levels of skill welcome to our nature photo workshop

Registration Closes: 5/1
Price: $10.00
Only 6 Left!
May 2
Division of Natural Areas
Bike Hike at Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Festival

A bike ride on a graveled portion of Cedar Forest road into Cedars of Lebanon State Natural Area.

Registration Closes: 4/29
FREE
Only 4 Left!
May 2-May 3
Paris Landing
Overnight Kayak and Camping at Camp Hazlewood!

Save the date and join our Rangers on an overnight kayak trip from Paris Landing to Camp Hazlewood Girl Scout Camp!

Registration Closed
Per Person (includes Kayak rental) - $100.00
Per Person (bring your own Kayak) - $85.00
May 2-May 3
Fiery Gizzard
Women in the Wilderness 2026

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: 4/24
No Gear Needed - $85.00
Gear Needed - $100.00
Only 1 Left!
May 2
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Historic Market Day

Step back in time as we showcase different aspects of farming in the late 19th Century!

Registration Closes: 5/2
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
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May 2
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 5/2
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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May 2
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Guided Hike to White House Cliffs

Join Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute Instructors for a guided hike to Whitehouse Cliffs

Registration Closes: 5/1
FREE
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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Make Coneflower Seed Bombs- Kids Program

Bring the kids out to the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival and enjoy making seed bombs to take home!

Registration Closes: 5/2
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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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Bird Walk

Jump start the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower with the Tennessee Ornithological Society on an early Bird Walk in search for song birds.

Registration Closes: 5/2
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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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Landscaping with Native Plants

Enjoy the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower with Wilson County Master Gardener Rosemary learning about Native plants in the Butterfly Garden.

Registration Closes: 5/2
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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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Here's to Herps Family Event

Enjoy the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival with Dr. Matt Niemiller on an exploration of Herps!

Registration Closes: 5/2
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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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Geology Hike Family Event

Bring the family out to the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival to go on a fun geology hike with retired State Geologist Ron Zurawski!

Registration Closes: 5/2
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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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Hoots in the Glade Family Event

Enjoy the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival with our animal ambassador, Skipper, the Barred Owl.

Registration Closes: 5/2
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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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Edible Plants Hike Family Event

Enjoy the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival with Sharen Bracey on an edible plant hike.

Registration Closes: 5/2
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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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Make a Wildflower Journal- Kids Program

Bring the Kids to the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival to make wildflower journals.

Registration Closes: 5/2
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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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Cedar Cookies- Kids Program

Bring the Kids to the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival to learn all about cedar trees and decorate you own cedar cookie to take home.

Registration Closes: 5/2
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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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Glade Fossils Family Event

Bring the Family to the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival to hunt for glade fossils with Ron Zurawski .

Registration Closes: 5/2
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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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Make Tie Dye Butterflies

Bring the Kids to the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival to make tie dye butterfly craft.

Registration Closes: 5/2
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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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Cave Biology Hike

Enjoy the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival on a Cave Biology Hike with Dr. Matt Niemiller.

Registration Closes: 5/2
Price: $5.00
Only 4 Left!
May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Owl Prowl Family Event

Enjoy the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival at the end of the day with an owl prowl with the Park Rangers.

Registration Closes: 5/2
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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May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Cedar Glade Hike #1- 9:00am

Enjoy the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival with a hike into the cedar glades.

Registration Closes: 5/2
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
Only 4 Left!
May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Photography Workshop

Enjoy the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Festival with David Pineros with a photography workshop.

Registration Closes: 5/2
FREE
May 2
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Botany by Bike

48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Festival Botany by Bike

Registration Closes: 5/2
FREE
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May 2
Cummins Falls
Night Hike and Swim at the base of Cummins Falls [Private Event]

Join park staff for an after hours rugged hiking experience

Registration Closed
1Person - $15.00
1Person+Donation - $20.00
1Person+Donation - $25.00
1Person+Donation - $30.00
May 2
Harrison Bay
Junior Ranger: Historic Woodworking

Calling all Jr. Rangers! Join Harrison Bay Rangers in the historic CCC woodshop to learn basics of woodworking.

Registration Closes: 5/2
FREE
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May 2
Burgess Falls
Window Cliffs Hike

Join Ranger Willis on a guided hike at Window Cliffs!

Registration Closes: 5/1
Price: $10.00
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May 2
Henry Horton
May Monthly Volunteer Day

Come volunteer at the park!

Registration Closes: 5/1
FREE
May 2
Chickasaw
Hatchett Throwing

Join Ranger Easley for a brief history and throwing techniques of tomahawks.

Registration Closes: 5/2
Price: $5.00
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May 2
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Backpacking 101

Join Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute Instructors for a 101 course on everything backpacking!

Registration Closes: 5/1
FREE
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May 2
Big Ridge
Full Moon Float (Flower Moon)

Come out and kayak under the night skies of the Beautiful Big Ridge State Park.

Registration Closes: 5/2
Price: $25.00
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May 2
Seven Islands
Sunset Hike

Join Ranger Stephanie for a guided hike to the island and watch the sunset over the French Broad River!

Registration Closes: 5/2
Price: $8.00
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May 2
Seven Islands
Bird and Plant ID Hike

Join Ranger Stephanie to learn some of the birds, blooms, and other plants at Seven Islands!

Registration Closes: 5/2
Price: $6.00
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May 2
Pickett
Glow Worm Hike 5-02-26

Join Ranger Hatton for a guided glow worm hike to Hazard Cave.

Registration Closes: 5/2
Adults - $10.00
Children 13 and under - $5.00
Select Quantity
May 2
Indian Mountain
Indian Mountain Kayak Tour

Come take a Ranger-led tour of Indian Mountain Lake by kayak!

Registration Closes: 5/2
Person with Kayak Rental - $12.00
Person without Rental (Bring your Own - $4.00
Donation (Not Attending) ($1) - $1.00
Donation (Not Attending) ($5) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) ($10) - $10.00
Only 3 Left!
May 2
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Saturday at 2:00pm: Meet at the park aviaries to learn about our resident raptor ambassadors as they are fed their meal

Registration Closes: 5/2
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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May 2
Fort Pillow
Park Tour and Sunset Lake Pontoon Tour FPSHP 2026

Park Tour and Sunset Lake Pontoon Tour

Registration Closes: 5/2
Price: $8.00
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May 2
David Crockett
Bullet Molding

Join Ranger Colton on May 2nd at 10:30am to learn how David Crockett would have made the bullet to fire out of his rifle!

Registration Closes: 5/1
Price: $5.00
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May 2
Pickwick Landing
Reptiles on the River

Saturday at 11:00 am: Stop by the Boat Show to learn about Reptiles on the River!

Registration Closes: 5/2
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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May 3
Fort Loudoun
Garrison Weekend

Garrison Weekend is a family-friendly, living history event that features the daily lives of the men, women and children of Fort Loudoun.

Registration Closes: 5/2
FREE
May 3
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 5/2
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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May 3
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: The Discovery of the Coneflower Hike [10 AM]

Let's end the Festival on Sunday with N.E.S.T. and Retired Park Ranger, Leslie Ann Allen on an immersive Cedar Glade Hike

Registration Closes: 5/3
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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May 3
Cedars of Lebanon
48th Elsie Day: Nightjars: Birds of Mystery at Vesta [6:30 PM]

Let's end the day and the festival with N.E.S.T. and Jason Allen looking for Nightjars at Vesta.

Registration Closes: 5/3
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
Only 2 Left!
May 3
Burgess Falls
Trail Clean Up Day

Love Burgess Falls? Hate seeing trash? Need volunteer hours? Then come lend a hand!

Registration Closes: 5/3
FREE
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May 3
Seven Islands
Bird Banding at Seven Islands

Experience bird research up close during our Bird Banding Program!

Registration Closes: 5/3
Adult - $15.00
Kids under 12 - $6.00
Kids under 6 - Free
Select Quantity
May 3
Pickett
Glow Worm Hike 5-03-26

Join Ranger Hatton for a guided glow worm hike to Hazard Cave.

Registration Closes: 5/3
Adults - $10.00
Children 13 and under - $5.00
Select Quantity
May 3
Tims Ford
Pontoon Tour 2pm

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

Registration Closes: 5/3
Adult - $20.00
15 and under - $15.00
Select Quantity
May 3
Tims Ford
Paracord Keychains 10am

Join park staff for an introductory session of crafting paracord keychains!

Registration Closes: 5/3
Per person - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $25.00
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May 3
Bledsoe Creek
Bledsoe's Birds: May Birding Hike

Enjoy a morning birding hike through Bledsoe Creek State Park!

Registration Closes: 5/3
Attendee - Free
Attendee + donation - $5.00
Attendee + donation - $10.00
Attendee + donation - $15.00
Attendee + donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
May 3
David Crockett
Bullet Molding

Join Ranger Colton on May 3rd at 10:30am to learn how David Crockett would have made the bullet to fire out of his rifle!

Registration Closes: 5/2
Price: $5.00
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May 6
Pickett
Glow Worm Hike 5-06-26

Join Ranger Hatton for a guided glow worm hike to Hazard Cave.

Registration Closes: 5/6
Adults - $10.00
Children 13 and under - $5.00
Select Quantity
May 7
Sycamore Shoals
Appalachian Campfire Stories

Join Ranger Taylor for stories and legends around the fire!

Registration Closed
Price: $10.00
May 7
Pickett
Glow Worm Hike 5-07-26

Join Ranger Hatton for a guided glow worm hike to Hazard Cave.

Registration Closes: 5/7
Adults - $10.00
Children 13 and under - $5.00
Select Quantity
May 8
Tims Ford
S'mores & Cornhole! 3pm

Join park staff for an afternoon of s'mores and Cornhole!

Registration Closes: 5/8
Price: $1.00
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May 8
Henry Horton
Astronomy Night Under The Stars (7:00PM)

Join us for a special night of star viewing!

Registration Closes: 5/8
Attendee (Free) - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
Select Quantity
May 8
Fall Creek Falls
Medley Arch Hike (9:00am)

Celebrate Cave Crawl Weekend with a hike!

Registration Closes: 5/8
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
Only 1 Left!
May 8
Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls Geology Hike (1:00pm)

Celebrate Cave Crawl Weekend with a geology hike!

Registration Closes: 5/8
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
May 8
Fall Creek Falls
Camps Gulf Cave Adventure (1:00pm)

Celebrate Cave Crawl Weekend with an underground adventure!

Registration Closes: 5/8
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
Only 2 Left!
May 8
Fall Creek Falls
All About Bats! (11:00am)

Learn about the bats of Fall Creek Falls during Cave Crawl Weekend!

Registration Closes: 5/8
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Particiant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
SOLD OUT
May 8
Fall Creek Falls
Kid's Bat Mask Craft (2:00pm)

Create your own bat mask to celebrate Cave Crawl Weekend!

Registration Closes: 5/8
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
Only 9 Left!
May 8
Fall Creek Falls
Chuck Sutherland Photography Exhibition at the Lodge (6:00pm-8:00pm)

View awe-inspiring cave photography during Cave Crawl Weekend!

Registration Closes: 5/8
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
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May 8
Tims Ford
Meet Kuli the Pine Snake 11am

Stop by the Nature Center to meet one of our reptile ambassadors, Kuli!

Registration Closes: 5/8
FREE
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May 9
Fall Creek Falls
Cave Crawl Weekend

Celebrate the opening of Caving season with Fall Creek Falls!

Registration Closes: 5/8
FREE
May 9
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 5/9
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
Select Quantity
May 9
T O Fuller
World Migratory Bird Day Talk and Walk

Ryan Pudwell , President of the Nonconnah Creek Conservancy, will give a short talk and hike for World Migratory Bird Day.

Registration Closes: 5/9
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Non-Participant Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant Donation - $20.00
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May 9
Rock Island
Global Big Day Birding Tour at Rock Island State Park

Global Big Day is an annual event where birders worldwide track the health of bird populations worldwide. Be a part of this effort at Rock Island State Park!

Registration Closes: 5/9
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Donation Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
Select Quantity
May 9
Standing Stone
Canebrake Restoration Volunteer Event

Join park staff to start prepping areas along Mill Creek for River Cane transplanting.

Registration Closes: 5/9
FREE
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May 9
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: 5/9
FREE
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May 9
Cedars of Lebanon
Astronomy night under the Stars [7 PM]

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: 5/9
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
May 9-May 10
Norris Dam
Women's Spring Backpacking Workshop

Take a weekend workshop with a Park Ranger and learn tips and tricks for spending a night in the woods!

Registration Closes: 5/7
Participant (Gear NOT Needed) - $65.00
Participant (Gear NEEDED) - $80.00
SOLD OUT
May 9
Fall Creek Falls
Advanced Camps Gulf Cave Expedition (9:00am)

Celebrate Cave Crawl Weekend with an advanced underground adventure!

Registration Closes: 5/9
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
SOLD OUT
May 9
Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls Geology Hike (10:00am)

Celebrate Cave Crawl Weekend with a geology hike!

Registration Closes: 5/9
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
May 9
Fall Creek Falls
Camps Gulf Cave Adventure (1:00pm)

Celebrate Cave Crawl Weekend with an underground adventure!

Registration Closes: 5/9
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
Only 3 Left!
May 9
Fall Creek Falls
Windows to Tennessee's Prehistoric Past (2:00pm)

Celebrate Cave Crawl Weekend by learning about cave paleontology!

Registration Closes: 5/9
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
May 9
Fall Creek Falls
Cave Art and Archaeology (11:00am)

Come learn about cave art and archeology during Cave Crawl Weekend!

Registration Closes: 5/9
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Partificpant & Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
May 9
Roan Mountain
Elks Lodge 2026 Youth Trout Tournament

Roan Mountain State Park and the Elizabethton Elks Lodge are proud to present the 2026 Youth Trout Tourny!

Registration Closes: 5/9
FREE
May 9
Rock Island
Mom's Morning Off

Kids create a special Mother’s Day gift with a nature hike, DIY card, and a recorded message Mom will cherish forever!

Registration Closes: 5/9
Price: $10.00
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May 9
Paris Landing
Beautiful Diversity of Bird Eggs! Ukrainian Egg Crafts! 9 am class

Explore the way that eggs impact our culture and economy while making a beautiful Ukrainian egg with a local artist!

Registration Closes: 5/9
One participant - $15.00
Two or more participants - $10.00
Select Quantity
May 9
Warriors Path
Hinkle Branch & Beyond - an “Orchidaceous” Hiking Adventure

A rough & rocky 10+ mile hike into the high country of Holston Mountain. We'll also be seeking out new populations of some rare native orchids.

Registration Closes: 5/9
Price: $5.00
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May 9
Roan Mountain
Field Naturalist Summer Series: Part One

Learn the art of nature journaling and begin your own field notebook while exploring how naturalists record observations in the outdoors.

Registration Closes: 5/9
Registration fee - $10.00
Full Series Membership - $65.00
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May 9
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Beginning Blacksmithing- Grilling tools

Join Bill as we learn how to make forged grilling tools.

Registration Closes: 5/8
Price: $60.00
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May 9
Sycamore Shoals
Mother's Day Soap Making Workshop

Looking for a unique gift for Mother’s Day this year? Join Ranger Jason Davis on Saturday, May 9th and enjoy learning to make your very own soap!

Registration Closes: 5/9
Price: $30.00
Only 8 Left!
May 9
Tims Ford
Pontoon Tour 2pm

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

Registration Closes: 5/9
Adult - $20.00
15 and under - $15.00
Select Quantity
May 9
Seven Islands
Global Big Day 2026 Birding Walk

Celebrate Global Big Day with us by joining an early morning birding walk led by a ranger!

Registration Closes: 5/9
Participant - Free
$5.00 Donation - $5.00
$10.00 Donation - $10.00
Select Quantity
May 9
Bledsoe Creek
Create Your Own Hiking Stick

Create your own Bledsoe Creek State Park souvenir out of fallen tree limbs!

Registration Closes: 5/9
Price: $3.00
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May 9
Tims Ford
Meet Cash the Black Kingsnake 10am

Stop by the Nature Center to meet one of our reptile ambassadors, Cash the Kingsnake!

Registration Closes: 5/9
FREE
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May 9
Indian Mountain
Moonlight Paddle Boat Float

Enjoy a moonlight paddle boat float on Indian Mountain Lake. We will meet at the campstore, and you can register for this program in advance. There will only be

Registration Closes: 5/9
Person - $4.00
Person+Donation($1) - $5.00
Person+Donation($5) - $9.00
Person+Donation($10) - $14.00
Person+Donation($20) - $24.00
Select Quantity
May 9
Rocky Fork
Saturday Mother's Day Weekend Hike

Treat the moms in your life to a spring hike at Rocky Fork.

Registration Closes: 5/9
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Select Quantity
May 10
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 5/10
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
Select Quantity
May 10
Fall Creek Falls
Mother's Day Buffet

Join us at the Restaurant at Fall Creek Falls for our Annual Mother's Day Buffet

Registration Closes: 5/10
FREE
May 10
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Mother's Day Homemade Soap Making Class

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a lye soap making workshop! Everyone is welcome to join the fun. (Ages 16+)

Registration Closes: 5/9
Price: $40.00
Only 5 Left!
May 10
Seven Islands
Mother's Day Hike

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a peaceful hike through the beautiful landscapes of Seven Islands.

Registration Closes: 5/10
Adult or Child over 12 - $5.00
Kids under 12 - Free
Select Quantity
May 10
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Hike to the base of the Waterfall

Come Chasing Waterfalls!

Registration Closes: 5/9
1 attendee + no donation - $15.00
1 attendee + donation - $20.00
1 attendee + donation - $25.00
Select Quantity
May 10
Tims Ford
Meet Thor the Box Turtle 10:30am

Stop by the Nature Center to meet one of our reptile ambassadors, Thor the Eastern Box Turtle!

Registration Closes: 5/10
FREE
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May 10
Montgomery Bell
Mother's Day Tandem Kayak Float

Join us for a Ranger led kayak float on Lake Woodhaven!

Registration Closes: 5/9
Price: $20.00
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May 10
Burgess Falls
Burgess Falls History Hike

Join SIR Taylor for an informational hike about the history of Burgess Falls State Park!

Registration Closes: 5/9
Price: $10.00
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May 11
Savage Gulf
Guided Hike to Stone Door

Join Ranger Jamie on a guided hike to Stone Door.

Registration Closes: 5/10
Price: $5.00
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May 12
Pickwick Landing
Art and Apps - May - Summer at the Lake

Tuesday at 6:30 pm: Come create an art piece that reminds you of summer at the lake!

Registration Closes: 5/12
Price: $10.00
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May 14
Red Clay
Homeschool Days: If Teeth Could Talk

Enjoy a hands-on exploration of native mammal skulls!

Registration Closes: 5/14
Price: $2.00
SOLD OUT
May 14
Seven Islands
Homeschool Birding Program: Nifty Nests

Calling all young bird enthusiasts! Join us for our monthly Homeschool Birding Program and learn about our nesting neighbors.

Registration Closes: 5/14
Price: $5.00
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May 14
Bledsoe Creek
Homeschool Thursday: Nature Journals

Looking to add to your homeschool curriculum? Learn diverse topics from our Ranger-led programs!

Registration Closes: 5/14
Price: $3.00
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May 15
Rock Island
Hike to Big Bone Cave Entrance for Endangered Species Day

Join us on a hike at Bone Cave State Natural Area to celebrate Endangered Species Day 2026!

Registration Closes: 5/15
Price: $10.00
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May 15
Division of Natural Areas
Endangered Species Day Canoe Float at Pickett State Park

Celebrate Endangered Species Day with a short paddle to a success story of the Endangered Species Act. The successfully delisted Cumberland Sandwort grows in so

Registration Closes: 5/14
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
May 15
Standing Stone
Cabin Spur Volunteer Event

Join Standing Stone State Park staff as we conduct trail maintenance along the Cabin Spur Trail.

Registration Closes: 5/15
FREE
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May 15
Cedars of Lebanon
Astronomy night under the Stars [7 PM]

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: 5/15
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
May 15
Cummins Falls
Bicycle Ride With a Ranger

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

Registration Closes: 5/14
1 Person Bringing their own Bicycle - $15.00
1 Person Renting a Bicycle - $20.00
Select Quantity
May 16
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 5/16
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
Select Quantity
May 16
T O Fuller
T.O. Fuller Summer Kick Off Soccer Tournament

Join Ranger Neal for a free World-Cup style tournament. Teams compete for prizes!

Registration Closes: 5/16
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant Donation - $5.00
Non-Participant Donation - $10.00
Select Quantity
May 16
Division of Natural Areas
John Noel at Bon Aqua Dedication Hike

Join a dedication celebrating John Noel at Bon Aqua State Natural Area’s induction into the Old-Growth Forest Network

Registration Closes: 5/14
FREE
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May 16
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 5/16
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
Select Quantity
May 16
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Beginners Cross Stitch

Learn to cross stitch!

Registration Closes: 5/16
Price: $20.00
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May 16
Sycamore Shoals
Spring Muster at Fort Watauga Day 1

Come see the 18th-century frontier come to life at Fort Watauga!

Registration Closes: 5/16
FREE
May 16
Paris Landing
The Lodge at Paris Landing Spring Wine Tasting

Sip, savor, and celebrate Italian spring

Registration Closes: 5/9
Price: $60.00
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May 16
Fall Creek Falls
Gentle Hike & Nature Connection

Get your day started with a hike and connect with nature!

Registration Closes: 5/16
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
May 16
Rock Island
Nocturnal Hike

Meet the Ranger at the Bluff Trail trailhead at 7:30pm for a hike through the woods at dark.

Registration Closes: 5/16
Price: $5.00
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May 16
David Crockett Birthplace
2026 Trout Madness Fishing Tournament at Rocky Fork State Park

3rd Annual Trout Madness fishing tournament hosted for 2025 at Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park! **NOT at David Crockett Birthplace SP this year**

Registration Closes: 5/15
Participant + Free - Free
Participant + $1.00 Donation - $1.00
Participant + $5.00 Donation - $5.00
Participant + $10.00 Donation - $10.00
Select Quantity
May 16
Fall Creek Falls
Sunrise Hike: Finding Peace & Beauty in Nature 5-16

Sunrise Hike on Saturday 5-16!

Registration Closes: 5/16
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
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May 16
Warriors Path
Sunset Float

Come join us for an evening of kayaking on Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir

Registration Closes: 5/16
Price: $15.00
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May 16
Tims Ford
Pontoon Tour 2pm

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

Registration Closes: 5/16
Adult - $20.00
15 and under - $15.00
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May 16
Seven Islands
Dark Skies Hike

Join a park ranger under the new moon for a dark skies walk.

Registration Closes: 5/16
Price: $12.00
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May 16
Indian Mountain
Indian Mountain Kayak Tour

Enjoy a Ranger-led tour of Indian Mountain Lake by kayak! We will only have 3 kayak rental spots open for this program, but if you wish to bring your own kayak,

Registration Closes: 5/16
Person with Kayak Rental - $12.00
Person without Rental (Bring your Own - $4.00
Donation (Not Attending) ($1) - $1.00
Donation (Not Attending) ($5) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) ($10) - $10.00
Only 3 Left!
May 17
Paris Landing
Bradford Cemetery Volunteer Clean-up

We invite you to join our preservation effort at the park to restore the Bradford Cemetery grounds.

Registration Closes: 5/17
Free Event - Free
Volunteer + Donation - $10.00
Volunteer + Donation - $20.00
Volunteer + Donation - $50.00
Volunteer + Donation - $100.00
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May 17
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 5/17
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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May 17
Sycamore Shoals
Spring Muster at Fort Watauga Day 2

Come see the 18th-century frontier come to life at Fort Watauga!

Registration Closes: 5/17
FREE
May 17
Montgomery Bell
Old Growth Forest Dedication

Join Montgomery Bell State Park and The Old Growth Forest Network to dedicate park of our forest into their network!

Registration Closes: 5/17
FREE
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May 17
David Crockett
Tails to Trails: volunteer shelter dog walking

Make a difference in a dog's life while enjoying the beauty of nature! Join us for a special event with Lawrence County - Lawrenceburg Animal Shelter.

Registration Closes: 5/17
FREE
Only 5 Left!
May 17
Bledsoe Creek
Historic Preservation Month: Trail Cleanup

Celebrate Historic Preservation Month by helping Bledsoe Creek State Park clean up the Tennessee History Trail! REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Registration Closes: 5/17
FREE
May 19
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: 5/19
Price: $5.00
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May 21
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: 5/20
FREE
Select Quantity
May 21
Pickett
Glow Worm Hike 5-21-26

Join Ranger Hatton for a guided glow worm hike to Hazard Cave.

Registration Closes: 5/21
Adults - $10.00
Children 13 and under - $5.00
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May 22
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Marshall Ballew

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 5/21
FREE
May 23
Montgomery Bell
Golf Cart Safari 05-23-26

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 5/23
Price: $10.00
Only 7 Left!
May 23
Pickwick Landing
World Turtle Day Kayak Float

Saturday at 9:00 am: Search for turtles while kayaking on the lake! Registration required, spots are limited.

Registration Closes: 5/23
Price: $10.00
Only 5 Left!
May 23
Pickwick Landing
Paint a Turtle for World Turtle Day

Saturday at 12:00 pm: Learn to paint a turtle in honor of World Turtle Day!

Registration Closes: 5/23
Price: $10.00
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May 23
Division of Natural Areas
Sunset Stroll through the Limestone Glades of Couchville Natural Area

Easy 1-mile hike through cedar glades.

Registration Closes: 5/20
FREE
Only 9 Left!
May 23
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 5/23
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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May 23
Norris Dam
Linocut Printing Workshop

Learn the process and history of printmaking and create a lino-block of your own!

Registration Closes: 5/23
Price: $25.00
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May 23-May 25
Harpeth River
Memorial Day Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer with us this Memorial Day Weekend!

Registration Closes: 5/21
FREE
Select Quantity
May 23
Indian Mountain
River Gem Wetland Trail First Hike

Be the first to hike our new River Gem Wetland Trail with a Ranger!

Registration Closes: 5/23
Person - Free
Person+Donation($1) - $1.00
Person+Donation($5) - $5.00
Person+Donation($10) - $10.00
Person+Donation($20) - $20.00
Select Quantity
May 24
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 5/24
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
Select Quantity
May 26
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Knots for the Outdoors

Join Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute Instructors if you want to learn or improve upon a variety of knots useful for outdoor applications

Registration Closes: 5/25
FREE
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May 29-May 31
Frozen Head
Volunteer Vacation (Old Mac Loop)

Spend a weekend camping and volunteering at Frozen Head!

Registration Closes: 5/22
FREE
Only 5 Left!
May 29
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: The Corklickers

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 5/22
FREE
May 29
Rock Island
Novice and Intermediate Watercolor: Butterflies

Celebrate your visit to Rock Island State Park by painting a butterfly species from the Collins River Prairie

Registration Closes: 5/29
Price: $15.00
Only 5 Left!
May 29
Rock Island
Youth Watercolor

Bring the kids to the nature center so they can explore art and nature through watercolor

Registration Closes: 5/29
Price: $5.00
Only 5 Left!
May 29
Sycamore Shoals
Making Charcloth for Flint & Steel Fires

See how charcloth is made – an important component for building a fire on the frontier with a flint & steel kit!

Registration Closes: 5/29
Price: $10.00
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May 29
Burgess Falls
All about butterflies!

Come join SIR Taylor for an informational and fun talk about butterflies!

Registration Closes: 5/28
Price: $5.00
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May 30
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Introduction to Plant Identification with Botanist Steve Price

Join NOLI Instructor and Botanist Steven Price to embark on an exciting journey through the enchanting world of plant identification.

Registration Closes: 5/30
FREE
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May 30
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Backpacking 101

Join Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute Instructors for a 101 course on everything backpacking!

Registration Closes: 5/29
FREE
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May 30-May 31
Henry Horton
ACA Level 4 Swift Water Rescue Class

The Swiftwater Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and rescue techniques for paddler

Registration Closes: 5/30
Price: $300.00
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May 30
Sycamore Shoals
Spring Knap-In

Watch skilled flint-knappers make arrow points, spear tips and other stone tools in this exciting demonstration of ancient technology.

Registration Closes: 5/30
FREE
May 30
Norris Dam
The Dam Craft Fair

Join us for the Dam Craft Fair!

Registration Closes: 5/30
Free Event - Free
Free Event + Donation - $5.00
Free Event + Donation - $10.00
Free Event + Donation - $20.00
Free Event + Donation - $50.00
Select Quantity
May 30
Bicentennial Mall
Statehood Day Park Tour 2026

Celebrate Tennessee's birthday with us!

Registration Closes: 5/30
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee+Donation($5.00) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
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May 30
Burgess Falls
Window Cliffs Hike

Join SIR Taylor for a guided hike to Window Cliffs!

Registration Closes: 5/29
Price: $10.00
SOLD OUT
May 30
Roan Mountain
Field Naturalist Summer Series: Part Two

Explore Appalachian wildflowers and native plants while learning identification skills, ecology, and the historic art of flower pressing.

Registration Closes: 5/30
Registration Fee - $10.00
Full Series Membership - $65.00
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May 30
Norris Dam
Hand-Dipped Candlestick Making 11:00AM

Learn the history of candle making and create your very own.

Registration Closes: 5/30
Price: $15.00
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May 30
Norris Dam
Hand-Dipped Candlestick Making 2:30PM

Learn the history of candle making and create your own.

Registration Closes: 5/30
Price: $15.00
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May 30
Big Ridge
Full Moon Float (Blue Moon)

Come out and kayak under the night skies of the Beautiful Big Ridge State Park.

Registration Closes: 5/30
Price: $25.00
Only 9 Left!
May 30
Sycamore Shoals
Historic Night Hike

Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for an after hours lantern-lit historic hike.

Registration Closes: 5/30
Price: $10.00
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May 30
Tims Ford
Pontoon Tour 2pm

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

Registration Closes: 5/30
Adult - $20.00
15 and under - $15.00
Only 7 Left!
May 30
Pickett
Glow Worm Hike 5-30-26

Join Ranger Hatton for a guided glow worm hike to Hazard Cave.

Registration Closes: 5/30
Adults - $10.00
Children 13 and under - $5.00
Select Quantity
May 30
Indian Mountain
Nighttime Kayak Tour

Enjoy a moonlight kayak tour of Indian Mountain Lake.

Registration Closes: 5/30
Person with Kayak Rental - $12.00
Person without Rental (Bring your Own) - $4.00
Donation (Not Attending) ($5) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) ($10) - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) ($15) - $15.00
Only 3 Left!
May 30
David Crockett
Bullet Molding

Join Ranger Colton on May 30th at 10:30am to learn how David Crockett would have made the bullet to fire out of his rifle!

Registration Closes: 5/29
Price: $5.00
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May 31
Standing Stone
Full Moon Kayak Float - Blue Moon

Join Ranger Aaron for the Second Full Moon in May while we paddle along Kelly Lake.

Registration Closes: 5/31
Price: $15.00
Only 3 Left!
May 31
Henry Horton
Support the Mounted Patrol Horses at HHSP

Help support our Mounted Patrol Horse, Jackie!

Registration Closes: 5/31
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $25.00
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May 31
Cedars of Lebanon
Full Blue Moon Hike [8 PM]

Where the night glows, adventure follows. Join us as we enjoy the night under moonlight.

Registration Closes: 5/31
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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May 31
Henry Horton
Support our Bees!

Support our Bees!

Registration Closes: 5/31
WorkerBee&Drones - $5.00
QueenBee - $10.00
MiteTreatment - $20.00
Colony - $50.00
HiveandBox - $75.00
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May 31
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 5/31
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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May 31
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: 5/31
Attendance - $20.00
Attendance + $5 Donation - $25.00
Attendance + $10 Donation - $30.00
Attendance + $15 Donation - $35.00
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May 31
Montgomery Bell
Full Moon Tandem Kayak Float

Join us for a peaceful guided kayak float, under the light of the full moon!

Registration Closes: 5/31
Price: $25.00
SOLD OUT
May 31
Big Ridge
Full Moon Float (Blue Moon)

Come out and kayak under the night skies of the Beautiful Big Ridge State Park.

Registration Closes: 5/31
Price: $25.00
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May 31
David Crockett
Bullet Molding

Join Ranger Colton on May 31st at 10:30am to learn how David Crockett would have made the bullet to fire out of his rifle!

Registration Closes: 5/30
Price: $5.00
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JUNE 2026 - All Parks
Jun 1-Jun 3
Indian Mountain
Junior Ranger Camp 26'

Join us for our 2026 Junior Ranger Camp at Indian Mountain State Park!

Registration Closes: 5/25
Jr Ranger - $25.00
Jr Ranger + Donation ($1) - $26.00
Jr Ranger + Donation ($5) - $30.00
Jr Ranger + Donation ($10) - $35.00
Jr Ranger + Donation ($20) - $45.00
Only 1 Left!
Jun 1-Jun 4
Paris Landing
Junior Ranger Camp Ages 6 to 9 (June 1 thru June 4)

Junior Ranger Camp for children 6 to 9 years old helps children build a better relationship with the great outdoors and have fun!

Registration Closes: 4/27
Price: $50.00
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Jun 1-Jun 4
Harrison Bay
Junior Ranger Camp 2026 Ages (9-12)

Preserve, Protect and Share Harrison Bay State Park as a Harrison Bay State Park Junior Ranger.

Registration Closes: 5/31
Price: $30.00
Select Quantity
Jun 1-Jun 5
Montgomery Bell
Junior Ranger Camp

Get outside and learn hands on about our natural world- guided by Park Rangers.

Registration Closes: 5/10
Price: $75.00
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Jun 1-Jun 30
Roan Mountain
Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors

Help support our Wildlife Ambassadors by donating to our raptors and reptiles. All donations will go towards the care of our animals.

Registration Closes: 6/1
Feeds one bird a day - $10.00
Feeds two birds a day - $20.00
Feeds three birds a day - $30.00
Feeds four birds a day - $40.00
Feeds five birds a day - $50.00
Select Quantity
Jun 1-Jun 3
Indian Mountain
Junior Ranger Camp 26' Scholarship

Join us for our 2026 Junior Ranger Camp at Indian Mountain State Park!

Registration Closes: 5/25
Jr Ranger - Free
Jr Ranger + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Jr Ranger + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Jr Ranger + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Jr Ranger + Donation ($20) - $20.00
Select Quantity
Jun 1-Jun 6
Booker T Washington
Adventure Camp 2026

Join us for Adventure Camp 2026 at Booker T Washington State Park! Adventure Camp is an overnight experience open to high school students between ages 14-17.

Registration Closes: 5/13
FREE
SOLD OUT
Jun 2-Jun 5
Burgess Falls
Jr Ranger Camp: June 2-5, 2026

Join us for our first week of Jr Ranger Camp on June 2-5, 2026!

Registration Closes: 5/31
Price: $55.00
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Jun 3-Jun 5
Pickwick Landing
Jr. Ranger Camp - 1st Time Rangers

Calling all 1st Time Jr. Rangers to join us at PWLSP to learn, explore, and play in nature! Registration required, spots are limited.

Registration Closes: 6/3
Price: $65.00
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Jun 4
David Crockett
Tails to Trails: volunteer shelter dog walking

Make a difference in a dog's life while enjoying the beauty of nature! Join us for a special event with Lawrence County - Lawrenceburg Animal Shelter.

Registration Closes: 6/4
FREE
Only 5 Left!
Jun 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: 6/3
FREE
Select Quantity
Jun 5-Jun 6
Old Stone Fort
World Atlatl Days

The atlatl is a tool with which you use to throw a spear. The prehistoric Native Americans would have used this weapon for hunting large game animals.

Registration Closes: 6/5
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Jun 5
Henry Horton
Herbicide Workshop (9am)

Join us for an education session and hands-on experience with herbicide use.

Registration Closes: 6/5
FREE
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Jun 5
Montgomery Bell
Star Viewing 06-05-26

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

Registration Closes: 6/5
FREE
Jun 5
Sycamore Shoals
Liberty: The Saga Of Sycamore Shoals - Our 47th Year!

Tennessee's Official Outdoor Drama continues in its 47th year, telling the stories of Sycamore Shoals in a 2-act production from the Friends of Sycamore Shoals!

Registration Closes: 6/5
Adults - $16.00
Seniors (60+) - $12.00
Students (6-17) - $6.00
Veterans & First Responders - $7.00
FSSSHP Members - $8.00
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Jun 5
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Bandwagon Fallacy

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 6/5
FREE
Jun 6
Rock Island
National Trails Day Hike 2026

Join us at the Twin Falls parking area for our annual National Trails Day Hike!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
Select Quantity
Jun 6
Cordell Hull Birthplace
National Trails Day Hike

Join us as we hike the Bunkum Cave Trail for National Trails Day!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Select Quantity
Jun 6
Montgomery Bell
Golf Cart Safari 06-06-26

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 6/6
Price: $10.00
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Jun 6
Meeman-Shelby
National Trails Day Wellness Hike 2026

We will be tackling one of our beautiful trails on this muscle-packed holiday! You will learn about some highly touted trails throughout Tennessee State Parks.

Registration Closes: 6/6
Hiker - Free
Hiker + Donation - $5.00
Hiker + Donation - $10.00
Hiker + Donation - $15.00
Hiker + Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Jun 6
Division of Natural Areas
Hike at Vesta Cedar Glade State Natural Area

Explore the plant communities of Vesta Cedar Glade State Natural Area

Registration Closes: 6/4
adults - $5.00
kids 12 and under - Free
Only 9 Left!
Jun 6
Division of Natural Areas
National Caves and Karst Day Hike to Virgin Falls

Come celebrate National Caves and Karst Day with a hike to one of Tennessee’s most dramatic karst features, Virgin Falls

Registration Closes: 6/5
Price: $5.00
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Jun 6
Old Stone Fort
National Trails Day

Come join us for National Trails Day!

Registration Closes: 6/6
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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Jun 6
Standing Stone
National Trails Day Hike

Join Ranger Staff for our annual National Trails Day Hike. We will be hiking ~1.5 miles along Jordan and Cabin Spur trails.

Registration Closes: 6/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 6
Head of the Crow
Junior Ranger Weekend Camp

Join Head of the Crow staff for our first annual Junior Ranger Camp! This is the weekend option, taking place on the first three Saturdays in June.

Registration Closes: 6/1
Price: $50.00
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Jun 6
Fall Creek Falls
Gentle Hike & Nature Connection

Get your day started with a hike and connect with nature!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
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Jun 6
Bicentennial Mall
National Public Lands Day Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 6/6
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jun 6
Dunbar Cave
National Trails Day Hike

Celebrate National Trails Day with a ranger led hike on our trail system.

Registration Closes: 6/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 6
Fort Pillow
National Trails Day Hike 2026 FPSHP

National Trails Day Hike 2026

Registration Closes: 6/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 6
Panther Creek
National Trails Day Hike

Join us for our annual National Trails Day Hike!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 6
Cumberland Mountain
National Trails Day Hike

National Trails Day Hike

Registration Closes: 6/5
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 6
Bledsoe Creek
National Trails Day Hike

Celebrate National Trails Day with a Ranger-led hike!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee + donation - $5.00
Attendee + donation - $10.00
Attendee + donation - $20.00
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Jun 6
David Crockett
National Trails Day Hike

Join Ranger Joe in the park for our annual trails day hike!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jun 6
Warriors Path
-Trails All Day on National Trails Day-

Hike “Trails All Day” on National Trails Day! Enjoy nature discovery on a day FULL of guided hikes at YOUR Tennessee State Park!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Person - Free
($5donation) - $5.00
($10donation) - $10.00
($20donation) - $20.00
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Jun 6
Warriors Path
1.Sunrise Hike - TRAILS ALL DAY on National Trails Day

Celebrate National Trails Day with a sunrise hike. This is just the start of our "Trails All Day" event - join us all day long!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Person - Free
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Jun 6
Warriors Path
2.Old Forest Hike: TRAILS ALL DAY on National Trails Day

Celebrate National Trails Day with an ancient forest hike. This is part of our "Trails All Day" event - join us all day long!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Person - Free
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Jun 6
Warriors Path
3.Deep Forest Hike: TRAILS ALL DAY-National Trails Day

Celebrate National Trails Day with a deep green forest hike. This is part of our "Trails All Day" event - join us all day long!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Person - Free
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Jun 6
Warriors Path
4.Creek Walk - TRAILS ALL DAY on National Trails Day

Celebrate National Trails Day with a walk IN the creek. This is part of our "Trails All Day" event - join us all day long!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Person - Free
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Jun 6
Warriors Path
5.100 Inch Hike - TRAILS ALL DAY on National Trails Day

Celebrate National Trails Day with some VERY SHORT hikes. This is part of our "Trails All Day" event - join us all day long!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Person - Free
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Jun 6
Warriors Path
6. Night Hike - TRAILS ALL DAY on National Trails Day

End off National Trails Day with a hike into the night. This is part of our "Trails All Day" event - join us all day long!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Person - Free
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Jun 6
Cove Lake
National Trails Day

Join us as we celebrate National Trails Day at Cove Lake State Park!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Attendee ($0) - Free
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Jun 6
Pickwick Landing
National Trails Day Hike 2026

Saturday at 8:00am: Join us for this year's National Trail's Day Hike on the Island Loop Trail!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 6
Roan Mountain
National Trails Day Hike

Celebrate National Trails Day at Roan Mountain State Park! Join Interpretive Ranger Price on the 1.3 mile Raven Rock Trail loop.

Registration Closes: 6/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Jun 6
Fall Creek Falls
Sunrise Hike: Finding Peace & Beauty in Nature 6-6

Sunrise Hike on Saturday 6-6!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
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Jun 6
Savage Gulf
National Trails Day Hike

Guided Hike to Rattlesnake Point Overlook

Registration Closes: 6/5
Ticket 1 – Attendee ($0) - Free
Ticket 2 – Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Ticket 3 – Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Ticket 4 – Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Jun 6
Pickwick Landing
River Ranger Camp 2026

Saturday at 10:00 am: Come learn recreation skills and the importance of water conservation at PWLSP!

Registration Closes: 6/5
FREE
Jun 6
Paris Landing
National Trails Day Hike on Raptor Ridge

Join us as we celebrate National Trails Day with a 3.2 mile hike on Raptor Ridge!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Free Event - Free
Supporting Donation - $5.00
Supporting Donation - $10.00
Supporting Donation - $15.00
Supporting Donation - $20.00
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Jun 6
Sycamore Shoals
Liberty: The Saga Of Sycamore Shoals - Our 47th Year!

Tennessee's Official Outdoor Drama continues in its 47th year, telling the stories of Sycamore Shoals in a 2-act production from the Friends of Sycamore Shoals!

Registration Closes: 6/6
Adults - $16.00
Seniors (60+) - $12.00
Students (6-17) - $6.00
Veterans & First Responders - $7.00
FSSSHP Members - $8.00
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Jun 6
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Basket weaving- Double Swing Market Basket

Have you ever wanted to make a basket?

Registration Closes: 6/5
Price: $60.00
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Jun 7
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 6/7
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jun 8-Jun 9
Tims Ford
Jr. Ranger Camp - June 8th and 9th - Ages 6-8

Come out and learn what it is like to be a Junior Ranger! We will have lots of fun and educational activities and lessons for kids ages 6-8 years old.

Registration Closes: 6/8
Price: $75.00
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Jun 8-Jun 11
Paris Landing
Junior Ranger Camp Ages 9-13 (June 8 to 11)

Junior Ranger Camp for children 9 to 13 years old helps children build a better relationship with the great outdoors and have fun!

Registration Closes: 5/4
Price: $50.00
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Jun 8
Booker T Washington
2026 Jr Ranger Camp

Well, it is that time again for Booker T Washington State Park's summer Jr Ranger Camp.

Registration Closes: 6/8
Price: $25.00
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Jun 8-Jun 11
Pickett
Junior Ranger Camp

Join us at Pickett State Park and Sgt. Alvin C. York for Junior Ranger Camp this Summer!

Registration Closes: 6/8
Price: $25.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 8-Jun 12
Frozen Head
Frozen Head Junior Ranger

Join Frozen Head for its annual Junior Ranger Camp!

Registration Closes: 4/30
Price: $35.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 8-Jun 11
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Junior Ranger Camp

Join us June 9-12 for Junior Ranger Camp ages 8-12!

Registration Closes: 6/5
Per Participant (Non Pickett Co Students - $50.00
Per Participant- Pickett Co K-8 Students - $40.00
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Jun 8-Jun 11
Cumberland Mountain
Junior Ranger Day Camp

Join us for Cumberland Mountain's Junior Ranger Camp - focusing on wildlife, history, water recreation, and outdoor safety.

Registration Closes: 5/18
Price: $30.00
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Jun 8-Jun 10
Rock Island
Junior Ranger Camp 2026

Join us for our annual Junior Ranger Camp at Rock Island State Park! This is a three half-day camp for children ages 8-14 years old.

Registration Closes: 6/8
Attendee - $30.00
Attendee + Donation - $40.00
Attendee + Donation - $50.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $20.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $40.00
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Jun 8-Jun 11
Cummins Falls
Junior Ranger Camp 1

Half Day Mon- Thurs. Camp for ages 6-12 June 8th - 11th

Registration Closes: 6/8
Price: $40.00
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Jun 8-Jun 11
Cove Lake
Junior Ranger Camp

Join Ranger Jacob for a fun Junior Ranger Camp!

Registration Closes: 6/1
Price: $40.00
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Jun 9-Jun 11
Red Clay
Junior Ranger Camp 2026

Learn what it takes to be a park ranger with the Red Clay rangers at Junior Ranger Camp 2026!

Registration Closes: 5/5
Price: $55.00
Only 7 Left!
Jun 9-Jun 12
Scotts Gulf Wilderness
Junior Ranger Camp 2026

Join us for our first annual Junior Ranger Camp here at Scott's Gulf Wilderness!

Registration Closes: 6/1
Price: $40.00
Only 9 Left!
Jun 10-Jun 12
Pickwick Landing
Jr. Ranger Camp - Returning Rangers

Calling all Returning Junior Rangers to continue their learning adventure at PWLSP! Registration required, spots are limited.

Registration Closes: 6/10
Price: $65.00
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Jun 10-Jun 12
Bledsoe Creek
Junior Ranger Camp: Ages 7-12 (Session One)

Become a Junior Park Ranger at Bledsoe Creek State Park!

Registration Closes: 6/7
Price: $50.00
Only 9 Left!
Jun 10-Jun 12
Harpeth River
Junior Ranger 2026

The Harpeth River Jr. Ranger Camp is back! Join us for a fun filled day camp where we will learn about history, prehistory, ecology, conservation, and more!

Registration Closes: 6/3
Price: $30.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 11-Jun 12
Tims Ford
Jr. Ranger Camp - June 11th and 12th - Ages 6-8

Come out and learn what it is like to be a Junior Ranger! We will have lots of fun and educational activities and lessons for kids ages 6-8 years old.

Registration Closes: 6/11
Price: $75.00
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Jun 12
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Jim & Cheri Miller

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 6/11
FREE
Jun 12
Warriors Path
Sunset Float

Come out and enjoy an evening of kayaking on Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir.

Registration Closes: 6/12
Price: $15.00
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Jun 12
Sycamore Shoals
Liberty: The Saga Of Sycamore Shoals - Our 47th Year!

Tennessee's Official Outdoor Drama continues in its 47th year, telling the stories of Sycamore Shoals in a 2-act production from the Friends of Sycamore Shoals!

Registration Closes: 6/12
Adults - $16.00
Seniors (60+) - $12.00
Students (6-17) - $6.00
Veterans & First Responders - $7.00
FSSSHP Members - $8.00
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Jun 13-Jun 14
Rocky Fork
Rocky Fork Folk School - Natural Dyes

Rocky Fork Folk School-Learn the Lost Art during a weekend of dyeing textiles with natural objects

Registration Closes: 6/13
Price: $25.00
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Jun 13
Division of Natural Areas
Snorkel the Duck River

Snorkel a stretch of the Duck to explore its fascinating underwater biodiversity

Registration Closes: 6/11
Price: $5.00
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Jun 13
Paris Landing
The Lodge Bourbon & Wild Game Tasting

June 13, 5–7 PM: Bourbon & Wild Game Pairing—experience 5 generations of bourbon paired with wild game. $100 per person. Limited seating. Tickets available now.

Registration Closes: 6/6
Price: $100.00
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Jun 13
Sgt Alvin C York
Sgt. York Monthly Volunteer Day

This Volunteer opportunity will be focusing on pulling some of the invasive species along the Wolf River!

Registration Closes: 6/13
FREE
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Jun 13
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 6/13
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jun 13
Roan Mountain
Field Naturalist Workshop Series: Part Three

Discover the hidden world of moths and nocturnal pollinators while observing live species and learning their role in forest ecosystems.

Registration Closes: 6/13
Registration Fee - $10.00
Full Series Membership Fee - $65.00
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Jun 13
Montgomery Bell
Ernest Day 2026

The Movie "Ernest Goes to Camp" was filmed at Montgomery Bell State Park. Enjoy a day of free activities and meet actors from the Ernest movies.

Registration Closes: 6/13
FREE
Jun 13
Sycamore Shoals
Liberty: The Saga Of Sycamore Shoals - Our 47th Year!

Tennessee's Official Outdoor Drama continues in its 47th year, telling the stories of Sycamore Shoals in a 2-act production from the Friends of Sycamore Shoals!

Registration Closes: 6/13
Adults - $16.00
Seniors (60+) - $12.00
Students (6-17) - $6.00
Veterans & First Responders - $7.00
FSSSHP Members - $8.00
Select Quantity
Jun 14
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 6/14
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jun 14
David Crockett
Tails to Trails: volunteer shelter dog walking

Make a difference in a dog's life while enjoying the beauty of nature! Join us for a special event with Lawrence County - Lawrenceburg Animal Shelter.

Registration Closes: 6/14
FREE
Only 5 Left!
Jun 15-Jun 17
Tims Ford
Jr Ranger Camp - June 15th-17th- Ages 9-11

Join our 3 day Jr. Ranger Camp at Tims Ford for some fun and educational experiences!

Registration Closes: 6/15
Price: $85.00
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Jun 15-Jun 19
Henry Horton
Junior Ranger Camp 2026, Ages 9-11

Join us at Henry Horton State Park for a week of fun and educational activities!

Registration Closes: 6/14
Price: $100.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 15-Jun 18
Big Ridge
2026 Big Ridge State Park Junior Ranger Camp (Ages 8-12)

Join our 4 day Jr. Ranger Camp at Big Ridge State Park for some fun and educational outdoor experiences!

Registration Closes: 6/15
Price: $65.00
Only 8 Left!
Jun 15-Jun 19
T O Fuller
Recreation/Sports Camp

Recreational Day Camp will feature activities like basketball, baseball, yoga, flag-football, kickball, and soccer for kids ages 7-13.

Registration Closes: 6/15
Price: $25.00
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Jun 15-Jun 18
Chickasaw
2026 Jr. Ranger Camp

2026 Jr. Ranger Day Camp

Registration Closes: 5/30
Price: $55.00
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Jun 15-Jun 18
Hiwassee River
Jr. Ranger Camp

Calling all Jr. Rangers! Join our rangers for our camp where you will learn about our park, have fun doing outdoor activities, and become a Jr. Ranger!

Registration Closes: 6/12
Price: $25.00
Select Quantity
Jun 15-Jun 19
Meeman-Shelby
Junior Ranger Camp 2026

Junior Ranger Camp 2026

Registration Closes: 6/15
Price: $50.00
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Jun 16-Jun 19
Standing Stone
2026 Junior Ranger Camp

Calling all future environmental stewards! Come out and participate in this years Junior Ranger Camp set for June 16-19. Ages 6-11

Registration Closes: 5/31
Price: $50.00
Only 4 Left!
Jun 16-Jun 19
Burgess Falls
Jr Ranger Camp: June 16-19

Join us for our second week of Jr Ranger Camp, June 16-19!

Registration Closes: 6/12
Price: $55.00
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Jun 16-Jun 17
Cummins Falls
Puddle Jumpers Mini Junior Camp

Half Day Tues. - Wed. Day Camp for ages 4 and 5 June 16 - 17th

Registration Closes: 6/16
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Jun 17-Jun 19
Cedars of Lebanon
2026 Junior Ranger Day Camp 1

Junior Ranger Camp 1 for 2026!

Registration Closes: 6/16
FREE
Jun 18
Sycamore Shoals
Liberty: The Saga Of Sycamore Shoals - Our 47th Year!

Tennessee's Official Outdoor Drama continues in its 47th year, telling the stories of Sycamore Shoals in a 2-act production from the Friends of Sycamore Shoals!

Registration Closes: 6/18
Adults - $16.00
Seniors (60+) - $12.00
Students (6-17) - $6.00
Veterans & First Responders - $7.00
FSSSHP Members - $8.00
Select Quantity
Jun 19
Sycamore Shoals
Liberty: The Saga Of Sycamore Shoals - Our 47th Year!

Tennessee's Official Outdoor Drama continues in its 47th year, telling the stories of Sycamore Shoals in a 2-act production from the Friends of Sycamore Shoals!

Registration Closes: 6/19
Adults - $16.00
Seniors (60+) - $12.00
Students (6-17) - $6.00
Veterans & First Responders - $7.00
FSSSHP Members - $8.00
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Jun 20
Division of Natural Areas
Hike at John and Hester Lane Cedar Glades

Explore the plant communities of John and Hester Lane Cedar Glades State Natural Area

Registration Closes: 6/18
Adults - $5.00
Kids under 12 - Free
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Jun 20
Red Clay
Mini Ranger Camp - Session 1

Join us for Session 1 of Mini Ranger Camp, a beginner Junior Ranger experience for 5 to 8-year-olds!

Registration Closes: 6/20
Price: $2.00
Only 2 Left!
Jun 20
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 6/20
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jun 20
Sycamore Shoals
Liberty: The Saga Of Sycamore Shoals - Our 47th Year!

Tennessee's Official Outdoor Drama continues in its 47th year, telling the stories of Sycamore Shoals in a 2-act production from the Friends of Sycamore Shoals!

Registration Closes: 6/20
Adults - $16.00
Seniors (60+) - $12.00
Students (6-17) - $6.00
Veterans & First Responders - $7.00
FSSSHP Members - $8.00
Select Quantity
Jun 21
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 6/21
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jun 22-Jun 24
Tims Ford
Jr Ranger Camp - June 22nd-24th- Ages 9-11

Join our 3 day Jr. Ranger Camp at Tims Ford for some fun and educational experiences!

Registration Closes: 6/22
Price: $85.00
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Jun 22-Jun 26
Fiery Gizzard
Junior Ranger Camp 2026

Does your child love Nature and the Great Outdoors? If so, come spend a week in the outdoors with Fiery Gizzard Rangers and Seasonal Rangers!

Registration Closes: 5/22
Price: $50.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 22-Jun 26
Roan Mountain
Junior Ranger Camp 2026, June 22-26 (Ages 8-12)

Join Tennessee State Parks Rangers & Interpreters at Roan Mountain State Park for a week of fun activities to become a Junior Ranger!

Registration Closes: 6/1
Per Participant - $75.00
Cloudland Elementary Students - $55.00
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Jun 22-Jun 25
Cummins Falls
Junior Ranger Camp 2

Half Day Mon. - Thur. Camp for ages 6-12 June 22nd-25th

Registration Closes: 6/22
Price: $40.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 25
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: 6/24
FREE
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Jun 25
Sycamore Shoals
Liberty: The Saga Of Sycamore Shoals - Our 47th Year!

Tennessee's Official Outdoor Drama continues in its 47th year, telling the stories of Sycamore Shoals in a 2-act production from the Friends of Sycamore Shoals!

Registration Closes: 6/25
Adults - $16.00
Seniors (60+) - $12.00
Students (6-17) - $6.00
Veterans & First Responders - $7.00
FSSSHP Members - $8.00
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Jun 26
Red Clay
Red Clay Renaissance Art Contest

Share what inspires you about Red Clay during the Red Clay Renaissance Art Contest!

Registration Closes: 6/25
FREE
Jun 26-Jun 28
Reelfoot Lake
BILL DANCE SIGNATURE LAKE FISHING TOURNAMENT JUNE 27 & 28, 2026

BILL DANCE SIGNATURE LAKE FISHING TOURNAMENT

Registration Closes: 6/25
FREE
Jun 26
Division of Natural Areas
Overbridge Land Management Hike

Two-mile, off trail hike highlighting site management and interesting plant species of Overbridge SNA near Murfreesboro

Registration Closes: 6/25
Price: $10.00
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Jun 26
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: The P.F. Flyers

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 6/25
FREE
Jun 26
Sycamore Shoals
Liberty: The Saga Of Sycamore Shoals - Our 47th Year!

Tennessee's Official Outdoor Drama continues in its 47th year, telling the stories of Sycamore Shoals in a 2-act production from the Friends of Sycamore Shoals!

Registration Closes: 6/26
Adults - $16.00
Seniors (60+) - $12.00
Students (6-17) - $6.00
Veterans & First Responders - $7.00
FSSSHP Members - $8.00
Select Quantity
Jun 27
Rock Island
Novice and Intermediate Watercolor: Hummingbirds

Summer is the time for hummingbirds - capture this beauty in watercolor!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $15.00
Only 4 Left!
Jun 27
Rock Island
Youth Watercolors-06-27-26

Bring your kids to the Nature Center to try their hands at watercolor!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $5.00
Only 5 Left!
Jun 27
Roan Mountain
Field Naturalist Summer Series: Part Four

Learn butterfly identification, life cycles, and ecology while exploring these mountain pollinators and traditional preservation methods.

Registration Closes: 6/27
Registration Fee - $10.00
Full Series Membership - $65.00
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Jun 29
Old Stone Fort
Full Moon Kayak Float (Strawberry Moon)

Enjoy the Strawberry Moon from the Duck River!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
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Jun 29
Standing Stone
Full Moon Kayak Float - Strawberry Moon

Join Ranger Aaron for a kayak float under the glow of Junes Strawberry Moon.

Registration Closes: 6/29
Price: $15.00
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Jun 29
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: 6/29
Attendance - $20.00
Attendance + $5 Donation - $25.00
Attendance + $10 Donation - $30.00
Attendance + $15 Donation - $35.00
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Jun 30
Cedars of Lebanon
Full Strawberry Moon Hike [8 PM]

Where the night glows, adventure follows. Join us as we enjoy the night under moonlight.

Registration Closes: 6/30
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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JULY 2026 - All Parks
Jul 1-Jul 31
Ocoee River
Hot July Moon SUP Race

Yes! A Stand-Up Paddle Board Race is in the works for July of 2026. We are still working to set a date and time.

Registration Closes: 6/30
FREE
Jul 1-Jul 3
Head of the Crow
Junior Ranger Daycamp

Join Head of the Crow staff for our first annual Junior Ranger Camp! This option is for the first three days in July.

Registration Closes: 6/1
Price: $50.00
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Jul 3
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Stemwinder

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 6/1
FREE
Jul 4
Montgomery Bell
Golf Cart Safari 07-04-26

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 7/4
Price: $10.00
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Jul 4
Fall Creek Falls
4th of July Celebration

Join Fall Creek Falls State Park for our annual 4th of July Parade!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $50.00
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Jul 4
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 7/4
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jul 4
Montgomery Bell
4th of July 250th Birthday Celebration

Join us on July 4th, 2026, for an unforgettable beach celebration as we mark the 250th birthday of the United States!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Program Cost - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Jul 5
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 7/5
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jul 6-Jul 10
Tims Ford
Spirit of America-Youth Boating Camp- July 6th-10th

This is a fun and informative boating and water safety camp! Payments can be made online, but applications must be requested and submitted prior to camp.

Registration Closes: 7/6
Price: $100.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 8-Jul 10
Cedars of Lebanon
2026 Junior Ranger Day Camp 2

Junior Ranger Camp 2 for 2026!

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
Jul 8-Jul 10
Bledsoe Creek
Junior Ranger Camp: Ages 7-12 (Session Two)

Become a Junior Park Ranger at Bledsoe Creek State Park!

Registration Closes: 7/8
Price: $50.00
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Jul 9-Jul 11
Pickwick Landing
Camp Dunbar 2026

Learn recreational skills, complete a service project, and learn the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Dunbar!

Registration Closes: 7/9
Price: $20.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 9
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: 7/9
FREE
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Jul 10
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 7/9
FREE
Jul 11
Henry Horton
Duck River Outdoor Expo Sponsorships 2026

The Duck River Outdoor Expo is looking for sponsors!

Registration Closes: 7/11
Sponsorship - $50.00
Sponsorship - $100.00
Sponsorship - $200.00
Sponsorship - $300.00
Sponsorship - $500.00
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Jul 11
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 7/5
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jul 11-Jul 12
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course - 2 Day Course

Join Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute Instructors for a 2-Day course if you want to become certified as a Leave No Trace Instructor.

Registration Closes: 7/10
FREE
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Jul 11
Roan Mountain
Field Naturalist Summer Series: Part Five

Explore mountain stream fish species, learn aquatic ecology, and create traditional Japanese fish prints using Gyotaku techniques.

Registration Closes: 7/11
Registration Fee - $10.00
Full Series Membership - $65.00
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Jul 12
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 7/12
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jul 12
David Crockett
Tails to Trails: volunteer shelter dog walking

Make a difference in a dog's life while enjoying the beauty of nature! Join us for a special event with Lawrence County - Lawrenceburg Animal Shelter.

Registration Closes: 7/12
FREE
Only 5 Left!
Jul 13-Jul 17
Tims Ford
Spirit of America-Youth Boating Camp- July 13th-17th

This is a fun and informative boating and water safety camp! Payments can be made online, but applications must be requested and submitted prior to camp.

Registration Closes: 7/13
Price: $100.00
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Jul 13-Jul 16
Big Ridge
2026 Big Ridge State Park Mini Junior Ranger Camp (Ages 6-8)

Join our 4 day Jr. Ranger Camp at Big Ridge State Park for some fun and educational outdoor experiences!

Registration Closes: 7/3
Price: $65.00
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Jul 13-Jul 16
Norris Dam
Junior Ranger Camp 2026

Buckle up: Junior Ranger Camp is coming!

Registration Closes: 6/7
Price: $55.00
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Jul 13-Jul 17
Fort Loudoun
Junior Ranger Camp

Children join the Independent Company of South Carolina for the week where they learn about the fort’s history and daily living at Fort Loudoun.

Registration Closes: 6/7
FREE
Jul 14
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 7/14
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
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Jul 14-Jul 17
Sycamore Shoals
Happy 250, America! Junior Ranger Camp 2026

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with living history activities! Kids 8 - 12 can enjoy four days of frontier games, activities, crafts, projects, and more!

Registration Closes: 7/14
Price: $75.00
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Jul 17
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Noah Mckinney

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 7/14
FREE
Jul 18
Fall Creek Falls
Gentle Hike & Nature Connection

Get your day started with a hike and connect with nature!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jul 18
Fall Creek Falls
Sunrise Hike: Finding Peace & Beauty in Nature 7-18

Sunrise Hike on Saturday 7-18!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jul 20-Jul 24
Fall Creek Falls
Spirit of America Boating Camp July 20-24th

Spirit of America Boating Camp for Youth Ages 12-15!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $75.00
Jul 22-Jul 24
Henry Horton
Mini Junior Ranger Camp 2026, Ages 6-8

Join us at Henry Horton State Park for a week of fun and educational activities!

Registration Closes: 7/21
Price: $60.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 23
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: 7/23
FREE
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Jul 25
Red Clay
Mini Ranger Camp - Session 2

Join us for Session 1 of Mini Ranger Camp, a beginner Junior Ranger experience for 5 to 8-year-olds!

Registration Closes: 6/20
Price: $2.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 25
Sycamore Shoals
Independence on the Frontier: 250th Anniversary Commemoration!

Be a guest in Fort Watauga as news of Independence finally arrives on the colonial frontier of 1776!

Registration Closes: 6/20
FREE
Jul 25
Rock Island
Youth Watercolors

Bring your kids to the Nature Center to try their hands at watercolor!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $5.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 25
Rock Island
Novice and Intermediate Watercolor: Woodlands and Water

Take a break from the heat and paint some scenic views from Rock Island State Park.

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $15.00
Only 4 Left!
Jul 25
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 7/25
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jul 25
Roan Mountain
Field Naturalist Summer Series: Part Six

Discover Appalachian reptiles and amphibians while learning identification, habitats, and the adaptations of cold-blooded wildlife.

Registration Closes: 7/25
Registration Fee - $10.00
Full Series Membership - $65.00
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Jul 26
Bicentennial Mall
Park Tour

Join us as we explore the parks features and monuments and discuss how Tennessee helped shape the world around it.

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50
Attendee - Free
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Jul 28
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Knots for the Outdoors

Join Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute Instructors if you want to learn or improve upon a variety of knots useful for outdoor applications

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
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Jul 29
Old Stone Fort
Full Moon Kayak Float (Buck Moon)

Enjoy the Buck Moon from the Duck River!

Registration Closes: 7/29
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
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Jul 29
Standing Stone
Full Moon Kayak Float - Buck Moon

Join Ranger Aaron while we paddle along Kelly Lake under the glow of July's Buck Moon.

Registration Closes: 7/29
Price: $15.00
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Jul 29
Cedars of Lebanon
Full Buck Moon Hike [8 PM]

Where the night glows, adventure follows. Join us as we enjoy the night under moonlight.

Registration Closes: 7/29
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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Jul 31
Montgomery Bell
Star Viewing 07-31-26

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

Registration Closes: 7/29
FREE
Jul 31
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Tom & the Roan Mountain Gals

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 7/29
FREE
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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Aug 1
Division of Natural Areas
Boardwalk to Boardwalk Walk

On this easy walk, we will walk the boardwalks at William B. Clark and Ghost River State Natural Areas to access the cypress-gum swamps.

Registration Closes: 7/30
Price: $10.00
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Aug 1
Division of Natural Areas
Archaeology at Rugby State Natural Area

Join Division of State Natural Areas staff and Tennessee Division of Archaeology archaeologists for a hands-on program exploring how archaeological sites are do

Registration Closes: 7/30
Price: $5.00
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Aug 7
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: The Roan Crows

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 7/30
FREE
Aug 8
Fort Loudoun
Siege 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: 7/30
FREE
Aug 8
Montgomery Bell
Golf Cart Safari 08-08-26

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 8/8
Price: $10.00
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Aug 8-Aug 9
Red Clay
Cherokee Cultural Celebration 2026

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Cherokee people through demonstrations, dancing, music, & more!

Registration Closes: 8/8
FREE
Aug 8
Fall Creek Falls
Gentle Hike & Nature Connection

Get your day started with a hike and connect with nature!

Registration Closes: 8/8
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
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Aug 8
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Backpacking 101

Join Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute Instructors for a 101 course on everything backpacking!

Registration Closes: 8/7
FREE
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Aug 8
Fall Creek Falls
Sunrise Hike: Finding Peace & Beauty in Nature 8-8

Sunrise Hike on Saturday 8-8!

Registration Closes: 8/8
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
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Aug 8
Roan Mountain
Field Naturalist Summer Series: Part Seven

Learn to identify birds by sight and sound while practicing observation and listening skills used by birders and ornithologists.

Registration Closes: 8/8
Registration Fee - $10.00
Full Series Membership - $65.00
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Aug 11
Old Stone Fort
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing

Enjoy an early morning opportunity as we look for Perseids Meteors in the Enclosure Field!

Registration Closes: 8/11
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee+ $5 donation - $8.00
Attendee+$10 donation - $13.00
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Aug 12
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 8/12
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
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Aug 13-Aug 14
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: 8/13
Attendee (age 10+) - $40.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $45.00
Attendee+$10 donation - $50.00
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Aug 14
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: The Acoustic Corner

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 8/13
FREE
Aug 15
Old Stone Fort
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing

Enjoy an early morning opportunity as we look for Perseids Meteors in the Enclosure Field!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee+ $5 donation - $8.00
Attendee+$10 donation - $13.00
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Aug 15
Division of Natural Areas
Bring Your Boat – Duck River, Paddle a State Scenic Section

Paddle a 6-mile stretch of the Duck River passing through portions of State Natural Areas.

Registration Closes: 8/10
Price: $10.00
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Aug 15
Roan Mountain
Field Naturalist Summer Series: Finale

Explore the mammals of Roan Mountain through specimens, tracks, and presentations, followed by the conclusion of the series, dinner, and celebration.

Registration Closes: 8/15
Registration Fee - $10.00
Full Series Membership - $65.00
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Aug 21
Montgomery Bell
Star Viewing 08-21-26

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

Registration Closes: 8/15
FREE
Aug 21
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Matthew Tonner

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 8/15
FREE
Aug 22
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Introduction to Plant Identification with Botanist Steve Price

Join NOLI Instructor and Botanist Steven Price to embark on an exciting journey through the enchanting world of plant identification.

Registration Closes: 8/22
FREE
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Aug 28
Old Stone Fort
Full Moon Kayak Float (Sturgeon Moon)

Enjoy the Sturgeon Moon while paddling the Duck River!

Registration Closes: 8/28
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
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Aug 28
Standing Stone
Full Moon Kayak Float - Sturgeon Moon

Join Ranger Aaron for a paddle along Kelly Lake under the glow of the Sturgeon Moon.

Registration Closes: 8/28
Price: $15.00
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Aug 28
Cedars of Lebanon
Full Sturgeon Moon Hike [8 PM]

Where the night glows, adventure follows. Join us as we enjoy the night under moonlight.

Registration Closes: 8/28
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 28
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Amber Taylor

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 8/28
FREE
Aug 29
Rock Island
Youth Watercolors

Bring your kids to the Nature Center to try their hands at watercolor!

Registration Closes: 8/29
Price: $5.00
Only 5 Left!
SEPTEMBER 2026 - All Parks
Sep 4
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Jenny & the Weazels

Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 8/29
FREE
Sep 5
Montgomery Bell
Golf Cart Safari 09-05-26

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 9/5
Price: $10.00
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Sep 11
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 9/11
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
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Sep 11-Sep 13
Fall Creek Falls
48th Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival

Join us for a festival celebrating Appalachian crafts, music, and food!

Registration Closes: 9/11
FREE
Sep 12
Division of Natural Areas
House Mountain Hike – Learn to Identify Trees!

Take a fun, informative hike to the summit of House Mountain where we’ll learn to identify the tree species that call Tennessee forests home.

Registration Closes: 9/12
Price: $10.00
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Sep 12
Sycamore Shoals
Fall Knap-In

Watch skilled craftspeople make arrowpoints, spear points and other early survival tools!

Registration Closes: 9/12
FREE
Sep 19
Standing Stone
43rd 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: 9/19
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Sep 19
Rock Island
TN Serves Clean-up the Caney Fork

Volunteer at Rock Island to support National Public Lands Day and TN Serves!

Registration Closes: 9/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Donation Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
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Sep 19
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: 9/17
other - $8.00
Kids under 10 - Free
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Sep 19
Pinson Mounds
Wildflowers and Wetlands at Pinson Mounds

Wildflowers and Wetlands at Pinson Mounds

Registration Closes: 9/18
FREE
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Sep 19
Sycamore Shoals
Overmountain Muster At Sycamore Shoals Day 1

Experience the incredible story of the Overmountain Men and their historic gathering at Sycamore Shoals before the Battle of Kings Mountain in the fall of 1780!

Registration Closes: 9/18
FREE
Sep 19
Sycamore Shoals
Sons Of The American Revolution: Gathering At Sycamore Shoals

Join the Sons of the American Revolution for the 246th anniversary of the Overmountain Muster in a memorial service and wreath laying ceremony.

Registration Closes: 9/18
FREE
Sep 20
Division of Natural Areas
Couchville Cedar Glade State Natural Areas Hike

Come enjoy a late summer hike at Couchville Cedar Glade State Natural Area to explore limestone cedar glades, barrens and forests.

Registration Closes: 9/17
Other - $10.00
Kids under 10 - Free
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Sep 20
Sycamore Shoals
Overmountain Muster At Sycamore Shoals Day 2

Experience the incredible story of the Overmountain Men and their historic gathering at Sycamore Shoals before the Battle of Kings Mountain in the fall of 1780!

Registration Closes: 9/17
FREE
Sep 25
Sycamore Shoals
OVTA Watauga River Crossing

Marchers will cross the Watauga River at Sycamore Shoals, just as the Overmountain militia crossed 246 years ago.

Registration Closes: 9/17
FREE
Sep 26
Standing Stone
Full Moon Kayak Float - Harvest Moon

Join Ranger Aaron while we paddle along Kelly Lake under the glow of the Harvest Moon.

Registration Closes: 9/26
Price: $15.00
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Sep 26
Cedars of Lebanon
Full Harvest Moon Hike [8 PM]

Where the night glows, adventure follows. Join us as we enjoy the night under moonlight.

Registration Closes: 9/26
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 26
Rock Island
National Public Lands Day Hike at Rock Island State Park 2026

Get out an enjoy Rock Island State Park on National Public Lands Day! Join the Ranger for a roughly 2-mile hike on the Bluff Trail!

Registration Closes: 9/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Donation Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
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Sep 26
Standing Stone
TN Serves and National Public Lands Day

Join Standing Stone State Park staff for this years TN Serves and National Public Lands Day volunteer event.

Registration Closes: 9/26
FREE
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Sep 26
Division of Natural Areas
Devil’s Backbone State Natural Area and State Park Three Mile Hike

Come join us for a 3-mile hike along the Devil’s Backbone Trail on National Public Land’s Day

Registration Closes: 9/24
Price: $10.00
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Sep 26
Division of Natural Areas
River Overlooks, Ferns, and Caves

Moderate 2-mile hike with overlook of Duck River.

Registration Closes: 9/23
FREE
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Sep 26
Division of Natural Areas
Sherwood Day Loop Hike

3-mile hike along Sherwood Day Loop on National Public Lands Day.

Registration Closes: 9/26
Price: $10.00
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Sep 26
Division of Natural Areas
Celebrate National Public Land Day: Hike at Pogue Creek Canyon

A first peek of our most recent addition to Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area.

Registration Closes: 9/25
Price: $5.00
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Sep 26
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: 9/26
Person - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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OCTOBER 2026 - All Parks
Oct 2-Oct 4
Old Stone Fort
Knap-in and Archaeoskills

We hope you are ready to join us for our Annual Knap-in the first weekend of October.

Registration Closes: 10/2
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 3
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Heritage Day 2026

Jump back in time and join us for our History Festival at the Sadie Ford Farm Heritage Day 2026.

Registration Closes: 10/3
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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Oct 10
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
Select Quantity
Oct 10
Montgomery Bell
Golf Cart Safari 10-03-26

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $10.00
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Oct 10
Rock Island
World Migratory Bird Day at Rock Island State Park

Observe the bird wildlife at the Collins River Nature loop with avian specialist Kristen Garrison.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee + donation - $10.00
Attendee + donation - $5.00
Donation (Not attending) - $10.00
Donation (Not attending) - $5.00
Attendee - Free
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Oct 16
Montgomery Bell
Star Viewing 10-16-26

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

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE
Oct 17
Fall Creek Falls
Spooktacular

Trick or Treat, hayrides, spooky campsites,

Registration Closes: 10/17
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $50.00
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Oct 17
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: 10/13
FREE
Only 6 Left!
Oct 24
Division of Natural Areas
Montgomery Bell 10.4 Mile Trail Hike

Hike the Overnight Trail at Montgomery Bell State Park through forested ridges, streams, and scenic overlooks.

Registration Closes: 10/21
Price: $5.00
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Oct 24
Bledsoe Creek
Harvests and Haunts - Reserved Campsites Only

Come camp at Bledsoe Creek State Park and participate in our eighth annual decorating contest! This event is for those camping in the park.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Donation + Participating - $5.00
Donation (not participating) - $5.00
Donation + Participating - $20.00
Donation (not participating) - $20.00
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Oct 24
Pickwick Landing
Scarybook Trail 2026

Saturday 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Board our wagon shuttles to our Scarybook Trail Halloween hike with candy, s'mores, and spooky animal mysteries.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $50.00
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Oct 24-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: 10/23
FREE
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Oct 24
Rocky Fork
NOLI- Dutch oven cooking

Join Noli Instructor Deb Briscoe to learn the secrets to creating great camp meals in a dutch oven

Registration Closes: 10/23
FREE
Oct 26
Standing Stone
Full Moon Kayak Float - Hunters Moon

Join Ranger Aaron as we paddle along Kelly Lake under the glow of the Hunters Moon.

Registration Closes: 10/26
Price: $15.00
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Oct 31
Fall Creek Falls
Wild Foods Day

Field trips identifying edible wild plants and workshops on preparing wild meats and breads are just a few of the activities.

Registration Closes: 10/31
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $100.00
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Oct 31
Cedars of Lebanon
2026 Halloween \"Chills and Thrills\" in the Campground

Join us for our annual "Chills and Thrills" in the Campground at Cedars of Lebanon 2026. We plan to have a "ghostly" time!

Registration Closes: 10/31
FREE
Oct 31
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Introduction to Plant Identification with Botanist Steve Price

Join NOLI Instructor and Botanist Steven Price to embark on an exciting journey through the enchanting world of plant identification.

Registration Closes: 10/30
FREE
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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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Nov 7
Fort Loudoun
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: 11/7
FREE
Nov 7
Division of Natural Areas
Natural History and Archaeology of Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Ar

Six-mile hike to enjoy fall foliage and rock formations of the Cumberland Plateau.

Registration Closes: 11/3
FREE
Only 7 Left!
Nov 8
Fort Loudoun
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: 11/3
FREE
Nov 14
Pickwick Landing
Pickwick Dam Triathlon

Saturday at 8:00 am: Be part of the first annual Pickwick Dam Triathlon!

Registration Closes: 11/14
FREE
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Nov 21-Nov 22
Montgomery Bell
Holiday Faire at the Bell Vendor registration

Show off your handmade arts, crafts, and homemade packaged food products, and help your community find the perfect gifts at our Holiday Vendor Fair!

Registration Closes: 11/13
8 ft Vendor table- limit 3 - $50.00
Add electricity - $10.00
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Nov 24
Cedars of Lebanon
Full Beaver Moon Hike [8 PM]

Where the night glows, adventure follows. Join us as we enjoy the night under moonlight.

Registration Closes: 11/24
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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Nov 26
Fall Creek Falls
Thanksgiving at Fall Creek Falls

Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day Feast at the Lodge at Fall Creek Falls

Registration Closes: 11/24
FREE
Nov 27
Rock Island
Day After Thanksgiving Day Hike 2026

Hit the trail for our Day After Thanksgiving Hike at Rock Island State Park for a moderately strenuous 1.6-mile hike to work off those calories!

Registration Closes: 11/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Donation Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
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Nov 27
Old Stone Fort
After Thanksgiving Day Hike

Come join us for our signature After Thanksgiving Day Hike!

Registration Closes: 11/27
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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Nov 27
Standing Stone
Day After Thanksgiving Hike

Join Ranger Staff for our annual Day After Thanksgiving Hike. We will be hiking ~1.5 miles along Jordan and Cabin Spurs.

Registration Closes: 11/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Nov 28
Cedars of Lebanon
A very merry 1930s Christmas with Santa Claus at the Sadie Ford Farm

Santa, Sweets, and Seasonal Fun – 1930s Style! Come make Merry Memories at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm with Santa.

Registration Closes: 11/28
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 2026 - All Parks
Dec 5
Fort Loudoun
Christmas Garrison

Celebrate Christmas at Fort Loudoun with wassail, carols, greenery, and a candlelight tour.

Registration Closes: 11/28
FREE
Dec 5
Fall Creek Falls
Christmas on the Mountain Vendor Registration

Christmas on the Mountain Vendor Registration

Registration Closes: 12/1
Price: $30.00
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Dec 12
Montgomery Bell
Bell Ringer Trail Run

The Bell Ringer Trail Run is coming back to Montgomery Bell State Park, and you won't want to miss it. Mark your calendar and get ready to ring the bell!

Registration Closes: 12/12
FREE
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Dec 30-Dec 31
Savage Gulf
Volunteer Dates

Volunteer Opportunities at the park.

Registration Closes: 12/12
FREE
Dec 30-Dec 31
Savage Gulf
Outdoor Programs for Education Groups at Savage Gulf

A variety of outdoor programming opportunities for school groups.

Registration Closes: 12/12
FREE
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
North Chickamauga
Take Home Birdhouse Kits

Take home a ready to assemble Bluebird House Kit and help Native birds by providing habitat ready to use.

Registration Closes: 12/31
Price: $10.00
Dec 31
Hiwassee River
Educational Programming 2026

Planning a field trip or looking for an educational program for your classroom or group? Check out the list of programs available with our Hiwassee Rangers!

Registration Closes: 12/31
FREE
FEBRUARY 2027 - All Parks
Feb 27
Cummins Falls
Cummins Falls Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K

Join us for the 2027 Cummins Falls Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K—where your winter training leads to something unforgettable.

Registration Closes: 2/27
FREE
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MARCH 2027 - All Parks
Mar 27
Bledsoe Creek
Nature Fair

A family-friendly gathering to take action for the environment!

Registration Closes: 2/27
Vendor Booth Fee - $30.00
Community Partner - Free
OCTOBER 2027 - All Parks
Oct 23
Bledsoe Creek
Harvests and Haunts 2027- Reserved Campsites Only

Come camp at Bledsoe Creek State Park and participate in our ninth annual decorating contest! This event is for those camping in the park.

Registration Closes: 10/23
Donation + Participating - $5.00
Donation (not participating) - $5.00
Donation + Participating - $20.00
Donation (not participating) - $20.00
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DECEMBER 2028 - All Parks
Dec 10
Cummins Falls
Support the Mounted Patrol Horses of Cummins Falls

Click to make a Donation!

Registration Closes: 12/10
donation - $5.00
donation - $10.00
donation - $20.00
donation - $50.00
donation - $100.00
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