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With 1091 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.

JULY 2025 - All Parks
Jul 14
Pickett
CCC Museum

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie at the CCC Museum!

Registration Closed
FREE
Jul 14
Pickett
Ladder Trail Guided Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided hike along the scenic Ladder Trail at Pickett CCC Memorial State Park!

Registration Closed
FREE
Jul 14
David Crockett
Twilight Junior Ranger Camp

Calling all kids for our annual Twilight Junior Ranger Camp! Come learn about animals, safety and first aid, survival, David Crockett, and water fun!

Registration Closed
One Child - $30.00
Sibling Rate (For 2) - $50.00
Sibling Rate (For 3) - $70.00
Jul 14
Big Hill Pond
Outdoor Camp at Big Hill Pond

Join Ranger Canon for Outdoor Day Camp at Big Hill Pond!

Registration Closed
Price: $40.00
Jul 14
Old Stone Fort
Junior Ranger Camp 2025

Junior Ranger Camp at Old Stone Fort 2025

Registration Closed
Price: $85.00
Jul 14
Tims Ford
Jr. Ranger Camp - July 14th-16th - Ages 9-11

Join our 3 day Jr. Ranger Camp at Tims Ford for some fun and educational experiences!

Registration Closed
Price: $85.00
Jul 14
Norris Dam
Junior Ranger Camp

Get excited- Junior Ranger Camp 2025 is on the way!

Registration Closes: 7/14
Price: $65.00
Only 1 Left!
Jul 14
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 Closed
Price: $50.00
Jul 14
Burgess Falls
Advanced Junior Ranger Camp Summer 2025

Did your child love attending jr ranger camps when they were between 6 and 12? Here's an opportunity to attend advanced jr ranger camp as a 13–17 year old!

Registration Closed
Price: $65.00
Jul 14
Roan Mountain
July 10-14 Weekly Interpretive Programs

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

Registration Closed
FREE
Jul 14
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closed
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Jul 14
Long Hunter
Blooms and Butterflies 7.14.25

Oh my Blazing Stars check out some swallowtail butterflies! Don't miss our spectacular wildflower display too

Registration Closes: 7/14
Person - Free
Attendee+$5donation - $5.00
Attendee+$10donation - $10.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 14
Cummins Falls
Slither Into Nature: Snakes at Cummins Falls!

Learn about Tennessee's native snakes as well as a up close an personal look at our very own program snakes

Registration Closes: 7/14
FREE
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Jul 14
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Pioneer Camp

The sixteenth annual Pioneer Camp at Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park offers children ages 11-14 the opportunity to learn about historical crafts.

Registration Closed
Price: $50.00
Jul 14
Cummins Falls
Birding in the Meadow

Come find native and migrating bird with park staff in our meadow area!

Registration Closed
FREE
Jul 14
Cummins Falls
Make Your Own Watercolors With Nature!

Learn to make watercolors with whats around you!

Registration Closed
Price: $5.00
Jul 14
Edgar Evins
Jr Ranger Camp 2025

Jr. Ranger Camp for kids ages 6-12 years of age. Weeklong camp starting Monday thru Friday 8am-12pm, finishing with a trip down river on Friday.

Registration Closed
Price: $35.00
Jul 14
Cummins Falls
Wild Edible Plants Hike

Grab a taste of the wild!

Registration Closes: 7/14
Free - Free
1Attendee+Donation - $1.00
1Attendee+Donation - $5.00
1Attendee+Donation - $10.00
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Jul 14
Chickasaw
Meet our Birds of Prey

Birds are beautiful creatures! If you're interested in native TN birds, stop by the aviary to see our hawks and owl, and learn interesting facts about them!

Registration Closed
Register - Free
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
Jul 14
Fall Creek Falls
Medicinal Plant Hike

Meet SIR joy at the Fall Creek Falls overlook parking lot to hike the woodland trails and learn more about the medicinal plants of Tennessee!

Registration Closed
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Jul 14
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 2 pm

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

Registration Closed
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
Jul 15
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/15
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Jul 15
Seven Islands
Nature Storytime

Come join us for some fun nature stories!

Registration Closes: 7/15
FREE
SOLD OUT
Jul 15
David Crockett Birthplace
Volunteer Day: Park Cleanup with Greeneville Flyboys!

Time to get off the bench and support the Crockett team with a volunteer cleanup day featuring the Greeneville Flyboys baseball team!

Registration Closes: 7/15
FREE
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Jul 15
Cummins Falls
Slither Into Nature: Snakes at Cummins Falls!

Learn about Tennessee's native snakes as well as a up close an personal look at our very own program snakes

Registration Closes: 7/15
FREE
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Jul 15
Warriors Path
Summer In The Park, Week of July 14-20

A week full of natural fun! Hike wet or dry, meet local wildlife and local geology, try nature play and nature projects, and much more. All FREE!

Registration Closes: 7/15
FREE
Jul 15
Pickwick Landing
Pathways and Palettes

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

Registration Closes: 7/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 15
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Tuesday at 2:00 pm: Come and watch our birds eat their dinner!

Registration Closes: 7/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $1 Donation - $1.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee +$10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 donation - $15.00
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Jul 15
Pickwick Landing
Mimicry in Pickwick!

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

Registration Closes: 7/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 15
Chickasaw
Meet and Greet Hashi

Is our snake an alien? No, he's not from another planet, but he's not native to Tennessee either. Stop by to find out more about this "intruder".

Registration Closes: 7/15
Register - Free
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jul 15
Standing Stone
Paracord Bracelet

Come learn how to make a paracord bracelet and learn about hiking safety.

Registration Closes: 7/15
Price: $4.00
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Jul 15
Standing Stone
The Awesome Atlatl

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

Registration Closes: 7/15
FREE
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Jul 15
Standing Stone
Plant Walk

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

Registration Closes: 7/15
FREE
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Jul 15
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 10 am

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

Registration Closes: 7/15
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 15
Fall Creek Falls
Painting In The Park: Flowers!

Join SIR Joy at the Gilbert Gaul Room for an afternoon of painting native wildflowers!

Registration Closes: 7/15
FREE - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 16
Seven Islands
Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk

Join Ranger Clare for an Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk at Seven Islands State Birding Park.

Registration Closes: 7/16
Price: $10.00
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Jul 16
Red Clay
Tour of Red Clay State Historic Park

Join SIR Aubrey for a guided walking tour along our paved interpretive trail of the historic Red Clay Council Grounds!

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
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Jul 16
Red Clay
Traditional Cherokee Weapons Demonstration

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Aubrey for an interactive demonstration of Cherokee weaponry prior to European contact.

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
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Jul 16
Harpeth River
Guided Kayak Paddle-Narrows

Discover the Harpeth River: Ranger-Led Kayaking Adventure

Registration Closes: 7/16
Attendance - $50.00
Attendance+ $5 Donation - $55.00
Attendance+ $10 Donation - $60.00
Attendance+ $15 Donation - $65.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 16
Sycamore Shoals
2025 Junior Ranger Camp

Join Sycamore Shoals for its first ever Jr. Ranger Camp!

Registration Closed
Price: $50.00
Jul 16
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/16
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 16
Johnsonville
Junior Ranger Mornings: Go Green With Us

Join Park staff for 2 hours of fun while learning about why Johnsonville is a Tennessee State Park.

Registration Closes: 7/16
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee+$5Donation - $15.00
Attendee+$10Donation - $20.00
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Jul 16
Long Hunter
Nature Booth

Come see Ranger Boshears at his nature booth for this drop-in programming!

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
Jul 16
Standing Stone
Weed Pickin' Party

Volunteering Opportunity at Standing Stone State Park

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
Jul 16
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/16
1 Person - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
1 Person + Donation - $30.00
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Jul 16
Cummins Falls
Snorkeling

Come Snorkeling with Mason!

Registration Closes: 7/16
Price: $15.00
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Jul 16
Cummins Falls
Introduction to Archery!

Come enjoy some target practice!!

Registration Closes: 7/15
Person - $5.00
1Attendee+Donation - $10.00
1Attendee+Donation - $15.00
1Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 16
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/16
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 16
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/16
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 16
Pickwick Landing
Painting Plant Shadows!

Wednesday at 2:00 PM; Join SIR Abby to capture the shadows from our pollinator garden in art form!

Registration Closes: 7/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 16
Fall Creek Falls
Camps Gulf Cave Adventure (9:00am)

Join us for an underground adventure!

Registration Closes: 7/15
Adult - $25.00
Ages 16 & Under - $15.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 16
Paris Landing
Food Chain Challenge

Join SIR Mandi in the Nature Center to learn about food chains and participate in a fun food chain building activity!

Registration Closes: 7/16
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 16
Chickasaw
Barred Owl Enrichment Hike

Join our Barred owl on a hike!

Registration Closes: 7/16
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation (not attending - $5.00
Donation (not attending - $10.00
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Jul 16
Standing Stone
Marble Making

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we make our own marbles out of clay.

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
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Jul 16
Long Hunter
Recycling 101: Clean Up

Join SIR Hannah for a recycling class and clean-up at the shoreline.

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
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Jul 16
Bicentennial Mall
Nature Journal with a Ranger

Experience and observe nature more fully. Visit ranger Sage in the amphitheater to notice the natural world all around you while exercising your creative side

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
Jul 16
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
Jul 16
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 10:00 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/16
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 16
Fall Creek Falls
Pelts and Skulls

Join SIR Lacy to explore local wildlife through real pelts and skulls! Learn how to ID animals by their fur, teeth, and tracks.

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 17
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Talk: Good Rebel Soil: the Champ Ferguson Story

Join Dr. Troy Smith, Tn. Tech University in this analysis of one of the most notorious guerrillas of the Civil War.

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
Jul 17
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/17
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Jul 17
Seven Islands
Sunset Paddle on the French Broad

Bring your own kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and join park rangers for a relaxing sunset paddle on the beautiful French Broad River!

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $15.00
Only 4 Left!
Jul 17
Burgess Falls
Habitat Restoration

Love Burgess Falls? Need volunteer hours? Then come lend a hand helping restore the park’s habitats!

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
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Jul 17
Cummins Falls
Butter Making!

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

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $5.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 17
Cummins Falls
Introduction to Archery!

Shoot your shot with park staff!

Registration Closes: 7/17
1 Attendee - $5.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $10.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 17
Henry Horton
7/17 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Single Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/16
Price: $25.00
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Jul 17
Henry Horton
7/17 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Tandem Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $45.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 17
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/17
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
Select Quantity
Jul 17
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/17
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 17
Bledsoe Creek
Eco-Friendly Bug Spray

Make your own eco-friendly bug spray and learn how different chemicals affect our wetlands!

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $5.00
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Jul 17
Pickwick Landing
Rangers in the Reptile Room

Thursday at 11:00 AM: Join SIR Abby and Sam in our new Reptile Room to learn about native snakes and why they are important to our ecosystem!

Registration Closes: 7/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 17
Indian Mountain
Hike and Learn: Airplane Pond Trail

Hike the Airplane Pond Trail and learn about the park and the Rabbit Road area.

Registration Closes: 7/17
Person+Donation($5) - $5.00
Person+Donation($10) - $10.00
Person+Donation($15) - $15.00
Person+Donation($20) - $20.00
Person - Free
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Jul 17
Paris Landing
Water Cycle Wristlets

Come to the Nature Center to learn how water takes different forms to make clouds and rain! Make a wristlet representing the water cycle to take home!

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $1.00
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Jul 17
Savage Gulf
Savage Day Loop Hike

Guided hike on the Savage Day Loop.

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
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Jul 17
Standing Stone
Stretch and Mobility

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph for a nice, relaxing time to stretch your muscles for your day full of adventures!

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
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Jul 17
Standing Stone
Stream Saunter

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

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
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Jul 17
Standing Stone
Can I Axe You A Question?

Have you ever thrown a tomahawk before? If not, this is your chance!

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
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Jul 17
David Crockett
Aviary Tour and Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 7/17
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 17
David Crockett
Which cat am I?

Like Trivia? Come see if your trivia skills are up to the task!

Registration Closes: 7/17
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 17
Long Hunter
Nature Booth

Come visit SIR Hannah at the Couchville Recreation Area for her nature booth!

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
Jul 17
Long Hunter
Morning Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 7/16
Price: $15.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 17
David Crockett
Pelt Patrol! (Roving Program)

A traveling ranger program offering visitors a chance to touch pelts and learn about local wildlife wherever they are in the park.

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
Jul 17
Standing Stone
Let's Find Some Fungi

Join Park Ranger Stephanie for a fungi hike/hunt in the park!

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
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Jul 17
Rocky Fork
Leaf Printing Art

Join Interpretive Ranger Amanda at the campfire interpretive area as we use water soluble paints and the nature around us to create prints on paper.

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE ticket - Free
Donation + Free ticket - $5.00
Donation + Free Ticket - $10.00
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Jul 17
Rocky Fork
Flint Creek Nature Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Amanda at the campfire interpretive area for an easy 2-mile round trip hike through Flint Creek Trail.

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE ticket - Free
Donation + Free ticket - $5.00
Donation + Free Ticket - $10.00
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Jul 17
Booker T Washington
Canoe Float

Join a park ranger for a guided canoe float on the Chickamauga Reservoir! This will be a leisurely trip that is open to beginners. Registration required.

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
Only 5 Left!
Jul 17
Booker T Washington
Tennessee State Symbols

Want to learn about some things uniquely Tennessee? In this program, we will talk about species and objects that represent our beautiful state.

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
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Jul 17
Booker T Washington
Dinner with the Birds

Come see our resident birds of prey being fed up-close. Meet a state park ranger at the raptor enclosure just left of the park office.

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
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Jul 17
Fall Creek Falls
Fossil Discovery Hike at Wheeler Farm

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

Registration Closes: 7/17
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 17
Fall Creek Falls
DIY Recycled Can Pinhole Camera

Meet SIR Evan inside the Nature Center for a demonstration on how to make a sustainable DIY camera! Program costs will go towards your very own camera.

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $2.00
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Jul 17
Rock Island
Leaf Prints

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke at the Nature Center to color leaf print and learn about the anatomy of leaves.

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
Jul 17
Rock Island
10 Essentials Hike

Short hike and a discussion on the essentials of hiking

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
Jul 17
Fall Creek Falls
2:00PM Pontoon Tour BINGO!

Meet S.I.R. Lacy at the Boat Dock at 2:00 PM for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake and a fun game of BINGO!

Registration Closes: 7/17
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jul 17
Paris Landing
Camp Hazlewood Shoreline Cleanup

It's River Clean Up Month and volunteers are needed to help clean up the shoreline around the swim beach at Camp Hazlewood.

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
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Jul 17
Pickett
Lake View Photography Hike

Start your morning off right with a coffee, a camera, and a peaceful walk in nature!

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
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Jul 17
T O Fuller
Dragonfly Scavenger Hunt 2

Join our SIR for a hike on our paved trails to see how many different dragonfly species you can find!

Registration Closes: 7/17
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Non-Participant + Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 17
Pickett
Lake View Trail Photography Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided photography hike along the scenic Lake View Trail at Pickett CCC Memorial State Park!

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
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Jul 17
Pickett
Paint Your Own Cicada!

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a fun program where you can paint your own clay cicada!

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
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Jul 17
Pickett
Pogue Creek Overlook Guided Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a scenic guided hike along the Overlook Trail at Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area!

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
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Jul 17
Pickett
Storybook Trail Tree ID Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided hike along the Storybook Trail!

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
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Jul 18
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 3:00 PM

Meet S.I.R. Lacy at the Boat Dock at 3:00 pm for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the visitors center at (423) 881-5298 to register!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
Select Quantity
Jul 18
Burgess Falls
Kayak Float to the Base of Burgess Falls

Join park staff on July 18th as we kayak to the base of Burgess Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/16
1 person (Weight 225lbs and under) - $55.00
1 person (Weight 225-300lbs) - $55.00
1 person (Weight above 300lbs) - $55.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 18
Hiwassee Ocoee
What's Up With Wildlife?

Join SIR Garrett for an interactive chat about the native wildlife, their characteristics, as well as their anatomy.

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
Jul 18
Hiwassee Ocoee
Sunset Hike

Join us for a small waterfall hike and a sunset view above the river from a mountainside bluff.

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
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Jul 18
Hiwassee Ocoee
Not So Friendly Feathers

Join SIR Jes for an up-close presentation of our resident birds of prey: Ron, Hank, and Ruby.

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
Jul 18
Reelfoot Lake
11:00 AM - Paper Birds Craft

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Brandon Ransom on July 18th at 11:00AM in the Nature Center for a quick fun children's craft about birds!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Free Activity - Free
Free Activity + Donation - $1.00
Free Activity + Donation - $5.00
Free Activity + Donation - $10.00
Free Activity + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 18
Natchez Trace
9:00 AM - Pin Oak Pontoon Cruise

Meet at the Pin Oak Lodge Overflow Parking lot with Seasonal Interpreter Ethan for a morning cruise around Pin Oak Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Adult - $10.00
Child (10 & under) - $5.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 18
Natchez Trace
11:00 AM - Snake Meet and Greet

Join Seasonal Interpreter Ethan at the Cub Lake Picnic Shelter 1 to meet Checkers the corn snake!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $2.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 18
Natchez Trace
1:00 PM - Pine Cone Bird Feeders

Join Seasonal Interpreter Ethan at Cub Lake Picnic Shelter 2 for making pine cone bird feeders while listening to the morning birds!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $2.00
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Jul 18
Natchez Trace
1:00 PM - Pin Oak Pontoon Cruise

Join Seasonal Interpreter Emma at the Pin Oak Lodge Overflow Parking Lot for an afternoon cruise around Pin Oak Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Adult - $10.00
Child (10 & under) - $5.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 18
Natchez Trace
4:00 PM - Traveling the Trace

Meet Seasonal Interpreter Emma at the Cub Lake Swim Beach for a 2.7-mile hike around the park!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 18
T O Fuller
Native Species Noises 2

Compete with others to prove your auditory knowledge of native species.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Non-Participant + Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
David Crockett
TN Trivia

Tennessee Trivia Night at the Restaurant

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
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Jul 18
T O Fuller
Fungus Finding Hike 2

Join SIR GraceAnne for a 1.5-mile hike to talk about, find, and photograph some cool fungi!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Non-Participant + Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Late Night Kayak Float

Meet Ranger Cheyenne and SIR Jackson at the Fossil Point boat ramp for a relaxing nighttime kayak float.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 18
Fort Pillow
7/18-7/20 Program Schedule FPSHP

7/18-7/20 Program Schedule FPSHP

Registration Closes: 7/18
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Big Ridge
Advanced JR Ranger Camp

Bring your teen out for a weekend of fun activities!

Registration Closed
Price: $65.00
Jul 18
Meeman-Shelby
National Safe Boating Day 2025 Sunset Canoe Tour

Enjoy a beautiful sunset on the water with Ranger Decoda Muller!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $20.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 18
Henry Horton
7/18 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Single Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $25.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 18
Henry Horton
7/18 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Tandem Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $40.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 18
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Tom and the Roan Mountain Gals

Friday Night Music in the Park: Tom and the Roan Mountain Gals. Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
Jul 18
Frozen Head
Lunch and Learn Series

Join us for a program and a free lunch for kids at Frozen Head!

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
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Jul 18
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/18
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 18
Reelfoot Lake
SUNSET PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/18
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 4 Left!
Jul 18
Fall Creek Falls
Pawpaw Trail Tree ID Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 18
Seven Islands
Sunset Nature Trivia & S'mores

Join us for an evening of nature, fun, and s’mores at Seven Islands State Birding Park!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Team Leader - $20.00
Additional Team Members - Free
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Jul 18
Long Hunter
Blooms and Butterflies 7.18.25

Oh my Blazing Stars check out some swallowtail butterflies! Don't miss our spectacular wildflower display too

Registration Closes: 7/18
Person - Free
Attendee+$5donation - $5.00
Attendee+$10donation - $10.00
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Jul 18
Cummins Falls
Pinecone Bird Feeders!

Bird seed, peanut butter, robins...oh my!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $5.00
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Jul 18
Cummins Falls
Tree ID Hike!

Can you ID the Trees? learn about Tennessee's staple, The Red Maple

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
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Jul 18
David Crockett
Tree Matching Madness

Can you match the items to the right tree?

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
Jul 18
David Crockett
Aviary Tour and Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 18
Henry Horton
Astronomy Night Under the Stars (7:30PM)

Join us for a night of stargazing!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee (Free) - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
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Jul 18
Rocky Fork
Shallow Water Snorkeling (Rescheduled)

Come join interpretive ranger Amanda to snorkel and explore the cool clear waters of Rocky Fork!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Person - $5.00
Donation+Person - $10.00
Donation+Person - $20.00
Only 4 Left!
Jul 18
Cordell Hull Birthplace
God's Eye Craft

Come learn how to make a unique weaved craft!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $50.00
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Jul 18
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Upland Trail Hike

Join SIR Drew in a 4.5-mile loop hike to Martha’s Pretty Point at the Virgin Falls Trailhead.

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $5.00
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Jul 18
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 18
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 18
Henry Horton
Fintastic: Friends or Foes (1PM)

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Panther Creek
Children's Book Reading

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger for a children’s book reading on Friday!

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
Jul 18
Panther Creek
Nature Craft: Pinecone Flower Panting

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Ivy to have some fun painting pinecones as flowers!

Registration Closes: 7/16
Price: $2.00
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Jul 18
Panther Creek
Creek Crawl

Come join Seasonal Interpreter Ranger Ivy to explore our freshwater stream and learn more about our water’s ecosystem.

Registration Closes: 7/16
FREE
Jul 18
Indian Mountain
Nighttime Paddle Boat Float

Experience Indian Mountain Lake at night on a paddle boat!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Person - $3.50
Person+Donation($5) - $8.50
Person+Donation($10) - $13.50
Person+Donation($15) - $18.50
Person+Donation($20) - $23.50
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Jul 18
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Hike to the Top of Cummins Falls

Join park staff for a hike to the top of the waterfall!

Registration Closes: 7/17
1 Attendee - $10.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $15.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Pickwick Landing
Paper Snake Craft

Friday at 2:00 PM: Join SIRs Abby and Sam to recreate our park snakes out of paper!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Friday at 1:00 PM: Join SIR Sam to learn about our resident animal ambassadors!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Paris Landing
Pond Survey

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Mandi in surveying the pond!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Paris Landing
Whitetail Deer Jaw Aging

Join Mandi Walker in the Nature Center to learn how to estimate the age of whitetail deer!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Chickasaw
Awesome Atlatl

Learn about the rich history of the ancient weapon, the atlatl, and how to use it with Seasonal Elizabeth.

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
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Jul 18
Chickasaw
Cord Making

Know any good rope jokes? 'Fraid knot. Alright, that was bad, but what isn't bad is learning how to make a cord/rope with Seasonal Elizabeth!

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $2.00
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Jul 18
Paris Landing
Big Cool Cats

Join SIR Drew in the nature center to learn about the different big cat’s native to Tennessee and why they are important!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Paris Landing
Awesome Opossum

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about Tennessee's Marsupial and make a opossum craft!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Paris Landing
Bird of Prey at the Lodge

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Reading with a Ranger: Meet the Mushrooms!

Meet the Mushrooms in this installment of Reading with a Ranger!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee + Donation - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy: Fox

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
Only 2 Left!
Jul 18
Standing Stone
Nature Bookmark

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
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Jul 18
Standing Stone
Campfire Cobbler

Come spend your evening out by the campfire, enjoying some cobbler.

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
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Jul 18
Henry Horton
Sounds of Sunrise (8AM)

Spend time reflecting on the sounds of nature and watch the sunrise over the campground. A few pairs of binoculars will be provided.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Henry Horton
Peanut Butter Bird Feeder (11AM)

Meet us at the camp store to learn about birds in Tennessee and make a bird feeder!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $2.00
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Jul 18
Henry Horton
Birds of Prey (3 PM)

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
Person(free) - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Henry Horton
Nature Journaling (5 PM)

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
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Jul 18
Henry Horton
Horton's Hayless Hayride (07/05) @ 6:00 PM

Hayless Hayride around the Campground!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Person(s) 1-2 - $2.00
Family 3+ - $5.00
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Jul 18
David Crockett
Lake Lindsey Kayak Float

Want to float in the lake and see what wildlife and plant life you may see while you're out there? Come join Haley and see what you can find on the lake!

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $20.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 18
David Crockett
Lake Lindsey Kayak Float (BYOB)

Want to float in the lake and see what wildlife and plant life you may see while you're out there? Come join Haley and see what you can find on the lake!

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $10.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 18
David Crockett
Pelt Patrol! (Roving Program)

A traveling ranger program offering visitors a chance to touch pelts and learn about local wildlife wherever they are in the park.

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE
Jul 18
David Crockett
Frontier Gear

A display and discussion on tools used on the frontier.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Guest- No Donation - Free
Guest- $1 Donation - $1.00
Guest- $5 Donation - $5.00
Guest- $10 Donation - $10.00
Guest- $20 Donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Long Hunter
Deer Trail Hike: Animal Investigator

If you are interested in looking at animal tracks, scat, and signs, then come on this explorative hike!

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
Only 8 Left!
Jul 18
Long Hunter
Knots of Fun

Join SIR Hannah at the Couchville Recreation Area for a drop-in knot tying program.

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
Jul 18
Meeman-Shelby
2:00pm Poplar Tree Lake Pontoon Tour

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Jayden on a relaxing pontoon tour around the Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Adult Participant - $10.00
Child Participant - $5.00
Adult Participant + Donation - $12.00
Adult Participant + Donation - $15.00
Adult Participant + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 18
Meeman-Shelby
8:00pm Friday Night Fireflies!

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Jayden to learn about these bright and unique creatures!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee + Donation - $2.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee - Free
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Jul 18
Rocky Fork
Discovering Secrets of the Creek

Come cool off from the summer heat to traverse the creek bed in search of critters and macroinvertebrates!

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE ticket - Free
Donation + Free ticket - $5.00
Donation + Free Ticket - $10.00
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Jul 18
Rocky Fork
Secret Life of Butterflies Walk

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

Registration Closes: 7/17
FREE ticket - Free
Donation + Free ticket - $5.00
Donation + Free Ticket - $10.00
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Jul 18
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Basic Principles of Outdoor Survival

Learn the basic principles of surviving in the outdoors. We will be covering basic shelter building, signaling, and what to do if you get lost.

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
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Jul 18
Standing Stone
Kelly Lake Evening Kayak Float

Join Ranger Harris for a guided tour of Kelly Lake, explore the historic boathouses, listen to the native wildlife, and enjoy the beautiful sunset.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $10.00
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Jul 18
Fall Creek Falls
DIY Plant Press

Meet SIR Joy at Shelter #5 to make your own plant press to preserve leaves and flowers! Materials provided.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $2.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 18
Chickasaw
Sunset Kayak Float

Come watch the sunset on Lake Placid!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $15.00
Only 4 Left!
Jul 18
Savage Gulf
Gas Lantern Night Hike at Stone Door

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

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $25.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 18
Bledsoe Creek
Pinecone Bird Feeders

Learn about native TN birds and make your very own pinecone bird feeder!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $2.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 18
Cedars of Lebanon
Endemic Cedar Glade Wildflower Journals

Let's make endemic wildflower journals recording all the wonderful flowers found in the cedar glades! [2PM]

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $3.00
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Jul 18
Cedars of Lebanon
Cedar Glades Wildflower Hike

Embark on a half mile hike to view the beautiful cedar glades during the summer and discover what flowers are in bloom. [11 AM]

Registration Closes: 7/18
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 18
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 5:00pm

Meet S.I.R. Joy at the Boat Dock at 5:00 pm for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the visitors center at (423) 881-5298 to register!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 18
Fall Creek Falls
Night Hike

Meet SIR Joy and Lacy at the parking lot by the dam to hike and learn about nocturnal critters!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 18
Tims Ford
Pontoon Tour 9am

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
Adult - $20.00
Child - $15.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 18
Tims Ford
Sunset Pontoon Tour 7:30pm

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
Adult - $25.00
Child - $20.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 18
Harpeth River
Ancient Weapons: Atlatl

Meet a Harpeth River State Park Ranger at Hidden Lake to learn about Atlatls.

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
Jul 18
Tims Ford
Campfire breakfast 10am

Searching for a tasty treat? Look no further! Join park staff for a campfire breakfast.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Person - $3.00
Party of 4 - $8.00
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Jul 18
Rock Island
Amphibious Kayak Adventure to Twin Falls

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke on morning tour on the Caney Fork River to Twin Falls! Be sure to bring appropriate footwear and water!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $7.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 18
Fall Creek Falls
Guided Kayak Tour

Meet SIR Evan at the Boat Dock at 9:00 am for a scenic paddle on Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 18
Fall Creek Falls
Pelts and Skulls

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

Registration Closed
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Jul 18
Norris Dam
Lakeside Morning Hike

Meet Ranger Sarah for a lovely stroll on the Christmas Fern and Storybook Trails.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $25.00
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Jul 18
Norris Dam
Forest Finders: A Woodland Scavenger Hunt!

Meet Ranger Sarah at the Tennis Courts to go on a nature scavenge hunt!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $25.00
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Jul 18
Dunbar Cave
Foraging Hike

Join S.I.R. Gabby at the Visitor Center to the short loop and learning about a fundamental part of life: Foraging!

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
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Jul 18
Dunbar Cave
Affricanna Town: A Landscape of Freedom at Dunbar Cave

Join a park ranger for a walking historical tour of the free village of Affricanna Town.

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
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Jul 18
Dunbar Cave
Affricanna Town: A Landscape of Freedom at Dunbar Cave

Join a park ranger for a walking historical tour of the free village of Affricanna Town.

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
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Jul 18
Dunbar Cave
Corn Husk Doll

Join our S.I.R. Channah in creating a corn husk doll and learn the Cherokee Myth of the No-Face Doll.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $5.00
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Jul 18
Norris Dam
Creek Critters!

Join Seasonal Ranger Sarah to explore Lower Clear Creek!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $5.00
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Jul 18
Rock Island
Afternoon Atlatl at Rock Island

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke for an opportunity to learn about the history of the atlatl, a primitive hunting tool utilized by many native tribes.

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
Jul 18
Dunbar Cave
Nature Journaling

Join S.I.R. Channah at the Visitor Center to learn about a unique way to hike: Nature Journaling.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $10.00
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Jul 18
Pickwick Landing
Afternoon Pontoon Cruise

Friday at 4:15 PM: Enjoy the views of Pickwick Lake on a relaxing cruise!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $20.00
Only 4 Left!
Jul 18
Pickwick Landing
Evening Pontoon Cruise

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 18
Pickwick Landing
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $20.00
Only 3 Left!
Jul 19
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
Jul 19
Sgt Alvin C York
Tales of the Wolf River - Canoe Rental

Join staff from Sgt. Alvin C York State Historic Park this summer as we float the Wolf River upstream to the very namesake of the Valley in a park-rented canoe!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $20.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 19
Sgt Alvin C York
Tales of the Wolf River - Bring Your Own Boat

Join staff from Sgt. Alvin C York State Historic Park this summer as we float the Wolf River upstream to the very namesake of the Valley in your own boat!

Registration Closed
Price: $10.00
Jul 19
Port Royal
Spirits and Spirituality in Early Port Royal

Explore the spiritual landscape of Port Royal during the town's earliest years. Bring a lunch!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
Middle Fork Bottoms
Find the Early Birds (Birding)

Birding at the park is a leisurely walk or hike along our paved trails, with stops to observe and identify the many bird species that utilize the area.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendance - Free
Attendance + Donation - $5.00
Attendance + Donation - $10.00
Attendance + Donation - $15.00
Attendance + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Henry Horton
Meet Marshall (1PM)

Learn about turtles of Tennessee and meet our Eastern Box Turtle, Marshall! Registration required.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Person (free) - Free
Person+Donation - $5.00
Person+Donation - $10.00
Person+Donation - $15.00
Person+Donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Henry Horton
7/19 - 5 Mile Kayak Float (10AM) - Tandem Kayak

Join us for a 5-Mile kayak float along the Duck River. This section is good for any skill level and is perfect for first time kayakers.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $45.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 19
Henry Horton
7/19 - 5 Mile Kayak Float (10AM) - Single Kayak

Join us for a 5-Mile kayak float along the Duck River. This section is good for any skill level and is perfect for first time kayakers.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $30.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 19
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 19, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
SOLD OUT
Jul 19
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 19, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jul 19
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/19
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Jul 19
Reelfoot Lake
SUNSET PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/19
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 19
Port Royal
Tales from the Red River Valley: Tall Tales

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
Middle Fork Bottoms
Fishing From A Kayak (With Kayak Rental)

Kayaking and fishing go hand in hand in West Tennessee. This program offers a chance to experience both in one fun, hands-on outdoor adventure.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Kayak Rental - $15.00
Kayak Rental + Donation - $20.00
Kayak Rental + Donation - $25.00
Kayak Rental + Donation - $30.00
Kayak Rental + Donation - $35.00
Only 4 Left!
Jul 19
Middle Fork Bottoms
Fishing From A Kayak (Without Kayak Rental)

Kayaking and fishing go hand in hand in West Tennessee. This program offers a chance to experience both in one fun, hands-on outdoor adventure.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendance - Free
Attendance + Donation - $5.00
Attendance + Donation - $10.00
Attendance + Donation - $15.00
Attendance + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Seven Islands
Birding With a Biologist

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $6.00
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Jul 19
Seven Islands
Kid's Birding Program

Get your binoculars ready and bring your curiosity—this birding adventure is just for kids!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $5.00
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Jul 19
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $15.00
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Jul 19
Long Hunter
Life in a Drop of Water

What creatures will we find in the water today?

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - $5.00
Family(limit 6 w/ 2 adults) - $15.00
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Jul 19
Mousetail Landing
Historic Hike

Come for a hike and learn about the history of Mousetail Landing!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $6.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $15.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
1 Person - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
1 Person + Donation - $30.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 19
David Crockett
Aviary Tour and Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 19
David Crockett
Frontier Folklore by The Fire

Join SIR Pacen in his telling of a variety of stories around the campfire.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 19
Cummins Falls
Snorkeling

Join Park Staff on an unforgettable snorkeling adventure!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $15.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 19
South Cumberland
Creek Crawl

Join Interpreter Ranger Ashlyn to look for local macroinvertebrates at Grundy Lakes!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Fall Creek Falls
Camps Gulf Cave Expedition (10:00am)

Join us for an underground expedition!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Adult - $25.00
Ages 16 & Under - $15.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 19
Cedars of Lebanon
[8 PM] Astronomy night under the Stars

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
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 19
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 19
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 19
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 19
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 19
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 19
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 19
Cummins Falls
Dutch Oven Cooking

Good ol' campfire cast iron cooking!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adult - $5.00
Child - $2.50
Only 6 Left!
Jul 19
Panther Creek
Relax in the Park: Birdwatching

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Ivy in watching, listening and identifying birds at Panther Creek State Park!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Panther Creek
Astronomy Program: Space Trivia

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Ivy for a space-themed trivia at the park!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Panther Creek
Constrictors: Wilbur the Corn Snake

Hang out with Wilbur the snake and Ivy the Seasonal Interpretive Ranger to learn lots about corn snakes!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Fort Pillow
Lower River Battery Pontoon Tour 07/19/25 FPSHP

Lower River Battery Pontoon Tour

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adult Life Jacket - $10.00
50-90lb Life Jacket - $10.00
30-50lb Life Jacket - $10.00
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Jul 19
Standing Stone
Canebrake Restoration Volunteer Event

Join park staff while we begin clearing creek bank for future Rivercane plantings.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Frozen Head
Emory Gap Falls Cleanup

Come help Clean out the swimming hole at Emory Gap Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
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Jul 19
Cove Lake
Frog Walk 7/19

Take a "frog" walk with us to look and identify the many species of frogs at Cove Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $3.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 19
Fall Creek Falls
Campfire Basics and Safety

Join SIR Evan for a demonstration on how to properly build and extinguish a campfire!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 19
Paris Landing
Frog Hop!

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Mandi Walker in the Nature Center for a frog identification activity!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Chickasaw
Meet and Greet Hashi

Stop by to meet Hashi, our Kingsnake, and learn why he's considered an "intruder".

Registration Closes: 7/19
Reister - Free
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jul 19
Natchez Trace
Pin Oak Lantern Night Hike

Join park staff at the Pin Oak Trail trailhead for a lantern night hike!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jul 19
Sycamore Shoals
Chat With A Long Hunter

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Sycamore Shoals
Medicinal Plants Nature Walk

Join Mark McGregor at 9AM for a 1-hour walk exploring colonial-era medicinal plants on our trails—great for ages 8+. Bring water and comfy shoes!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Norris Dam
Beginner Birding Walk

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn for a hike along Songbird Trail to learn the basics of birding!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 19
Norris Dam
Meet the Locals: Snakes of Tennessee

Meet Ranger Ashlyn at the Threshing Barn to meet one of our native snakes!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 19
Norris Dam
Native Plants Hike

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn for an afternoon hike along Harmon Loop to learn about the native plants we see!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $5.00
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Jul 19
Paris Landing
Bird Of Prey Feeding

Gain insight into the remarkable characteristics of the birds of prey of Paris Landing!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Living History: Candle Making

Take yourself back in time with a historical demonstration of candle making and take your very own home!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Attendee - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $21.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
Attendee + Donation - $30.00
Attendee + Donation - $40.00
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Jul 19
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Homemade Hummingbird Feeder

Make your own hummingbird feeder to nourish our fluttery friends!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $11.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $30.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 19
Paris Landing
Guess That Fish

Meet us in the nature center to test your knowledge and learn how to identify fish!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Paris Landing
Nest Tour

Meet SIR Drew in the nature center and look at some different nests and how the birds build them!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Paris Landing
Indicating Indicator Species

Meet Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Drew at the Nature Center to learn about indicator species and how to identify them in the wild!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
South Cumberland
Angler Academy: Fishing With A Ranger

Join Ranger Bovee at Grundy Lakes for a relaxing morning of fishing and learning

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Cedars of Lebanon
[11:30 AM] Turtle Feeding

Meet us in the Nature Center to learn about our two turtles: Flash and Rosie! [11:30 AM]

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Cedars of Lebanon
[3 PM] Meet Pete, the Grey Rat Snake

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Jul 19
Standing Stone
Animals of Standing Stone

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
Standing Stone
Storytime at the Park

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph for a nice little story time at the park.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Only 8 Left!
Jul 19
Standing Stone
Lantern Night Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour [1 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 19
Henry Horton
Crepuscular Crawl: 1.25mi (8 AM)

Hike the Hickory Ridge Trail in search of crepuscular creatures. Registration required.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Person + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Person + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Person + Donation ($15) - $15.00
Person + Donation ($20) - $20.00
Person (free) - Free
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Jul 19
Henry Horton
Make a Snake (10AM)

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $1.00
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Jul 19
Henry Horton
Ice Cream in a Bag (2 PM)

Want to learn how to make your own ice cream? Join us in learning how!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $2.00
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Jul 19
Henry Horton
Horton's Hayless Hayride (7/19) @ 6PM

Hayless Hayride through the Campground!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Person - $2.00
Familyof3ormore - $5.00
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Jul 19
Henry Horton
All About Cedar Glades (11AM)

Come with us on a hike to see our unique ecosystem, the Cedar Glades.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Henry Horton
Campground Trail Hike: 1 Mile (4PM)

Join us at the campstore to do a one-mile loop on our newest trail! Bring water and sturdy shoes!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
David Crockett
Fur-tastic Finds!

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
David Crockett
Make your own Sundial!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own Sundial? Come on down to the museum learn how to make your own and it's history!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $5.00
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Jul 19
David Crockett
Whittle a Little

Learn the art of old timey whittling with safe tools and traditional techniques.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee $5 - $5.00
Attendee+ $5 Donation - $10.00
Attendee+ $10 Donation - $15.00
Attendee+ $15 Donation - $20.00
Guest- $20 Donation - $25.00
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Jul 19
David Crockett
Quiet Joy Hike

Step into the hush of the forest and discover the quiet joy that comes from slowing down and simply being.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 19
David Crockett
Frontier Gear

A display and discussion on tools used on the frontier.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Guest- No Donation - Free
Guest- $1 Donation - $1.00
Guest- $5 Donation - $5.00
Guest- $10 Donation - $10.00
Guest- $20 Donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Long Hunter
Morning Couchville Lake Hike

Join SIR Hannah for a morning walk around Couchville Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
Long Hunter
Pet A Pelt!

Join SIR Hannah at the Couchville Recreation Area for a drop-in pelt and skull program.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Meeman-Shelby
8:30am Morning Pontoon Tour

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Jayden for a relaxing Morning Pontoon Tour on Poplar Tree Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adult Participant - $10.00
Child Participant - $5.00
Adult Participant + Donation - $12.00
Adult Participant + Donation - $15.00
Adult Participant + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Meeman-Shelby
10:30am Brace(let) for Survival!

Meet Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Jayden and learn to use paracord to build a shelter, then weave it into a bracelet to keep with you on the trail!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Participant - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $12.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Participant + Donation - $25.00
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Jul 19
Meeman-Shelby
2:00pm Pioneer Springs Trail Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Jayden for a hike on the Pioneer Springs Trail!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee + Donation - $2.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee - Free
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Jul 19
Long Hunter
Evening in the Glade

A summer evening in the cedar glade is full of sights and sounds

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $5.00
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Jul 19
Cordell Hull Birthplace
History Hike

Join SIR Hannah Z to learn about the history of the Upper Cumberland while on a fun hike!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 19
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Early Birding

Come join SIR Hannah Z. to learn about birds and look at some with binoculars!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee + 1.00 - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 - $10.00
Attendee + 20.00 - $20.00
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Jul 19
Bicentennial Mall
Bicentennial Bioblitz

Help contribute to citizen science by learning to be a naturalist! Join rangers to find and record all the flora and fauna in the park.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
Standing Stone
Kelly Lake Sunset Kayak Float

Join Ranger Harris for a guided tour of Kelly Lake, explore the historic boathouses, listen to the native wildlife, and enjoy the beautiful sunset.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $10.00
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Jul 19
Cedars of Lebanon
[6 PM] Cedar Wagon Ride

Enjoy a wonderful scenic wagon ride through the park! [6 PM]

Registration Closes: 7/19
Ages 5-12 years old - $2.00
Ages 13 and above - $5.00
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Jul 19
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Bledsoe Creek
Morning Nature Journaling

Join us for a beginner nature journal walk around our Storybook trail!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $2.00
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Jul 19
Bledsoe Creek
Mini Bee Bath

Join us to make a mini bee bath perfect for a pollinator garden!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $3.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 19
Booker T Washington
Fishing Friends

The beautiful Chickamauga Lake is enjoyed by more than just people!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
Booker T Washington
Brick Making Workshop

Demo how to make a brick like Booker T. Washington would have at Tuskegee University!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
Cedars of Lebanon
[10:30 AM] Pollinator and Wildflower Coloring

Join us at the Nature Center for a simple coloring activity centered around our local pollinators and flowers.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
Jul 19
Cedars of Lebanon
[11 AM] Beeswax Food Wraps at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

Did you know that Saran Wrap was invented in 1933 but wasn't readily available until the 1950s. So what did people use before to keep food fresh?

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $5.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 19
David Crockett Birthplace
Freedom & Flintlocks

Come on out to the Crockett Tavern Museum in Morristown for a rip-roaring good time!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Cedars of Lebanon
[1:30 PM] Where are the Butterflies!?!

Where are the butterflies!?! That's always the question for the Butterfly Garden. But they're here and we want you to come see for yourself.

Registration Closes: 7/19
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 19
Tims Ford
Pontoon Tour 9am

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adult - $20.00
Child - $15.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 19
Tims Ford
Sunset Pontoon Tour 7:30pm

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adult - $25.00
Child - $20.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 19
Harpeth River
Tennessee Critters and Pelts Ft. Mrs. Slithers

Join a Harpeth River Ranger at Hidden Lake to meet the park corn snake and learn about TN snakes and critters.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Harpeth River
History Hikes: Mound Bottom

Join us for a hike to view the Mississippian Period Native American Mound Complex known as Mound Bottom.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendance - $10.00
Attendance+$5 Donation - $15.00
Attendance+$10 Donation - $20.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 19
Tims Ford
B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike 11am

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Per dog - $5.00
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 19
Rock Island
Amphibious Kayak Adventure to Twin Falls

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke on morning tour on the Caney Fork River to Twin Falls! Be sure to bring appropriate footwear and water!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $5.00
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Jul 19
Rock Island
Nature Center Hours

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke at the Nature Center to meet our ambassadors Slinky the Snake and our Eastern Box Turtle, Ms. Lady Boxworthy!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jul 19
Fall Creek Falls
Aquatics Creek Crawl

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 19
Dunbar Cave
Affricanna Town: A Landscape of Freedom at Dunbar Cave

Join a park ranger for a walking historical tour of the free village of Affricanna Town.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
Dunbar Cave
Corn Husk Doll

Join our S.I.R. Channah in creating a corn husk doll and learn the Cherokee Myth of the No-Face Doll.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $5.00
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Jul 19
Rock Island
Knot Tying

Meet Interpretive Ranger Luke at the Nature Center to learn some essential boating and fishing knots.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Dunbar Cave
Nature Journaling

Join S.I.R. Channah at the Visitor Center to learn about a unique way to hike: Nature Journaling.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $10.00
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Jul 19
Booker T Washington
Sturgeon Soliloquy

Peek into the mind of a lake sturgeon! Join Ranger Adrianna to learn and imagine what it might be like if you were one of Tennessee’s primitive fish species.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
Booker T Washington
Reservoir Romp

Looking for a shorter, beginner-friendly hike? Join a ranger on a ½ mile guided hike with an ending view of the Chickamauga Lake and Dam.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 19
Pickwick Landing
Afternoon Pontoon Cruise

Saturday at 4:15 PM: Enjoy the views of Pickwick Lake on a relaxing cruise!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 19
Pickwick Landing
Evening Pontoon Cruise

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 19
Pickwick Landing
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $20.00
Only 4 Left!
Jul 19
Henry Horton
Yoga in the Park

Join us for Yoga in the Park!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $10.00
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Jul 19
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 3:00 PM

Meet S.I.R. Lacy at the Boat Dock at 3:00 pm for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the visitors center at (423) 881-5298 to register!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jul 19
Fall Creek Falls
Pelts and Skulls

Join SIR Lacy to explore local wildlife through real pelts and skulls! Learn how to ID animals by their fur, teeth, and tracks.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 19
Fall Creek Falls
Night Hike

Meet SIR Lacy at the parking lot by the dam to hike and learn about nocturnal critters!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 19
Chickasaw
Corn Husk Dolls

Let’s dive into the lives of the early settlers and Native Americans as we learn how to make dolls from natural materials.

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $2.00
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Jul 19
Pickwick Landing
Night Vision Exploration Hike

Saturday at 8:30 pm: Come meet TN Naturalist Amber at the Campground to explore the wonders of the nighttime forest!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Hiwassee Ocoee
Painting in the Park

Grab a rock and some brushes for a fun, hands-on art experience where the whole family can get creative!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Hiwassee Ocoee
Silent Giants

Join SIR Garrett for a short hike/walk throughout the park to see some of the massive trees that tower above while learning more about them.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Hiwassee Ocoee
Not So Friendly Feathers

Join SIR Garrett for an up-close presentation of some of our native birds we have onsite: Ron, Hank, and Ruby.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Hiwassee Ocoee
Lanterns and Legends

Join SIR Jes and Park Manager Angelo for a magical evening of floating lanterns and Cherokee fire folklore beneath the night sky.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - $4.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Hiwassee Ocoee
Riverside Firestarting

Join SIR Garrett to learn how to start campfire so everyone stays safe and warm.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Natchez Trace
Cub Lake Morning Hike

Join Ranger Colton on a Morning Hike around Cub Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 19
Paris Landing
Watermelon Carving

Meet Seasonal Interpretative Ranger Mandi at the Large Pavilion to carve a watermelon and learn about seed dispersal!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $8.00
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Jul 19
Fall Creek Falls
Amparo's Table

Come see what Amparo has at her table this week! No registration needed.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 19
Tims Ford
Tie Dye & Homemade Ice Cream @ 2pm

Join seasonals Taylor and Macey for an afternoon of summer fun...tie-dying and making homemade ice cream!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Person - $3.00
Party of 4 - $6.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 19
T O Fuller
Meet the Reptiles

Come by the interpretive center to hear more about and see more of our ambassador reptiles!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Non-Participant + Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Evening Kayak Float

Join us at 7:00 PM at the Fossil Point Boat Ramp for an Evening Kayak Float, a peaceful paddle through the park’s scenic waters

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 19
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Owl Pellet Dissection

Join Ranger Cheyenne and SIR Jackson at the museum at 2 PM as they lead you through an interactive owl pellet dissection!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $5.00
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Jul 19
Natchez Trace
9:00 AM - Pin Oak Pontoon Cruise

Meet at the Pin Oak Lodge Overflow Parking lot with Seasonal Interpreter Ethan for a morning cruise around Pin Oak Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adult - $10.00
Child (10 & under) - $5.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 19
Fort Pillow
Kayak/Canoe Tour

Kayak/Canoe Tour

Registration Closes: 7/19
Adult life jacket - $5.00
Child life jackets 30-50lbs. - $5.00
Child life jackets50-90 - $5.00
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Jul 19
Paris Landing
What's a Crinoid? Fossil Craft!

Fossil crinoids are fun finds in Tennessee. Join us to learn about this amazing creature and make a crinoid craft!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $2.00
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Jul 19
Natchez Trace
11:00 AM - Archery

Join Seasonal Interpreter Emma at the Archery Range next to Pin Oak Shelter 2 to try your hand at an ancient hunting tool!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $3.00
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Jul 19
Natchez Trace
12:30 AM - The Art of Atlatl

Join Seasonal Interpreter Ethan for a chance to experience the power of Atlatls. Meet at the Archery Range near Pin Oak Shelter 2.

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $3.00
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Jul 19
Burgess Falls
Paint and Petals

Join us for a fun crafting event! We are going to paint a flowerpot and plant some native seeds!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $10.00
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Jul 19
Burgess Falls
Tennessee Trivia

Test your knowledge of Tennessee History!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 19
Burgess Falls
Tree Cookie Christmas Ornaments

Christmas in July! Make an ornament from a slice of a fallen tree!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $15.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 10:00 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jul 20
Fall Creek Falls
Beaded Opossum Keychain Craft

Join SIRs Lacy & Evan at the George Hole for a fun opossum craft! We will be learning about opossums and making our very own to take home! Registration required

Registration Closes: 7/20
Price: $2.00
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Jul 20
Chickasaw
Meet and Greet Jack

Did you know barred owls are native to Tennessee? What else might you not know about them?

Registration Closes: 7/20
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jul 20
Chickasaw
Birds of Prey Feeding

Time to eat! Join Seasonal Elizabeth to watch her feed our birds of prey and learn about them!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jul 20
Red Clay
Traditional Cherokee Weapons Demonstration

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Aubrey for an interactive demonstration of Cherokee weaponry prior to European contact.

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 20
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Sunday at 1:00 pm: Meet TN Naturalist Amber at the aviary and learn about our resident animal ambassadors as they are fed their daily meal!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Top of the Waterfall Hike

Join Abbie for an adventurous hike with slippery rocks, river crossings in knee deep water, a little elevation change and tremendous beauty!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $15.00
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Jul 20
Cummins Falls
Axe Throwing (Tomahawks)

Tomahawk throwing at Cummins Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Price: $5.00
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Jul 20
Hiwassee Ocoee
Snakes in the Sun

Join SIR Garrett for a chat about our friends on the ground: snakes.

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
Jul 20
Hiwassee Ocoee
Wildlife on the Water

Discover the creatures that call the river home as we float downstream along the lower Ocoee River and learn about the wild side of Southeast Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 20
Natchez Trace
Lake Water Painting at Cub Lake

Join Ranger Colton at Cub Lake to Paint the Scenes of Nature with Water From the Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $7.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Tims Ford
Nature Mandalas! 11am

Join seasonals Taylor and Macey for an introductory workshop of the art of nature mandalas!

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 20
T O Fuller
Early Birding Hike 5

Calling all early birds! Meet SIR GraceAnne to walk the Tires to Trail in the Wildlife Habitat area, Identifying as many birds as possible.

Registration Closes: 7/20
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Non-Participant + Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Cove Lake
Guided Kayak Tour 7/20

Join us for a Guided Kayak Tour of beautiful Cove Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $15.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 20
Meeman-Shelby
The Land Remembers: A Deep Dive Into Local Folklore

Join Seasonal Ranger Orion at the Nature Center for an hour-long journey through time via the stories that have been passed forward to us from bygone ages.

Registration Closes: 7/20
Price: $5.00
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Jul 20
Pickwick Landing
Pontoon Cruise to the Waterfall

Sunday at 9:00 AM: Cruise out to the Waterfall on Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Price: $45.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 20
Burgess Falls
Paracord Bracelet/Keychain

Come make a paracord bracelet or keychain!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $15.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Jul 20
Burgess Falls
Ten Essentials

What are the ten essentials?

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
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Jul 20
Bicentennial Mall
Sound of Nashville

Join ranger Sage to learn about the history of music in Tennessee and jam along to some tunes in the acoustic center of our carillon bells.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
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Jul 20
Norris Dam
Snakes of East Tennessee

Come meet our snakes up close!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 20
Middle Fork Bottoms
Learn About Middle Fork Bottoms (Hike)

Join Seasonal Ranger Rusty in the parking lot to learn about Tennessee's newest State Park!

Registration Closes: 7/20
FreeRegistration - Free
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 20
Frozen Head
Summer Bird Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
Jul 20
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Hermit Cave

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Price: $3.00
Only 3 Left!
Jul 20
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 20, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jul 20
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 20, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jul 20
Cedars of Lebanon
Cave Creek Trail Hike [3PM]

Meet at the Nature Center to take a hike down the 0.6 mile long Cave Creek trail and finish at the Butterfly Garden. [3PM]

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 20
Port Royal
Linseed Oil Painting

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Sample Paint - $5.00
W/O Sample - Free
Only 8 Left!
Jul 20
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/20
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Only 7 Left!
Jul 20
Henry Horton
7/20 - 2 Mile Kayak Float (10AM) - Tandem Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $40.00
Only 1 Left!
Jul 20
Henry Horton
7/20 - 2 Mile Kayak Float (10AM) - Single Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $25.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 20
Seven Islands
Fish of the Lower French Broad

Come to Seven Islands to learn about all 60+ species of fish we have around our park in the beautiful French Broad River!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Price: $6.00
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Jul 20
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer with Us at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

Come out to help us on the farm!

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
Jul 20
Long Hunter
Blooms and Butterflies 7.20.25

Oh my Blazing Stars check out some swallowtail butterflies! Don't miss our spectacular wildflower display too

Registration Closes: 7/20
Person - Free
Attendee+$5donation - $5.00
Attendee+$10donation - $10.00
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Jul 20
Long Hunter
National Moth Week Celebration 2025

Celebrate the beauty of moths as Long Hunter State Park joins this nationwide event

Registration Closes: 7/20
Adult - $8.00
Family(limit 6 w/ 2 adults) - $25.00
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Jul 20
Big Hill Pond
Biweekly hike

Join SIR Adam Williams for our Biweekly hike on the fox hollow trail!

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 20
David Crockett
Finger Knitting

Come learn how to knit with your fingers and how it was important back in the day!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $5.00
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Jul 20
David Crockett
Sunrise Sanctuary Hike

Start the day with a 3-mile hike along the Little Shoal Creek River with the sound of the river and birds greeting us in the morning!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 20
David Crockett
Which Cat am I?

Test your big cat trivia and see if you know about the 4 big cats in North America!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 20
South Cumberland
South Cumberland Snakes

Scared or interested in snakes? Stop by the Foster Falls to learn more about the snakes around South Cumberland, and meet our very own corn snake!

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
Jul 20
South Cumberland
Snorkeling at Foster Falls

Come snorkel at the base of Foster Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $10.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 20
Sycamore Shoals
English Country Dancing

Enjoy an afternoon of early 19th century dance with the Sabine Hill Social Society.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 20
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 20
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 20
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 20
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 20
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 20
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 20
Panther Creek
Canoe Float

Canoe with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Ivy on the Cherokee Lake for a chance to enjoy the Cherokee Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Price: $10.00
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Jul 20
Panther Creek
Birds of Prey: Oliver the Barred Owl

Hang out with Oliver the owl and Ivy the Seasonal Interpretive Ranger to learn lots about barred owls!

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 20
Panther Creek
Nature Hike: Fungi Photography

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Ivy on the Seven Sink Holes Trail to explore for fungi and remember them with photos.

Registration Closes: 7/19
FREE
Jul 20
Cummins Falls
Night Hike and Swim at the base of Cummins Falls

Join park staff for an after hours rugged hiking experience

Registration Closes: 7/20
1Person - $15.00
1Person+Donation - $20.00
1Person+Donation - $25.00
1Person+Donation - $30.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 20
Old Stone Fort
Guided Hike of the Ancient Enclosure

Join SIR Shelby for a 1.4 mile hike of the enclosure trail discussing the Woodland enclosure site at Old Stone Fort.

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Old Stone Fort
Old Stone Fort Trivia

Think you know Old Stone Fort? Put your knowledge to the test in our lively and interactive trivia challenge!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Old Stone Fort
Woodland Tools Talk

Join SIR Shelby for a discussion about some of the Woodland tools used by the Native Americans who built Old Stone Fort.

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Cummins Falls
Let's go berry pickin' !

It's a blackberry summer

Registration Closes: 7/20
Price: $5.00
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Jul 20
Paris Landing
Beaded Snake Craft

Join us in the Nature Center to talk about snakes and make a beaded snake craft to take home!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Price: $5.00
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Jul 20
Paris Landing
Turtle Talk

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Paris Landing
Sun Printing/ Wetland Walk

Meet SIR Mandi Walker at the Nature Center for a sun printing activity followed by a guided walk through our wetland trail!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Norris Dam
Morning Nature Hike

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn for a morning hike through Harmon Loop to learn about the plants and other wildlife we see along the way!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 20
Norris Dam
Touch the Wild: Pelts and Skulls of the South

Drop in at the Threshing Barn to get a look at some of our native critters!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 20
Norris Dam
Amphibian Hike

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn for a hike through Elkins Trail to learn about Tennessee's great amphibian diversity and adaptations!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Price: $5.00
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Jul 20
Norris Dam
Birding by Sound

Come join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn to learn how to identify birds by sound!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Price: $5.00
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Jul 20
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Weaving Day: T-Shirt Rug

Weave your own rug with upcycled t-shirts!

Registration Closes: 7/19
Attendee - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $21.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
Attendee + Donation - $30.00
Attendee + Donation - $40.00
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Jul 20
Cordell Hull Birthplace
What Makes a Cave?

Learn about the formation and functions of a cave system!

Registration Closes: 7/20
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Jul 20
Paris Landing
Nature Journaling

Join SIR Drew at the nature center to learn about nature journaling and do some journaling of your own!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Paris Landing
Tennessee's Fantastic Foxes

Come learn about the 2 foxes of Tennessee and get a chance to pet a fox pelt!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Paris Landing
Reduce! Reuse! Recycle!

Meet Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Drew at the Nature Center and learn more about the proper way to recycle!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Frozen Head
Volunteer Day

Come out for a trash clean up day at the Emory River!

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 20
David Crockett
Frontier Gear

A display and discussion on tools used on the frontier.

Registration Closes: 7/20
Guest- No Donation - Free
Guest- $1 Donation - $1.00
Guest- $5 Donation - $5.00
Guest- $10 Donation - $10.00
Guest- $20 Donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
David Crockett
Frontier Foraging

An introduction to edible and medicinal plants on the American frontier

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
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Jul 20
David Crockett
Make Your own Quill Pen!

Discover the art of traditional quill pen making in this hands-on program where participants craft their own writing tools from real feathers.

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee $1 - $1.00
Attendee+ $5 Donation - $6.00
Attendee+ $10 Donation - $11.00
Attendee+ $15 Donation - $16.00
Guest- $20 Donation - $21.00
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Jul 20
Long Hunter
The Incredible Journey

Join SIR Hannah for an interactive journey through the water cycle.

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
Jul 20
Meeman-Shelby
8:30am Morning Pontoon Tour

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Jayden for a relaxing Morning Pontoon Tour on Poplar Tree Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Adult Participant - $10.00
Child Participant - $5.00
Adult Participant + Donation - $12.00
Adult Participant + Donation - $15.00
Adult Participant + Donation - $20.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 20
Meeman-Shelby
10:00am Atlatls History and Demonstration

Meet Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Jayden to learn about these ancient hunting weapons!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Participant - $2.00
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 20
Cumberland Trail
Appalachian Crafts and Storytelling

Join Seasonal Interpretive ranger Cameron for a brief history on crafts and storytelling in Appalachia.

Registration Closes: 7/20
Price: $3.00
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Jul 20
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Beginner Embroidered Bookmarks

Join us here at the park to start your embroidery journey by crafting your own bookmark!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Nature's Past

Join SIR Hannah Z to learn about the Environmental History of the Upper Cumberland!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee + 1.00 - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 - $10.00
Attendee + 20.00 - $20.00
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Jul 20
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Weaving Like the Weavers

Join SIR Emmalee in creating a craft inspired by nature's weavers, while learning about orb weaver spiders and their role in our ecosystem!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 20
Harrison Bay
Early Birding

Join SIR Lilla for a walk around our Starwalk Trail to look for birds, and learn to ID them!

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 20
Harrison Bay
Learn your Plants Walk

Meet SIR Joe at the Interpretive Center to learn how to ID plants and then go on a short walk to apply our skills!

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 20
Harrison Bay
Pelt Petting Zoo

Join our Seasonals at the Point for a pelt petting zoo!

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 20
Harrison Bay
Bird feeding

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 20
Harrison Bay
Sunset Hike

Meet SIR Joe at the Point Trail for an immersive Hike

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 20
Harrison Bay
Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Join SIR Lilla at the Interpretive Center to create your own nature friendly bird feeder!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Price: $3.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 20
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour [2:30 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
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Jul 20
Cedars of Lebanon
Wild Edible Plant Hike [11 AM]

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
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Jul 20
Fall Creek Falls
Early Bird Lakeside Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 20
Fall Creek Falls
4 Waterfalls Hike

Join S.I.R. Joy at the Nature Center kiosk at 9:00am for a 2.5-mile scenic loop to the base of Fall Creek Falls and back!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 20
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 2:00pm

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jul 20
Cedars of Lebanon
Survival Knots [1:30 PM]

Could learning a knot save your life? Come by the Nature Center and learn a few survival knots.

Registration Closes: 7/20
Price: $2.00
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Jul 20
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Knot: Just the Basics

Come learn the ropes with SIR Emmalee as you master the art of knot-tying!

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 20
Tims Ford
Pontoon Tour 9am

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Adult - $20.00
Child - $15.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 20
Tims Ford
Sunset Pontoon Tour 7:30pm

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Adult - $25.00
Child - $20.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 20
Fall Creek Falls
Fossil Discovery Hike at Wheeler Farm

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 20
Fall Creek Falls
Sunset Pontoon Tour at 7:00pm

Join SIR Evan for a sunset pontoon ride at 7:00pm! The ride will be limited to 10 passengers, with adults starting at $15 and children (16 and under) at $10.

Registration Closes: 7/20
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jul 20
Norris Dam
Morning Boat Cruise

Join Ranger Sarah for a boat cruise on Norris Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Person 6+ - $15.00
Person 5 and Under - $10.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 20
Norris Dam
History of the Harvest: Threshing Barn Tour

Meet Ranger Sarah to tour through the Threshing Barn!

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
Jul 20
Rock Island
Campground Snake Walk

Ever seen a snake? Have random questions about Rock Island? Ask Luke any questions you might have in the campground!

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
Jul 20
Rock Island
Nature Center Hours

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke at the Nature Center to meet our ambassadors Slinky the Snake and our Eastern Box Turtle, Ms. Lady Boxworthy!

Registration Closes: 7/18
FREE
Jul 20
Booker T Washington
Woodland Walk

Join a park ranger for a guided 1-mile hike on our trails, where we will discover nature and history together!

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 20
Booker T Washington
Sunday Serenity

Relax and unwind in nature with a peaceful nature journaling session by the Chickamauga Lake! Please bring a notebook and pencil.

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 20
Booker T Washington
Snake Safety Workshop

Join a park ranger to learn about the different types of snakes common in our area and how to stay safe around venomous species.

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 20
Booker T Washington
Adaptation Station

Many of the tools we use every day are modeled from nature. Come and learn about animal adaptations that have helped inspire human progress!

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 21
Henry Horton
Junior Ranger Camp, 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
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Jul 21
Tims Ford
Birds of Prey! Ages 10-15

Come join one of our Summer Day Camps! This day's theme will be on Birds of Prey!

Registration Closes: 7/14
Price: $30.00
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Jul 21
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/21
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 21
Seven Islands
Tales of Scales: Reptiles of Seven Islands

Scaly, slithery, and surprisingly secretive—reptiles are some of the most fascinating creatures found at Seven Islands State Birding Park!

Registration Closes: 7/21
Price: $6.00
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Jul 21
Edgar Evins
Sketch & Stroll

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

Registration Closes: 7/21
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jul 21
Edgar Evins
Bird of Prey

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

Registration Closes: 7/21
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
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Jul 21
Edgar Evins
Pine Cone Bird Feeder

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

Registration Closes: 7/21
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jul 21
Edgar Evins
Bird of Prey

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

Registration Closes: 7/21
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
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Jul 21
Warriors Path
Summer In The Park, Week of July 21-27

Enjoy a week of natural fun! Hike and explore, play and discover, get close to "critters", and much more. And it's all free!

Registration Closes: 7/21
FREE
Jul 21
Cummins Falls
Slither Into Nature: Snakes at Cummins Falls!

Meet Cummins Fall's Snakes

Registration Closes: 7/21
FREE
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Jul 21
Pickett
Hazard Cave Guided Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided hike to Hazard Cave!

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 21
Pickett
Painting at the Park: The Natural Bridge

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a relaxing morning of painting at the park.

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
Only 9 Left!
Jul 21
Pickett
CCC Museum

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 21
Standing Stone
Marble Making

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we make our own marbles out of clay.

Registration Closes: 7/21
FREE
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Jul 21
Standing Stone
The Awesome Atlatl

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

Registration Closes: 7/20
FREE
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Jul 21
Standing Stone
Friendship Bracelets

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

Registration Closes: 7/21
FREE
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Jul 21
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Hike to the Top of Cummins Falls

Join park staff for a hike to the top of the waterfall!

Registration Closes: 7/21
1 Attendee - $10.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $15.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 21
Cumberland Mountain
Guided Hike - Pioneer Short Loop

Join SIR Jewell at the Boat Dock Parking Lot to hike the 1.8 mile Pioneer Short Loop and learn about CMSP’s ecology!

Registration Closes: 7/21
FREE
Jul 21
Cumberland Mountain
Learn to Make Yarn Dolls!

Join SIR Jewell at the CCC Museum Patio to learn how to make your own yarn doll!

Registration Closes: 7/21
Price: $2.00
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Jul 21
Cumberland Mountain
Birds of Prey

Join SIR Jewell at the aviary behind the Visitor Center to learn all about our feathery friends who call the skies their home!

Registration Closes: 7/21
FREE
Jul 21
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Chilling with the Clouds

Meet us at the Park Museum to learn about identifying clouds!

Registration Closes: 7/21
Attendee + 1.00 - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 - $10.00
Attendee + 20.00 - $20.00
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Jul 21
Roan Mountain
July 17-21 Weekly Interpretive Programs

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

Registration Closes: 7/21
FREE
Jul 21
Chickasaw
Birds of Prey Lunch

It's lunchtime for our birds! If you want to see them eat, come on by and watch Seasonal Elizabeth feed them!

Registration Closes: 7/21
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jul 22
Standing Stone
Sensory Hike (Forest Bathing)

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

Registration Closes: 7/22
FREE
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Jul 22
Standing Stone
Animals of Standing Stone

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

Registration Closes: 7/22
FREE
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Jul 22
Standing Stone
Afternoon Archery

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

Registration Closes: 7/22
FREE
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Jul 22
Cummins Falls
Slither Into Nature: Snakes at Cummins Falls!

Meet Cummins Fall's Snakes

Registration Closes: 7/22
FREE
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Jul 22
Rocky Fork
DIY Hummingbird Feeders

Want to learn more about hummingbirds? Join us for a DIY project to make your own feeder for them using recyclables!

Registration Closes: 7/21
(Free) Attendee - Free
Free attendee + donation $5 - $5.00
Free attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
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Jul 22
Rocky Fork
Story in the Park

Come by for a special children’s book reading with Interpretive Ranger Amanda. Enjoy stories inspired by nature and wildlife!

Registration Closes: 7/21
(Free) Attendee - Free
Free attendee + donation $5 - $5.00
Free attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
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Jul 22
Chickasaw
Mammal Pelts

Come and feel our collection of mammal pelts! The textures vary from soft and silky to coarse and thick!

Registration Closes: 7/22
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jul 22
Chickasaw
Meet and Greet Jack

Whooo's coming to see Jack, our barred owl? Come on by, and get a close view of him!

Registration Closes: 7/22
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jul 22
Natchez Trace
Junior Ranger Camp 2025

CALLING ALL JUNIOR RANGERS!!!! Join us July 22nd through the 24th for our annual Junior Ranger Camp.

Registration Closes: 7/20
Attendee - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
Attendee + Donation - $30.00
Attendee + Donation - $35.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 22
Pickett
Hazard Cave After Dark

Join the Ranger to explore Hazard Cave at night.

Registration Closes: 7/22
Adult - $10.00
Children under 10 - $5.00
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Jul 22
Cummins Falls
Meet the Mounted Patrol horses of Cummins Falls

Come say Hayyyyy !

Registration Closes: 7/22
FREE
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Jul 22
Savage Gulf
Hike to Savage Falls

Ranger-led Hike to Savage Falls

Registration Closes: 7/21
Price: $5.00
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Jul 22
Edgar Evins
Crafting Critters: Learning about Snakes!

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

Registration Closes: 7/22
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jul 22
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Corn Husk Dolls

Come learn how to make corn husk dolls with SIR Emmalee!

Registration Closes: 7/22
Attendee - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 22
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/22
1 Person - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
1 Person + Donation - $30.00
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Jul 22
Warriors Path
Control the Invasives

“Squash” invasive weeds and make YOUR State Park a better habitat for wildlife, for native plants, and for human life as well!

Registration Closes: 7/22
FREE
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Jul 23
Pickwick Landing
Meet a Snake Ambassador!

Wednesday at 11:00 AM: Join SIRs Abby and Sam to meet our reptile park ambassadors!

Registration Closes: 7/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Jul 23
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Beginner's Needle Felting

Join us to learn about the tradition of felting through a fun needle felting craft you can take home!

Registration Closes: 7/23
Price: $3.00
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Jul 23
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/23
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 23
Tims Ford
Overnight canoe float

Overnight canoe trip on Tims Ford lake, stay on a backcountry campsite and camp under the stars, 4.5-mile paddle per day, no experience or boat needed.

Registration Closes: 7/23
Adult - $80.00
14-17 - $75.00
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Jul 23
Johnsonville
Junior Ranger Mornings: History

Join Park staff for 2 hours of fun while learning about why Johnsonville is a Tennessee State Park.

Registration Closes: 7/22
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee+$5Donation - $15.00
Attendee+$10Donation - $20.00
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Jul 23
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Caney Fork Trail Hike

Join SIR Drew for an abbreviated hike of the Caney Fork Trail to Gunstock Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/22
Price: $5.00
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Jul 23
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/23
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 23
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/23
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 23
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/23
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 23
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/23
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 23
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/23
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 23
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/23
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 23
Rocky Fork
Bug Hotel Craft

Join Interpretive Ranger Amanda at the campfire interpretive area as we create bug hotels for bugs and our local creepy crawlies!

Registration Closes: 7/22
FREE ticket - Free
Donation + Free ticket - $5.00
Donation + Free Ticket - $10.00
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Jul 23
Rocky Fork
Leaf All Your Worries Behind Hike

Step away from daily worries and immerse all five senses in the soothing sounds and textures of the creek side forest on this calming 1-mile round trip hike.

Registration Closes: 7/22
FREE ticket - Free
Donation + Free ticket - $5.00
Donation + Free Ticket - $10.00
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Jul 23
David Crockett
Ice Cream Float

Celebrate National Vanilla Ice Cream Day with a volunteer lake clean-up day on Lindsey Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/22
FREE
Only 8 Left!
Jul 23
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 7/22
FREE
Jul 23
Johnsonville
Ice Cream on the Lake!

Celebrate National Vanilla Ice Cream Day by making your own cool treat!

Registration Closes: 7/22
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
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Jul 23
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Slimy Salamanders

Join SIR Emmalee in making your own slimy "salamander slime," while learning about the Tennessee Cave Salamander!

Registration Closes: 7/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 23
Paris Landing
Fabulous Falcons

Meet SIR Drew in the nature center to learn about the different falcons of Tennessee!

Registration Closes: 7/23
Price: $1.00
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Jul 23
Standing Stone
Section Hike the Lake Trail

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we hike part of the Lake Trail.

Registration Closes: 7/23
FREE
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Jul 23
Standing Stone
Nature Journal

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph in making your very own nature journal! Then we will take a short walk around to try and fill some pages!

Registration Closes: 7/23
FREE
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Jul 23
David Crockett
Pelt Patrol! (Roving Program)

A traveling ranger program offering visitors a chance to touch pelts and learn about local wildlife wherever they are in the park.

Registration Closes: 7/23
FREE
Jul 23
David Crockett
Frontier Fixin's

Discover how settlers on the Tennessee frontier met their dietary needs when resources were limited

Registration Closes: 7/23
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($5) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $25.00
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Jul 23
David Crockett
Creek To Drink

Participants will join SIR Pacen in a hands-on program that teaches participants how to turn water from natural water sources into safe drinking water.

Registration Closes: 7/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee+ $1 Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 23
Old Stone Fort
Early Birds

Join SIR Shelby at the top of the museum for a peaceful morning birding walk along the park’s 1.4-mile enclosure trail.

Registration Closes: 7/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 23
Old Stone Fort
Guided Hike of the Ancient Enclosure

Join SIR Shelby for a 1.4 mile hike of the enclosure trail discussing the Woodland enclosure site at Old Stone Fort.

Registration Closes: 7/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 23
Old Stone Fort
Garrison Road Hike

Join SIR Shelby at the camp store for a guided hike along the Garrison Road trail as we discuss its’ history.

Registration Closes: 7/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 23
Red Clay
Traditional Cherokee Weapons Demonstration

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Aubrey for an interactive demonstration of Cherokee weaponry prior to European contact.

Registration Closes: 7/23
FREE
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Jul 23
Bledsoe Creek
Nature Bookmarks

Make your very own nature themed bookmark!

Registration Closes: 7/23
Price: $1.00
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Jul 23
Cummins Falls
Fish the Blackburn Fork River!

Here fishy fishy

Registration Closes: 7/22
Price: $7.00
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Jul 23
Long Hunter
Inland Trail Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/23
FREE
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Jul 23
Bicentennial Mall
City Firefly Hike

Revive your sense of childlike wonder by tagging along on our firefly hike. Learn all about these special beetles and what they do for us!

Registration Closes: 7/23
FREE
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Jul 24
Seven Islands
Appalachian Crafting

Join us to learn about traditional Appalachian crafting!

Registration Closes: 7/24
Price: $3.00
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Jul 24
Standing Stone
Missssunderstood Reptiles

Join seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph for an exciting showing of a certain slithery reptile that is sweeter and not as scary as you might think.

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
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Jul 24
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy: Fox

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
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Jul 24
Standing Stone
Nature Bookmark

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
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Jul 24
David Crockett
Frontier Foraging

An introduction to edible and medicinal plants on the American frontier

Registration Closes: 7/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 24
David Crockett
Coonskin Cap Making

Make a coonskin cap with SIR Pacen, just like what David Crocket is portrayed as wearing!

Registration Closes: 7/23
Price: $75.00
Only 4 Left!
Jul 24
Old Stone Fort
Guided Hike of the Ancient Enclosure

Join SIR Shelby for a 1.4 mile hike of the enclosure trail discussing the Woodland enclosure site at Old Stone Fort.

Registration Closes: 7/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 24
Red Clay
Traditional Cherokee Weapons Demonstration

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Aubrey for an interactive demonstration of Cherokee weaponry prior to European contact.

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
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Jul 24
Red Clay
Cherokee Corn Husk Dolls

Learn the Cherokee origin of cornhusk dolls and make one with SIR Aubrey!

Registration Closes: 7/24
Price: $3.00
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Jul 24
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Top of the Waterfall Hike

Join Abbie for an adventurous hike with slippery rocks, river crossings in knee deep water, a little elevation change and tremendous beauty!

Registration Closes: 7/23
Price: $15.00
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Jul 24
Cummins Falls
Butter Making!

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

Registration Closes: 7/23
Price: $5.00
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Jul 24
Bledsoe Creek
Paint-A-Snake

Learn about native TN Snakes and paint your very own wooden snake toy!

Registration Closes: 7/24
Price: $5.00
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Jul 24
Old Stone Fort
Nature Journaling

Grab your coffee and a journal for a peaceful morning spent journaling in nature.

Registration Closes: 7/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 24
Old Stone Fort
Nature Trail Hike

Join SIR Shelby at the camp store for a relaxing hike along our nature trail.

Registration Closes: 7/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 24
Cumberland Mountain
Moth Party!

Join SIRs Jewell and Abby at the Amphitheatre behind the restaurant for a fun-filled moth-viewing party!

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
Jul 24
Long Hunter
Morning Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
Price: $15.00
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Jul 24
Rock Island
Amphibious Kayak Adventure to Twin Falls

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke on morning tour on the Caney Fork River to Twin Falls! Be sure to bring appropriate footwear and water!

Registration Closes: 7/23
Price: $5.00
Only 1 Left!
Jul 24
Rock Island
Nature Center Hours

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke at the Nature Center to meet our ambassadors Slinky the Snake and our Eastern Box Turtle, Ms. Lady Boxworthy!

Registration Closes: 7/23
FREE
Jul 24
Harpeth River
Nocturnal Animals and Nighttime Sounds

Join SIR Lexi to learn about some of Tennessee's native nocturnal animals and their roles in the environment!

Registration Closes: 7/22
Attendance - $20.00
Attendance + $5.00 Donation - $25.00
Attendance + $10.00 Donation - $30.00
Attendance + $15.00 Donation - $35.00
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Jul 24
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Old Farmer's Meteorology

Meet us at the Park Museum to learn about passed down ways of predicting the weather!

Registration Closes: 7/24
Attendee + 1.00 - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 - $10.00
Attendee + 20.00 - $20.00
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Jul 24
Norris Dam
Morning Lake Cruise 11:00 am

Cruise along the shores of Norris Lake

Registration Closes: 7/24
Person 6+ - $15.00
Person 5 & Under - $10.00
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Jul 24
Rocky Fork
Hike Across the NC Line!

We will journey our way across the North Carolina Line on this moderate 7 mile hike up Flint Creek Trail to the Appalachian Access Trail.

Registration Closes: 7/23
(Free) Attendee - Free
Free attendee + donation $5 - $5.00
Free attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
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Jul 24
Bicentennial Mall
Threads Through History

This program will expand on early pioneer women’s lives, and introduce the art of cross stitch as a useful skill that is still relevant today.

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
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Jul 24
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 24
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/24
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
SOLD OUT
Jul 24
Seven Islands
Dark Skies & Night Wings: Stargazing and Moth Discovery

Celebrate the beauty of the night with Seven Islands State Birding Park during Dark Skies & Night Wings, a special evening program in honor of the New Moon and

Registration Closes: 7/24
Adults - $15.00
Kids under 12 - $8.00
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Jul 24
Henry Horton
7/24 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Single Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/23
Price: $25.00
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Jul 24
Henry Horton
7/24 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Tandem Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/23
Price: $45.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 24
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 24
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 24
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 24
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 24
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 24
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 24
Pickwick Landing
Glow Float

Thursday at 8:00 pm: Come for a relaxing night float in the marina cove!

Registration Closes: 7/24
Price: $15.00
Only 4 Left!
Jul 24
Indian Mountain
Hike and Learn: Ballard Lake Trail

Hike and learn about the park and Ballard Lake.

Registration Closes: 7/24
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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Jul 24
Sycamore Shoals
Beyond The Frontier

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
Jul 24
Savage Gulf
Trail Run

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

Registration Closes: 7/23
Price: $5.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 24
Big Ridge
Early-Bird Birding Walk

Rise and shine with the birds of Big Ridge!

Registration Closes: 7/24
Adults - Free
Kids - Free
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Jul 24
Big Ridge
Snake Time!

Come meet our park snake, Orville!

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
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Jul 24
Pickett
Stearns Coal Company History Hike

Take a hike through history as we explore the impact of the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company on the Cumberland Plateau.

Registration Closes: 7/23
FREE
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Jul 24
Pickett
Pogue Creek Canyon Overlook Guided Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a scenic guided hike along the Overlook Trail at Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area!

Registration Closes: 7/23
FREE
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Jul 24
Pickett
Guided Hike to Crystal Falls

Enjoy your afternoon with a peaceful walk in nature! Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie a guided hike to Crystal Falls via the Hidden Passage Trail.

Registration Closes: 7/23
FREE
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Jul 24
Pickett
Snakes!

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie at Pickett State Park picnic area for a short educational program with Carlton the Corn Snake!

Registration Closes: 7/23
FREE
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Jul 24
Cumberland Mountain
Birds of Prey

Join SIR Abby at the aviary behind the Visitor Center to learn all about our feathery friends who call the skies their home!

Registration Closes: 7/23
FREE
Jul 24
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: 7/24
Person - Free
Attendee+donation - $1.00
Attendee+donation - $5.00
Attendee+donation - $10.00
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Jul 24
Cummins Falls
Introduction to Archery

Shoot your shot with park staff!

Registration Closes: 7/24
Price: $5.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 24
Paris Landing
Beautiful Bats

Come to the nature center to learn about the beautiful creature known as the bat and do a fun bat craft!

Registration Closes: 7/24
Price: $1.00
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Jul 25
Warriors Path
Clean and Green - Trail Cleanup

You can make a BIG DIFFERENCE for our region’s outdoor places. Make our park a healthier habitat by helping us clean a park trail

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Jackson Cave [5 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $6.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 25
Long Hunter
Accessible Wildflowers

Take a look at wildflowers around the parking lot of Jones Mill Multipurpose Trail

Registration Closes: 7/25
Person - Free
attendee+$5donation - $5.00
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Jul 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: 7/25
Person - Free
Attendee+donation - $1.00
Attendee+donation - $5.00
Attendee+donation - $10.00
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Jul 25
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/25
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 25
Reelfoot Lake
SUNSET PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/25
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
SOLD OUT
Jul 25
Henry Horton
7/25 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Tandem Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
Price: $40.00
Only 1 Left!
Jul 25
Henry Horton
7/25 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Single Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
Price: $25.00
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Jul 25
South Cumberland
Leave No Trace Hike

Join Ranger Ben on this hike to discover the importance of Leave No Trace principles!

Registration Closes: 7/24
Free Program - Free
Free Program + $1 Donation - $1.00
Free Program + $5 Donation - $5.00
Free Program + $10 Donation - $10.00
Free Program + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Jul 25
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $15.00
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Jul 25
Big Ridge
Friday Night Sunset Kayak Float

Come see Big Ridge Lake at sunset!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $10.00
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Jul 25
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
1 Person - $10.00
1 Person + Donation - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
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Jul 25
Edgar Evins
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Come join one of Edgar Evins State Park Rangers on a nice cruise around Center Hill Lake

Registration Closes: 7/25
Adult - $15.00
Child 12 & Under - $5.00
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Jul 25
Cedars of Lebanon
Astronomy night under the Stars

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
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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Jul 25
Panther Creek
Children’s Book Reading

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger for a children’s book reading on Friday!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
Jul 25
Panther Creek
Nature Craft: Recycled Art

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Ivy to do some art at the park using paints and recycled materials!

Registration Closes: 7/23
Price: $1.00
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Jul 25
Panther Creek
Creek Crawl

Come join Seasonal Interpreter Ranger Ivy to explore our freshwater stream and learn more about our water’s ecosystem.

Registration Closes: 7/23
FREE
Jul 25
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 25
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 25
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 25
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 25
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 25
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 25
Sycamore Shoals
Chat With A Long Hunter

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
Jul 25
Sycamore Shoals
Tours of Fort Watauga

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
Jul 25
Chickasaw
Sunset Float (KAYAK)

There is nothing like a Tennessee sunset on the water!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $10.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 25
Chickasaw
Sunset Float (PADDLEBOARD)

There is nothing like a Tennessee sunset on the water!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 25
Chickasaw
Sunset Float (PEDAL BOAT)

There is nothing like a Tennessee sunset on the water!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $15.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 25
Chickasaw
Sunset Float (BRING YOUR OWN BOAT)

There is nothing like a Tennessee sunset on the water!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $5.00
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Jul 25
Johnsonville
Strolling Through Johnsonville

Join Ranger Jacob for a 1-mile hike through town-era Johnsonville!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
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Jul 25
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Friday at 1:00 PM: Join SIR Sam to learn about our resident animal ambassadors!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 25
Cumberland Trail
Birding: From the Field to the Forest

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
Only 8 Left!
Jul 25
Cumberland Trail
Cumber Trail Creek Crawl

Join us for a fun and educational Creek Crawl adventure at the Head of Sequatchie!

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
Jul 25
Big Ridge
Liking Lichen: Nature Scavenger Hunt

Explore the forest, find various types of lichen, and learn about their role in the ecosystem.

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Big Ridge
Make Your Own Flower Press

Build your own plant press and turn wild blossoms into lasting art!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Big Ridge
Nature Quest & Craft

Explore the creek, collect nature’s treasures, and create your own masterpiece!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Pickett
Tree ID Hike - Storybook Trail

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
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Jul 25
Pickett
Sketch & Stroll: Nature Journaling

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided hike along the Lake Trail Loop!

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
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Jul 25
Pickett
Reading the Sky!

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
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Jul 25
Bledsoe Creek
Evening Hike

Enjoy an evening hike led by Ranger Taylor!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Attendee - Free
Attendee + donation - $5.00
Donation (Not attending) - $5.00
Attendee + donation - $10.00
Donation (Not attending) - $10.00
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Jul 25
South Cumberland
Riddle Me Ember

Crackling fire, clever riddles, and fun for all ages - join SIR Ashlyn for a brain-teasing night under the stars!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
South Cumberland
Moth Party

Discover the magic of moths! Join SIR Ashlyn after dark to learn about these nighttime pollinators and see which ones we can attract!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Harpeth River
Ancient Weapons: Atlatl

Meet a Harpeth River State Park Ranger at Hidden Lake to learn about Atlatls.

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
Jul 25
Pickett
Pogue Creek Canyon Guided Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a scenic guided hike along the Overlook Trail at Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area!

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
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Jul 25
Cummins Falls
Snorkeling

Come Snorkeling with Mason!

Registration Closes: 7/24
Price: $15.00
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Jul 25
Paris Landing
Forest Bathing Hike

Meet SIR Drew at the Nature Center at 9:00 for a peaceful 3.2-mile hike on the raptor ridge trail.

Registration Closes: 7/25
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 25
Paris Landing
Recycled Bird Craft

Join SIR Drew in the nature center to learn about different raptor species and make a bird craft out of recyclable materials!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 25
Norris Dam
Butterfly Symmetry Craft

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn to learn all about butterflies including colors, camouflage, and a symmetry demonstration with a craft!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $5.00
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Jul 25
Norris Dam
Touch the Wild: Pelts and Skulls of the South

Drop in at the Threshing Barn to get a look at some of our native critters!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 25
Norris Dam
Nature Trivia!

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn for a game of Nature Trivia to test your nature knowledge and learn some common wildlife misconceptions!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 25
Tims Ford
Pontoon Tour 9am

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
Adult - $20.00
Child - $15.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 25
Tims Ford
Sunset Pontoon Tour 7:30pm

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
Adult - $25.00
Child - $20.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 25
Tims Ford
Guided Hike to Overlook 9am

Come join SIR Taylor on a guided hike to the Lost Creek Overlook!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Standing Stone
Christmas in July: Tree Round Ornament

Come join us at Standing Stone for Christmas in July!! Come have a merry time by celebrating Christmas in the Park!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $1.00
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Jul 25
Standing Stone
Christmas in July: Pinecone Bird Feeder

Come join us at Standing Stone for Christmas in July!! Come have a merry time by celebrating Christmas in the Park!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Standing Stone
Christmas in July: Do You Want S'more?

Come join us at Standing Stone for Christmas in July!! Come have a merry time by celebrating Christmas in the Park!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Burgess Falls
Burgess Falls Guided Hike

Are you ready to get out and enjoy some wonderful summer weather?

Registration Closes: 7/25
Attendee - Free
Attendee+donation - $5.00
Attendee+donation - $10.00
Attendee + donation - $20.00
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Jul 25
David Crockett
Venomous Snake Identification Class

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

Registration Closes: 7/24
Person - $7.00
Family ( up to 5) - $25.00
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Jul 25
Red Clay
Tour of Red Clay State Historic Park

Join SIR Aubrey for a guided walking tour along our paved interpretive trail of the historic Red Clay Council Grounds!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Cummins Falls
River Cleanup

Love Cummins Falls? Hate seeing trash? Come help pick up litter!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Cummins Falls
Night Hike and Swim at the base of Cummins Falls

Join park staff for an after hours rugged hiking experience

Registration Closes: 7/24
1Person - $15.00
1Person+Donation - $20.00
1Person+Donation - $25.00
1Person+Donation - $30.00
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Jul 25
Paris Landing
Goods from the Woods!

Join us in the Nature Center to learn which consumer goods are possible because of the woods!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $5.00
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Jul 25
Paris Landing
Bird of Prey at the Lodge

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 25
Bledsoe Creek
Turtle Trivia

Join for a fun turtle trivia game and meet our animal ambassador Shelldon!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
Attendee - Free
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Jul 25
Cumberland Mountain
Volunteer - Creek Clean-Up

Looking to volunteer at your local park? Join SIR’s Jewell and Abby at the Plateau Trail trailhead to clean up Byrd Creek!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Seven Islands
Dump Site Clean Up Volunteer Workday

Help park staff and Keep the TN River Beautiful clean up an old dump site at the park along the French Broad River.

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
Jul 25
Long Hunter
Rocking Rock Cycle

Join SIR Hannah for sweet journey through the rock cycle.

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Long Hunter
Nature Journaling on the Story Trail

If you are interested in learning about the art of nature journaling, then this is the program for you!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Rock Island
Amphibious Kayak Adventure to Twin Falls

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke on morning tour on the Caney Fork River to Twin Falls! Be sure to bring appropriate footwear and water!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $5.00
Only 1 Left!
Jul 25
Rock Island
Bow & Arrow at Rock Island

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke for an opportunity to learn about the history of the bow & arrow.

Registration Closes: 7/25
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Donation(NotAttending) - $1.00
Donation(NotAttending) - $5.00
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Jul 25
Rock Island
Nature Center Hours

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke at the Nature Center to meet our ambassadors Slinky the Snake and our Eastern Box Turtle, Ms. Lady Boxworthy!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
Jul 25
Roan Mountain
Mushroom March: Mysteries of the Forest

Join Ranger Rodriguez as we dive into the mysterious world of mushrooms. Let's take the time to learn from our fungal friends and see what secrets they may hold

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $10.00
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Jul 25
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Beginner's Needle Felting

Join us to learn about the tradition of felting through a fun needle felting craft you can take home!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $3.00
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Jul 25
Cove Lake
Frog Walk 7/25

Take a "frog" walk with us to look and identify the many species of frogs at Cove Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $3.00
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Jul 25
Rocky Fork
Gatherer's Guide: Useful Plants & Rocky Fork History

Join Interpretive Ranger Amanda at the campfire interpretive area for a walk on the wild (and surprisingly familiar) side!

Registration Closes: 7/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Jul 25
Rocky Fork
Discovering Secrets of the Creek

Come cool off from the summer heat to traverse the creek bed in search of critters and macroinvertebrates!

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE ticket - Free
Donation + Free ticket - $5.00
Donation + Free Ticket - $10.00
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Jul 25
Cedars of Lebanon
Beaded Ladybug [3 PM]

Join SIR Laramie to learn all about our native pollinators and make a keychain!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $2.00
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Jul 25
Norris Dam
Moths and More! Insects After Dark

Meet Ranger Sarah at the East Campground to investigate our nocturnal insects!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $25.00
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Jul 25
Norris Dam
Meet the Locals: Snakes of Tennessee

Meet Ranger Sarah at the Park Headquarters to meet one of our native snakes and learn a little bit about them!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $25.00
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Jul 25
Bicentennial Mall
Crochet Plastic Bags

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 25
Chickasaw
Archery Basics

Come and meet Seasonal Ranger Elizabeth for a beginner-friendly course on archery.

Registration Closes: 7/24
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jul 26
Tims Ford
Pontoon Tour 9am

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Adult - $20.00
Child - $15.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 26
Tims Ford
Sunset Pontoon Tour 7:30pm

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Adult - $25.00
Child - $20.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 26
Norris Dam
Slithering Snakes

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn at the Threshing Barn to meet one of our scaley friends!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 26
Norris Dam
Creek Critters

Meet Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn at the Grist Mill to explore Lower Clear Creek!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $5.00
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Jul 26
Norris Dam
Norris Dam After Dark: Night Hike

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn for a night hike through Harmon Loop to learn about some of our nocturnal species!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $5.00
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Jul 26
Paris Landing
Big Bald Eagles

Meet SIR Drew at the nature center to all about the nations symbol the Bald Eagle!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Free Event - Free
Attendee + Supporting Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Supporting Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Supporting Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Supporting Donation - $20.00
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Jul 26
Henry Horton
Astronomy Night Under the Stars (7:30PM)

Join us for a night of stargazing!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee (Free) - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
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Jul 26
David Crockett
Trail of Tears Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
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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Jul 26
Red Clay
Nature Journaling

Enjoy an afternoon of nature journaling with SIR Aubrey!

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 26
Red Clay
Blue Hole Trail Guided Hike

Join SIR Aubrey for a leisurely and educational hike along the Blue Hole Trail (0.20 mi)!

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 26
Red Clay
Traditional Cherokee Weapons Demonstration

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Aubrey for an interactive demonstration of Cherokee weaponry prior to European contact.

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 26
Paris Landing
Raptor Ridge Scavenger Hunt Hike

Join SIR Mandi Walker on a guided hike on the Raptor Ridge Trail where we will collect items on a scavenger hunt!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 26
Paris Landing
Water Cycle Wristlets!

Come to the Nature Center to learn how water takes different forms to make clouds and rain! Make a wristlet representing the water cycle to take home!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $1.00
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Jul 26
Standing Stone
Paint Your Own Tri-star Wood Craft

Come learn about the history and meaning of the Tri-star on our state's flag while you make your own wood craft to take home!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Round 12 inch Tri-Star - $24.00
TN Shape with Tri-star - $24.00
Only 4 Left!
Jul 26
Hiwassee Ocoee
Superhero Hike

Dress as your favorite superhero and come learn about the real-life heroes who shaped Tennessee parks!

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 26
Paris Landing
Fish Frenzy

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about common fish in Kentucky lake!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 26
Fall Creek Falls
Amparo's Table

Come see what Amparo has at her table this week! No registration needed.

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
Jul 26
Rock Island
Knot Tying

Meet Interpretive Ranger Luke at the Nature Center to learn some essential boating and fishing knots.

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
Jul 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: 7/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 26
Cedars of Lebanon
Pet the Pelt! [1 PM]

Join us in the Nature Center to learn all about our animal pelts.

Registration Closes: 7/26
Person - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 26
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Early Birding

Come join SIR Hannah Z. to learn about birds and look at some with binoculars!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee + 1.00 - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 - $10.00
Attendee + 20.00 - $20.00
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Jul 26
Cedars of Lebanon
TN Purple Coneflower Seed Bombs

Make your own TN Purple Coneflower Seed Bombs and give the gift of native flowers to grow in yourself!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $2.00
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Jul 26
Rock Island
Turtles Turtles Turtles

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke to learn about turtles and meet a special species.

Registration Closes: 7/26
Person - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Donation(NotAttending) - $1.00
Donation(NotAttending) - $5.00
Jul 26
Cedars of Lebanon
Butterfly Garden Bingo

See if you can find all of the wonders that the butterfly garden has to offer by playing BINGO!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Person - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 26
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
Jul 26
Meeman-Shelby
World Ranger Day Eagle Lake Observation and Paddle

We are celebrating World Ranger Day with a DELIGHTFUL canoe trip to see some waterfowl!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $20.00
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Jul 26
Edgar Evins
Preserving Food: Water Bath Canning- Crushed Tomatoes

Join Park Ranger Justin Vaughn and UT Extension Office April Martin in learning about the preservation of food by canning.

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $35.00
Only 3 Left!
Jul 26
Long Hunter
Summer Syrup Hike

Discover the magic and medicine of plants that were used to cure what ailed us

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $10.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 26
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Beginner Embroidered Bookmarks

Join us here at the park to start your embroidery journey by crafting your own bookmark!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 26
Burgess Falls
Falling Water River Canoe Float

Join Ranger Connor for a leisure paddle above the Burgess Falls Dam on the Falling Water River.

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $35.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 26
Bledsoe Creek
Life of a Long Hunter

Explore life on the Tennessee frontier with hands-on activities and ranger-led programs!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee + donation - $10.00
Donation (Not attending) - $10.00
Attendee + donation - $20.00
Donation (Not attending) - $20.00
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Jul 26
Middle Fork Bottoms
Fishing Gear 101

Come out to Middle Fork Bottoms to learn the what, when, how, and why of fishing gear and fishing in Tennessee!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendance + Donation - Free
Attendance + Donation - $5.00
Attendance + Donation - $10.00
Attendance + Donation - $15.00
Attendance + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 26
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 26, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jul 26
Cumberland Mountain
Women's Introduction to Backpacking

An introduction to backpacking for women!

Registration Closes: 7/23
Price: $50.00
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Jul 26
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 26, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jul 26
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/26
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 26
Reelfoot Lake
SUNSET PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/26
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 26
Henry Horton
7/26 - 5 Mile Kayak Float (10AM) - Single Kayak

Join us for a 5-Mile kayak float along the Duck River. This section is good for any skill level and is perfect for first time kayakers.

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $30.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 26
Henry Horton
7/26 - 5 Mile Kayak Float (10AM) - Tandem Kayak

Join us for a 5-Mile kayak float along the Duck River. This section is good for any skill level and is perfect for first time kayakers.

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $45.00
Only 1 Left!
Jul 26
Seven Islands
Edible and Medicinal Hike

Join Ranger Stephanie for a hike to learn about some of the edible and medicinal plants of Seven Islands!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $10.00
Only 1 Left!
Jul 26
Seven Islands
Birding at Seven Islands: Summer Songbirds

Join Ranger Clare for a guided morning birding walk at Seven Islands State Birding Park!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $6.00
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Jul 26
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $15.00
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Jul 26
Norris Dam
Lit by Nature: A Firefly Painting Workshop

Join Ranger Hailee to paint your own firefly creation!

Registration Closes: 7/24
Price: $25.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 26
Edgar Evins
Owl Pellets

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $5.00
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Jul 26
Johnsonville
Sunset Paddle Trip

Enjoy a Ranger led paddle trip as we explore our park’s history by water.

Registration Closes: 7/25
RentedKayak - $13.00
RentedCanoe - $11.00
PrivateCanoe/Kayak/SUP - $9.00
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Jul 26
Big Ridge
Bug hunt!

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 26
Cumberland Mountain
Discover SCUBA

Come discover the world of SCUBA with us! Registration is required. Space is limited.

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $100.00
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Jul 26
Pickwick Landing
Trivia at Shelter 1

Saturday at 7:00 pm: Enjoy a fun night of Trivia at Shelter 1!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $5.00
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Jul 26
Pickwick Landing
Creek Exploration

Saturday at 3:30 pm: Stop by the grassy area by the CCC bridge to explore leaves and water samples from Sulfur Creek!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 5.00 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + 20.00 Donation - $20.00
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Jul 26
Panther Creek
Relax in the Park: Forest Bathing/ Shinrin-yoku

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Ivy for a chance to slow down and take in our natural environment.

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
Jul 26
Panther Creek
Astronomy Program: Black Holes!

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Ivy to learn more about these mysterious objects in space and grow a deeper appreciation for our opportunity on Earth!

Registration Closes: 7/24
Price: $2.00
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Jul 26
Panther Creek
Constrictors: Wilbur the Corn Snake

Hang out with Wilbur the snake and Ivy the Seasonal Interpretive Ranger to learn lots about corn snakes!

Registration Closes: 7/24
FREE
Jul 26
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 26
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 26
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 26
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 26
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 26
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 26
Johnsonville
Musket Firing Demonstration

Cover your ears and experience the boom that once rang through the hills of Johnsonville, as we learn about the Springfield musket and it's power.

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee+$5Donation - $5.00
Attendee+$10Donation - $10.00
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Jul 26
Sycamore Shoals
Flint & Steel Fire Starting

Join S.I.R. Matthew Simerly at 10 AM in the fort to learn 1700s fire-starting skills—ages 8+ can try flint and steel like early settlers did!

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
Jul 26
Edgar Evins
Scorpion Hunting

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jul 26
Montgomery Bell
Overnight Backpacking Trip

Inexperienced in backpacking? Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger on a guided overnight backpacking trip at Montgomery Bell State.

Registration Closes: 7/24
Price: $30.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 26
Middle Fork Bottoms
Dark Sky Kayak Float (Kayak Rental)

Join Ranger Jacob for a nighttime paddling adventure!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Registration + Kayak Rental - $25.00
Registration + Rental + $1 Donation - $26.00
Registration + Rental + $5 Donation - $30.00
Registration + Rental + $10 Donation - $35.00
Registration + Rental + $20 Donation - $45.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 26
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Saturday at 1:30 PM: Join SIR Abby to learn about our resident animal ambassadors!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 26
Cumberland Trail
Snake Identification Table

Learn how to identify snake species found along the Cumberland trail.

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
Jul 26
Big Ridge
CCC History Hike

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow to learn about part of what made Big Ridge State Park possible: the Civilian Conservation Corps!

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 26
Big Ridge
DIY Nature Journals

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 26
Big Ridge
Tree ID Talk & Walk!

Learn how to identify trees!

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 26
Cordell Hull Birthplace
10 Essentials

Are you prepared for your next hike? Join us to learn the 10 Essentials you should always have.

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 26
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
Jul 26
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Jul 26
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Buzz Inn

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 26
Middle Fork Bottoms
Dark Sky Kayak Float (Bring Your Own Boat)

Join Ranger Jacob for a nighttime paddling adventure!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Registration - $10.00
Registration + $1 Donation - $11.00
Registration + $5 Donation - $15.00
Registration + $10 Donation - $20.00
Registration + $20 Donation - $30.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 26
South Cumberland
Wildfire Wisdom

Discover how wildland fire helps shape and renew our landscapes. Learn about fire’s role in nature and how it’s used to protect and restore ecosystems.

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 26
Fort Pillow
Paddle to Arkansas 07/26/25 FPSHP

Cold Creek paddle to Arkansas.

Registration Closes: 7/26
Adult Life Jacket - $10.00
50-90lb Life Jacket - $10.00
30-50lb Life Jacket - $10.00
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Jul 26
South Cumberland
Critter Cottage Creations

Paint and decorate a cozy insect home while learning about the vital role bugs play in nature. Fun for all ages!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $10.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 26
Burgess Falls
Window Cliffs Guided Hike

Join us on a guided hike at Window Cliffs!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $10.00
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Jul 26
Cedars of Lebanon
Beginner Cross stitching at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm [11 AM]

Want to learn how basic embroidery in the form of cross stitch? Something they would have definitely done in the 1930s. Come by the farm to try your hand.

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $5.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 26
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Galaxy in a Jar!

Make your very own galaxy in a jar!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Person - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $2.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 26
Harpeth River
Sunset Hike: Tabletop Rock and Montgomery Bell Tunnel

Join Seasonal Ranger Lexi on an inspiring sunset hike to Tabletop Rock and then a night hike to Montgomery Bell's Tunnel!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Admission - $20.00
Admission + $5 Donation - $25.00
Admission + $10 Donation - $30.00
Admission + $15 Donation - $35.00
Admission + $20 Donation - $40.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 26
Pickett
Sketching at Crystal Falls

Grab your pencils and sketchbooks for a fun artistic adventure! Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided hike to Crystal Falls.

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 26
Pickett
Ladder Trail Guided Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided hike along the scenic Ladder Trail at Pickett State Park!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 26
Pickett
Snakes!

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie at Pickett State Park picnic area for a short educational program with Carlton the Corn Snake!

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 26
Pickett
Lake View Trail Photography Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided photography hike along the Lake View Trail.

Registration Closes: 7/25
FREE
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Jul 26
Rock Island
Amphibious Kayak Adventure to Twin Falls

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke on morning tour on the Caney Fork River to Twin Falls! Be sure to bring appropriate footwear and water!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $5.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 26
Paris Landing
Early Morning Guided Kayak

Join our Seasonal Interpretive Ranger for a Saturday morning kayak on Kentucky Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Entry fee and kayak - $20.00
Bring your own kayak - $10.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 26
Paris Landing
Bird Of Prey Feeding

Gain insight into the remarkable characteristics of the birds of prey of Paris Landing!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 26
Paris Landing
Sweetgum Deer Craft

Meet Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Drew in the Nature Center to make your own deer craft out of sweetgum fruit!

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $1.00
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Jul 26
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/25
1 Person - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
1 Person + Donation - $30.00
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Jul 27
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Snakes are Super!

Snakes are a vital part of our ecosystem. With this program, guests will become familiar with native snakes and be able to demonstrate that knowledge.

Registration Closes: 7/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 27
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Hermit Cave

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

Registration Closes: 7/27
Price: $3.00
Only 1 Left!
Jul 27
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Pollinator Hike and Scavenger Hunt

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

Registration Closes: 7/27
Person - Free
Attendee+donation - $1.00
Attendee+donation - $5.00
Attendee+donation - $10.00
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Jul 27
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 27, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/27
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jul 27
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 27, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/27
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jul 27
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/27
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 27
Henry Horton
7/27 - 2 Mile Kayak Float (10AM) - Single Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $25.00
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Jul 27
Henry Horton
7/27 - 2 Mile Kayak Float (10AM) - Tandem Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
Price: $40.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 27
Middle Fork Bottoms
Intro to Fly Fishing: Gear, Tactics, and Where to Begin

Discover fly fishing gear—what to use, when to use it, and why it matters. Join us for a hands-on look at this exciting way to fish. All are welcome!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Attendance - Free
Attendance + Donation - $5.00
Attendance + Donation - $10.00
Attendance + Donation - $15.00
Attendance + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 27
Seven Islands
Bird Banding at Seven Islands

Experience bird research up close during our Bird Banding Program!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Adult - $15.00
Kids under 12 - $6.00
Kids under 6 - Free
Only 5 Left!
Jul 27
Burgess Falls
Kayak Float to the Base of Burgess Falls

Join park staff on July 27th as we kayak to the base of Burgess Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/26
1 person (Weight 225lbs and under) - $55.00
1 person (Weight 225-300lbs) - $55.00
1 person (Weight above 300lbs) - $55.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 27
Big Hill Pond
Biweekly kayaking

Join SIR Adam Williams for our biweekly kayaking around Big Hill Pond. Learn about the pond's history, see native animals and plants, and enjoy the morning.

Registration Closes: 7/27
Price: $10.00
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Jul 27
Paris Landing
Wildflower Seed Bombs!

Meet SIR Mandi at the Nature Center to make a wildflower seed bomb!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Price: $2.00
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Jul 27
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: 7/27
Person - Free
Attendee+donation - $1.00
Attendee+donation - $5.00
Attendee+donation - $10.00
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Jul 27
Sycamore Shoals
Old Time Music Jam

Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region. Join in our just listen!

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
Jul 27
Panther Creek
Park Exercise: Backwoods Boot Camp

Take this chance to push your body through exercise at the park!

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 27
Panther Creek
Birds of Prey: Oliver the Barred Owl

Hang out with Oliver the owl and Ivy the Seasonal Interpretive Ranger to learn lots about barred owls!

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
Jul 27
Panther Creek
Nature Hike: Leave No Trace

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Ivy on the Road to recycling trail to learn more about our influence on nature.

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
Jul 27
Frozen Head
Trail work day

Trail Work Day

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
Jul 27
Roan Mountain
Doe River Snorkeling Excursion

Snorkel the waters of the Doe River while learning about our aquatic wildlife.

Registration Closes: 7/27
Price: $20.00
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Jul 27
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 27
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 27
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 27
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 27
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 27
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 27
Sycamore Shoals
Campfire Stories At The Fort

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

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
Jul 27
Sycamore Shoals
Overmountain Men Interpretive Walk

Walk the grounds where the Overmountain Men mustered! Join Mark McGregor at 9 AM for a guided hike through history. Ages 8+; wear comfy shoes!

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
Jul 27
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer with Us at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

Come out to help us on the farm!

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
Jul 27
Frozen Head
Frozen Head Homesites

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 27
Big Ridge
Backyard Birding

Learn about the birds you see in your own backyard!

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
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Jul 27
Big Ridge
Learn How to Crochet

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow to learn the basics of crochet and discuss the impact of this craft throughout history!

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
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Jul 27
Big Ridge
Nature Journaling

Slow down and observe the beauty of Big Ridge State Park through nature journaling!

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
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Jul 27
Big Ridge
Creek Critters

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

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
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Jul 27
South Cumberland
Foster Falls and Climbers Loop Hike

Join Interpreter Ashlyn on a hike by Foster Halls and the Fiery Gizzard's Climbers Loop.

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 27
Cedars of Lebanon
Exploring Sellars Farm State Archaeology Area [3PM]

Let's go for a hike and explore this historic Native American village located in Wilson County.

Registration Closes: 7/27
Price: $5.00
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Jul 27
South Cumberland
Camo Creatures

Learn how moths and other animals use camouflage to survive—then create your own camouflaged moth in a fun nature-themed craft!

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
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Jul 27
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Otters Rock!

Join us here at the park to learn about this amazing keystone species!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Price: $2.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 27
Pickett
The Big Sit - Crystal Falls

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie at Pickett State Park as we explore the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-yoku.

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 27
Pickett
Ladder Trail Guided Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided hike along the scenic Ladder Trail at Pickett CCC Memorial State Park!

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 27
Pickett
Stearns Coal Company History Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided history hike along the Lake Trail Loop!

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 27
Pickett
Tree ID Hike - Storybook Trail

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
FREE
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Jul 27
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Create Your Own Yarn Doll

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

Registration Closes: 7/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 27
Paris Landing
Bird watching stroll

Meet SIR Drew at the nature center and go on our accessible trail to scope out birds, learn what sounds they make and what they look like.

Registration Closes: 7/27
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 27
Paris Landing
Snake Meet and Greet

Meet in the nature center to learn about the snakes Albert and Sunshine!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 27
Tims Ford
Pontoon Tour 9am

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

Registration Closes: 7/27
Adult - $20.00
Child - $15.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 27
Tims Ford
Sunset Pontoon Tour 7:30pm

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

Registration Closes: 7/27
Adult - $25.00
Child - $20.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 27
Norris Dam
Woodpecker Walk

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn to discover woodpecker species along Christmas Fern Trail!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Price: $5.00
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Jul 27
Norris Dam
Good Guys vs Bad Guys!

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashly for a game of 'good guys vs bad guys' to learn about invasive species and animal misconceptions!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 27
Norris Dam
Guided Nature Hike

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn for a hike through Harmon Loop to learn about the fauna and flora we see along the way!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 27
David Crockett
David Crockett Museum Tour

A guided tour of the David Crockett Museum

Registration Closes: 7/26
Person - $5.00
Group Rate (1-5 people) - $21.00
Group Rate (5-10 people) - $40.00
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Jul 27
Paris Landing
DIY Sun Catchers

Join SIR Mandi in the Nature Center to learn about the Sun and its importance to plants and animals!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Free - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Jul 27
Rock Island
Campground Snake Walk

Ever seen a snake? Have random questions about Rock Island? Ask Luke any questions you might have in the campground!

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
Jul 27
Rock Island
Nature Center Hours

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke at the Nature Center to meet our ambassadors Slinky the Snake and our Eastern Box Turtle, Ms. Lady Boxworthy!

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
Jul 27
Long Hunter
Help Wanted! Symbiosis Needed!

Join SIR Hannah for an exploration of nature’s relationships.

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
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Jul 27
Paris Landing
Propagating Pothos

Join SIR Mandi at the Nature Center to propagate pothos plants and take a cutting home to grow!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Price: $2.00
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Jul 27
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/26
1 Person - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
1 Person + Donation - $30.00
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Jul 27
Cedars of Lebanon
Ice Cream Social at Sadie Ford Farm

Homemade ice cream at the farm!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Price: $2.00
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Jul 27
Cedars of Lebanon
Meet and Greet our Bird of Prey Ambassador

Come meet and greet one of our Bird of Prey ambassadors who reside at the Park.

Registration Closes: 7/27
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 27
Cedars of Lebanon
Reading with a Ranger

Join SIR Laramie for story time!

Registration Closes: 7/27
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 27
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Hull's Diplomat Passport

Learn about Cordell Hull’s diplomatic legacy in different countries with your own mini passport!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Price: $1.00
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Jul 27
Bicentennial Mall
Beginner Cicada Pinning

What is a cicada and what do they do for us? This program will cover everything cicada related and show you how to preserve a specimen to take home.

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
Only 8 Left!
Jul 28
Cummins Falls
Slither Into Nature: Snakes at Cummins Falls!

Meet Cummins Fall's Snakes

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
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Jul 28
Cummins Falls
Snorkeling

Come Snorkeling with Mason!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Price: $15.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 28
Tims Ford
Mammals! Ages 10-15

Come join one of our Summer Day Camps! This day's theme will be on TN Mammals!

Registration Closes: 7/21
Price: $30.00
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Jul 28
Burgess Falls
Window Cliffs Night Hike

Join Ranger Willis for a night hike at Window Cliffs State Natural Area!

Registration Closes: 7/27
Price: $20.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 28
Warriors Path
Summer In The Park, Week of July 28

Enjoy a week of natural fun! Hike day & night, explore land & water, meet native wildlife & native trees, try nature play & projects, and much more.

Registration Closes: 7/27
FREE
Jul 29
Pickett
Nature Center Tour7-29-25

Join Ranger Grant to learn more about these fascinating yet misunderstood reptiles and mammals.

Registration Closes: 7/29
FREE
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Jul 29
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/29
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 29
Seven Islands
Nature Storytime

Come join us for some fun nature stories!

Registration Closes: 7/29
FREE
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Jul 29
Pickwick Landing
July Trivia Night

Tuesday at 7:00 pm: Test your knowledge about nature, history, and more at PWLSP! Registration required, spots are limited.

Registration Closes: 7/29
Price: $5.00
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Jul 29
Pickett
July Night Sky

Come enjoy the night sky.

Registration Closes: 7/29
Ticket1–Attendee($0) - Free
Ticket2–Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Ticket3–Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Ticket4–Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Jul 29
Tims Ford
Sunset Pontoon tour

Join Ranger Chipperfield for a pontoon tour on Tims Ford lake!

Registration Closes: 7/29
Adult - $25.00
Youth - $20.00
Children under 2 - Free
Only 9 Left!
Jul 29
Cummins Falls
Slither Into Nature: Snakes at Cummins Falls!

Meet Cummins Fall's Snakes

Registration Closes: 7/28
FREE
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Jul 29
Cordell Hull Birthplace
River, Lake, Stream Clean Up Day!

Celebrate River, Lake, and Stream Clean-Up month as we hike and clean-up Bunkum Cave Loop and Cove Creek that runs through Bunkum Cave!

Registration Closes: 7/29
Person - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Jul 30
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Top of the Waterfall Hike

Join Park Staff for an adventurous hike with slippery rocks, river crossings in knee deep water, a little elevation change and tremendous beauty!

Registration Closes: 7/29
1Person - $10.00
1Person+Donation - $15.00
1Person+Donation - $20.00
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Jul 30
Cummins Falls
Slither Into Nature: Snakes at Cummins Falls!

Meet Cummins Fall's Snakes

Registration Closes: 7/29
FREE
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Jul 30
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/30
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 30
Pickett
Lake Trail Hike 7-30-25

Join Ranger Owen Grant for an exciting hike on the Lake Trail.

Registration Closes: 7/30
FREE
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Jul 30
Seven Islands
Art in the Park: Drawing Birds with Ranger Clare

This beginner-friendly art program led by Ranger Clare will guide you through the basics of observing and sketching birds in nature.

Registration Closes: 7/30
Price: $6.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 30
Edgar Evins
Paint & Pot

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

Registration Closed
Price: $1.50
Jul 30
Cumberland Mountain
Adult Morning Swim

The pool will be open an hourly early for adults aged 50+. Pre-registration is required.

Registration Closes: 7/30
Price: $7.00
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Jul 30
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/30
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 30
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/30
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 30
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/30
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 30
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/30
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 30
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/30
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 30
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/30
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 30
Sycamore Shoals
Beyond The Frontier

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

Registration Closes: 7/30
FREE
Jul 30
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 7/30
FREE
Jul 30
Edgar Evins
Sun Printing

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

Registration Closes: 7/30
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jul 30
Harpeth River
Ancient Weapons: Atlatl

Meet a Harpeth River State Park Ranger at Hidden Lake to learn about Atlatls.

Registration Closes: 7/30
FREE
Jul 31
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: 7/30
FREE
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Jul 31
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/31
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 31
Seven Islands
Bats of Tennessee!

Join us to learn about the bats of Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 7/31
Adult - $10.00
Kids under 5 - Free
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Jul 31
Seven Islands
Kid’s Water Exploration: Life in the River

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

Registration Closes: 7/31
Price: $5.00
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Jul 31
Henry Horton
7/31 - 2 Mile Sunset Kayak Float (6PM) - Single Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/30
Price: $25.00
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Jul 31
Henry Horton
7/31 - 2 Mile Kayak Float (6PM) - Tandem Kayak

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

Registration Closes: 7/30
Price: $45.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 31
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/31
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 31
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/31
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 31
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/31
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 31
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10 AM

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

Registration Closes: 7/31
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 31
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/31
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 31
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30 PM

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

Registration Closes: 7/31
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jul 31
Sycamore Shoals
Sycamore Safari

Meet the wild side of Sycamore Shoals! Join Mark McGregor at 8:30 AM for a nature walk to spot local wildlife. Ages 8+; bring water and comfy shoes!

Registration Closes: 7/31
FREE
Jul 31
Sycamore Shoals
Chat With A Long Hunter

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

Registration Closes: 7/31
FREE
Jul 31
Edgar Evins
Crafting Critters: Learning about Snakes!

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

Registration Closes: 7/31
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jul 31
Cumberland Mountain
Hiking Know-Hows

Want to make hiking your hobby? Learn how to get started with hiking 101!

Registration Closes: 7/31
FREE
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Jul 31
Cumberland Mountain
Meet Pete!

Meet SIR Abby at the CCC Museum to learn about some Tennessee Snakes--and see one up close!

Registration Closes: 7/31
FREE
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Jul 31
Cumberland Mountain
Horsin' Around

Stakes are high and in the ground! Come join SIR Abby at the horseshoe pits to learn how and play a game of horseshoes!

Registration Closes: 7/31
FREE
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Jul 31
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Thursday at 2:00 PM: Join SIR Sam to learn about our resident animal ambassadors!

Registration Closes: 7/31
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 31
Harpeth River
History Hikes: Mound Bottom

Join us for a hike to view the Mississippian Period Native American Mound Complex known as Mound Bottom.

Registration Closes: 7/31
Attendance - $10.00
Attendance+$5 Donation - $15.00
Attendance+$10 Donation - $20.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 31
Cummins Falls
Terracotta pot painting

Give your plants' home a makeover!

Registration Closes: 7/30
Person - $3.00
1Person+Donation - $5.00
1Person+Donation - $10.00
1Person+Donation - $15.00
1Person+Donation - $20.00
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Jul 31
Cummins Falls
Axe Throwing (Tomahawks)

Tomahawk throwing at Cummins Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/31
Price: $5.00
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AUGUST 2025 - All Parks
Aug 1
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 8/1
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Aug 1
Cummins Falls
Night Hike and Swim at the base of Cummins Falls

Join park staff for an after hours rugged hiking experience

Registration Closes: 7/31
1Person - $15.00
1Person+Donation - $20.00
1Person+Donation - $25.00
1Person+Donation - $30.00
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Aug 1
South Cumberland
Back to School Hike

Let's go to Schoolhouse Falls before school starts back up! Join Ranger Ben for a 2-mile hike at Grundy Forest.

Registration Closes: 7/31
Free Program - Free
Free Program + $1 Donation - $1.00
Free Program + $5 Donation - $5.00
Free Program + $10 Donation - $10.00
Free Program + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Aug 1
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Top of the Waterfall Hike

Join SIR Abbie for a hike to the top of the waterfall!

Registration Closes: 7/31
Price: $15.00
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Aug 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Sponsor our Bird of Prey Ambassadors August

Help support our Bird of Prey Ambassadors through Donations!

Registration Closes: 8/1
General Donation - $1.00
Donation-feeds Oscar for one day - $2.50
Donation-feeds Skipper for one day - $3.00
Donation- feeds Oscar for a week - $17.50
Donation- feeds Skipper for a week - $21.00
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Aug 1
Montgomery Bell
Golf Cart Safari 08-01-25

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 7/31
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 1
Roan Mountain
Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors

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

Registration Closes: 8/1
Feeds one bird a day - $10.00
Feeds two birds a day - $20.00
Feeds three birds a day - $30.00
Feeds four bird a day - $40.00
Feeds five birds a day - $50.00
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Aug 1
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Roan Crows

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

Registration Closes: 8/1
FREE
Aug 1
Rocky Fork
Rocky Fork State Park 10th Anniversary Celebration (Hikers Jam 25')

Join us as we celebrate a decade of Stewardship, Conservation, and Community at Rocky Fork State Park’s 10th Anniversary Celebration.

Registration Closes: 8/1
FREE
Aug 1
Edgar Evins
Sunset Cruise

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

Registration Closes: 8/1
Adults - $15.00
Children 12 and under - $5.00
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Aug 1
Cumberland Mountain
CCC Museum Tour

Come learn about the CCC and how they built the park!

Registration Closes: 8/1
Free event - Free
Free event+donation - $5.00
Free event+donation - $10.00
Free event+donation - $20.00
Free event+donation - $30.00
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Aug 1
Cumberland Mountain
Ringer Marbles

Join SIR Abby at the playground next to Shelter #3 to learn and play a fun classic game of marbles!

Registration Closes: 8/1
FREE
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Aug 1
Cumberland Mountain
Evening Float

Join SIRs Jewell and Abby at the Boat Docks for a festive, guided paddle on Byrd Lake!

Registration Closes: 8/1
Kayak Provided - Per Person - $15.00
Bring Your Own Kayak - Per Person - $10.00
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Aug 1
Harpeth River
Ancient Weapons: Atlatl

Meet a Harpeth River State Park Ranger at Hidden Lake to learn about Atlatls.

Registration Closes: 8/1
FREE
Aug 2
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: 8/2
FREE
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Aug 2
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer Day- August

Want to volunteer? Want to make a difference? Then join us at the Park for our monthly volunteer days.

Registration Closes: 8/2
FREE
Aug 2
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 8/2
FREE
Aug 2
Montgomery Bell
Father Daughter Dance 2025

Fathers, enjoy an enchanting evening with your favorite little lady! This fun-filled night will include dancing, appetizers, and dessert bar.

Registration Closes: 7/26
Father/Daughter Couple - $60.00
Additional Father/Parent - $30.00
Additional Daughter (all ages) - $20.00
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Aug 2
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Jackson Cave

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

Registration Closes: 8/2
Price: $6.00
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Aug 2
Sgt Alvin C York
Tales of the Wolf River - Canoe Rental

Join staff from Sgt. Alvin C York State Historic Park this summer as we float the Wolf River upstream to the very namesake of the Valley in a park-rented canoe!

Registration Closes: 8/2
Price: $20.00
Only 2 Left!
Aug 2
Sgt Alvin C York
Tales of the Wolf River - Bring Your Own Boat

Join staff from Sgt. Alvin C York State Historic Park this summer as we float the Wolf River upstream to the very namesake of the Valley in your own boat!

Registration Closes: 8/2
Price: $10.00
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Aug 2
Harpeth River
Guided Kayak Paddle-Narrows

Discover the Harpeth River: Ranger-Led Kayaking Adventure

Registration Closes: 8/2
Attendance - $50.00
Attendance+ $5 Donation - $55.00
Attendance+ $10 Donation - $60.00
Attendance+ $15 Donation - $65.00
Only 2 Left!
Aug 2
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug. 2, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/2
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Aug 2
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug. 02, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/2
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 2
Rocky Fork
Hikers Jamboree 2025, Celebrating 10 Years!

Celebrating 10 Years of Conservation, Stewardship, and Community at Rocky Fork State Park.

Registration Closes: 8/2
FREE
Aug 2
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

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

Registration Closes: 8/2
Price: $15.00
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Aug 2
Fall Creek Falls
Camps Gulf Cave Adventure (9:00am)

Join us for an underground adventure!

Registration Closes: 8/1
Adult - $25.00
Ages 16 & Under - $15.00
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Aug 2
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Beginning Weaving

Sue Duncan will be teaching a beginning weaving class.

Registration Closed
Price: $45.00
Aug 2
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
Aug 2
Cumberland Mountain
Horsin' Around

Stakes are high and in the ground! Come join SIR Abby at the horseshoe pits to learn how and play a game of horseshoes!

Registration Closes: 8/2
FREE
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Aug 2
Cumberland Mountain
Birds of Prey

Join SIR Abby at the aviary behind the Visitor Center to learn all about our feathery friends who call the skies their home!

Registration Closes: 8/2
FREE
Aug 2
Cumberland Mountain
Can-do Fishing

Bring an empty soda can/bottle and meet SIR Abby at the amphitheater behind the Restaurant for a crash course on fishing like you’ve never seen before!

Registration Closes: 8/2
Price: $5.00
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Aug 2
Cummins Falls
Make Your Own Watercolors With Nature!

Come out and paint with nature!

Registration Closes: 8/1
Price: $5.00
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Aug 2
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Spelunking At Bunkum Cave 8/2

Join us for a trip guided inside Bunkum Cave!

Registration Closes: 8/1
Price: $40.00
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Aug 2
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Top of the Waterfall Hike

Join SIR Abbie for a hike to the top of the waterfall!

Registration Closes: 7/25
Price: $15.00
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Aug 2
Johnsonville
Railroad Stroll

Join Ranger Jacob on a 1-mile stroll exploring the history of the railroad in Johnsonville!

Registration Closes: 8/1
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
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Aug 2
Johnsonville
Create a Corn Husk Doll!

Learn to make corn husk dolls with Seasonal Ranger Jacob!

Registration Closes: 8/1
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
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Aug 3
Johnsonville
Pastels on the Porch in Johnsonville with Watercolors

Reminisce days gone by as we paint a summer day on the porch of "old" Johnsonville with Tim Pafford. $30 covers all supplies.

Registration Closes: 8/3
Price: $30.00
Only 3 Left!
Aug 3
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Hermit Cave

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

Registration Closes: 8/3
Price: $3.00
Only 2 Left!
Aug 3
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug. 3, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/3
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 3
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug. 03, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/3
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 4
Cumberland Mountain
Adult Summer Camp

Who says kids get to have all the fun? Check out this end of summer day camp geared toward adults! Last day to register is July 28, 2025.

Registration Closes: 7/28
Price: $30.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 4
Warriors Path
Summer In The Park, Week of August 4

Enjoy a week full of natural fun! Hike high and low, track wildlife and wild plants, follow history and adventure, and much more.

Registration Closes: 7/28
FREE
Aug 5
Harpeth River
Guided Kayak Paddle-Narrows

Discover the Harpeth River: Ranger-Led Kayaking Adventure

Registration Closes: 8/5
Attendance - $50.00
Attendance+ $5 Donation - $55.00
Attendance+ $10 Donation - $60.00
Attendance+ $15 Donation - $65.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 6
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 8/5
FREE
Aug 7
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Talk: Pioneer Families of Dog Cove

Allen Reynolds, Ranger, Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park will share stories of the pioneer families that once called Dog Cove home.

Registration Closes: 8/5
FREE
Aug 8
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: The Corklickers

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

Registration Closes: 8/5
FREE
Aug 8
Tims Ford
Forged at the Ford 2025

Come learn essential outdoor/survival skills in our three day course taught by Tennessee State Parks Rangers.

Registration Closes: 8/8
Adult - $200.00
Child 15-17 - $100.00
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Aug 8
Long Hunter
Blooms and Butterflies 8.8.25

Oh my Blazing Stars are coming to an end. This spectacular display won't be around much longer

Registration Closes: 8/8
Person - Free
Attendee+$5donation - $5.00
Attendee+$10donation - $10.00
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Aug 8
David Crockett
Dinner Theatre - 8/8/25 - The Savannah Sipping Society

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

Registration Closes: 8/6
Price: $40.00
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Aug 9
Fort Loudoun
Siege Weekend 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: 8/6
FREE
Aug 9
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 8/6
FREE
Aug 9
Cedars of Lebanon
Full Sturgeon Moon Hike

Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No.... it's a Full Moon!!! The Sturgeon Moon! [8:30 PM]

Registration Closes: 8/9
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
Aug 9
Division of Natural Areas
Bring your Boat – Duck River, Paddle a State Scenic Section

Paddle a 6-mile stretch of Duck River passing through portions of State Natural Areas.

Registration Closes: 8/7
Price: $10.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 9
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Jackson Cave

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

Registration Closes: 8/9
Price: $6.00
Only 8 Left!
Aug 9
Warriors Path
Full Moon Float (Full Sturgeon Moon)

Come out and enjoy the night skies of Warriors Path State Park as we kayak Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir.

Registration Closes: 8/8
Price: $20.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 9
Red Clay
Cherokee Cultural Celebration 2025

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Cherokee people through demonstrations, dancing, music, & more!

Registration Closes: 8/8
FREE
Aug 9
Big Ridge
Full Moon Float (Full Sturgeon Moon)

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

Registration Closes: 8/9
Price: $25.00
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Aug 9
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug.9, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/9
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 9
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug 09, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/9
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 9
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

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

Registration Closes: 8/9
Price: $15.00
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Aug 9
Warriors Path
Hiking Adventure - Flint Rock Loop

A STRENUOUS 8-9 mile hike on the rugged rocky slopes of Holston Mountain to an awesome overlook. Discover unique flora & fauna along the way.

Registration Closes: 8/9
Price: $5.00
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Aug 9
David Crockett Birthplace
Crockett Days 2025

Join us for Crockett Days 2025!

Registration Closes: 8/9
FREE
Aug 9
David Crockett
Dinner Theatre - 8/9/25 - The Savannah Sipping Society

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

Registration Closes: 8/6
Price: $40.00
Select Quantity
Aug 9
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

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

Registration Closes: 8/6
FREE
Aug 9
South Cumberland
Critter Cottage Creations

Paint and decorate a cozy insect home OR bird house while learning about the vital role bugs and birds play in nature. Fun for all ages!

Registration Closes: 8/9
Price: $10.00
Only 5 Left!
Aug 9
Rocky Fork
August Sturgeon Full Moon Hike

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

Registration Closes: 8/9
Price: $7.00
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Aug 9
Seven Islands
Birding Basics Hike

If you’ve recently discovered a new interest in birding, this beginner-friendly hike is the perfect place to start!

Registration Closes: 8/9
Price: $6.00
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Aug 9
Seven Islands
August Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a guided night hike lit by moonlight with Ranger Stephanie.

Registration Closes: 8/9
Price: $10.00
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Aug 10
Burgess Falls
Kayak Float to the Base of Burgess Falls

Join park staff on August 10th as we kayak to the base of Burgess Falls!

Registration Closes: 8/9
1 person (Weight 225lbs and under) - $55.00
1 person (Weight 225-300lbs) - $55.00
1 person (Weight above 300lbs) - $55.00
Only 9 Left!
Aug 10
Fort Loudoun
Siege Weekend 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: 8/9
FREE
Aug 10
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Hermit Cave

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

Registration Closes: 8/10
Price: $3.00
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Aug 10
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug. 10, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/10
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 10
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug 10, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/10
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 12
Old Stone Fort
Perseid Meteor Shower Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 8/12
Attendee - $40.00
Attendee+ $5 donation - $45.00
Attendee+$10 donation - $50.00
Only 5 Left!
Aug 13
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 8/12
FREE
Aug 14
Rocky Fork
Meet The Mountains – Trails Through Time: A History of Rocky Fork

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

Registration Closes: 8/12
FREE
Aug 15
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Bandwagon Fallacy

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

Registration Closes: 8/12
FREE
Aug 15
Cedars of Lebanon
Astronomy night under the Stars

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

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

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

Registration Closes: 8/13
Price: $40.00
Select Quantity
Aug 16
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 8/13
FREE
Aug 16
Cedars of Lebanon
Blacksmith Demonstration

Come stop by Sadie Ford Farm to see a blacksmith demonstration

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
Select Quantity
Aug 16
Harpeth River
Guided Kayak Paddle-Narrows

Discover the Harpeth River: Ranger-Led Kayaking Adventure

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendance - $50.00
Attendance+ $5 Donation - $55.00
Attendance+ $10 Donation - $60.00
Attendance+ $15 Donation - $65.00
Only 6 Left!
Aug 16
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug. 16, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 16
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug 16, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/16
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Only 6 Left!
Aug 16
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

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

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $15.00
Select Quantity
Aug 16
Long Hunter
Blooms and Butterflies 8.16.25

Oh my Blazing Stars are coming to an end. This spectacular display won't be around much longer

Registration Closes: 8/16
Person - Free
Attendee+$5donation - $5.00
Attendee+$10donation - $10.00
Select Quantity
Aug 16
David Crockett
Dinner Theatre - 8/16/25 - The Savannah Sipping Society

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

Registration Closes: 8/13
Price: $40.00
Select Quantity
Aug 16
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR 9AM

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 8/16
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 9 Left!
Aug 16
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

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

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

Join us for Yoga in the Park!

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $10.00
Select Quantity
Aug 16
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Spelunking At Bunkum Cave 8/16

Join us for a trip guided inside Bunkum Cave!

Registration Closes: 8/15
Price: $40.00
Select Quantity
Aug 17
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug. 17, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 17
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug 17, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/17
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 19
Harpeth River
Guided Kayak Paddle-Narrows

Discover the Harpeth River: Ranger-Led Kayaking Adventure

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

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 8/19
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 20
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 8/19
FREE
Aug 21
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Talk: Tips for Fall Birdwatching

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

Registration Closes: 8/19
FREE
Aug 22
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Fern Hollow

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

Registration Closes: 8/19
FREE
Aug 22
David Crockett
Dinner Theatre - 8/22/25 - The Savannah Sipping Society

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

Registration Closes: 8/20
Price: $40.00
Select Quantity
Aug 22
Edgar Evins
Sunset Cruise

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

Registration Closes: 8/22
Adult - $15.00
Children 12 and under - $5.00
Select Quantity
Aug 23
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

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

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

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

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

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

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
Aug 23
Sgt Alvin C York
"The Ascension of the Cumberlands" Civil War Program

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

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $15.00
Only 4 Left!
Aug 23
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug. 23, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 23
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug 23, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration Closes: 8/23
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
Select Quantity
Aug 23
David Crockett
Dinner Theatre - 8/23/25 - The Savannah Sipping Society

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

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

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

Registration Closes: 8/20
FREE
Aug 23
South Cumberland
Hike into History

Join Ranger Ben for an engaging journey back in time!

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

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

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $7.00
Select Quantity
Aug 23
Seven Islands
Native Plant and Tree Hike

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

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $6.00
Select Quantity
Aug 24
Montgomery Bell
August Tea Party

Savor sweets, scones, sandwiches, and tea while enjoying the beautiful view of Lake Acorn!

Registration Closes: 8/17
Price: $20.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 24
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug. 24, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 24
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug 24, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 26
Long Hunter
Story Trail Walk featuring Pitter and Patter

Take a walk around the Story Trail and read with a ranger

Registration Closes: 8/26
FREE
Select Quantity
Aug 27
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 8/26
FREE
Aug 29
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: The Repossessed

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

Registration Closes: 8/26
FREE
Aug 29
Edgar Evins
Sunset Cruise

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

Registration Closes: 8/29
Adult - $15.00
Children 12 and under - $5.00
SOLD OUT
Aug 30
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 8/29
FREE
Aug 30
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Jackson Cave

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

Registration Closes: 8/30
Price: $6.00
Only 1 Left!
Aug 30
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Wilderness First Aid/CPR - 2 Day Course

(NOLI) This is for you if: You want to be an asset to yourself and others by being prepared to treat injury and illness when help is not close at hand.

Registration Closes: 8/30
FREE
Select Quantity
Aug 30
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug. 30, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/30
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 30
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug 30, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/24
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 30
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

Join SIR Drew for the exploration of the Lost Creek Cave system. This will be the last staff led trip of the cave season!

Registration Closes: 8/23
Price: $15.00
Select Quantity
Aug 30
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

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

Registration Closes: 8/23
FREE
Aug 31
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Hermit Cave

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

Registration Closes: 8/31
Price: $3.00
Only 3 Left!
Aug 31
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug. 31, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/31
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Aug 31
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise Aug 31, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 8/31
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
SEPTEMBER 2025 - All Parks
Sep 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Sponsor our Bird of Prey Ambassadors September

Help support our Bird of Prey Ambassadors through Donations!

Registration Closes: 9/1
General Donation - $1.00
Donation-feeds Oscar for one day - $2.50
Donation-feeds Skipper for one day - $3.00
Donation- feeds Oscar for a week - $17.50
Donation- feeds Skipper for a week - $21.00
Select Quantity
Sep 1
Roan Mountain
Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors

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

Registration Closes: 9/1
Feeds one bird a day - $10.00
Feeds two birds a day - $20.00
Feeds three birds a day - $30.00
Feeds four bird a day - $40.00
Feeds five birds a day - $50.00
Select Quantity
Sep 3
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 9/1
FREE
Sep 4
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Talk: Theft and Destruction of Resources on Public Lands

Stuart Carroll, Park Manager 2, Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park covers some of the diverse ways thieves, vandals and thoughtless visitors can impact our Park

Registration Closes: 9/1
FREE
Sep 5
Fall Creek Falls
47th Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival

Join us for a festival celebrating Appalachian crafts, music, and food!

Registration Closes: 9/1
FREE
Sep 6
Sgt Alvin C York
Sgt. York Monthly Volunteer Day

This is a monthly volunteer opportunity, that occurs on the first Saturday of every month.

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
Select Quantity
Sep 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer Day- September

Want to volunteer? Want to make a difference? Then join us at the Park for our monthly volunteer days.

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
Sep 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
Sep 6
Montgomery Bell
Golf Cart Safari 09-06-25

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 9/5
Price: $10.00
Select Quantity
Sep 6
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

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

Registration Closes: 9/5
FREE
Sep 7
Old Stone Fort
Full Moon Kayak Float (Harvest Moon)

Enjoy the Harvest Moon from a kayak on the Duck River!

Registration Closes: 9/7
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
Select Quantity
Sep 7
Cedars of Lebanon
Full Harvest Moon Hike

Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No.... it's a Full Moon!!! The Harvest Moon!

Registration Closes: 9/7
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
Select Quantity
Sep 7
Standing Stone
Corn Moon Boat Float 2025

Join Ranger Aaron for a fun evening boat paddle under the light of September's Corn Full Moon.

Registration Closes: 9/6
Price: $15.00
Select Quantity
Sep 10
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
Sep 13
Reelfoot Lake
Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
Sep 13
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 9/6
FREE
Sep 13
Division of Natural Areas
Wildflowers and Wetlands at Pinson Mounds

An approximately 2-mile walk past Native American prehistoric mounds, rare wildflowers, and riverine wetlands of the South Fork Forked Deer River

Registration Closes: 9/6
regular - $10.00
kids under 10 - Free
Select Quantity
Sep 13
Meeman-Shelby
Blacklight Night Hike #1

Join Ranger Decoda Muller for a night hike with a twist!

Registration Closes: 9/13
Price: $15.00
Select Quantity
Sep 13
Sycamore Shoals
Fall Knap-In

Celebrate Tennessee Archaeology Week and learn about the ancient skill of making stone tools.

Registration Closes: 9/13
FREE
Sep 13
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - 8 Day Course - Sept 25'

(NOLI) This is for you if: You want the most comprehensive level of wilderness medical training short of becoming a Wilderness EMT.

Registration Closes: 9/13
FREE
Select Quantity
Sep 13
Rocky Fork
NOLI - hammock Camping and Tarpology

(Nolichucky Outdoor learning Institute) This is for you if: You want to learn all you need to know to hammock camp in style.

Registration Closes: 9/13
FREE
Select Quantity
Sep 13
Standing Stone
42nd Annual National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship & Festival

World Famous Marbles Competitions, Music Festival, Marble Making Exhibits & Demos, Marble Vendors & Games, Kids Festival, Food Vendors & Much More...

Registration Closes: 9/13
FREE
Sep 13
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

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

Registration Closes: 9/13
FREE
Sep 16
Division of Natural Areas
Transition Hampton Creek Cove & Watauga River Bluffs SNA

wrap up of projects associated with Hampton Creek Cove and Watauga River Bluffs state natural areas.

Registration Closes: 9/16
FREE
Select Quantity
Sep 17
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 9/16
FREE
Sep 18
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Talk: The Natural Histories of Timber Rattlesnakes

Join Dr. Danny Bryan from Cumberland University (Professor Emeritus) as he shares secrets of these misunderstood and elusive creatures.

Registration Closes: 9/16
FREE
Sep 20
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 9/16
FREE
Sep 20
Sycamore Shoals
Overmountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals

Step back in time as the Overmountain Men gather at Sycamore Shoals before their epic campaign to the Battle of Kings Mountain.

Registration Closes: 9/16
FREE
Sep 20
Sycamore Shoals
SAR Gathering at Sycamore Shoals

Commemorate the patriot victory at Kings Mountain with the TN Society Sons of the American Revolution.

Registration Closes: 9/16
FREE
Sep 20
Montgomery Bell
2025 Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee

Join us for the 2025 Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee! This year, the ride will call Montgomery Bell State Park home!

Registration Closes: 9/16
FREE
Sep 20
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

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

Registration Closes: 9/16
FREE
Sep 21
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 9/21
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
Select Quantity
Sep 24
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 9/21
FREE
Sep 25
Sycamore Shoals
OVTA Watauga River Crossing

Members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association recreate the historic Watauga River crossing of 1780!

Registration Closes: 9/21
FREE
Sep 27
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 9/21
FREE
Sep 27
Division of Natural Areas
Sherwood Forest SNA Day Loop Hike

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a 3-mile loop hike at Sherwood Forest SNA

Registration Closes: 9/26
Price: $10.00
Select Quantity
Sep 27
Meeman-Shelby
National Public Lands Day Hike 2025

Join Ranger Decoda Muller in hiking our Pioneer Springs Trail!

Registration Closes: 9/27
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Sep 27
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

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

Registration Closes: 9/27
FREE
OCTOBER 2025 - All Parks
Oct 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Sponsor our Bird of Prey Ambassadors October

Help support our Bird of Prey Ambassadors through Donations!

Registration Closes: 10/1
General Donation - $1.00
Donation-feeds Oscar for one day - $2.50
Donation-feeds Skipper for one day - $3.00
Donation- feeds Oscar for a week - $17.50
Donation- feeds Skipper for a week - $21.00
Select Quantity
Oct 1
Roan Mountain
Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors

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

Registration Closes: 10/1
Feeds one bird a day - $10.00
Feeds two birds a day - $20.00
Feeds three birds a day - $30.00
Feeds four bird a day - $40.00
Feeds five birds a day - $50.00
Select Quantity
Oct 1
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 10/1
FREE
Oct 2
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Talk: Following the Monarch Butterfly from Tennessee to Mexico

Kris Light, photographer and naturalist will explore the life history of the Monarch Butterfly and follow it on its journey from Tennessee to Mexico.

Registration Closes: 10/1
FREE
Oct 3
Old Stone Fort
Archaeoskills and Knap-In Festival

We hope you are ready to join us for the Archaeoskills and Knap-In Festival this coming October!

Registration Closes: 10/3
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity
Oct 3
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFR) - 3 Day Course

(Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute) This is for you if: You hold current WFR or WEMT certification and want to recertify for another three years.

Registration Closes: 10/3
FREE
Select Quantity
Oct 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 10/3
FREE
Oct 4
Meeman-Shelby
Blacklight Night Hike #2

Come hike at night... with a twist!

Registration Closes: 10/4
Price: $15.00
Select Quantity
Oct 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Heritage Day

Jump back in time and join us for our History Festival at the Sadie Ford Farm Heritage Day.

Registration Closes: 10/4
FREE
Oct 4
Tims Ford
Wild Pursuit Paddle Triathlon

Come out and join the 2nd Annual Wild Pursuit Paddle Triathlon held at Tims Ford State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/4
FREE
Oct 4
Division of Natural Areas
Piney Falls Hike

Hike to a wodnerfull waterfall in a Natural Area

Registration Closes: 10/2
FREE
Select Quantity
Oct 4
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

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

Registration Closes: 10/2
FREE
Oct 6
Old Stone Fort
Full Moon Kayak Float (Hunter's Moon)

Enjoy the Hunter’s Moon from a kayak on the Duck River!

Registration Closes: 10/6
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
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Oct 7
Standing Stone
Hunters Supermoon Boat Float

Join Ranger Aaron for a fun evening boat paddle under the light of October's Hunters SuperMoon.

Registration Closes: 10/6
Price: $15.00
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Oct 8
Sgt Alvin C York
Through Rugged Hills: October 8, 1918

Join staff of Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park as we explore the Meuse-Argonne Offensive from the perspective of regimental command. 10:00 AM CT

Registration Closes: 10/8
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Oct 8
Sgt Alvin C York
Through Rugged Hills: October 8, 1918

Join staff of Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park as we explore the Meuse-Argonne Offensive from the perspective of regimental command. 2:00 PM CT

Registration Closes: 10/8
Price: $10.00
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Oct 11
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 10/8
FREE
Oct 11
Division of Natural Areas
Vesta Cedar Glade and Cedars of Lebanon SNA Forest Bathing

Participants will explore limestone cedar glades, barrens and forests at Vesta and Cedars of Lebanon Forest Natural Areas

Registration Closes: 10/9
Kids under 10 - Free
Regular - $10.00
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Oct 11
Meeman-Shelby
Lantern Led Night Hike #1

Take a spooky hike and learn about some local urban legends!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Price: $15.00
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Oct 17
Sycamore Shoals
Death Comes to Sabine Hill

Tour the historic Taylor home by candlelight and experience early American mourning traditions and funeral customs.

Registration Closes: 10/11
FREE
Oct 18
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 10/11
FREE
Oct 18
Division of Natural Areas
Ghost River Bring Your Own Canoe / Kayak Excursion

A nine-mile paddle along the Wolf River through the Ghost River State Natural Area.

Registration Closes: 10/14
FREE
Only 6 Left!
Oct 18
Meeman-Shelby
Blacklight Night Hike #3

Come hike at night... with a twist!

Registration Closes: 10/18
Price: $15.00
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Oct 18
Cedars of Lebanon
Blacksmith Demonstration

Come stop by Sadie Ford Farm to see a blacksmith demonstration

Registration Closes: 10/18
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Oct 18
Montgomery Bell
Golf Cart Safari 10-18-25

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $10.00
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Oct 18
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Wilderness First Aid/CPR - 2 Day Course

(NOLI) This is for you if: You want to be an asset to yourself and others by being prepared to treat injury and illness when help is not close at hand.

Registration Closes: 10/18
FREE
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Oct 18
Fall Creek Falls
Spooktacular

Trick or Treat, hayrides, spooky campsites,

Registration Closes: 10/18
FREE
Oct 21
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 10/21
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
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Oct 24
Montgomery Bell
Star Viewing 10-24-25

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

Registration Closes: 10/21
FREE
Oct 25
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 10/21
FREE
Oct 25
Meeman-Shelby
Lantern Led Night Hike #2

Take a spooky hike and listen to some local spooky tales!

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $15.00
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Oct 25
Cedars of Lebanon
2025 Halloween "Chills and Thrills" in the Campground

Join us for our annual "Chills and Thrills" in the Campground at Cedars of Lebanon 2025. We plan to have a "ghostly" time!

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $2.00
Oct 25
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Wilderness Navigation with Map & Compass - 2 Day Course

Join Scott Fisher and the Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute to develop lasting proficiencies in wilderness navigation.

Registration Closes: 10/25
FREE
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Oct 30
Sycamore Shoals
Scary Stories at Fort Watauga

Join local storytellers for an evening of spooky tales that are sure to send a shiver down your spine and tickle your funny bone.

Registration Closes: 10/25
FREE
Oct 31
Division of Natural Areas
Devil’s Backbone Trail Halloween Hike

History, ecology, and scenic 3.2-mile hike through Devil’s Backbone’s diverse landscapes

Registration Closes: 10/27
Price: $5.00
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NOVEMBER 2025 - All Parks
Nov 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer Day- November

Want to volunteer? Want to make a difference? Then join us at the Park for our monthly volunteer days.

Registration Closes: 10/27
FREE
Nov 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 10/27
FREE
Nov 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Sponsor our Bird of Prey Ambassadors November

Help support our Bird of Prey Ambassadors through Donations!

Registration Closes: 11/1
General Donation - $1.00
Donation-feeds Oscar for one day - $2.50
Donation-feeds Skipper for one day - $3.00
Donation- feeds Oscar for a week - $17.50
Donation- feeds Skipper for a week - $21.00
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Nov 1
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - 8 Day Course - Nov 25'

(NOLI) This is for you if: You want the most comprehensive level of wilderness medical training short of becoming a Wilderness EMT.

Registration Closes: 11/1
FREE
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Nov 1
Roan Mountain
Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors

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

Registration Closes: 11/1
Feeds one bird a day - $10.00
Feeds two birds a day - $20.00
Feeds three birds a day - $30.00
Feeds four bird a day - $40.00
Feeds five birds a day - $50.00
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Nov 5
Cedars of Lebanon
Full Beaver Moon Hike

Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No.... it's a Full Moon!!! The Beaver Moon!

Registration Closes: 11/5
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Nov 8
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 11/5
FREE
Nov 8
Division of Natural Areas
Natural History and Archaeology of Pogue Creek Canyon SNA

Six-mile hike to enjoy fall foliage and pre-history of rock houses of the Cumberland Plateau.

Registration Closes: 10/28
FREE
Only 9 Left!
Nov 8
Meeman-Shelby
Camporee 2025

Everybody loves a campfire and fellowship!

Registration Closes: 11/8
Price: $10.00
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Nov 8
Sycamore Shoals
Colonial Harvest Celebration

Step back in time to celebrate the harvest like our 18th century ancestors.

Registration Closes: 11/8
FREE
Nov 8
Sycamore Shoals
Fall Fibers Fair

Join local fiber artists and farmers as they demonstrate a variety of traditional fiber arts and sell their handmade wares.

Registration Closes: 11/8
FREE
Nov 15
Fort Loudoun
The King's Birthday Garrison

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

Registration Closes: 11/8
FREE
Nov 15
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 11/8
FREE
Nov 16
Fort Loudoun
The King's Birthday Garrison

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

Registration Closes: 11/8
FREE
Nov 20
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Talk: Covered Graves and other Graveyard Traditions of the Cumberlands

Ric Finch, retired TN Tech professor presents on comb grave traditions in White County.

Registration Closes: 11/8
FREE
Nov 22
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 11/8
FREE
Nov 24
Tims Ford
Donate to the Nature Center!

Donate to the Nature Center to invest in park programs and events!

Registration Closes: 11/24
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $25.00
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Nov 28
Cedars of Lebanon
After Thanksgiving Day Hike

Come out to the Cedar Forest after your turkey nap to hike on our paved ADA Trail and enjoy this beautiful fall weather and the sunset!

Registration Closes: 11/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Atendee+donation($15) - $15.00
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Nov 28
Meeman-Shelby
Day After Thanksgiving Day Hike 2025

After a Holiday meal, enjoy the scenes of nature and work off that turkey!

Registration Closes: 11/28
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
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Nov 29
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 11/28
FREE
DECEMBER 2025 - All Parks
Dec 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Sponsor our Bird of Prey Ambassadors December

Help support our Bird of Prey Ambassadors through Donations!

Registration Closes: 12/1
General Donation - $1.00
Donation-feeds Oscar for one day - $2.50
Donation-feeds Skipper for one day - $3.00
Donation- feeds Oscar for a week - $17.50
Donation- feeds Skipper for a week - $21.00
Select Quantity
Dec 1
Roan Mountain
Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors

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

Registration Closes: 12/1
Feeds one bird a day - $10.00
Feeds two birds a day - $20.00
Feeds three birds a day - $30.00
Feeds four bird a day - $40.00
Feeds five birds a day - $50.00
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Dec 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Full Cold Moon Hike

Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No.... it's a Full Moon!!! The Cold Moon!

Registration Closes: 12/4
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Dec 5
Sycamore Shoals
Christmas at the Carter Mansion

Enjoy a colonial Christmas celebration as you tour the historic Carter home by candlelight.

Registration Closes: 12/4
FREE
Dec 6
Fort Loudoun
Christmas Garrison

Celebrate Christmas at Fort Loudoun with wassail, carols, greenery, and a candlelight tour.

Registration Closes: 12/4
FREE
Dec 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer Day- December

Want to volunteer? Want to make a difference? Then join us at the Park for our monthly volunteer days.

Registration Closes: 12/4
FREE
Dec 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 12/4
FREE
Dec 13
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 12/4
FREE
Dec 13
Montgomery Bell
2025 Bell Ringer Trail Run

Join us for the 2025 Bell Ringer Trail Run!

Registration Closes: 12/4
FREE
Dec 13
Meeman-Shelby
Ranger Rescue: Art Heist

Oh no! Krampus Krow is up to no good! Help us solve this art heist problem!

Registration Closes: 12/13
Price: $15.00
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Dec 20
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 12/13
FREE
Dec 20
Cedars of Lebanon
Blacksmith Demonstration

Come stop by Sadie Ford Farm to see a blacksmith demonstration

Registration Closes: 12/20
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Dec 27
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 12/20
FREE
Dec 30
Savage Gulf
Volunteer Dates

Volunteer Opportunities at the park.

Registration Closes: 12/20
FREE
Dec 30
Savage Gulf
Outdoor Programs for Education Groups at Savage Gulf

A variety of outdoor programming opportunities for school groups.

Registration Closes: 12/20
FREE
Dec 30
Tims Ford
Donate to the Mounted Patrol!

Help Support Tims Ford Mounted Patrol!

Registration Closes: 12/30
Sticker in park Gift Shop - $5.00
Patch in park Gift Shop - $7.50
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
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Dec 31
Old Stone Fort
Last Hike of the Year

Join Old Stone Fort Rangers to round out 2024 with a lantern hike!

Registration Closes: 12/31
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee+ $5 donation - $15.00
Attendee+$10 donation - $20.00
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Dec 31
Bledsoe Creek
Support our Animal Ambassador

Help support our Animal Ambassador Shelldon through donations!

Registration Closes: 12/31
$5 Donation - $5.00
$10 Donation - $10.00
$15 Donation - $15.00
$20 Donation - $20.00
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FEBRUARY 2026 - All Parks
Feb 1
David Crockett Birthplace
Donate to the Mounted Patrol!

Help support the Mounted Patrol at David Crockett Birthplace!

Registration Closes: 2/1
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $50.00
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NOVEMBER 2026 - All Parks
Nov 7
Montgomery Bell
Donations For Raptor Program (Birds of Prey)

Help Montgomery Bell State Park State Park feed, house, and improve our educational birds of prey program.

Registration Closes: 11/7
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $50.00
Donation - $100.00
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DECEMBER 2028 - All Parks
Dec 10
Cummins Falls
Support the Mounted Patrol Horses of Cummins Falls

Help us feed the steeds

Registration Closes: 12/10
donation - $5.00
donation - $10.00
donation - $20.00
donation - $50.00
donation - $100.00
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