Program & Events Calendar

Mar 13

Big Ridge

Attendee - Free

Hazard Cave Lantern Hike

Join Ranger Grant for a lantern-lit experience hiking to Hazard Cave after sunset.

Registration Closes: 3/13

Adult - $10.00

Child - $5.00

Pickett

Mesa Top Overlook Sunset Hike

Join Ranger Grant for a 1.9-mile round-trip hike to the edge of the Pogue Creek Canyon gorge to enjoy a sunset from the Pogue Creek Mesa overlook.

Registration Closes: 3/14

Price: $5.00

Mar 14

Natchez Trace

Orienteering 101

Join Ranger Jeremy on March 14th at 2:30 pm at Pin Oak Shelter 2 to learn how to navigate the woods.

Registration Closes: 3/14

Attendee - $5.00

Attendee + Donation - $7.00

Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Attendee + Donation - $12.00

Attendee + Donation - $15.00

Mar 14

Cedars of Lebanon

Pinecone Bird Feeders [2 PM]

Let's help the birds get through the winter with Pinecone birdfeeders!

Registration Closes: 3/14

Price: $2.00

Mar 14

Mar 14

Ocoee River

Build your own Birdhouse

Birds need a dry place too! Build your own Blue Bird house to take home because March is the time to help them get ready.

Registration Closed

1 person - $10.00

2 people - $18.00

Mar 14

Ocoee River

Birds of Prey Feeding

Join us at the Hiwassee Park Office before we walk over to the aviary and join our birds for their dinner time.

Registration Closes: 3/12

Free+Donation - $10.00

FREE+Donation - $5.00

FREE - Free

Mar 14

T O Fuller

Can You Knot? Part 1: Everyday Knots

Join Ranger Neal in a workshop to learn about knots that can be used in everyday activities!

Registration Closes: 3/14

Participant (No Donation) - Free

Participant (Donation) - $5.00

Tims Ford

Spring Animal Craft

Come join Ellie in the Nature center to make Spring Animal Crafts!

Registration Closes: 3/14

FREE

Only 1 Left!

Mar 14

David Crockett

Run with a Ranger

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

Registration Closes: 3/14

Participant - Free

Participant + Donation - $5.00

Mar 14

Bicentennial Mall

Park Tour

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

Registration Closes: 3/14

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50

18th-century Tomahawk Throwing

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

Registration Closes: 3/14

Price: $10.00

Mar 14

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Carter Mansion Guided Tour

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

Registration Closes: 3/14

Adults - $10.00

Seniors 65 & up - $8.00

Veterans & Active Military - $8.00

Ages 17 & under - $5.00

Mar 14

Pickwick Landing

Birdwatching Walk

Saturday at 9:00am: Meet at the Visitor Center for an approximately one mile walk to see what kinds of birds we can spot!

Registration Closes: 3/14

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Attendee + Donation - $15.00

Attendee + Donation - $20.00

Mar 14

Pickwick Landing

A Walk in the Park

Saturday at 10:00 am: Come enjoy a walk in the park Saturday afternoon!

Registration Closes: 3/14

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Attendee + Donation - $20.00

Mar 14

David Crockett

Reroute Opening Hike

Join Ranger Joe for the first lead hike on our newest section of trail!

Registration Closes: 3/14

FREE

Mar 14

Mousetail Landing

Tree ID Hike

Learn about some of the trees in TN!

Registration Closes: 3/14

Attendee - Free

Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00

Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00

Terrific Turtles: Create Your Own Box Turtle[12:30 PM]

Terrific Turtles: Create Your Own Box Turtle!

Registration Closes: 3/14

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00

Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00

Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00

Mar 14

Cordell Hull Birthplace

The Hull Story Hike

Join SIR Hannah to learn about the Hull family and hike Bunkum Cave Trail.

Registration Closes: 3/14

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation - $1.00

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Attendee + Donation - $15.00

Mar 14

Fort Pillow

Suspension Bridge Restored Fortification Hike and Rifle Demonstration

Suspension Bridge Restored Fortification Hike and Black Powder Rifle Demonstration

Registration Closes: 3/14

Price: $5.00

Mar 14

Cedars of Lebanon

Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

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

Registration Closes: 3/14

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00

Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

Mar 14

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: 3/14

Birds of Prey Feeding Program

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

Registration Closes: 3/14

Registration - Free

Virgin Falls Shuttle

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

Registration Closes: 3/13

Dry Creek (8:15am) - $10.00

Rylander Cascades (8:35am) - $10.00

Mar 15

Natchez Trace

Fairview Gullies Hike

Join Ranger Roberts for a short 1 mile loop hike on our Fairview Gullies Trail!!

Registration Closes: 3/15

Attendee - Free

Attendee+Donation - $2.00

Attendee+Donation - $5.00

Attendee+Donation - $7.00

Attendee+Donation - $10.00

Mar 15

David Crockett

Tails to Trails: volunteer shelter dog walking

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

Registration Closes: 3/15

FREE

Mar 15

T O Fuller

Wilderness First Aid Series: Stop the Bleed

In this second installation of the How-To Wilderness First Aid Series, Ranger Neal will show how to stop the bleed in a wilderness setting.

Registration Closes: 3/15

Participant - Free

Participant + Donation - $5.00

Participant + Donation - $10.00

Non-Participant Donation - $5.00

Non-Participant Donation - $10.00

Mar 15

Carter Mansion Guided Tour

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

Registration Closes: 3/15

Adults - $10.00

Seniors 65 & up - $8.00

Veterans & Active Military - $8.00

Ages 17 & under - $5.00

Mar 15

Mousetail Landing

Mouses at Mousetail

Make a crafty mouse at Mousetail

Registration Closes: 3/15

Attendee - $2.00

Attendee + 1.00 donation - $3.00

Attendee + 5.00 donation - $7.00

Beginner's Crochet: Bat Plushie

Join SIR Hannah Z to learn about bats and crotchet your own!

Registration Closes: 3/15

Price: $7.00

Mar 15

Norris Dam

FREE

Mar 15

Long Hunter

Basic Climbing Knots

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

Registration Closes: 3/15

Sign up - Free

Donation - $5.00

Make a Picture with Dried Leaves and Flowers!

Use dried leaves and flowers to make a fun animal picture! Creative ideas will be provided if needed!

Registration Closes: 3/15

Free Event - Free

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Donation - $15.00

Donation - $20.00

Mar 17

Mar 18

Radnor Lake

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Wednesday's)

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

Registration Closes: 3/17

FREE

Mar 18

Harpeth River

Astronomy Night - Gossett Tract

Harpeth River Astronomy Night: Gossett Tract

Registration Closes: 3/18

Attendance - $10.00

Seniors 65 & up - $8.00

Veterans & Active Military - $8.00

Ages 17 & under - $5.00

Mar 19

Harrison Bay

Atlatl History

Join a Ranger for the history of the atlatl and some target practice!

Registration Closes: 3/18

Attendee ($0) - Free

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

Donation (Not Attending) ($10) - $10.00

Donation (Not Attending) ($20) - $20.00

Mar 19

Savage Gulf

Trail Run

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

Registration Closes: 3/18

Price: $5.00

Mar 19

Hiwassee River

Scenic Stargazing

Join us at the Park office before we drive to the Reliance put-in observe the stars and tell their stories!

Registration Closes: 3/19

FREE

Mar 20

Cedars of Lebanon

Astronomy night under the Stars [7 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 3/20

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00

Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

Mar 20

Reelfoot Lake

Deep Swamp Kayak Float

Kayak into the Deep Swamp of Reelfoot Lake with Interpretive Ranger Madlyn and West TN Stewardship Ecologist Allan!

Creek Crawl 1:30pm

Looking for a fun and educational adventure? How about a Creek Crawl? Join park staff as they explore the creek!

Registration Closes: 3/20

Attendee - Free

Donation - $2.00

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Mar 20

Sycamore Shoals

Colonial Kid's Games in the Fort

Come enjoy learning 18th Century games at Fort Watauga!

Registration Closes: 3/20

FREE

Mar 20

Sycamore Shoals

Carter Mansion Guided Tour

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

Registration Closes: 3/20

Adults - $10.00

Seniors 65 & up - $8.00

Veterans & Active Military - $8.00

Ages 17 & under - $5.00

Mar 20

Cumberland Mountain

Lantern Hike

Join Park Ranger Corbin Maddox for a lantern hike on the Byrd Lake trail.

Registration Closes: 3/20

Price: $10.00

Mar 20

Savage Gulf

Trail Run

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

Registration Closes: 3/19

Price: $5.00

Mar 21

Seven Islands

Spring Hike

Join park staff for our annual Spring Hike and kickoff event for our bird of the year, the Belted Kingfisher!

Registration Closes: 3/21

Attendee ($0) - Free

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

Donation (Not Attending) ($10) - $10.00

Donation (Not Attending) ($20) - $20.00

Mar 21

Henry Horton

2026 Henry Horton Spring Trap League (Week 1-6)

Henry Horton State Park Fall Trap League

Registration Closes: 3/21

Price: $150.00

Mar 21

Fall Creek Falls

Arts and Preservation Day

Stop by the Nature Center anytime between 9:00am and 4:30pm for some spring fun! Come enjoy traditional arts demonstrations and bluegrass music!

Registration Closes: 3/21

Free - Free

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Limestone Sinks Spring Hike [11 AM]

Enjoy a wonderful fall hike on our Limestone Sinks Trail!

Registration Closes: 3/21

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00

Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00

Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00

Mar 21

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: 3/21

FREE

Division of Natural Areas

Hike Ozone Falls State Natural Area (Short Hike)

Begin at beautiful Ozone Falls SNA and hike a section of the Cumberland Trail (4 miles round trip).

Registration Closes: 3/18

FREE

Mar 21

Harrison Bay

Spring Hike 2026

Join us for our annual Spring Hike on the Lakeshore Loop Trail!

Registration Closes: 3/20

Attendee ($0) - Free

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

Donation (Not Attending) ($10) - $10.00

Donation (Not Attending) ($20) - $20.00

Mar 21

Fort Loudoun

Spring Hike at Fort Loudoun

Join our Spring Hike with a Ranger!

Registration Closes: 3/21

Ticket 1 - Attendee - Free

Ticket 2 - Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Ticket 3 - Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Ticket 4 - Attendee + Donation - $20.00

Mar 21

Tims Ford

Early Morning Spring Hike 7am

Get ready for a hike featuring the sights and sounds of an early morning at Tims Ford! We will meet at the Nature Center at 7am!

Registration Closes: 3/20

Attendee - Free

Attendee and Donation - $5.00

Attendee and Donation - $10.00

Attendee and Donation - $20.00

Mar 21

Chickasaw

Spring Hike

Join us for our annual Spring Hike!

Registration Closes: 3/21

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Donation - $20.00

attendee - Free

Mar 21-May 22

Roan Mountain

No Flat Trails Spring Hiking Challenge 2026

60 Miles in 60 Days A simple goal. A big adventure. Lets hit the trails and make every mile count

Registration Closes: 3/15

Adult with XL Shirt - $30.00

Adult with Large Shirt - $30.00

Adult with Medium Shirt - $30.00

Adult with Small Shirt - $30.00

Mar 21

Savage Gulf

SPRING HIKE Stone Door Stroll

Enjoy a Signature Spring Hike to Stone Door and back with a Ranger.

Registration Closes: 3/21

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Attendee + Donation - $20.00

Donation (Not Attending) - $1.00

Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00

Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00

Mar 21

Mar 21

Seven Islands

FREE

Mar 21

Roan Mountain

Annual Spring Hike: Moonshiner's Run

Longer days, warmer weather, and the emerging spring wildflowers are sure signs that spring is here. Join us on Saturday, March 21st, to welcome the new season.

Registration Closes: 3/21

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Attendee + Donation - $15.00

Attendee + Donation - $20.00

Mar 21

Fall Creek Falls

Mountaineer Folk Art Project: Introductory Spinning

Learn the basics of spinning yarn in this daylong class!

Registration Closes: 3/21

Price: $30.00

Only 2 Left!

Johnsonville

Frolic in the Flowers Spring Hike

Join staff for a spring hike searching for wildflowers at Link Farm State Archaeological Area.

Registration Closes: 3/20

Attendee - Free

Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00

Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00

Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00

Mar 21

Indian Mountain

Spring Hike 2026

Enjoy the first day of spring by taking a guided hike on the Aitplane Pond Trail.

Registration Closes: 3/21

Person - Free

Person+Donation($5) - $5.00

Person+Donation($10) - $10.00

Person+Donation($15) - $15.00

Person+Donation($20) - $20.00

Mar 21

Indian Mountain

Kayaking for Beginners

Learn how to kayak to enjoy the outdoors better.

Registration Closes: 3/21

Person (Kayak Rental) - $15.00

Attendee + Donation - $20.00

Mar 21

Pinson Mounds

Spring Hike

Explore the early signs of spring with Park Manager Dedra Ekberg on a hike down to the boardwalk!

Registration Closes: 3/21

Attendee (FREE) - Free

Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

Mar 21

Montgomery Bell

Spring Emerging Mushrooms

Discover our springtime emerging mushrooms and create a mushroom paint-by-number!

Registration Closes: 3/21

Price: $10.00

Mar 21

Cedars of Lebanon

Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

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

Registration Closes: 3/21

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00

Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

Mar 21

Harpeth River

First Spring Hike

Join us for our Signature First Spring Hike around the Gossett Tract.

Registration Closes: 3/21

Night Hike on Fern Loop

Join Ranger Colton for an Exclusive Night-Time Hiking Experience on Fern Loop!

Registration Closes: 3/21

Attendee - $4.00

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Attendee + Donation - $15.00

Attendee + Donation - $20.00

Mar 21

Pickwick Landing

How Old is This Tree?

Saturday at 8:30 am: Learn how to calculate the age of a tree on Tennessee Tree Day!

Registration Closes: 3/21

Attendee - Free

Attendee + 5.00 Donation - $5.00

Attendee + 10.00 Donation - $10.00

Attendee + 20.00 Donation - $20.00

Mar 22

Pickwick Landing

World Water Day Paddle 2026

Sunday at 2:00 pm: Join a ranger and a representative from the Tennessee RiverLine to paddle our beautiful cove on World Water Day!

Registration Closes: 3/22

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Sadie Ford Farm Trail Hike [11 AM]

Join the Farm Staff for a hike along a updated trail over at the Sadie Ford Farm.

Registration Closes: 3/22

Attendee - Free

Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00

Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00

Atendee+donation($20) - $20.00

Mar 22

Cedars of Lebanon

FREE

Mar 22

Pickwick Landing

Raptor Feeding

Sunday ay 11:00 am: Meet at the park aviaries to learn about our resident raptors as they are fed their meal.

Registration Closes: 3/22

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Attendee + Donation - $15.00

Attendee + Donation - $20.00

Mar 22

Mousetail Landing

Birds of Prey

Come meet our Bird of Prey ambassadors and learn about them!

Registration Closes: 3/22

Attendee - Free

Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00

Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00

Early Birding

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

Registration Closes: 3/22

Attendee + 1.00 - $1.00

Attendee + 5.00 - $5.00

Attendee + 10.00 - $10.00

Attendee + 20.00 - $20.00

Mar 22

Old Stone Fort

Coffee, Cascades, and Ancient Mounds

Come on an early morning hike around the waterfalls and mounds!

Registration Closes: 3/22

Attendee - $2.00

Attendee + $5 donation - $7.00

Attendee + $10 Donation - $12.00

Attendee + $15 Donation - $17.00

Attendee + $20 Donation - $22.00

Mar 22

Frozen Head

Volunteer Trail Day

Come help us make our trails better!

Registration Closes: 3/20

FREE

Mar 22

Head of the Crow

Wildflower Wanderlust Hike

Join Ranger Allen for a rugged wildflower hike to explore along the Crow Creek.

Registration Closes: 3/22

Attendee - $5.00

Attendee + $2 Donation - $7.00

Attendee + $5 Donation - $10.00

Attendee + $10 Donation - $15.00

Attendee + $15 Donation - $20.00

Mar 22

Hiwassee River

Spring Hike Along the John Muir Trail!

Join us for a leisurely 3 mile jaunt along the Hiwassee River. Spring is here, the wildflowers are out, we may even have a rock skipping competition.

Registration Closes: 3/22

FREE

Mar 22

Rocky Fork

Off Trail Adventure Series - Firefly Falls - March 22

Join Ranger Cory for a rugged 4 mile off trail hike to Firefly Falls. Expect creek crossings, wet feet, and a rare chance to explore remote areas of Rocky Fork.

Registration Closes: 3/22

Attendee - $10.00

Attendee + $10 Donation - $20.00

Attendee + $20 Donation - $30.00

Mar 24

Tims Ford

Campfire s'mores and games 3:30pm

Join park staff for some campfire s'mores and games!

Registration Closes: 3/24

Price: $1.00

Only 2 Left!

Mar 24

Sycamore Shoals

Knot A Problem

Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a crash course in useful knots!

Registration Closes: 3/24

Come make your own ice cream!

Registration Closes: 3/25

Person - $2.00

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Donation - $15.00

Donation - $20.00

Mar 25

Tims Ford

Pontoon Tour 2pm

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

Registration Closes: 3/25

Adult - $20.00

Spark Your Interest in Fire-Starting

Learn all about the elements of how to start a fire along with creating your very own fire-starter with household items!

Registration Closes: 3/24

Donation - $1.00

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Only 8 Left!

Mar 26

Student + $10 Donation - $15.00

Student + $15 Donation - $20.00

Student + $20 Donation - $25.00

Mar 26

Henry Horton

Homeschool Thursdays (3/26): River Critters Session B (2PM)

Learn about the amazing Duck River and the plants and animals that call it home.

Registration Closes: 3/26

Student - $5.00

Student + $5 Donation - $10.00

Student + $10 Donation - $15.00

Student + $15 Donation - $20.00

Student + $20 Donation - $25.00

Mar 26

Savage Gulf

Spring Birding Hike

Spring Birding Hike to Savage Falls

Registration Closes: 3/25

Price: $5.00

Mar 26

Sycamore Shoals

Carter Mansion Guided Tour

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

Registration Closes: 3/26

Adults - $10.00

Seniors 65 & up - $8.00

Veterans & Active Military - $8.00

Ages 17 & under - $5.00

Mar 27

Cedars of Lebanon

Reading Ranger Storytime [11 AM]

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

Registration Closes: 3/27

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00

Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00

Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00

Mar 27

Sgt Alvin C York

Honeymoon Cottage Open House

Come see the historic restoration completed on an important structure at Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park

Registration Closes: 3/27

FREE

Mar 27

Reelfoot Lake

Deep Swamp Kayak Tour

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

Registration Closes: 3/26

Kayak+PerPerson - $20.00

Kayak+ReelfootPreservation - $23.50

Mar 27

Tims Ford

Creek Crawl 1:30pm

Looking for a fun and educational adventure? How about a Creek Crawl? Join park staff as they explore the creek!

Registration Closes: 3/27

Attendee - Free

Donation - $2.00

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Mar 27

Rock Island

March Watercolor: Wildflowers

Do you love to learn about nature through painting? Join Ranger Garrison at the Nature Center at 1pm and paint native wildflowers!

Registration Closes: 3/27

Price: $15.00

Only 3 Left!

Mar 27

Sycamore Shoals

Sabine Hill Guided Tour

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

Registration Closes: 3/27

Adults - $10.00

Seniors 65 & up - $8.00

Veterans & Active Military - $8.00

Ages 17 & under - $5.00

Mar 27

Rock Island

Youth Watercolors Wildflowers

Bring your kids to Rock Island State Park's nature center to explore watercolor painting! This week we will be painting wildflowers.

Registration Closes: 3/27

Price: $5.00

Only 4 Left!

Mar 27

Pickett

Bears at Pickett

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

Registration Closes: 3/27

Person - Free

Attendee+Donation - $1.00

Attendee+Donation - $5.00

Attendee+Donation - $10.00

Mar 27

Cummins Falls

Bicycle Ride With a Ranger

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

Registration Closes: 3/27

1 Person Bringing their own Bicycle - $15.00

1 Person Renting a Bicycle - $20.00

Mar 27

Rocky Fork

Community Partner - Free

Mar 28

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: 3/28

FREE

Mar 28

Rock Island

Spring Wildflower Hike 2026

It's wildflower season - join Ranger Jake for Rock Islands rendition of the annual spring hike event for plant identification and photography opportunities.

Registration Closes: 3/28

Attendee + donation - $5.00

Attendee + donation - $10.00

Donation (Not attending) - $5.00

Donation (Not attending) - $10.00

Attendee - Free

Mar 28

Warriors Path

Duck Island Revival

Come help us with a major restoration of Duck Island!

Registration Closes: 3/28

FREE

Mar 28

T O Fuller

Opening Day at T.O. Fuller State Park (Baseball)

Join us for a slow-pitch baseball game celebrating the improvement and reopening of our baseball and recreation field.

Registration Closes: 3/28

Participant - Free

Participant + Donation - $5.00

Participant + Donation - $10.00

Non-Participant + Donation - $5.00

Non-Participant + Donation - $10.00

Mar 28

T O Fuller

Opening Day at T.O. Fuller State Park (Softball)

Join us for a slow-pitch softball game celebrating the improvement and reopening of our softball and recreation field.

Registration Closes: 3/28

Participant (No Donation) - Free

Participant (Donation) - $5.00

Participant (Donation) - $10.00

Non-Participant (Donation) - $10.00

Mar 28

Division of Natural Areas

Wildflowers of Laurel Snow!

Enjoy learning the spectacular spring wildflowers of Laurel Snow State Natural Area while strolling along Richland Creek to Laurel Falls

Registration Closes: 3/25

Price: $10.00

Mar 28

Old Stone Fort

FREE

Cedars of Lebanon

Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour [12 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 3/28

attendee - Free

Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

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

Registration Closes: 3/28

Attendee($0) - Free

Morning Bird Hike on Oak Ridge

Join Ranger Colton on a Morning Birding Hike around Oak Ridge Trail!

Registration Closes: 3/28

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Sherwood Day Loop Sunset Hike

Join us for a nice hike around the Sherwood Day Loop, ending with a viewing of the sunset from one of our overlooks.

Registration Closes: 3/28

Attendee - Free

Attendee + $3 Donation - $3.00

Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00

Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00

Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00

Mar 28

Harpeth River

Mound Bottom History and Hike

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

Registration Closes: 3/28

Attendance - $10.00

Attendance + $5 Donation - $15.00

Attendance + $10 Donation - $20.00

Attendance + $15 Donation - $25.00

Mar 28

Hiwassee River

Mar 28

Middle Fork Bottoms

What is Citizen Science?

Learn about how you can contribute to wildlife science with nothing but your phone!

Registration Closes: 3/28

Free - Free

Donation - $1.00

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Donation - $15.00

Mar 28

Cordell Hull Birthplace

DIY Dandelions-Earth Hour

Celebrate Earth Hour by creating a bouquet of dandelions!

Registration Closes: 3/28

Park Tour

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

Registration Closes: 3/29

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50

Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50

Attendee - Free

Mar 29

Seven Islands

Birds of Prey Hike

Hike with Ranger Clare and learn about the birds of prey that live at Seven Islands State Park.

Registration Closes: 3/29

Price: $8.00

Mar 29

Mar 29

Dunbar Cave

Idaho Springs Resort: A Dunbar Cave Mystery

Few people today remember the Idaho Springs resort. It's history is is shrouded in contradictions. Join us for a Dunbar Cave Mystery as we unravel the truth.

Registration Closes: 3/29

FREE

Mar 29

Pickwick Landing

Raptor Feeding

Sunday at 1:00PM: Join us at the park aviaries to learn about our resident raptors as they are fed their meal.

Registration Closes: 3/29

Attendee - Free

Frog Watch @ Phineas Fen

Celebrate the approach of Spring with a frog concert! Enjoy a wetland field trip to listen to all the frog sounds at a remote wilderness wetland.

Registration Closes: 3/30

Price: $5.00

Mar 31

North Chickamauga

Take Home Birdhouse Kits

Take home a ready to assemble Bluebird House Kit and help Native birds by providing habitat ready to use.

Registration Closes: 3/30

Price: $10.00

Mar 31

Henry Horton

Support the Mounted Patrol Horses at HHSP

Help support our Mounted Patrol Horse, Jackie!

Registration Closes: 3/31

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Donation - $15.00

Donation - $20.00

Donation - $25.00

Tims Ford

Scavenger hunt hike 2pm

Join park staff for a scavenger hunt hike!

Registration Closes: 3/31

FREE

Mar 31

Tims Ford

Campfire skillet s'mores cookie

Join park staff for a little pre-dinner dessert!

Registration Closes: 3/31

Price: $3.00

Apr 1-Apr 30

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: 4/1

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

Apr 1

Full Moon At Mound Bottom

Join Harpeth River Park Staff for a night hike to view the full moon at Mound Bottom State Archaeological Site!

Registration Closes: 4/1

Attendance - $20.00

Attendance + $5 Donation - $25.00

Attendance + $10 Donation - $30.00

Attendance + $15 Donation - $35.00

Apr 2

Division of Natural Areas

Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

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

Registration Closes: 4/1

FREE

Apr 2

Cedars of Lebanon

Full Pink Moon Hike [8 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 4/2

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00

Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00

Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00

Apr 2

Tims Ford

Turtle Camouflage Activity

Come join Ellie in the Nature Center for a fun turtle craft. There will be turtle facts about camouflage and a fun activity afterwards.

Registration Closes: 4/2

FREE

Apr 3

Reelfoot Lake

Registration Closes: 4/4

Free - Free

Park Tour

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

Registration Closes: 4/4

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50

Sgt. York Monthly Volunteer Day

This is a monthly volunteer opportunity, that occurs on the first Saturday of every month.

Registration Closes: 4/4

FREE

Apr 4

David Crockett

Attendee&$20Donation - $20.00

Apr 6-Apr 10

Fall Creek Falls

Spirit of America Boating Camp April 6th-10th

Spirit of America Boating Camp for Youth Ages 12-15!

Registration Closes: 4/5

Price: $50.00

Apr 7

Fort Loudoun

Homeschool Days

Join us for Homeschool Days from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a ranger-led, immersive historical experience.

Registration Closes: 4/7

Adults - $5.00

Kids 1 -13 years - $5.00

Apr 10

Sgt Alvin C York

Ford Model T 100 Year Old Birthday Party

Come celebrate the parks 100 year old Model T!

Registration Closes: 4/10

FREE

Apr 10

Standing Stone

Standing Stone State Park’s Annual Spring Nature Rally (Day 1)

Day 1 of Many Free Programs!!! Live Animal Shows, Guided Hikes, Outdoor Workshops, etc.

Registration Closes: 4/10

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Registration Closes: 4/9

Kayak+PerPerson - $20.00

Kayak+ReelfootPreservation - $23.50

Apr 10

Fall Creek Falls

Spring Wildflower Identification

Join Amparo at the Betty Dunn Nature Center at 2:00pm to learn about the spring wildflowers and identification techniques!

Registration Closes: 4/10

Attendee - Free

Spring Garrison

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

Registration Closes: 4/10

FREE

Apr 11-Apr 26

David Crockett

Crockett Cadets: Advance Junior Ranger Camp (Grades 9-12)

A three-part camping and survival series for high school students

Registration Closes: 4/1

Price: $150.00

Apr 11

Sgt Alvin C York

Great War Expo

A WWI educational event for all ages

Registration Closes: 4/11

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

Apr 11

Standing Stone

Standing Stone State Park’s Annual Spring Nature Rally (Day 2)

Day 2 of Many Free Programs!!! Live Animal Shows, Guided Hikes, Outdoor Workshops, etc.

Registration Closes: 4/11

Overnight on the Gizzard: Ravens Point Hike Edition

Join Ranger Hannah for a fun overnight adventure!

Registration Closes: 4/4

No gear needed - $85.00

Gear needed - $100.00

Apr 11

Bicentennial Mall

Park Tour

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

Registration Closes: 4/11

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

Deep Swamp Kayak Tour

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

Registration Closes: 4/9

Kayak+PerPerson - $20.00

Kayak+ReelfootPreservation - $23.50

Only 1 Left!

Apr 11

Cedars of Lebanon

Astronomy night under the Stars [7 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 4/11

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00

Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

Attendee Plus Donation - $20.00

Attendee Plus Donation - $50.00

Apr 11

Warriors Path

Park Tour

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

Registration Closes: 4/12

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50

Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50

Attendee - Free

Apr 12

Tims Ford

Meet Thor the Box Turtle

Join us in the Nature Center and meet our Eastern Box Turtle Thor! This is part of our turtle month series in April.

Registration Closes: 4/12

FREE

Apr 14

Division of Natural Areas

Western Highland Rim Wildflowers at Beaman Park’s Long Hollow

Approximately 5-mile hike with some off trail and primitive trail sections.

Registration Closes: 4/12

FREE

Apr 14

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Junior Outdoor Explorers: Seed Needs

New outdoor series for Junior Outdoor Explorers! This month we’ll explore the needs of seeds and how they grow into plants that help wildlife and people!

Registration Closes: 4/12

FREE

Apr 16

Red Clay

Apr 17

Tims Ford

Apr 18

Division of Natural Areas

Spring Hike at Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens State Natural Area

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

Registration Closes: 4/1

Price: $10.00

Apr 18-Apr 19

Paris Landing

Overnight Beginner Backpack 101 Trip!

New and experienced backpackers will enjoy this overnight backpacking trip on easy to moderate trails!

Registration Closes: 3/30

Price: $75.00

Apr 18

Bicentennial Mall

Park Tour

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

Registration Closes: 4/18

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50

Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50

Attendee - Free

Apr 18

Attendee+ $5 donation - $10.00

Attendee+$10 donation - $15.00

Apr 21

Fort Loudoun

Homeschool Days

Join us for Homeschool Days from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a ranger-led, immersive historical experience.

Registration Closes: 4/21

Adults - $5.00

Kids 13 years and younger - $5.00

Apr 21-Apr 22

Old Stone Fort

Lyrids Meteor Shower Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 4/21

Attendee (age 10+) - $40.00

Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $45.00

Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $50.00

Apr 22

Pickwick Landing

Earth Day Walk 2026

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

Registration Closes: 4/22

Earth Day: Watauga River Wildflowers & Cleanup

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

Registration Closes: 4/22

Person - Free

Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00

Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00

Apr 22

Division of Natural Areas

Earth Day: Watauga River Wildflowers & Cleanup

Watauga River Wildflowers & Cleanup

Registration Closes: 4/2

FREE

Apr 22-Apr 25

Division of Natural Areas

Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

Registration Closes: 4/21

FREE

Apr 23

Warriors Path

Wildflowers & Waterfalls - an Earth Day Hiking Adventure

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

Registration Closes: 4/23

Price: $5.00

Apr 24

Old Stone Fort

Lyrids Meteor Shower Viewing

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

Registration Closes: 4/24

Attendee - $5.00

Attendee+ $5 donation - $10.00

Attendee+$10 donation - $15.00

Apr 24-Apr 26

Roan Mountain

Spring Rock Climbing Workshop

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

Registration Closes: 4/20

Price: $75.00

Only 2 Left!

Apr 24

T O Fuller

BioBlitz Night Hike

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

Registration Closes: 4/24

Participant - Free

Participant + Donation - $10.00

Participant + Donation - $20.00

Non-Participant Donation - $10.00

Non-Participant Donation - $20.00

Apr 24

Reelfoot Lake

Deep Swamp Kayak Tour

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

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

Registration Closes: 4/25

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50

Earth Day and Art Celebration

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

Registration Closes: 4/25

FREE

Apr 25

Warriors Path

Sunset Float

Come join us for the first sunset float of the season!

Registration Closes: 4/25

Price: $15.00

Apr 26

Division of Natural Areas

Adult - $55.00

Child 4-12 - $30.00

Child 3 and under - Free

Apr 29

Red Clay

Homeschool Days: All About Red Clay

Join park staff for an educational tour of the Red Clay Council Grounds and a traditional Cherokee weapons demonstration!

Registration Closes: 4/29

Price: $2.00

Apr 29

Division of Natural Areas

Not Your Everyday Wildflower Walk at Beaman Park

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

Registration Closes: 4/29

FREE

Apr 30

Cedars of Lebanon

48th Elsie Day: Making Inks and Dyes from Nature

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

Registration Closes: 4/30

Price: $10.00

Apr 30

Cedars of Lebanon

48th Elsie Day: Journaling in Nature

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

Registration Closes: 4/30

Price: $10.00

May 1-May 31

Roan Mountain

Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors

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

Registration Closes: 5/1

Feeds one bird a day - $10.00

Star Viewing 05-01-26

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

Registration Closes: 5/1

FREE

May 1

Head of the Crow

Summer's First Buggytop Tour

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

Registration Closes: 4/15

Price: $15.00

Only 8 Left!

May 1

Cedars of Lebanon

48th Elsie Day: Archaeology of Cedar Glades and Limestone Landscapes

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

Registration Closes: 5/1

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00

Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

May 2

Cedars of Lebanon

48th Elsie Day: Cedar Glade Long Hike #2- Afternoon

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

Registration Closes: 5/2

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00

Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

May 2

Cedars of Lebanon

48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival 2026

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

Registration Closes: 5/2

Attendee - Free

Attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00

Nature Photo Workshop : Cedars of Lebanon

All levels of skill welcome to our nature photo workshop

Registration Closes: 5/1

Price: $10.00

May 2

Division of Natural Areas

Bike Hike at Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Festival

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

Registration Closes: 4/29

FREE

May 2-May 3

Paris Landing

Overnight Kayak and Camping at Camp Hazlewood!

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

Registration Closes: 4/11

Per Person (includes Kayak rental) - $100.00

Per Person (bring your own Kayak) - $85.00

May 2-May 3

Fiery Gizzard

Women in the Wilderness 2026

Women in the Wilderness is a women's only, beginner based program designed to get more women interested and comfortable in the sport of Backpacking.

Registration Closes: 4/24

No Gear Needed - $85.00

Gear Needed - $100.00

May 2

Cordell Hull Birthplace

Historic Market Day

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

Registration Closes: 5/2

Attendee - Free

Attendee+Donation - $1.00

Attendee+Donation - $5.00

Attendee+Donation - $10.00

May 2

Bicentennial Mall

Park Tour

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

Registration Closes: 5/2

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50

Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50

Attendee - Free

May 2

Rocky Fork

May 2

Cedars of Lebanon

48th Elsie Day: Owl Prowl Family Event

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

Registration Closes: 5/2

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00

Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

May 2

Cedars of Lebanon

48th Elsie Day: Cedar Glade Hike #1- 9:00am

Enjoy the 48th Elsie Quarterman Cedar Glade Wildflower Festival with a hike into the cedar glades in remembrance of Dr. Kurt Blum.

Registration Closes: 5/2

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00

Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00

48th Elsie Day: Cedar Glade Restoration at Cedars of Lebanon

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

Registration Closes: 5/2

FREE

May 3

Fort Loudoun

Garrison Weekend

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

Registration Closes: 5/2

FREE

May 3

Bicentennial Mall

Park Tour

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

Registration Closes: 5/2

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50

Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50

Attendee - Free

May 9

Fall Creek Falls

May 9

Cedars of Lebanon

Astronomy night under the Stars [7 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 5/9

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00

Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

May 10

Bicentennial Mall

Park Tour

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

Registration Closes: 5/10

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

Astronomy night under the Stars [7 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 5/15

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00

Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00

Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00

Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00

May 16

Old Stone Fort

New Moon Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 5/16

Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00

Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00

Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00

May 16

T O Fuller

T.O. Fuller Summer Kick Off Soccer Tournament

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

Registration Closes: 5/16

Participant - Free

Participant + Donation - $5.00

Participant + Donation - $10.00

Non-Participant Donation - $5.00

Non-Participant Donation - $10.00

May 16

Division of Natural Areas

John Noel at Bon Aqua Dedication Hike

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

Registration Closes: 5/14

FREE

May 16

Bicentennial Mall

Park Tour

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

Registration Closes: 5/16

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50

Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50

Attendee - Free

May 17

Bicentennial Mall

Park Tour

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

Registration Closes: 5/17

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

Park Tour

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

Registration Closes: 5/23

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

Attendee+Donation($7.50) - $7.50

Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+Donation($2.50) - $2.50

Attendee - Free

May 24

Bicentennial Mall

Park Tour

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

Registration Closes: 5/24

Attendee+Donation($10.00) - $10.00

World Atlatl Days

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

Registration Closes: 6/5

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Attendee + Donation - $15.00

Attendee + Donation - $20.00

Jun 5

Henry Horton

Herbicide Workshop (9am)

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

Registration Closes: 6/5

FREE

Jun 5

Montgomery Bell

Star Viewing 06-05-26

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

Registration Closes: 6/5

FREE

Jun 6

Rock Island

National Trails Day Hike 2026

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

Registration Closes: 6/6

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00

Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00

Jun 6

Montgomery Bell

Golf Cart Safari 06-06-26

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 6/6

Price: $10.00

Jun 6

Meeman-Shelby

National Trails Day Wellness Hike 2026

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

Registration Closes: 6/6

Hiker - Free

Hiker + Donation - $5.00

Hiker + Donation - $10.00

Hiker + Donation - $15.00

Hiker + Donation - $20.00

Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00

Jun 6

Standing Stone

National Trails Day Hike

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

Registration Closes: 6/6

Jun 20

Division of Natural Areas

Hike at John and Hester Lane Cedar Glades

Explore the plant communities of John and Hester Lane Cedar Glades State Natural Area

Registration Closes: 6/18

Adults - $5.00

Kids under 12 - Free

Jun 22-Jun 24

Tims Ford

Jr Ranger Camp - June 22nd-24th- Ages 9-11

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

Registration Closes: 6/22

Price: $85.00

Jun 22-Jun 26

Fiery Gizzard

Junior Ranger Camp 2026

Does your child love Nature and the Great Outdoors? If so, come spend a week in the outdoors with Fiery Gizzard Rangers and Seasonal Rangers!

Registration Closes: 5/22

Price: $50.00

Jun 22-Jun 26

Roan Mountain

Junior Ranger Camp 2026, June 22-26 (Ages 8-12)

Join Tennessee State Parks Rangers & Interpreters at Roan Mountain State Park for a week of fun activities to become a Junior Ranger!

Registration Closes: 6/1

Per Participant - $75.00

Cloudland Elementary Students - $55.00

Jun 26

Division of Natural Areas

Overbridge Land Management Hike

Two-mile, off trail hike highlighting site management and interesting plant species of Overbridge SNA near Murfreesboro

Registration Closes: 6/25

Price: $10.00

Jun 29

Old Stone Fort

Full Moon Kayak Float (Strawberry Moon)

Enjoy the Strawberry Moon from the Duck River!

Registration Closes: 6/29

Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00

Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00

Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00

Jun 29

Standing Stone

Full Moon Kayak Float - Strawberry Moon

Join Ranger Aaron for a kayak float under the glow of Junes Strawberry Moon.

Registration Closes: 6/29

Price: $15.00

Jun 30

Cedars of Lebanon

Full Strawberry Moon Hike [8 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 6/30

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00

Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00

Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00

Jul 1-Jul 31

Ocoee River

Hot July Moon SUP Race

Yes! A Stand-Up Paddle Board Race is in the works for July of 2026. We are still working to set a date and time.

Registration Closes: 6/30

FREE

Jul 1-Jul 3

Head of the Crow

Junior Ranger Daycamp

Join Head of the Crow staff for our first annual Junior Ranger Camp! This option is for the first three days in July.

Registration Closes: 6/1

Price: $50.00

Jul 4

Montgomery Bell

Golf Cart Safari 07-04-26

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 7/4

Price: $10.00

Jul 4

Fall Creek Falls

4th of July Celebration

Join Fall Creek Falls State Park for our annual 4th of July Parade!

Registration Closes: 7/4

Free - Free

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Donation - $20.00

Donation - $50.00

Jul 6-Jul 10

Tims Ford

Spirit of America-Youth Boating Camp- July 6th-10th

This is a fun and informative boating and water safety camp! Payments can be made online, but applications must be requested and submitted prior to camp.

Registration Closes: 7/6

Price: $100.00

Jul 8-Jul 10

Cedars of Lebanon

2026 Junior Ranger Day Camp 2

Junior Ranger Camp 2 for 2026!

Registration Closes: 7/6

FREE

Jul 9-Jul 11

Pickwick Landing

Camp Dunbar 2026

Learn recreational skills, complete a service project, and learn the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Dunbar!

Registration Closes: 7/9

Price: $20.00

Only 8 Left!

Jul 13-Jul 17

Tims Ford

Spirit of America-Youth Boating Camp- July 13th-17th

This is a fun and informative boating and water safety camp! Payments can be made online, but applications must be requested and submitted prior to camp.

Registration Closes: 7/13

Price: $100.00

Jul 13

Henry Horton

Duck River Outdoor Expo Sponsorships 2026

The Duck River Outdoor Expo is looking for sponsors!

Registration Closes: 7/13

Sponsorship - $50.00

Sponsorship - $100.00

Sponsorship - $200.00

Sponsorship - $300.00

Sponsorship - $500.00

Jul 13-Jul 16

Big Ridge

2026 Big Ridge State Park Mini Junior Ranger Camp (Ages 6-8)

Join our 4 day Jr. Ranger Camp at Big Ridge State Park for some fun and educational outdoor experiences!

Registration Closes: 7/3

Price: $65.00

Jul 14

Old Stone Fort

New Moon Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 7/14

Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00

Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00

Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00

Jul 22-Jul 24

Henry Horton

Mini Junior Ranger Camp 2026, Ages 6-8

Join us at Henry Horton State Park for a week of fun and educational activities!

Registration Closes: 7/21

Price: $60.00

Jul 29

Old Stone Fort

Full Moon Kayak Float (Buck Moon)

Enjoy the Buck Moon from the Duck River!

Registration Closes: 7/29

Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00

Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00

Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00

Jul 29

Standing Stone

Full Moon Kayak Float - Buck Moon

Join Ranger Aaron while we paddle along Kelly Lake under the glow of July's Buck Moon.

Registration Closes: 7/29

Price: $15.00

Jul 29

Cedars of Lebanon

Full Buck Moon Hike [8 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 7/29

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00

Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00

Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00

Jul 31

Montgomery Bell

Star Viewing 07-31-26

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

Registration Closes: 7/29

FREE

Aug 1

David Crockett Birthplace

Equine Program Donations

Help support the equine program at David Crockett Birthplace!

Registration Closes: 8/1

Donation - $1.00

Siege Garrison

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

Registration Closes: 7/30

FREE

Aug 8

Montgomery Bell

Registration Closes: 8/10

Price: $10.00

Aug 21

Montgomery Bell

Star Viewing 08-21-26

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

Registration Closes: 8/10

FREE

Aug 28

Old Stone Fort

Full Moon Kayak Float (Sturgeon Moon)

Enjoy the Sturgeon Moon while paddling the Duck River!

Registration Closes: 8/28

Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00

Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00

Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00

Aug 28

Standing Stone

Full Moon Kayak Float - Sturgeon Moon

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

Registration Closes: 8/28

Price: $15.00

Aug 28

Cedars of Lebanon

Full Sturgeon Moon Hike [8 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 8/28

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00

Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00

Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00

Sep 5

Montgomery Bell

Golf Cart Safari 09-05-26

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 9/5

Price: $10.00

Sep 11

Old Stone Fort

New Moon Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 9/11

Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00

Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00

Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00

Sep 11-Sep 13

Fall Creek Falls

48th Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival

Join us for a festival celebrating Appalachian crafts, music, and food!

Registration Closes: 9/11

FREE

Sep 12

Division of Natural Areas

House Mountain Hike – Learn to Identify Trees!

Take a fun, informative hike to the summit of House Mountain where we’ll learn to identify the tree species that call Tennessee forests home.

Registration Closes: 9/12

Price: $10.00

Sep 19

Standing Stone

43rd Annual National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship & Festival

World Famous Marbles Competitions, Music Festival, Marble Making Exhibits & Demos, Marble Vendors & Games, Kids Festival, Food Vendors & Much More...

Registration Closes: 9/19

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Donation - $15.00

Donation - $20.00

Sep 19

Rock Island

TN Serves Clean-up the Caney Fork

Volunteer at Rock Island to support National Public Lands Day and TN Serves!

Registration Closes: 9/19

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Full Moon Kayak Float - Harvest Moon

Join Ranger Aaron while we paddle along Kelly Lake under the glow of the Harvest Moon.

Registration Closes: 9/26

Price: $15.00

Sep 26

Cedars of Lebanon

Full Harvest Moon Hike [8 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 9/26

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00

Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00

Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00

Sep 26

Rock Island

National Public Lands Day Hike at Rock Island State Park 2026

Get out an enjoy Rock Island State Park on National Public Lands Day! Join the Ranger for a roughly 2-mile hike on the Bluff Trail!

Registration Closes: 9/26

Attendee - Free

Observe the bird wildlife at the Collins River Nature loop with avian specialist Kristen Garrison.

Registration Closes: 10/10

Attendee + donation - $10.00

Attendee + donation - $5.00

Donation (Not attending) - $10.00

Donation (Not attending) - $5.00

Attendee - Free

Oct 16

Montgomery Bell

Star Viewing 10-16-26

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

Registration Closes: 10/10

FREE

Oct 17

Fall Creek Falls

Spooktacular

Trick or Treat, hayrides, spooky campsites,

Registration Closes: 10/17

Free - Free

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Donation - $20.00

Donation - $50.00

Oct 17

Division of Natural Areas

Ghost River Bring Your Own Canoe / Kayak Excursion

A nine-mile paddle along the Wolf River through the Ghost River State Natural Area.

Registration Closes: 10/13

FREE

Oct 24

Division of Natural Areas

Montgomery Bell 10.4 Mile Trail Hike

Hike the Overnight Trail at Montgomery Bell State Park through forested ridges, streams, and scenic overlooks.

Registration Closes: 10/21

Price: $5.00

Oct 24

Bledsoe Creek

Harvests and Haunts - Reserved Campsites Only

Come camp at Bledsoe Creek State Park and participate in our eighth annual decorating contest! This event is for those camping in the park.

Registration Closes: 10/24

Donation + Participating - $5.00

Donation (not participating) - $5.00

Donation + Participating - $20.00

Donation (not participating) - $20.00

Oct 26

Standing Stone

Full Moon Kayak Float - Hunters Moon

Join Ranger Aaron as we paddle along Kelly Lake under the glow of the Hunters Moon.

Registration Closes: 10/26

Price: $15.00

Oct 31

Fall Creek Falls

Wild Foods Day

Field trips identifying edible wild plants and workshops on preparing wild meats and breads are just a few of the activities.

Registration Closes: 10/31

Free - Free

Donation - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Donation - $20.00

Donation - $100.00

Oct 31

Cedars of Lebanon

2026 Halloween \"Chills and Thrills\" in the Campground

Join us for our annual "Chills and Thrills" in the Campground at Cedars of Lebanon 2026. We plan to have a "ghostly" time!

Registration Closes: 10/31

FREE

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

Nov 7

Fort Loudoun

King's Birthday Garrison

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

Registration Closes: 11/7

FREE

Nov 7

Division of Natural Areas

Natural History and Archaeology of Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Ar

Six-mile hike to enjoy fall foliage and rock formations of the Cumberland Plateau.

Registration Closes: 11/3

FREE

Nov 8

Fort Loudoun

King's Birthday Garrison

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

Registration Closes: 11/3

FREE

Nov 21-Nov 22

Montgomery Bell

Holiday Faire at the Bell Vendor registration

Show off your handmade arts, crafts, and homemade packaged food products, and help your community find the perfect gifts at our Holiday Vendor Fair!

Registration Closes: 11/13

8 ft Vendor table- limit 3 - $50.00

Add electricity - $10.00

Nov 24

Cedars of Lebanon

Full Beaver Moon Hike [8 PM]

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

Registration Closes: 11/24

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00

Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00

Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00

Nov 27

Rock Island

Day After Thanksgiving Day Hike 2026

Hit the trail for our Day After Thanksgiving Hike at Rock Island State Park for a moderately strenuous 1.6-mile hike to work off those calories!

Registration Closes: 11/27

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Donation Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00

Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00

Nov 27

Old Stone Fort

After Thanksgiving Day Hike

Come join us for our signature After Thanksgiving Day Hike!

Registration Closes: 11/27

Attendee - Free

Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00

Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00

Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00

Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00

Nov 27

Standing Stone

Day After Thanksgiving Hike

Join Ranger Staff for our annual Day After Thanksgiving Hike. We will be hiking ~1.5 miles along Jordan and Cabin Spurs.

Registration Closes: 11/27

Attendee - Free

Attendee + Donation - $5.00

Attendee + Donation - $10.00

Attendee + Donation - $20.00

Nov 28

Cedars of Lebanon

A very merry 1930s Christmas with Santa Claus at the Sadie Ford Farm

Santa, Sweets, and Seasonal Fun – 1930s Style! Come make Merry Memories at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm with Santa.

Registration Closes: 11/28

Attendee($0) - Free

Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00

Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00

Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00

Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00

Dec 5

Fort Loudoun

Christmas Garrison

Celebrate Christmas at Fort Loudoun with wassail, carols, greenery, and a candlelight tour.

Registration Closes: 11/28

FREE

Dec 5

Fall Creek Falls

Christmas on the Mountain Vendor Registration

Registration Closes: 12/1

Price: $30.00

Dec 12

Montgomery Bell

Burgess Falls

Support Mounted Patrol at Burgess Falls

Help keep Boudreaux on the beat—support our Mounted Patrol horse as he serves Burgess Falls and Window Cliffs with heart and hoof!

Registration Closes: 12/31

Donation-Sticker - $3.00

Donation-Patch - $5.00

Donation - $10.00

Donation - $20.00

Donation - $50.00

Dec 10

Cummins Falls

Support the Mounted Patrol Horses of Cummins Falls

Click to make a Donation!

Registration Closes: 12/10

donation - $5.00

donation - $10.00

donation - $20.00

donation - $50.00

donation - $100.00