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With 1190 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.

JUNE 2025 - All Parks
Jun 23
Pickett
Ladder Trail Birding Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided birding hike along Pickett State Park’s scenic Ladder Trail!

Registration Closed
FREE
Jun 23
Pickett
Beginner's Photography

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a beginner-friendly photography program!

Registration Closed
FREE
Jun 23
Pickett
Sketching at Hazard Cave

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided hike to Hazard Cave!

Registration Closed
FREE
Jun 23
Henry Horton
Junior Ranger Camp, Ages 9-11

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

Registration Closes: 6/23
Price: $125.00
Only 5 Left!
Jun 23
Roan Mountain
2025 Junior Ranger Camp, Ages 8-12

Join Tennessee State Parks Rangers & Interpreters at Roan Mountain State Park for a week of fun educational activities & recreational programs.

Registration Closed
PerParticipant - $75.00
CloudlandElementaryStudents - $55.00
Jun 23
Tims Ford
Spirit of America-2025

Call or come by Tims Ford to get an application for Spirit of America! This is a fun and informative boating and water safety camp!

Registration Closed
FREE
Jun 23
T O Fuller
Junior Ranger Camp 2025

Come and join the Rangers on a week-long adventure to earn the title of Junior Ranger.

Registration Closes: 6/23
Ages 7 to 12 - $20.00
Participant + $5 Donation - $25.00
Participant + $10 Donation - $30.00
Parent Chaperone - Free
Parent Chaperone + $5 Donation - $5.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 23
South Cumberland
Junior Ranger Camp 2025

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

Registration Closed
Price: $50.00
Jun 23
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 6/23
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 9 Left!
Jun 23
Chickasaw
Meet and Greet Jack

Come to the aviary and meet our barred owl, Jack, and some interesting facts about him!

Registration Closes: 6/23
Register - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jun 23
Montgomery Bell
Evening Kayak Float

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Jackson on an evening kayak float at Lake Woodhaven. Come out and see what this lake has to offer.

Registration Closes: 6/23
Adult - $15.00
Children - $15.00
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Jun 23
Warriors Path
Summer In The Park, week of June 23 - 29

A week full of outdoor fun! Hike early and late, meet native birds and wildflowers, enjoy traditional games and crafts, and much more. FREE!

Registration Closes: 6/23
$1 Donation - $1.00
$5 Donation - $5.00
$10 Donation - $10.00
$20 Donation - $20.00
Jun 23
Cummins Falls
Mushroom ID Hike

Come learn about the fungus among us!

Registration Closed
FREE
Jun 23
Pickwick Landing
How to Be a Campfire Master

Monday at 10:00 am: Learn and practice the basic skills you need to become a Campfire Master!

Registration Closes: 6/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 23
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Beginner Embroidered Bookmarks

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

Registration Closes: 6/23
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 5 Left!
Jun 23
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Leave Your Mark

Come learn how animals leave their mark, and make a mark of your own.

Registration Closes: 6/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 23
Long Hunter
Recycling 101: Clean Up

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

Registration Closed
FREE
Jun 23
Fall Creek Falls
Medicinal Plant Hike

Join SIR Joy at the Nature Center to hike the Paw Paw Trail and learn about common medicinal plants of Tennessee!

Registration Closed
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Jun 23
Fall Creek Falls
Guided Kayak Tour at 11:00 AM

Meet S.I.R. Evan at the Boat Dock at 11:00 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: 6/23
Price: $10.00
Only 6 Left!
Jun 23
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 3 p.m.

Meet SIR Joy at the Boat Dock at 3:00 pm for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register!

Registration Closed
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
Jun 23
Pickett
Guided Hike to Crystal Falls

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided hike to Crystal Falls.

Registration Closed
FREE
Jun 23
Hiwassee Ocoee
Creek Crawl

Join SIR Jes an adventure in GoForth Creek to discover some creepy crawlies and hopefully some slimy salamanders.

Registration Closed
FREE
Jun 24
Burgess Falls
Summer 2025 Junior Ranger Camp June 24-27

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! Registration in now open!

Registration Closed
Price: $55.00
Jun 24
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 6/24
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 2 Left!
Jun 24
Seven Islands
Junior Ranger Program: Wildlife

Join us for a wildlife adventure at Seven Islands as part of our Junior Ranger series!

Registration Closes: 6/24
Price: $5.00
Only 9 Left!
Jun 24
Pickwick Landing
June Trivia Night

Tuesday at 6:00 pm: Test your knowledge about nature, history, and more at PWLSP! Registration required, spots are limited.

Registration Closes: 6/24
Price: $5.00
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Jun 24
Savage Gulf
Hike to Savage Falls

Ranger-led Hike to Savage Falls

Registration Closes: 6/23
Price: $5.00
Only 7 Left!
Jun 24
Montgomery Bell
Bee Bath Craft Workshop

Celebrate National Pollinator Week by crafting your own bee bath!

Registration Closes: 6/23
Price: $5.00
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Jun 24
Cummins Falls
Flower Printing

Pressed to impress!

Registration Closes: 6/24
Price: $10.00
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Jun 24
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

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

Registration Closes: 6/24
1 Person - $10.00
1 Person + Donation - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
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Jun 24
Standing Stone
Kayak Float on Lake Kelly

Come have a relaxing morning on Kelly Lake with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph.

Registration Closes: 6/24
Price: $15.00
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Jun 24
Standing Stone
Let's Play Ringer

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we play one of the easiest marble games, Ringer.

Registration Closes: 6/24
FREE
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Jun 24
Standing Stone
Afternoon Archery

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

Registration Closes: 6/24
FREE
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Jun 24
David Crockett
Native Herbal Tea Blending

A hands-on tea blending experience where guests explore native and traditional plants to create a tea blend.

Registration Closes: 6/24
Attendee ($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($5) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $20.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $25.00
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Jun 24
David Crockett
David Crockett: Man and Myth

Join SIR Pacen in discussing David Crockett and separating the man from the myth,

Registration Closes: 6/24
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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Jun 24
David Crockett
Frontier Gear

A display and discussion on tools used on the frontier

Registration Closes: 6/24
FREE
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Jun 24
Bledsoe Creek
DIY Flower Bombs

Join us to make flower bombs for Pollinator Week!

Registration Closes: 6/24
Price: $2.00
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Jun 24
Chickasaw
Meet and Greet Hashi

Come on down to the boat dock to see Hashi, a kingsnake, and even pet him if you'd like!

Registration Closes: 6/24
Register - Free
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jun 24
Chickasaw
Journey Sticks

Calling all kids! Join Seasonal Elizabeth on a hike to create a visual trail of our journey.

Registration Closes: 6/24
Register - Free
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jun 24
Fort Loudoun
Tending the Officer's Garden

Stop by the Fort and visit with Seasonal Ranger Hughston as he tends the Officer’s Garden and see how sold have made up for their meager rations.

Registration Closes: 6/24
FREE
Jun 24
Harpeth River
Guided Kayak Paddle -Narrows

Discover the Harpeth River: Ranger-Led Kayaking Adventure

Registration Closes: 6/24
Attendance - $50.00
Attendance+ $5 Donation - $55.00
Attendance+ $10 Donation - $60.00
Attendance+ $15 Donation - $65.00
Only 8 Left!
Jun 25
Cove Lake
Night Hike and Smores

Join Ranger Cross for a night hike and some s'mores!

Registration Closes: 6/25
Price: $8.00
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Jun 25
Booker T Washington
Hike to the Hive

For pollinator week, we will be showing off our on-site honeybee hive! Meet with a ranger to take a hike to see our honey bees and learn about bee keeping.

Registration Closes: 6/25
FREE
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Jun 25
Booker T Washington
Plant Pressing Palooza

Come join Ranger Adrianna to learn how to select plants and preserve them through pressings!

Registration Closes: 6/25
FREE
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Jun 25
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 6/25
Attendee - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation - $35.00
Only 2 Left!
Jun 25
Cedars of Lebanon
Junior Ranger Day Camp 1

Junior Ranger Camp 2024! Rescheduled for June 25-27!

Registration Closes: 6/25
Price: $50.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 25
Bledsoe Creek
Junior Ranger Camp: Ages 7-12 (Session Two)

Become a Junior Park Ranger at Bledsoe Creek State Park!

Registration Closes: 6/25
Price: $50.00
Jun 25
Harpeth River
Jr. Ranger

The Harpeth River Jr. Ranger Camp is back! Join us for a fun filled day camp where we will learn about history, prehistory, ecology, conservation, and more!

Registration Closed
Price: $30.00
Jun 25
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 6/25
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
SOLD OUT
Jun 25
Cummins Falls
Atlatl Throwing!

Atlatl!!

Registration Closes: 6/25
1 Person + Donation - $5.00
1 Person + Donation - $10.00
1 Person + Donation - $15.00
Only 7 Left!
Jun 25
Seven Islands
Dark Skies Hike

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

Registration Closes: 6/25
Price: $12.00
Only 1 Left!
Jun 25
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Hike to the Top of Cummins Falls

Join SIR Abbie on a hike to the top of the waterfall!

Registration Closes: 6/24
Price: $10.00
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Jun 25
Sycamore Shoals
Sycamore Safari

Meet the wild side of Sycamore Shoals! Join Mark McGregor at 10 AM for a nature walk to spot local wildlife. Ages 8+; bring water and comfy shoes!

Registration Closes: 6/24
FREE
Jun 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: 6/24
FREE
Jun 25
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10AM

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

Registration Closes: 6/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 25
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 25
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 25
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10AM

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

Registration Closes: 6/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 25
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 25
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 25
Meeman-Shelby
Kayaking 101 (ACA Level 1: Intro to Kayaking)

Learn kayaking basics with ACA instructor and Park Ranger ANDe Demetriou! Focus on safety, skills, & fun. 4-6 hours. No spray skirts. Bring water gear!

Registration Closes: 6/25
Bring Your Own Gear - $50.00
Use Our Gear - $60.00
Only 3 Left!
Jun 25
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Galaxy in a Jar!

Make your very own galaxy in a jar!

Registration Closes: 6/25
Person - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $2.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 5 Left!
Jun 25
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Potholder Weaving

Come learn the traditional skill of weaving through a craft! You will be able to take home your own potholders you create!

Registration Closes: 6/25
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jun 25
Tims Ford
Native Plant Stroll-11:00am

Join us at 11am at the Nature Center for a short Native Plant Stroll.

Registration Closes: 6/25
Person - Free
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Jun 25
Standing Stone
10 Essentials to Hiking

Wondering about what you need for an upcoming hike? Come find out with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph!

Registration Closes: 6/25
FREE
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Jun 25
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: 6/25
FREE
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Jun 25
Red Clay
Looking at Leaves

Join SIR Aubrey for an interactive jaunt across the park to observe trees and their leaves!

Registration Closed
FREE
Jun 25
Rocky Fork
The Secret Life of Butterflies Walk

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

Registration Closes: 6/25
(Free) Attendee - Free
Free attendee + donation $5 - $5.00
Free attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
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Jun 25
Rocky Fork
Hike to Flint Creek Battle Site

Step back in time with Interpretive Ranger Amanda on a guided hike to the historic Flint Creek Battle Site at Rocky Fork State Park!

Registration Closes: 6/25
(Free) Attendee - Free
Free attendee + donation $5 - $5.00
Free attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
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Jun 25
Fall Creek Falls
Beaded Frog Keychain Craft 11:00 AM

Join SIR Lacy at the George Hole for a fun frog keychain craft! We will be learning about our native frogs while making our very own to take home!

Registration Closes: 6/25
Price: $2.00
Only 6 Left!
Jun 25
Fall Creek Falls
Painting at The Lodge 2:00 PM

Come join SIR Lacy for an afternoon painting session on the dock at the lodge! Registration for the session is free with a limited capacity of 15 participants.

Registration Closes: 6/25
FREE - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jun 25
Fort Loudoun
Fort Tour

Step back in time with Seasonal Ranger Hughston as he leads you on a tour of historic Fort Loudoun. Meet in the visitor center.

Registration Closes: 6/25
FREE
Jun 25
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: 6/24
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee+$5Donation - $15.00
Attendee+$10Donation - $20.00
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Jun 25
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: 6/25
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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Jun 25
Pickett
Lake Trail Hike

Join Ranger Owen Grant for an exciting hike on the Lake Trail.

Registration Closes: 6/25
FREE
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Jun 26
Division of Natural Areas
Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

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

Registration Closes: 6/25
FREE
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Jun 26
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 6/26
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 3 Left!
Jun 26
Cummins Falls
Introduction to Archery

Shoot your shot with park staff!

Registration Closes: 6/25
Price: $5.00
Only 7 Left!
Jun 26
Seven Islands
Junior Ranger: Water Safety and Sampling

Calling all Junior Rangers! Join park rangers at Seven Islands State Birding Park for a hands-on adventure in water safety and stream science.

Registration Closes: 6/26
Price: $5.00
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Jun 26
Seven Islands
Kid's Pollinator Program

Join Seven Islands staff to celebrate National Pollinator Month with hands-on activities and games to learn how pollinators do their job and why they’re so impo

Registration Closes: 6/26
Price: $5.00
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Jun 26
Savage Gulf
Hike to Suter Falls

Guided Hike Down to Suter Falls

Registration Closes: 6/25
Price: $5.00
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Jun 26
Norris Dam
Native Wildflower Garden Weeding

Meet Ranger Hailee to help weed out our gardens!

Registration Closes: 6/25
FREE
Jun 26
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 Closed
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Jun 26
Edgar Evins
Introduction to Tree Identification

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie on an Introductory Level Tree Identification Hike in beautiful Edgar Evins State Park.

Registration Closes: 6/26
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jun 26
Indian Mountain
National Pollinator Week: Pollinator Walk

Learn about some of the different native plants in our wildflower meadow that attract our native pollinators!

Registration Closes: 6/26
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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Jun 26
Sycamore Shoals
Clothes Make The Man

Join Matthew Simerly at 3:00 PM in the Gathering Place to explore 1770s fashion—what people wore and why. A 45-min program for ages 16 and up.

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
Jun 26
Sycamore Shoals
Overmountain Men Interpretive Walk

Walk the grounds where the Overmountain Men mustered! Join Mark McGregor at 3 PM for a guided hike through history. Ages 8+; wear comfy shoes!

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
Jun 26
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10AM

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

Registration Closes: 6/26
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
Select Quantity
Jun 26
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/26
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 26
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/26
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 26
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10AM

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

Registration Closes: 6/26
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 26
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/26
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 26
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/26
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 26
Cummins Falls
Nature Journaling

Discover the natural world through mindful observation and creative expression!

Registration Closes: 6/24
FREE
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Jun 26
Pickett
Glow Worm Hike 6-26-25

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

Registration Closes: 6/26
Adults - $10.00
Children 13 and under - $5.00
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Jun 26
Cumberland Mountain
Beginner's Guide to Geology

Join SIR Jewell at the CCC Museum Patio to learn what kinds of rocks you can find in Tennessee State Parks!

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
Jun 26
Cumberland Mountain
Pinecone Birdfeeders

Meet SIR Jewell at the CCC Museum Patio to make your very own pinecone birdfeeder to take home!

Registration Closes: 6/26
Price: $2.00
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Jun 26
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: 6/26
FREE
Jun 26
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Creek Crawl

Find underwater creatures hidden in plain sight!

Registration Closes: 6/26
Attendee - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $2.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 5 Left!
Jun 26
Tims Ford
Nature Journaling-2:00pm

Join Kay at 2pm at the Nature Center to start your own Nature Journal. All ages are welcome.

Registration Closes: 6/26
Person - $1.00
Donation - $3.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Jun 26
Long Hunter
Afternoon Kayak Float

Join SIR Hannah for an afternoon kayak float around Couchville Lake.

Registration Closes: 6/26
Price: $15.00
Only 7 Left!
Jun 26
Standing Stone
Pinecone Bird Feeder

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to make your very own bird feeder.

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
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Jun 26
Standing Stone
Animals of Standing Stone

Let’s learn about the local wildlife here at Standing Stone!

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
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Jun 26
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy: Opossum

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

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
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Jun 26
David Crockett
Frontier Foraging

An introduction to edible and medicinal plants on the American frontier

Registration Closes: 6/26
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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Jun 26
David Crockett
Whittle a Little

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

Registration Closes: 6/26
Attendee $5 - $5.00
Attendee+ $5 Donation - $10.00
Attendee+ $10 Donation - $15.00
Attendee+ $15 Donation - $20.00
Guest- $20 Donation - $25.00
Only 7 Left!
Jun 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 Closed
FREE
Jun 26
Red Clay
Coloring Mammals of Tennessee

Meet SIR Aubrey in the sunroom for an interactive program about the mammals of Tennessee!

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
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Jun 26
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: 6/26
FREE
Only 9 Left!
Jun 26
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 Closes: 6/26
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jun 26
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 10AM

Meet SIR Lacy at the Boat Dock at 10:00 am for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register!

Registration Closes: 6/26
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jun 26
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: 6/26
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jun 26
Long Hunter
Build-A-Birdfeeder

Find SIR Hannah at the Couchville Lake Recreation Area for this program on how to build a birdfeeder.

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
Jun 26
Paris Landing
Forest Friends

Meet Seasonal Interpretive Ranger in the Nature Center to learn about our predator and prey friends in the forest!

Registration Closes: 6/26
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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Jun 26
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: 6/26
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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Jun 26
Big Ridge
Lake Trail Guided Hike

Meet Seasonal Ranger Crow at the Park Office for a there-and-back hike to the Big Ridge Dam on the Lake Trail.

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
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Jun 26
Big Ridge
Creek Critters

We’ll explore shallow creek areas near the Grist Mill and carefully search for insects, salamanders, crayfish, and more.

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
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Jun 26
Fort Loudoun
Furs at the Fort

Come and explore with Seasonal Ranger Hughston the Furs that drove trade and shaped history in the 18th century. Meet in the Fort.

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
Jun 26
Pickett
Tree ID Hike

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

Registration Closes: 6/25
FREE
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Jun 26
Pickett
Snakes!

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie at Pickett State Park picnic area for a program with one of our wildlife ambassadors, Carlton the Corn Snake!

Registration Closes: 6/25
FREE
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Jun 26
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 2PM

Meet S.I.R. Lacy at the Boat Dock at 2:00 PM for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register! Same day

Registration Closes: 6/26
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jun 26
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: 6/26
FREE
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Jun 26
Booker T Washington
Invasive ID Plant Hike

Come join Ranger Adrianna for a 1 mile hike to learn about identifying some of Tennessee's invasive plant species!

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
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Jun 26
Booker T Washington
Sunset Stroll

Walk along the beautiful Chickamauga Lake during the sunset!

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
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Jun 26
Mousetail Landing
Guided Canoe Float

Come on a float in Spring Creek!

Registration Closes: 6/26
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $11.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $15.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $20.00
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Jun 26
Mousetail Landing
Searching for Salamanders

Let's look for salamanders!

Registration Closes: 6/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Jun 27
Chickasaw
Homemade Fire Starters

Join Seasonal Elizabeth to make some fire starters for your campfire or whenever you need a fire!

Registration Closes: 6/26
Price: $5.00
Only 8 Left!
Jun 27
Fort Loudoun
More Than a Weapon

At first, a tomahawk may seem to be just a weapon but join Seasonal Ranger Hughston as we look past its appearance to see the stories behind.

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
Jun 27
Pickett
The Big Sit - Hazard Cave

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie at Pickett State Park as we explore the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku.

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
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Jun 27
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Insect Scavenger Hunt

Crawl over to the Storybook trailhead to learn about our six-legged friends and see which ones we can find!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 5 Left!
Jun 27
Frozen Head
Learning Lifecycles

Join SIR Kaelin to learn about different lifecycles!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Frozen Head
Owl Pellets

Join SIR Kaelin to dissect Owl Pellets!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $1.00
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Jun 27
Sgt Alvin C York
Edible and Medicinal Plants in the Valley

Join us for a guided hike around our homestead loop to learn how to identify edible and medicinal plants!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation (5.00) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation (10.00) - $10.00
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Jun 27
Frozen Head
Primitive Fire Making

Learn primitive fire making skills with SIR Kaelin!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Pickett
Reading the Sky!

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a fun program about predicting the weather!

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
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Jun 27
Pickett
Do You Hear What I Hear?

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a program all about cicadas.

Registration Closes: 6/26
FREE
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Jun 27
Pickett
The 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: 6/26
FREE
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Jun 27
Big Ridge
Friday Night Sunset Kayak Float

Come see Big Ridge Lake at sunset!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Jun 27
Fall Creek Falls
Sunset Pontoon Tour at 7:00pm

Meet SIR Lacy at the Boat Dock at 7:00 PM for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jun 27
Cove Lake
Owl Walk

Join Seasonal Ranger Stewart to look and listen for Owls!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $5.00
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Jun 27
Booker T Washington
Privet Pull

Be a Booker T. hero and help us remove invasive Chinese Privet from the park. Good for volunteer hours.

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Booker T Washington
Bee a Bee Hero!

Join ranger Jedda to create your own bee hotel and help out our native pollinators!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Fort Pillow
6/27-6/29 Program Schedule FPSHP

Program schedule for 6/27-6/29 at FPHSP

Registration Closes: 6/27
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Jun 27
Mousetail Landing
Amateur Archery

Test your aim with archery and learn about the sport!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Jun 27
Mousetail Landing
Creek Discovery

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Jun 27
Natchez Trace
1:00 PM - Archery & Atlatls

Join Seasonal Interpreter Ethan at the Archery Range near Pin Oak Shelter 2 to try your hand at two kinds of ancient hunting tools!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $3.00
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Jun 27
Natchez Trace
3:00 PM - Hike at Cub Lake

Meet Seasonal Interpreter Ethan at the Cub Lake Recreation Lodge for a 2.7-mile hike around our beautiful Cub Lake!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jun 27
Montgomery Bell
Star Party 06-27-25

Join us for a star party in addition we will look at the beauty of the night sky.

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Potholder Weaving Craft

Come learn the traditional skill of weaving through a craft! You will be able to take home your own potholders you create!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Only 8 Left!
Jun 27
Burgess Falls
Junior Ranger Intro to Camping

Join us June 27 for Junior Ranger: Intro to Camping at WCSNA —a fun overnight adventure for kids featuring night hikes, s’mores, and outdoor skills!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Child + Adult - $40.00
2 Children + Adult - $60.00
3 Children + Adult - $80.00
Jun 27
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 6/27
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
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Jun 27
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $15.00
Only 3 Left!
Jun 27
Cummins Falls
After-Hours Waterfall Hike at Cummins Falls State Park

We will have the park to ourselves!!!!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $15.00
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Jun 27
Edgar Evins
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Come join one of Edgar Evins State Park Rangers on a nice cruise around Center Hill Lake.

Registration Closes: 6/27
Adult - $15.00
Child 12 & Under - $5.00
Only 2 Left!
Jun 27
Cummins Falls
Terracotta Painting

Paint pots with park staff

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $5.00
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Jun 27
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: 6/27
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jun 27
Henry Horton
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: 6/26
Price: $25.00
Only 1 Left!
Jun 27
Henry Horton
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: 6/26
Price: $40.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 27
Reelfoot Lake
SUNSET PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 6/27
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 4 Left!
Jun 27
Seven Islands
Firefly Guided Hike

Join us for a magical summer evening exploring the world of fireflies!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Adult - $15.00
Kids under 12 - $8.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 27
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: 6/27
Price: $5.00
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Jun 27
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: BD & B Frank

Friday Night Music in the Park: BD & B Frank. Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
Sycamore Shoals
Loyal To His Majesty

Not all Americans fought for independence! Join Matthew Simerly at 3 PM to explore Loyalists—why they stayed true to the Crown and their fate after war.

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
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: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
Natchez Trace
4:00 P.M. Pin Oak Lake Pontoon Boat Tour

Meet Ranger Jeff at the Pin Oak Boat Trailer parking near the old Lodge!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee Child (10 and under) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $20.00
Only 6 Left!
Jun 27
Johnsonville
Strolling Through Johnsonville

Join Ranger Jacob for a 1-mile hike through town-era Johnsonville!

Registration Closes: 6/26
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
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Jun 27
Fall Creek Falls
Camps Gulf Cave Adventure (9:00am)

Join us for an underground adventure!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Adult - $40.00
Ages 16 & Under - $30.00
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Jun 27
Fall Creek Falls
Camps Gulf Cave Adventure (2:00pm)

Join us for an underground adventure!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Adult - $40.00
Ages 16 & Under - $30.00
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Jun 27
Cedars of Lebanon
Slithering Snakes

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
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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Jun 27
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10AM

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 27
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 27
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 27
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10AM

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 27
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 27
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 27
Johnsonville
Afternoon Museum Tour

Join Ranger Jacob for a unique look at the story of Johnsonville.

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Norris Dam
Owl Prowl

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn for a guided night hike and see what, or whoooo we can hear!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $5.00
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Jun 27
Norris Dam
Not Just Rattlers: The Snakes of Tennessee

Meet Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn at the Threshing Barn to learn about our native snakes.

Registration Closes: 6/27
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
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Jun 27
Norris Dam
Birding By Ear

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
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Jun 27
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: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 27
Old Stone Fort
Guided iNaturalist Hike

Join SIR Shelby for a hike using the iNaturalist app for plant identification along the park's 1.4 mile enclosure trail.

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 27
Old Stone Fort
Lunch With Gourd

Join SIR Shelby in the museum for our snake’s lunch time and learn about the different snakes of Tennessee!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 27
Cumberland Mountain
Hiking Know-Hows

Want to make hiking your hobby? Learn how to get started with hiking 101!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Norris Dam
Who Wore That Fur? Mammals of Tennessee!

Meet Ranger Sarah at the Lenoir Museum to learn about Tennessee's native mammals!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $25.00
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Jun 27
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: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
Norris Dam
Lakeside Afternoon Hike

Meet Ranger Sarah at Shelter 2 for an afternoon lakeside hike!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $25.00
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Jun 27
Norris Dam
History of the Harvest: Threshing Barn Tour

Meet Ranger Sarah to tour through the Threshing Barn!

Registration Closed
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $25.00
Jun 27
Cumberland Mountain
Tree BINGO

Meet SIR Jewell in front of the Visitor Center to play tree-themed BINGO!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
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: 6/27
Price: $2.00
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Jun 27
Cumberland Mountain
Evening Paddle

Join SIRs Jewell and Abby at the Boat Docks for a guided paddle on Byrd Lake!

Registration Closes: 6/26
Kayak Provided - Per Person - $15.00
Bring Your Own Kayak - Per Person - $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Jun 27
Cumberland Mountain
Horsing Around

Stakes are high and in the ground! Come join SIR Abby at Shelter #1 to learn how and play a game of horseshoes!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
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: 6/27
Price: $5.00
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Jun 27
Rock Island
Survival Rope Bracelet Making

Join us for a hands-on workshop to create your own paracord survival bracelet. It's more than just an accessory; it's a wearable tool!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
Rock Island
Q&A at the Gorge Overlook

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke at the Gorge Overlook for an open Q&A session.

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
Cummins Falls
Snorkeling

Come Snorkeling with Mason!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $15.00
Only 3 Left!
Jun 27
Panther Creek
Painting Kindness Rocks with a Nature Talk

Have fun with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Ivy painting kindness rocks with a nature talk.

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $3.00
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Jun 27
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: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
Panther Creek
Wilbur the Corn Snake

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
Long Hunter
Nature Scavenger Hunt

If you're wanting to spend your afternoon outdoors, then come join us for a nature scavenger hunt around Couchville Lake!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
Long Hunter
Missssunderstood Reptiles

Join Ranger Beasley for an exciting showing of a particularly slithery reptile that’s sweeter than you might think.

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
Standing Stone
Tie Dye at the Park

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to make your very own tie dye shirt!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $10.00
Only 6 Left!
Jun 27
Standing Stone
Storytime at the Park

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Standing Stone
Do You Want S'more?

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph for an evening by the fire making S'mores.

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Henry Horton
Snakes of Tennessee (2 PM)

Learn about the snakes of Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 27
Henry Horton
Drop-In Pelts Program (3PM)

Learn about some of the mammals that roam around Tennessee

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 27
Henry Horton
Bottle Cap Fishing Lures (4PM)

Did you know you could make a fishing lure using a bottle cap? Join us in learning how to make your own!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $2.00
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Jun 27
Henry Horton
Horton's Hayless Hayride (06/27) @ 6:00 PM

Hayless Hayride around the Campground!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Person(s) 1-2 - $2.00
Family 3+ - $5.00
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Jun 27
Red Clay
Cherokee Medicinal Plants Hike

Learn about Cherokee traditional uses of native plants along the Blue Hole Trail with SIR Aubrey!

Registration Closed
FREE
Jun 27
Rocky Fork
Fly Fishing 101

Join Interpretive Ranger Amanda and Conservation Ranger Luke for a fly fishing 101 course!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $20.00
Only 3 Left!
Jun 27
Fall Creek Falls
Hike to the Base of the Fall Creek Falls

Join S.I.R. Evan at 1:00pm at the Fall Creek Falls overlook as we hike down to the base of our tallest waterfall, Fall Creek Falls!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jun 27
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 10:00am

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 boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jun 27
Long Hunter
Community Campfire

Join Long Hunter State Park at our Community Campfire!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
David Crockett
Aviary Tour and Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jun 27
David Crockett
Floral Hike

Go on a floral hike to learn about the trees and flowers that reside all around our park!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation($15) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jun 27
David Crockett
Bingo with Nature

Meet Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Haley at the Crockett Museum to play bingo out with nature!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jun 27
Harrison Bay
Pelt Petting Zoo

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Harrison Bay
Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Meet our Seasonals at the Interpretive Center for a sustainable craft. Please register online or at the A Frame. Cost is $2.

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $2.00
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Jun 27
Harrison Bay
Bird of Prey Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Harrison Bay
Tracking

Join us at the volleyball field to look for animal signs and learn about the animals that left them.

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Harrison Bay
Comfy Campfire

Join our Seasonal Rangers at the Friend's Front Porch Firepit for a cozy campfire!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Fall Creek Falls
Paper Making

Join SIR Joy at in the Gilbert Gaul Room to learn how to make recycled paper! Materials provided.

Registration Closes: 6/26
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jun 27
Paris Landing
Meet a Bird of Prey at the Lodge

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
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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Jun 27
Big Ridge
Junior Ranger Roundup!

Pick up your Jr. Ranger mini workbook from Seasonal Ranger Crow at the Park Office!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Big Ridge
Bird Call Bingo!

Test your knowledge of local bird species!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Big Ridge
Important Pollinators: National Pollinator Week!

Discover which insects and animals play key roles and why protecting them matters.

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 27
Chickasaw
Birds of Prey Breakfast

It's breakfast time for our birds! Swing by the aviary to watch them eat and learn about them!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Register - Free
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jun 27
Chickasaw
Clay Dishes Craft

Join Seasonal Elizabeth to make some dishes out of air-dry clay and use native flowers and leaves for designs!

Registration Closes: 6/26
Price: $4.00
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Jun 27
Chickasaw
Pelts n' Skulls

Pelts and skulls and rangers oh my! Join Seasonal Elizabeth to see and feel our pelt and skull collection.

Registration Closes: 6/27
Register - Free
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jun 27
Tims Ford
Sunset summit 7:30pm

Join park staff on a guided sunset hike to the Lost Creek Overlook, illuminated by lanterns!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Jun 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: 6/27
Adult - $25.00
15 and under - $20.00
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Jun 27
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: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
Hiwassee Ocoee
Riverside Firestarting

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
Jun 27
Hiwassee Ocoee
Ladies' Lazy River Run

Join SIR Jes for a special ladies-only river run celebrating the courage, wisdom, and leadership of Nancy Ward.

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee (FREE) - Free
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jun 28
Cedars of Lebanon
Buzzing Around the Butterfly Garden

Join Bailey at the Nature Center to take a trip around the Butterfly Garden to explore the different kinds of pollinators at Cedars of Lebanon.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Jun 28
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: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
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: 6/28
Price: $6.00
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Jun 28
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Spelunking At Bunkum Cave 6/28

Join us for a trip guided inside Bunkum Cave!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $40.00
Only 6 Left!
Jun 28
Red Clay
Mini Ranger Camp

Join us for our first-ever Mini Ranger Camp, a beginner Junior Ranger experience for 5 to 8-year-olds!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $8.00
Only 1 Left!
Jun 28
Seven Islands
Birds, Bugs, and Blooms Hike

Join Ranger Stephanie for a hike to learn about the birds, bugs, and blooms of Seven Islands!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $8.00
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Jun 28
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $15.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 28
Seven Islands
Firefly Watch Party! - June 28th

Experience the quiet magic of a summer evening at Seven Islands as fireflies light up the night!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Adult - $15.00
Kids 6-12 - $8.00
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Jun 28
Edgar Evins
Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Come join one of Edgar Evins State Park Rangers on a nice cruise around Center Hill Lake.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Adult - $15.00
Child 12 & Under - $5.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 28
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
1 Person - $10.00
1 Person + Donation - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
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Jun 28
Edgar Evins
Camp Hangout

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie at our campgrounds for a variety of camp activities fun for all ages!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jun 28
Edgar Evins
Dutch Oven Cobbler

Join Interpretive Ranger Dixie and end your night with a sweet treat made specially for you by the Edgar Evins Crew!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jun 28
Cummins Falls
Wild Edible Plants Hike

Grab a taste of the wild!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Free - Free
1Attendee+Donation - $1.00
1Attendee+Donation - $5.00
1Attendee+Donation - $10.00
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Jun 28
Henry Horton
Wilhoite Mill History Hike: 0.7mi (8 AM)

Meet us at the Wilhoite Trailhead for a morning hike and learn about our park’s history! Registration required.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Person (free) - Free
Person+Donation - $5.00
Person+Donation - $10.00
Person+Donation - $15.00
Person+Donation - $20.00
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Jun 28
Henry Horton
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: 6/27
Price: $45.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 28
Henry Horton
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: 6/27
Price: $30.00
Only 1 Left!
Jun 28
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Kid's Weaving Day

Join the Gourmet Weavers for International Kid's Weaving Day!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
SOLD OUT
Jun 28
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise June 28, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jun 28
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise June 28, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jun 28
Reelfoot Lake
SUNSET PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 6/28
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Only 8 Left!
Jun 28
Edgar Evins
Pine Cone Bird Feeder

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Only 7 Left!
Jun 28
Fall Creek Falls
Amparo's Table

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Mousetail Landing
Bees 101

Let's learn about bees on National Pollinator Week!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Jun 28
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: 6/28
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Jun 28
T O Fuller
The Buzz About Pollinators

Celebrate and honor National Pollinator Week by viewing some of our pollinators and learning the impact they have in the park, locally, and regionally.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $20.00
Non-Participant Donation - $10.00
Non-Participant Donation - $20.00
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Jun 28
Cedars of Lebanon
Exploring Sellars Farm State Archaeology Area

Let's go for a hike and explore this historic Native American village located in Wilson County.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $5.00
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Jun 28
Sycamore Shoals
Medicinal Plants Nature Walk

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Sycamore Shoals
On The Continental Line

Discover the grit of Continental soldiers with Matthew Simerly at 10 AM—gear, battles, and why they fought the mighty British Empire. Ages 12+.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Natchez Trace
Pin Oak Sunset Pontoon Tour

Join Ranger Colton on a Sunset Pontoon Tour on Beautiful Pin Oak Lake!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Adult - $10.00
Child (12 and Under) - $5.00
Adult + Donation - $15.00
Adult + Donation - $20.00
Adult + Donation - $25.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 28
Standing Stone
Free Kids Crafts

Join Park Ranger Stephanie for an afternoon kids' craft zone!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Free attendance - Free
Attendee + $1 donation - $1.00
Attendee + $2 donation - $2.00
Attendee + $5 donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 donation - $10.00
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Jun 28
Pinson Mounds
Volunteer Opportunity: Native Seed Planting

Want to make a positive impact on our park? Help Ranger Claire spread some native grass and wildflower seeds! We will be working to improve the habitat for the

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Roan Mountain
Salamanders of Appalachia Hike

Discover a plethora of unique salamanders on a summer salamander night hike.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $10.00
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Jun 28
Johnsonville
Railroad Stroll

Join Ranger Jacob for a stroll down the Nashville and Northwestern Military Railroad and learn how it helped to shape the history of Johnsonville.

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
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Jun 28
Johnsonville
Afternoon Museum Tour

Join Ranger Jacob for a unique look at the story of Johnsonville.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Montgomery Bell
Lake Wood Haven Evening Kayak Float

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Corbett at the Lake Woodhaven Boat Dock for an evening kayak float. We will be on the water for about 1 to 1.5 hours.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Adult - $15.00
Child - $15.00
Adult + Donation - $25.00
Child + Donation - $25.00
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Jun 28
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Jun 28
Cedars of Lebanon
Turtle feeding

Come join us in the Nature Center to watch our two turtle ambassadors enjoy their breakfast.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Jun 28
Cedars of Lebanon
Cedar Run Trail Nature Hike

Join our SIR for a nice stroll on the Cedar Run Trail. No need to run, just enjoy nature!

Registration Closes: 6/28
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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Jun 28
Cedars of Lebanon
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: 6/28
Price: $4.00
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Jun 28
Meeman-Shelby
Sunset Pontoon Tour

Sunset pontoon tour on Poplar Tree lake

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $10.00
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Jun 28
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10AM

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 28
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 28
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 28
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10AM

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 28
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 28
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 28
Natchez Trace
Cub Lake Kayak Float

Join Ranger Jeremy at 8am on Saturday June 28th for a kayak float around Cub Lake!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Friends Group Member - Free
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $12.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Jun 28
Radnor Lake
Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Big Hill Pond
Pollinator Week Wildflower Walk

Join SIR Adam Williams in celebration of pollinator week, we will be headed down to the levy to see many native wildflowers and pollinators.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Cummins Falls
One night tent camping at Cummins Falls

Tent camp at Cummins Falls from June 28th - 29th

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $50.00
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Jun 28
Norris Dam
Fireflies: Nature's Lanterns

Meet Ranger Sarah at Shelter 2 to learn about fireflies!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $25.00
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Jun 28
Port Royal
Tales from the Red River Valley: Cryptids

Gather around a campfire and hear stories from the Red River Valley. What's better than sharing stories around a campfire? Bringing your own smores or hot dogs!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
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: 6/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 28
Old Stone Fort
Mushroom Hunt

Join SIR Shelby at the top of the museum to hunt for mushrooms in the park along our enclosure and moat trail.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 28
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: 6/28
Price: $5.00
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Jun 28
Cumberland Mountain
Meet Pete!

Meet SIR Abby at the CCC Museum to learn about some Tennessee Snakes--and see one up close!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Cumberland Mountain
CCC Museum Tour

Come learn about the CCC and how they built the park!

Registration Closes: 6/28
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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Jun 28
Cumberland Mountain
Bracelet-Making!

Meet SIR Jewell at the CCC Museum Patio to learn about the 3 R’s and make your own bracelet!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $2.00
Only 8 Left!
Jun 28
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: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Cumberland Mountain
Pinecone Firestarters

Join SIR's Jewell and Abby at the Boat Docks Parking lot to walk 0.2 miles to the communal fire ring and learn how to make pinecone fire starters!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $5.00
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Jun 28
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: 6/28
Price: $5.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 28
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: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Old Stone Fort
National Pollinator Week Bee Hotels

Have you ever wanted a bee hive without all the up keep?

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $20.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $25.00
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Jun 28
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: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Leave No Trace

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Jun 28
Panther Creek
Little Sprouts: Nature Enrichment for Ages 1–3

Take this chance to bond with your little one in nature using sensory toys, sing along songs, sign language, and play

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $5.00
Only 6 Left!
Jun 28
Panther Creek
Homemade Nature Cards

Join us to decorate and write a card for a loved one! Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any personal art supplies for this activity.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $3.00
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Jun 28
Panther Creek
Guided Mindfulness Hike

Join us on a “mindfulness hike”. We will first explore what mindfulness is to you, why it matters, and practice different techniques on our Trout Lily Trail.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Standing Stone
Plant Walk

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to see what edible/medicinal goods are growing around.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Henry Horton
Make a Snake (10AM)

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $1.00
Only 8 Left!
Jun 28
Henry Horton
Nature Journaling (12 PM)

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Henry Horton
What's For Dinner? (1 PM)

Study food webs by meeting some of our animal ambassadors. Try your hand at constructing your own food web with animals found around the park.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Person(free) - Free
Person + $5 Donation - $5.00
Person + $10 Donation - $10.00
Person + $15 Donation - $15.00
Person + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Jun 28
Henry Horton
Campground Games (3 PM)

Need some friendly competition? Join our SIR's to play some fun nature based outdoor games!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Person - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Jun 28
Henry Horton
Horton's Hayless Hayride (6/28) @ 6PM

Hayless Hayride through the Campground!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Person - $2.00
Familyof3ormore - $5.00
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Jun 28
Henry Horton
Sounds of The Evening (7 PM)

Meet at the Wetlands Trailhead for a short hike through the sounds of nature. Don’t forget to bring bug spray!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Person(free) - Free
Person + $5 Donation - $5.00
Person + $10 Donation - $10.00
Person + $15 Donation - $15.00
Person + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Jun 28
Port Royal
Plague in Port Royal

In 1900, a grim shadow fell over the Red River Valley...smallpox! Bring a lunch and learn about the smallpox epidemic of 1900.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
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: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Norris Dam
Forest Finds: A Nature Scavenger Hunt!

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $25.00
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Jun 28
Norris Dam
Meet the Locals: Snakes of Tennessee

Meet Ranger Sarah at the Gristmill to meet one of our native snakes and to learn a little bit more about them!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
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: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 28
Rocky Fork
Discovering Secrets of the Creek

Join Interpretive Ranger Amanda at the campfire interpretive area as we set out to traverse Rocky Fork Creek in search of critters in the creek bed!

Registration Closes: 6/28
(Free) Attendee - Free
Free attendee + donation $5 - $5.00
Free attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
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Jun 28
Rocky Fork
Pinecone Bird Feeder Craft

Join Interpretive Ranger Amanda at the campfire interpretive area to make pinecone bird feeders for our feathery friends!

Registration Closes: 6/28
(Free) Attendee - Free
Free attendee + donation $5 - $5.00
Free attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
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Jun 28
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 10:00am

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 boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jun 28
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: 6/28
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jun 28
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: 6/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 28
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Beginner's Needle Felting

Join us for the opportunity to learn the art of needle felting !

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Jun 28
Long Hunter
Story Trail Hike

If you are interested in a hike and a story, then this is the program for you!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Fort Loudoun
Fort Tour

Step back in time with Seasonal Ranger Hughston as he leads you on a tour of historic Fort Loudoun. Meet in the visitor center.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
David Crockett
Aviary Tour and Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jun 28
Long Hunter
Cedar Glades Hike

Come see the wildflowers and unique topography of the Couchville Cedar Glade State Natural Area!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
David Crockett
Crawfish Valley Trail

Join for a 3-mile hike on the Crawfish Valley trail, where we will cross a waterfall and walk around the lake!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jun 28
Bledsoe Creek
Pinecone Birdfeeder

Make your own pinecone birdfeeder, while we learn about common Tennessee Birds!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $2.00
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Jun 28
Pickwick Landing
Moss: Nature's Living Shield

Saturday at 2:00 pm: Join TN Naturalist Amber at the Island Loop Trail to hike and look for one of the oldest organisms on land- moss!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 28
Harrison Bay
Coil Pottery

Join our Seasonal Rangers at the Interpretive Center to enjoy the art of Coil Pottery and the myths that surround it.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Harrison Bay
Bird of Prey Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Harrison Bay
kayak Float

Its kayak time! Join our Seasonal Rangers on a kayak float. Meet at The Point. The cost is $15. Register and pay online or at A Frame. Registration is required.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $15.00
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Jun 28
Harrison Bay
Sunset Hike!

Join our Seasonals at The Point Trail for an immersive sensory hike.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Paris Landing
Bird Of Prey Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
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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Jun 28
Cove Lake
Frog Walk

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $3.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 28
Dunbar Cave
Past in the Palm of your Hand: Flint Knapping Demonstration

Watch expert flint knappers transform raw stone into sharp-edged tools—just like the ones used by the Mississippian people a thousand years ago.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Dunbar Cave
Past in the Palm of your Hand: Flint Knapping Demonstration

Watch expert flint knappers transform raw stone into sharp-edged tools—just like the ones used by the Mississippian people a thousand years ago.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Burgess Falls
Kayak Float to the Base of Burgess Falls

Join park staff on June 28th as we kayak to the base of Burgess Falls!

Registration Closes: 6/27
1 person (Weight 225lbs and under) - $55.00
1 person (Weight 225-300lbs) - $55.00
1 person (Weight above 300lbs) - $55.00
Only 7 Left!
Jun 28
Fall Creek Falls
4 Waterfalls Hike

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jun 28
Big Ridge
Kid's Birding Program: Bird Songs

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow for a fun and interactive birding program all about bird songs!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Big Ridge
Paint Your Own Mini Flowerpot

Get creative with Seasonal Ranger Crow by painting your own mini flowerpot!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Big Ridge
Snake Time!

Come meet our park snake, Orville!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Big Ridge
Animal Track Detectives

Use animal stamps to create a take-home card of your discoveries!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Fall Creek Falls
Cane Creek Aquatics Crawl

Join SIRs Joy and Lacy at the nature center for a creek crawl in Cane Creek! We will be identifying aquatic animals and plants. Registration is required.

Registration Closes: 6/27
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jun 28
Paris Landing
Early Saturday Morning Guided Kayak Tour

Join our Ranger for a Saturday morning kayak on Kentucky Lake!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Per Person (includes Kayak rental) - $20.00
Per Person (bring your own Kayak) - $10.00
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Jun 28
Chickasaw
Atlatl Fun

Join Seasonal Elizabeth to learn about the atlatl, the precursor to the bow and arrow, and how to throw one!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $4.00
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Jun 28
Chickasaw
Piece by Piece

Summer is in full swing, so join Seasonal Elizabeth to make a summer-themed suncatcher!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $5.00
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Jun 28
Chickasaw
Meet and Greet Jack

Jack the barred owl is looking forward to seeing you! Swing by the Aviary to see him and learn some interesting facts!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Register - Free
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
Jun 28
Chickasaw
Pinecone Bird Feeders

Join Seasonal Elizabeth to make a homemade bird feeder for our feather friends.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $3.00
Jun 28
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: 6/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 28
Hiwassee Ocoee
Creepy Crawly Creek Critters

Join SIR Garrett for an adventure in Gee Creek to discover some creepy crawlies and hopefully some slimy salamanders.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Hiwassee Ocoee
Pinecone Bird Feeders

Join SIR Garrett to make some homemade bird feeders to take home and bird watch with.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Hiwassee Ocoee
Pretzel Stick Architects

Join SIR Jes to discover the history behind Polk County’s oldest building, Fort Marr, then build your own tasty version!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Hiwassee Ocoee
Whitewater Watch Party

Join SIR Jes to indulge in a little people-watching and share your thoughts and ideas to help shape the future of the park.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
David Crockett
Pioneer Games

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $3.00
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Jun 28
David Crockett
Herptile Hike

Join Ranger Rachel to search for herptiles (reptiles and amphibians) and see if we can get a look at some of nature's most misunderstood creatures!

Registration Closes: 6/27
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
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Jun 28
Cove Lake
Guided Kayak Tour 6/28

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $15.00
Only 5 Left!
Jun 28
Fort Loudoun
Tending the Officer's Garden

Stop by the Fort and visit with Seasonal Ranger Hughston as he tends the Officer’s Garden and see how sold have made up for their meager rations.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
Cumberland Trail
The 10 Essentials of Hiking

Learn about the ten essentials every hiker should have for their expeditions!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 28
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: 6/28
Adult - $20.00
15 and under - $15.00
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Jun 28
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: 6/28
Adult - $20.00
15 and under - $15.00
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Jun 28
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: 6/28
Adult - $25.00
15 and under - $20.00
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Jun 28
Sgt Alvin C York
Edible and Medicinal Plants in the Valley

Join us for a guided hike around our homestead loop to learn how to identify edible and medicinal plants!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation (5.00) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation (10.00) - $10.00
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Jun 28
Frozen Head
Fun Fungi Hike

Join SIR Kaelin on a fungi-themed hike!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Tims Ford
Knot Your Average Keychain! 11am

Join seasonals Macey and Taylor for an introductory class on the art of paracord keychains!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $5.00
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Jun 28
Frozen Head
Tracks & Scat

Join SIR Kaelin to analyze tracks and scat!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Frozen Head
Pelts & Skulls

Join SIR Kaelin to analyze animal skulls and pelts!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Frozen Head
Corn Husk Dolls

Join SIR Kaelin to make corn husk dolls!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Tims Ford
Easy as pie campfire cooking! 6pm

Join park staff for a sweet treat...strawberry cheesecake pudgy pies!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $3.00
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Jun 28
Pickett
The Big Sit - Crystal Falls

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie at Pickett State Park as we explore the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku.

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 28
Pickett
Ladder Trail Birding Hike

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 28
Pickett
Friend or Foe? Our Venomous Snakes

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie to learn about the venomous snakes of East Tennessee!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 28
Pickett
Lake View Trail Guided Hike

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

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 28
Sgt Alvin C York
WWI Test Kitchen: Hard Tack

Join us for our WWI Test Kitchen class as we make and try the infamous hard tack!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $10.00
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Jun 28
Harrison Bay
Morning Hike on the Star Walk Trail

Start your morning with a relaxing walk on the Star Walk Trail!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 28
Long Hunter
Attracting Butterflies: A Gardening Display

Drop by this booth and learn how to attract butterflies to your yard

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
Jun 28
Paris Landing
Pond Survey

Join SIR Mandi at the pond north of the large pavilion to survey the pond!

Registration Closes: 6/28
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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Jun 28
Paris Landing
Turtle Talk

Join SIR Mandi in the Nature Center to meet our ambassador turtles and learn more about turtles in Tennessee!

Registration Closes: 6/28
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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Jun 28
Cove Lake
Backwoods Loop Nature Hike

Join Seasonal Ranger Stewart on a peaceful nature hike!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
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: 6/28
Price: $5.00
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Jun 28
Booker T Washington
Tennessee State Symbols

In this program, Ranger Adrianna will cover species and objects that represent our beautiful state.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Booker T Washington
Pelts and Tracks

Join our seasonal interpretive rangers for a hands-on interaction with some animal pelts and learn about the different animals that live in Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Big Cypress Tree
Morning Morsels

Join us for a fun morning of making cinnamon rolls over the fire.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $5.00
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Jun 28
Big Cypress Tree
Bee the Change!

Celebrate National Pollinator Week by learning how bees, butterflies, and other pollinators help our planet.

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $2.00
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Jun 28
Big Cypress Tree
Know the Wild!

Join us to explore the essentials of outdoor survival!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 28
Big Cypress Tree
Nature's Clean Up Crew: Meet the Opossum

Join us and learn why opossums are one of Tennessee’s most important and underappreciated wildlife species!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $2.00
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Jun 28
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: 6/28
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 28
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Evening Kayak Float

Join SIR Jackson at Fossil Point for a leisurely evening kayak float. Space is limited, so register now! $10 per person includes kayak rental.

Registration Closes: 6/27
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Jun 29
Chickasaw
Tissue Paper Art

Join Seasonal Elizabeth to "paint" a tulip poplar flower with tissue paper and paint

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 29
Hiwassee Ocoee
Pawty at the Park

Join SIR Jes at Sugarloaf Mountain Park for a tail-wagging good time at our Pawty in the Park—an outdoor social for pups and their people to play, explore, and

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 29
Fort Loudoun
Called to the Overhill

Join Seasonal Ranger Hughston in the fort as he gives an insight into the missionaries that visited Ft Loudoun and their interaction with the indigenous people

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
Jun 29
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: 6/29
Adult - $20.00
15 and under - $15.00
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Jun 29
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: 6/29
Adult - $20.00
15 and under - $15.00
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Jun 29
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: 6/29
Adult - $25.00
15 and under - $20.00
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Jun 29
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Making Waves in the Water Cycle

Learn about the water cycle by participating in a fun bracelet making craft and activity.

Registration Closes: 6/29
Price: $2.00
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Jun 29
Sgt Alvin C York
Edible and Medicinal Plants in the Valley

Join us for a guided hike around our homestead loop to learn how to identify edible and medicinal plants!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation (5.00) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation (10.00) - $10.00
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Jun 29
Frozen Head
Nature Journaling

Engage in peaceful Nature journaling with SIR Kaelin!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Pickett
Hazard Cave Photography Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided photography hike along the Hazard Cave Trail.

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 29
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: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 29
Pickett
Reading the Sky!

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

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 29
Pickett
What Happened to the American Chestnuts?

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a program about the American Chestnuts!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 29
Paris Landing
Bilateral Butterfly Craft

Join SIR Mandi at the Nature Center to make a bilaterally symmetrical butterfly!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Price: $1.00
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Jun 29
Cove Lake
Invasive Plants Walk

Join Seasonal Ranger Stewart on a peaceful nature hike!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Cove Lake
Swamp Things Nature Hike

Join Seasonal Ranger Stewart on a peaceful nature hike!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Tims Ford
Campfire S'mores and Cornhole 6pm

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Person - $3.00
Party of 4 - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Booker T Washington
Seed Bomb

Help out our native pollinators by planting some native flowers!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Booker T Washington
Sunday Serenity

Relax and unwind in nature with a peaceful nature journaling session by the Chickamauga Lake. Meet at Pavilion 1A and bring a notebook and pencil.

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Tims Ford
Toad abodes 11am

Toads need homes too!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Person - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Big Cypress Tree
Mammals of the Obion River

Come out the Big Cypress to learn about some of the different mammals you can find around the Obion River.

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Big Cypress Tree
The Mess We Make

Come out to Big Cypress and take action in helping to clean up the mess we make.

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Big Cypress Tree
Nature Hunt!

Come out to Big Cypress and join us for a nature hunt to see what cool things you can find around the park!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Big Cypress Tree
Snakes of Tennessee

Come out to Big Cypress to learn about some of the native snakes you can find around different parts of Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Mousetail Landing
Leave No Trace Hike

Let's hike and leave no trace!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Jun 29
Mousetail Landing
Searching for Salamanders

Let's look for salamanders!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Jun 29
Long Hunter
Hike to Frog Town

Let's visit the frogs and toads of Long Hunter State Park!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - $5.00
Family(limit 6 w/ 2 adults) - $20.00
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Jun 29
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 Closed
Price: $3.00
Jun 29
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farm Trail Hike

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Cedars of Lebanon
Snake Feeding Demonstration

Dinner time! Come see how snakes eat!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Seven Islands
Bird Banding at Seven Islands

Experience bird research up close during our Bird Banding Program!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Adult - $15.00
Kids under 12 - $6.00
Kids under 6 - Free
SOLD OUT
Jun 29
Seven Islands
Live Birds of Prey Program with Owl Ridge Raptor Center!

Join us for a live birds of prey program!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
SOLD OUT
Jun 29
Harpeth River
Hidden Lake History Hike

Join Ranger Sydnie for a guided hike to Hidden Lake.

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendance - Free
Attendance + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendance + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendance + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Edgar Evins
Introduction to Tree Identification

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Dixie on an Introductory Level Tree Identification Hike in beautiful Edgar Evins State Park.

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee + Free - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jun 29
Henry Horton
Turtle Talk (2:00PM)

Join us in meeting our ambassador Eastern Box Turtle, Marshall!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Person - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Norris Dam
Beekeepers Experience

A hands on experience about Beekeeping

Registration Closes: 6/29
Price: $35.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 29
Henry Horton
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: 6/28
Price: $25.00
Only 5 Left!
Jun 29
Henry Horton
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: 6/28
Price: $40.00
Only 1 Left!
Jun 29
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise June 29, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jun 29
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise June 29, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jun 29
David Crockett
David Crockett Museum Tour

A guided tour of the David Crockett Museum

Registration Closes: 6/28
Person - $5.00
Family Price (Up to 4) - $15.00
Group Rate (Up to 10) - $37.00
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Jun 29
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: 6/28
FREE
Jun 29
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Sunday at 1:00 pm: Join TN Naturalist Amber to learn about our resident animal ambassadors as they are fed their dinner.

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer with Us at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

Come out to help us on the farm!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
Jun 29
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Cedars of Lebanon
Accessible Cave Creek Trail Hike

Join Bailey on our ADA accessible trail to get out and enjoy nature.

Registration Closes: 6/29
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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Jun 29
Cedars of Lebanon
Geodes and Gemstones

Oh so shiny!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
Only 9 Left!
Jun 29
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 10AM

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 29
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 29
Sycamore Shoals
Carter Mansion Guided Tour 2:30PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 29
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 10AM

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 29
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 1PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 29
Sycamore Shoals
Sabine Hill Guided Tour 2:30PM

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Jun 29
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Otters Rock!

Join us here at the park to learn about this amazing keystone species!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Price: $2.00
Only 5 Left!
Jun 29
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: 6/29
Price: $10.00
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Jun 29
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Nature Observation Hike

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jun 29
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: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
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: 6/29
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
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Jun 29
Norris Dam
Amphibian Hike

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Price: $5.00
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Jun 29
Norris Dam
Native Plants Hike

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
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Jun 29
Mousetail Landing
Birds of Prey

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Jun 29
Cummins Falls
Blackberry Foraging

Join in on learning how to forage nature's candy!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Free - Free
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jun 29
Port Royal
Linseed Oil Painting

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Sample Paint - $5.00
W/O Sample - Free
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Jun 29
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: 6/29
FREE
Jun 29
Old Stone Fort
Grasslands of Tennessee

Join SIR Shelby at the top of the museum for a hike through the enclosure field discussing the importance of grasslands.

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Cumberland Mountain
Ringer Marbles

Join SIR Abby at Shelter #3 to learn and play a fun classic game of marbles!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Rock Island
Pontoon Tour 10AM

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke on a scenic pontoon boat trip along the Caney Fork River to Twin Falls!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Price: $10.00
Only 1 Left!
Jun 29
Rock Island
Pontoon Tour 1:00PM

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke on a scenic pontoon boat trip along the Caney Fork River to Twin Falls!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Price: $10.00
SOLD OUT
Jun 29
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Hangin' with the Bats

Join SIR Emmalee in making a fun bat craft, while learning about the importance of bats to our ecosystem.

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Colorful 'Byrd' Search

Join us as we connect with nature by observing birds in Byrdstown!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jun 29
Panther Creek
Homemade Bird Feeders

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Ivy to take ordinary things you can find outside and easily turn them into birdfeeders.

Registration Closes: 6/29
Price: $3.00
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Jun 29
Panther Creek
Oliver the Barred Owl

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
Jun 29
Cummins Falls
Nature Journaling

Engage in mindfulness and creativity through nature journaling!

Registration Closes: 6/27
FREE
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Jun 29
Henry Horton
Who's Calling? (8AM)

Meet at the Wetlands Trailhead for a short hike through the sounds of nature. Perfect for children and families! 

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Henry Horton
Wilhoite Mill History Hike (0.7 mi) @ 10AM

Meet us at the Wilhoite Trailhead for a morning hike and learn about our park’s history!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Person - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Henry Horton
The Power of Pollinators (1PM)

Join our SIRs in learning about the power of pollinators!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Red Clay
Open Farmhouse

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Aubrey at the Red Clay State Historic Park replica farmhouse to learn about Cherokee life in the 1800s!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Red Clay
Mindfulness Hike

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life by immersing yourself in the peace of Red Clay with SIR Aubrey.

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Norris Dam
Guided Morning Hike on Harmon Loop

Join Ranger Sarah for a morning hike on Harmon Loop Trail!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $25.00
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Jun 29
Cumberland Trail
Cumberland Critters

Come explore the Cumberland trail as we search for creatures of all shapes and sizes!

Registration Closes: 6/28
FREE
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Jun 29
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 10:00am

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 boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
Only 1 Left!
Jun 29
Fall Creek Falls
Coffee Filter Butterfly Craft

Meet SIR Lacy at the George Hole to create your very own butterfly. We will learn about the importance of pollinators and express our creativity.

Registration Closes: 6/29
Price: $2.00
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Jun 29
Fall Creek Falls
Cane Creek Aquatics Crawl

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jun 29
Fort Loudoun
Fort Tour

Step back in time with Seasonal Ranger Hughston as he leads you on a tour of historic Fort Loudoun. Meet in the visitor center.

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
Jun 29
David Crockett
Discover the Bobcat and More!

Learn about bobcats and 3 other big cat species that live in North America!

Registration Closes: 6/29
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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Jun 29
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: 6/29
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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Jun 29
David Crockett
Paint with Nature

Grab a paintbrush and a leaf and get ready for some creative fun painting with Nature!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $2.00
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Jun 29
Long Hunter
The Incredible Journey

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Burgess Falls
Paint Your Own Tennessee State Parks Shield

Do you love seeing the iconic Tennessee State Parks shield that greets you at every state park entrance? Here’s your chance to design your own!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $25.00
Only 7 Left!
Jun 29
Harrison Bay
Early Birding

Join us for a short walk along our Star Walk Trail to look for birds, learn how to identify them, and learn how to bird.

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Harrison Bay
Penny The Snake!

Join our Seasonals at the Interpretive Center and meet Penny the snake!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Harrison Bay
Science Minds

Meet our SIR's at the volleyball field to learn how scientists collect data in the natural world.

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Harrison Bay
Bird of Prey Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Paris Landing
The Steamboats of Paris Landing

Meet Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Drew at the Lodge at 10:00 AM to learn about the history of the park.

Registration Closes: 6/29
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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Jun 29
Paris Landing
Meet and Greet the Paris Landing Snakes

Meet in the nature center to learn about the snakes Albert and Sunshine!

Registration Closes: 6/29
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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Jun 29
Burgess Falls
Kayak Float to the Base of Burgess Falls

Join park staff on June 29th as we kayak to the base of Burgess Falls!

Registration Closes: 6/28
1 person (Weight 225lbs and under) - $55.00
1 person (Weight 225-300lbs) - $55.00
1 person (Weight above 300lbs) - $55.00
Only 1 Left!
Jun 29
Paris Landing
Cloud Identification

Do you want to learn about how to identify clouds? Meet Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Drew at the lodge to learn how to ID Clouds!

Registration Closes: 6/29
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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Jun 29
Big Ridge
CCC Museum Tour

Join us to learn about the construction of Big Ridge State Park and the impact of the CCC.

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Big Ridge
Critter of the Week: Raccoons!

Participate in a small craft and learn fascinating facts about these unique creatures and their role in the ecosystem.

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Big Ridge
DIY Nature Bookmarks

Combine your love for nature and books with Seasonal Ranger Crow!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Big Ridge
Finger Weaving

Create simple woven designs using just your fingers and yarn!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Fall Creek Falls
Early Birding 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: 6/28
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jun 29
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 2 pm

Meet SIR Joy at the Boat Dock at 2:00 pm for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Jun 29
Long Hunter
Make Your Own Nature Frame

Join Ranger McDonald at the park office to make your own nature frame. Set it on your desk, hang it on the fridge, or make it as a gift for a loved one!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Per Person - Free
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jun 29
Middle Fork Bottoms
How To Bait A Hook

Baiting a hook can be challenging and many have never gotten the opportunity. Come out to Middle Fork Bottoms to learn how to bait a hook for most anywhere.

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendance - Free
Attendance + Donation - $5.00
Attendance + Donation - $10.00
Attendance + Donation - $15.00
Attendance + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 29
Chickasaw
Nature Suncatcher Craft

Join Seasonal Elizabeth to create a suncatcher with native flora found at our park!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Price: $2.00
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Jun 29
Chickasaw
Resident Raptors

Stop by the aviary to learn about our red-tailed hawk, red-shouldered hawk, and barred owl.

Registration Closes: 6/29
Register - Free
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jun 29
Old Stone Fort
Prehistoric Pottery

Join SIR Shelby to learn about how Native Americans made pottery and try your hand at it!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $30.00
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Jun 29
Chickasaw
Pet-a-Pelt

Pet our pelt collection and learn interesting facts about them with Seasonal Elizabeth

Registration Closes: 6/29
Register - Free
Donation - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
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Jun 29
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: 6/29
FREE
Jun 29
Hiwassee Ocoee
Hidden Waterfall Hike

Join SIRs Jes and Garrett for a hike through the Cherokee National Forest to a hidden waterfall you can swim in!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 29
Rocky Fork
FURtastic Pelts

Join Interpretive Ranger Amanda at the Rocky Fork Trailhead in the gravel lot for a wild encounter, with no danger, just fur, facts, and fun!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
Jun 29
Rocky Fork
Nature Confetti

Join Interpretive Ranger Amanda at the campfire interpretive area for a creative and eco-friendly activity!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE ticket - Free
Donation + Free ticket - $5.00
Donation + Free Ticket - $10.00
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Jun 29
Rocky Fork
Discovering Secrets of the Creek

Join Interpretive Ranger Amanda at the campfire interpretive area as we set out to traverse Rocky Fork Creek in search of critters in the creek bed!

Registration Closes: 6/29
(Free) Attendee - Free
Free attendee + donation $5 - $5.00
Free attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
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Jun 30
Cummins Falls
Wild Edible Plants Hike

Grab a taste of the wild!

Registration Closes: 6/30
Free - Free
1Attendee+Donation - $1.00
1Attendee+Donation - $5.00
1Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Only 3 Left!
Jun 30
Tims Ford
Water Safety - Ages 10-15

Come join one of our Summer Day Camps! This day's theme will be over water safety!

Registration Closes: 6/23
Price: $30.00
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Jun 30
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC ONE HOUR PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 6/30
Seniors - $12.76
Adult + Preservation Permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jun 30
Burgess Falls
Homemade Butter & Pancake Breakfast

Join Ranger Willis for a homemade pancake breakfast!

Registration Closes: 6/28
Price: $10.00
Only 5 Left!
Jun 30
Cummins Falls
Mushroom ID Hike

Mushroom Monday!

Registration Closes: 6/30
FREE
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Jun 30
Warriors Path
Summer In The Park, week of June 30 - July 6

A week of outdoor fun! Visit with ancient trees & tiny "critters", try traditional crafts & games, discover varied habitats, and more. It’s all Free!

Registration Closes: 6/30
$1 Donation - $1.00
$5 Donation - $5.00
$10 Donation - $10.00
$20 Donation - $20.00
Jun 30
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Rocks Rock (Geology for Kids)

Join us and learn about rocks and minerals! Learn the different types of rocks and basic identification.

Registration Closes: 6/30
FREE
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Jun 30
Hiwassee Ocoee
Captured Currents

Grab your camera and join SIR Jes and fellow photo enthusiasts for a fresh perspective along the Ocoee River.

Registration Closes: 6/30
FREE
Jun 30
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Through the Looking-Glass

Join SIR Emmalee to learn the basics of binoculars, and see the world through a new lens.

Registration Closes: 6/30
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jun 30
Pickett
Guided Hike to Crystal Falls

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided hike to Crystal Falls.

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 30
Pickett
Ladder Trail Birding Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided birding hike along Pickett State Park’s Ladder Trail!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 30
Pickett
Beginner's Photography

Want to capture better photos of your outdoor adventures? Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a beginner-friendly photography program!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 30
Pickwick Landing
Raptor Feeding

Join SIR Sam on Monday at 2:30 pm to learn about our resident animal ambassadors as they are fed their dinner.

Registration Closes: 6/30
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5.00 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10.00 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15.00 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20.00 Donation - $20.00
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Jun 30
Pickett
Sketching at Hazard Cave

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided hike to Hazard Cave!

Registration Closes: 6/29
FREE
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Jun 30
Fall Creek Falls
Insect Hunting Hike

Meet SIR Joy at the Fall Creek Falls overlook parking lot to hike the woodland trails and hunt for bugs!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jun 30
Fall Creek Falls
Flower Coloring

Join SIR Joy in the Gilbert Gaul room for an afternoon of coloring!

Registration Closes: 6/29
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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JULY 2025 - All Parks
Jul 1
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 10:00am

Meet SIR Joy at the Boat Dock at 10:00 am for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register!

Registration Closes: 7/1
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jul 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Sponsor our Bird of Prey Ambassadors July

Help support our Bird of Prey Ambassadors through Donations!

Registration Closes: 7/1
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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Jul 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: 7/1
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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Jul 1
Cummins Falls
Looking For Snakes!!

Uncover Herps at Cummins Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/1
FREE
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Jul 1
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/1
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 1
Standing Stone
Beaded Buddy: Opossum

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we make a beaded opossum keychain.

Registration Closes: 7/1
FREE
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Jul 1
Standing Stone
Animals of Standing Stone

Let’s learn about the local wildlife we have here at Standing Stone!

Registration Closes: 7/1
FREE
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Jul 1
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: 7/1
FREE
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Jul 1
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: 7/1
Admission - $20.00
Admission + $5 Donation - $25.00
Admission + $10 Donation - $30.00
Admission + $15 Donation - $35.00
Admission + $20 Donation - $40.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 1
Seven Islands
Family Storytime and Blackberry Picking

Bring the kids for a sweet summertime adventure at Seven Islands!

Registration Closes: 7/1
Price: $8.00
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Jul 2
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Make Your Own Nobel Peace Prize!

Learn about the Noble Peace Prize!

Registration Closes: 7/2
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 2
David Crockett
World Firefly Day Float (Kayak Provided)

Celebrate World Firefly Day with a kayak float and enjoy nature's light show!

Registration Closes: 7/1
Price: $20.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 2
David Crockett
World Firefly Day Float (Bring Your Own Boat)

Celebrate World Firefly Day with a kayak float and enjoy nature's light show!

Registration Closes: 7/1
Price: $10.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 2
Cummins Falls
Axe Throwing

Tomahawk throwing at Cummins Falls

Registration Closes: 7/2
Price: $5.00
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Jul 2
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/2
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Jul 2
Cummins Falls
Plant Printing

Join SIR Gracie for some fun nature art and Plant printing!

Registration Closes: 7/2
Person - Free
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 2
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/2
1 Person - $10.00
1 Person + Donation - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
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Jul 2
Cummins Falls
Nature Journaling

Engage in mindfulness and creativity through nature journaling

Registration Closes: 7/1
FREE
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Jul 2
Tims Ford
Axe Throwing-4:30pm

Join Kay at 4:30pm at the Nature Center to try your arm at axe throwing. Ages 10 and older are welcome. Nine throws for $1.00.

Registration Closes: 7/2
Person - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
20.00 - $20.00
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Jul 2
Tims Ford
Pick and Grin -4:00pm

Come celebrate Independence Day early from 4pm-6pm at the Nature Center. The Older Than Dirt Band and The Twin Creek Pickers will be playing.

Registration Closes: 7/2
FREE
Jul 2
Standing Stone
Pinecone Bird Feeder

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to make your very own bird feeder. Everything will be provided.

Registration Closes: 7/2
FREE
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Jul 2
Standing Stone
Afternoon Archery

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

Registration Closes: 7/2
FREE
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Jul 2
Fort Loudoun
Tending the Officer's Garden

Stop by the Fort and visit with Seasonal Ranger Hughston as he tends the Officer’s Garden and see how sold have made up for their meager rations.

Registration Closes: 7/2
FREE
Jul 2
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 10AM

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 boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register!

Registration Closes: 7/2
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jul 2
Fall Creek Falls
Beaded Opossum Keychain Craft

Join SIR Lacy at the George Hole for a fun opossum keychain craft! We will be learning about opossums while making our very own to take home!

Registration Closes: 7/2
Price: $2.00
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Jul 2
Paris Landing
Awesome Opossum

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

Registration Closes: 7/2
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 2
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: 7/2
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 2
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: 7/2
FREE
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Jul 2
Bicentennial Mall
Parkwide Scavenger Hunt

Visit seasonal ranger Sage to pick up a park scavenger hunt and get to know the park’s features through this fun activity.

Registration Closes: 7/2
FREE
Jul 3
Rock Island
Pontoon Tour 10AM

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke on a scenic pontoon boat trip along the Caney Fork River to Twin Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/3
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 3
Rock Island
Pontoon Tour 1:00PM

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke on a scenic pontoon boat trip along the Caney Fork River to Twin Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/3
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 3
Fort Loudoun
Fort Tour

Step back in time with Seasonal Ranger Hughston as he leads you on a tour of historic Fort Loudoun. Meet in the visitor center.

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
Jul 3
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 10AM

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 boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register!

Registration Closes: 7/3
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jul 3
Fall Creek Falls
Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

Join SIR Lacy at the George Hole for a fun afternoon making toilet paper roll binoculars!

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 3
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Advanced Needle Felting: Eastern American red fox

Come join us for another installation of needle felting with an advanced Eastern American red fox!

Registration Closes: 7/2
Price: $20.00
Only 1 Left!
Jul 3
Frozen Head
Wonderful Wildflower Hike

Join SIR Kaelin to learn about Wildflowers on a guided hike to the falls!

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
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Jul 3
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: 7/3
FREE
Jul 3
Pickett
Tree ID Hike - Storybook Trail

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

Registration Closes: 7/2
FREE
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Jul 3
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: 7/2
FREE
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Jul 3
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: 7/2
FREE
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Jul 3
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Hardie Trail Hike

Join SIR Drew for this moderate 2.5-mile hike on the Hardie Trail portion of the Dog Cove Historic Area.

Registration Closes: 7/3
Price: $5.00
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Jul 3
Paris Landing
Forest Friends

Meet Seasonal Interpretive Ranger in the Nature Center to learn about our predator and prey friends in the forest!

Registration Closes: 7/3
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 3
Paris Landing
Red, White, and Blue Tie Dye!

Bring your own T-shirt for Red, White, and Blue Tie-Dye T-Shirt Craft

Registration Closes: 7/3
Price: $2.00
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Jul 3
Cumberland Mountain
Learn to Make Corn Husk Dolls!

Join SIR Jewell at the CCC Museum Patio to learn how to make your own corn husk doll!

Registration Closes: 7/3
Price: $2.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 3
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: 7/3
FREE
Jul 3
Bicentennial Mall
Yard ID

What is living in your backyard? Join seasonal ranger Sage to walk the park and discover some surprising inhabitants of urban areas

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
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Jul 3
Long Hunter
Afternoon Kayak Float

Kick off your 4th-of-July weekend with an afternoon kayak float around Couchville Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/2
Price: $15.00
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Jul 3
Big Ridge
Nature Journal Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
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Jul 3
Big Ridge
Create Your Own: Wildlife Tracks Book!

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

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
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Jul 3
Cummins Falls
Dutch Oven Cooking

Good ol' campfire cast iron cooking!

Registration Closes: 7/3
Adult - $5.00
Child - $2.50
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Jul 3
Cummins Falls
Axe Throwing (Tomahawks)

Tomahawk throwing at Cummins Falls

Registration Closes: 7/2
Price: $5.00
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Jul 3
Cummins Falls
Butter Making!

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

Registration Closes: 7/3
Price: $5.00
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Jul 3
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/3
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 3
Cummins Falls
Introduction to Archery

Shoot your shot with park staff!

Registration Closes: 7/3
Price: $5.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 3
Seven Islands
Junior Ranger Program: Wildlife

Join us for a wildlife adventure at Seven Islands as part of our Junior Ranger series!

Registration Closes: 7/3
Price: $5.00
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Jul 3
Standing Stone
Plant Walk

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to see what edible/medicinal goods are growing around the park!

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
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Jul 3
Standing Stone
Let's Play Ringer

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we play one of the easiest marble games, Ringer.

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
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Jul 3
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Beginner’s Crotchet: Bat Applique

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

Registration Closes: 7/3
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + 1.00 Donation - $4.00
Attendee + 5.00 Donation - $8.00
Attendee + 10.00 Donation - $13.00
Attendee + 20.00 Donation - $23.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 3
Seven Islands
Kit's Club at Burlington Branch Library: Snakes!

Slither into the fascinating world of snakes with park staff from Seven Islands State Birding Park

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
Jul 3
Rocky Fork
Cloud Identification

Join Interpretive Ranger Amanda at the Campfire Interpretive Area for a fun and educational adventure into the skies above Rocky Fork!

Registration Closes: 7/3
(Free) Attendee - Free
Free attendee + donation $5 - $5.00
Free attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
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Jul 4
Henry Horton
5 Mile Kayak Float (10AM) - 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: 7/3
Price: $40.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 4
Henry Horton
5 Mile Kayak Float (10AM) - 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: 7/3
Price: $25.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 4
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: 7/3
FREE
Jul 4
Montgomery Bell
July 4 Kayak Float

Come celebrate Independence Day kayaking on Lake Acorn at Montgomery Bell State Park.

Registration Closes: 7/4
Adults - $15.00
Kids - $15.00
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Jul 4
Meeman-Shelby
Independence Day Patriotic Pontoon Boat Tour with Ranger Demetriou

Celebrate July 4th with a scenic pontoon boat tour on Poplar Tree Lake! Enjoy nature, wildlife, and stories. Weather dependent. Reserve your spot today!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Adult - $10.00
Child (12 and under) - $7.50
SOLD OUT
Jul 4
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Hike to the bottom of Cummins Falls

Hike to the Gorge!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Price: $15.00
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Jul 4
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/4
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Jul 4
Reelfoot Lake
SUNSET PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/4
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 4
South Cumberland
B.A.R.K. Ranger Independence Day Hike

Join Interpretive Ranger Ashlyn for a festive, easy 1-mile hike to learn how to safely and responsibly enjoy the outdoors with your furry best friend!

Registration Closes: 7/3
1 Dog - $10.00
2 Dog - $20.00
3 Dog - $30.00
4 Dog - $40.00
5 Dog - $50.00
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Jul 4
South Cumberland
Busy Beavers at Grundy

Discover the fascinating world of beavers 07/04 at 1:00 with a ranger-led walk at Muddy Lake! Family-friendly and free with park admission.

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
Jul 4
South Cumberland
Birds of Prey - Feeding

Join Interpreter Ranger Ashlyn to watch our birds of prey eat and learn a little bit more about them!

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
Jul 4
Standing Stone
Fourth Of July Tie Dye

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to make your very own red, white, and blue tie dye shirt!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Price: $10.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 4
Standing Stone
American Flag Craft

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to make an American Flag to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 4
Standing Stone
Do You Want S'more?

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to end your night with the perfect campfire treat, S'mores.

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 4
Pickwick Landing
2nd Annual Pickwick Patriotic Pup Costume Contest

Friday at 4:30 pm: Bring your pup for a costume contest and fun!

Registration Closes: 7/4
PupAttendee - Free
PupAttendee+Donation - $1.00
PupAttendee+Donation - $5.00
PupAttendee+Donation - $10.00
PupAttendee+Donation - $20.00
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Jul 4
David Crockett
Frontier Gear and Black Powder Demo

A display and discussion on tools used on the frontier along with a live firing demonstration.

Registration Closes: 7/4
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 4
David Crockett
Fourth of July Kayak Fishing Float

Celebrate Independence Day with a relaxing fishing float on the lake with SIR Pacen.

Registration Closes: 7/4
Guest- No Donation - $20.00
Guest- $1 Donation - $21.00
Guest- $5 Donation - $25.00
Guest- $10 Donation - $30.00
Guest- $20 Donation - $50.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 4
Middle Fork Bottoms
Life At The Park

Life at the park is a program designed to provide an opportunity to get up close and personal with the diverse plants and animals that occupy the park.

Registration Closes: 7/4
Attendance - Free
Attendance + Donation - $5.00
Attendance + Donation - $10.00
Attendance + Donation - $15.00
Attendance + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 4
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Caney Fork Canoe Float

Join park staff on a guided 3-mile canoe float down the Caney Fork River.

Registration Closes: 7/2
Price: $15.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 4
Rocky Fork
Independence Day Hike

Join Interpretive Ranger Amanda this Independence Day for an easy 3-to-4-mile round trip hike up beautiful Flint Creek Trail!

Registration Closes: 7/4
(Free) Attendee - Free
Free attendee + donation $5 - $5.00
Free attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
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Jul 4
David Crockett
Echoes of Ancestors: Chickasaw and Cherokee Tales

A respectful storytelling program sharing traditional Cherokee and Chickasaw oral tales that highlight their deep connection to the land, culture, and heritage.

Registration Closes: 7/4
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 4
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: 7/4
Price: $5.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 4
Rock Island
Q&A at the Gorge Overlook

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke at the Gorge Overlook for an open Q&A session.

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
Jul 4
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: 7/4
FREE
Jul 4
Pickwick Landing
Fourth of July Craft!

Friday at 2:30 pm: A simple patriotic craft to enjoy on the Fourth!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 4
Johnsonville
A Star Spangled Stroll!

Join Ranger Jacob for a hike honoring Independence Day!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
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Jul 4
Fort Loudoun
More Than a Weapon

At first, a tomahawk may seem to be just a weapon but join Seasonal Ranger Hughston as we look past its appearance to see the stories behind.

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
Jul 4
Fort Loudoun
Fort Tour

Step back in time with Seasonal Ranger Hughston as he leads you on a tour of historic Fort Loudoun. Meet in the visitor center.

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
Jul 4
Fall Creek Falls
Field Games

Join the SIRs for an afternoon of fun playing field games! Meet at the field besides the campground A pavilion. Registration is not required for this event.

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 4
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour At 5PM

Meet S.I.R. Lacy at the Boat Dock at 5:00 pm for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jul 4
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Make Your Own Declaration!

Feeling patriotic? Make your own declaration!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 4
David Crockett
Aviary Tour and Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 7/4
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 4
Big Ridge
Friday Night Sunset Kayak Float

Come see Big Ridge Lake at sunset!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Price: $10.00
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Jul 4
David Crockett
Floral Hike

Go on a floral hike to learn about the trees and flowers that reside all around our park!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation($15) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($15) - $15.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 4
Frozen Head
Creek Crawl

Join SIR Kaelin for a creek crawl!

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 4
Frozen Head
Traditional Appalachian Games

Join SIR Kaelin to celebrate 4th of July by playing traditional Appalachian games!

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 4
Pickwick Landing
Fourth of July Raptor Feeding

Friday at 4:30 pm: Come watch SIR Abby feed the Pickwick Landing animal ambassadors at the Aviary!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 4
Frozen Head
4th of July Smore's & Storytelling Campfire

Join SIR Kaelin for a 4th of July storytelling & Smore's Bonfire!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Price: $1.00
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Jul 4
Pickett
The Big Sit - Hazard Cave

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie at Pickett State Park as we explore the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku.

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
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Jul 4
Pickett
Snakes!

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie at Pickett State Park picnic area for a program with Carlton the Corn Snake!

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
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Jul 4
Pickett
Guided Hike to Crystal Falls

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie a guided hike to Crystal Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
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Jul 4
Pickett
Ladder Trail Birding Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
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Jul 4
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Kids Independence Day Craft

Meet us at the Park Museum for some fun 4th of July crafts and learn about Cordell Hull’s role in United States history.

Registration Closes: 7/4
Attendee - $1.00
Attendee + 1.00 Donation - $2.00
Attendee + 5.00 Donation - $6.00
Attendee + 10.00 Donation - $11.00
Attendee + 20.00 Donation - $21.00
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Jul 4
Johnsonville
4th of July Flag Craft!

Come celebrate the 4th of July by crafting your own American Flag!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
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Jul 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Limestone Sinks Trail Hike

Enjoy a wonderful short hike of our Limestone Sinks Trail! [9am]

Registration Closes: 7/4
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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Jul 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Bald Eagle Craft

Join our SIR Laramie at the Nature Center for a Bald Eagle Craft in celebration of Independence Day

Registration Closes: 7/4
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 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Paracord Survival Bracelets

Join us to learn how to make paracord survival bracelets

Registration Closes: 7/4
Child Size - $2.00
Adult Size - $4.00
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Jul 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Independence Day Raptor

Want to see a Hawk in person? Come visit our Raptor Ambassador in the Butterfly Garden.

Registration Closes: 7/4
Person - Free
attendee+donation - $1.00
attendee+donation - $3.00
attendee+donation - $5.00
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Jul 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Snakes of TN

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

Registration Closes: 7/4
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 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Evening Glade Hike

Embark on a half mile hike to view the beautiful cedar glades and discover what flowers are blooming.

Registration Closes: 7/4
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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Jul 4
Long Hunter
Red, White and BLOOM!

Join us for a colorful hike through Couchville Cedar Glade SNA

Registration Closes: 7/4
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee+ $10 donation - $10.00
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Jul 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Cedar Wagon Ride

Enjoy a beautiful wagon ride through the park!

Registration Closes: 7/4
For ages 3 and Under - Free
Ages 4 and above - $5.00
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Jul 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Owl Prowl

Who, who are you gonna call? Let's see whoooo answers!

Registration Closes: 7/4
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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Jul 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Ice Cream Social at Sadie Ford Farm

Homemade ice cream at the farm!

Registration Closes: 7/4
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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Jul 4
Cedars of Lebanon
Come picnic at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

Come and bring your own picnic and enjoy a wonderful day at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm!

Registration Closes: 7/4
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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Jul 4
Tims Ford
Sunrise Pontoon Tour 5:30am

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

Registration Closes: 7/4
Adult - $25.00
15 and under - $20.00
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Jul 4
Tims Ford
4th of July fish fry!

What's the best way to celebrate the 4th?? A fish fry!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Plate - $4.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Jul 4
Tims Ford
Swimmin' with the Rangers 1:30pm

Beat the heat and take a dip in the lake!

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 4
Cove Lake
Independence Day Sunset Hike to Devil's Racetrack

Join Ranger Stewart on a sunset hike on the trail to the Devil’s Racetrack

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 4
Tims Ford
Campfire S'mores and Cornhole! 6pm

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

Registration Closes: 7/4
Person - $3.00
Party of 4 - $5.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 4
Fall Creek Falls
Paper Eagle Craft

Join SIR Joy in the Gilbert Gaul Room and celebrate the 4th of July by making your own paper bald eagle! Materials provided. Registration required

Registration Closes: 7/3
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 4
Seven Islands
Intro to Fishing on the French Broad River

Come learn the basics of game fishing in the French Broad River!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Price: $5.00
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Jul 4
Tims Ford
Make your own ice cream! 4pm

Cool off this fourth of July with some homemade ice cream!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Person - $2.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Jul 4
Cumberland Mountain
Wellness Walk

Meet SIR Jewell at the Visitor Center to clear your mind, and enjoy the outdoors at a slower pace along the 0.5-mile Byrd Lake ADA Trail.

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
Jul 4
Cumberland Mountain
Learn to Churn Butter!

Join SIR Jewell at the CCC Museum Patio and shake it till you make it!

Registration Closes: 7/3
Price: $5.00
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Jul 4
Cumberland Mountain
Float on the 4th!

Join SIRs Jewell and Abby at the Boat Docks for a festive, guided paddle on Byrd Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Kayak Provided - Per Person - $15.00
Bring Your Own Kayak - Per Person - $10.00
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Jul 4
Cumberland Mountain
Horsing Around

Stakes are high and in the ground! Come join SIR Abby at Shelter #1 to learn how and play a game of horseshoes!

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 4
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: 7/4
Price: $5.00
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Jul 4
Cumberland Mountain
Pinecone Firestarters

Join SIR's Jewell and Abby at the Boat Docks Parking lot to walk 0.2 miles to the communal fire ring and learn how to make pinecone fire starters!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Price: $5.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 4
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: 7/4
FREE
Jul 4
Big Hill Pond
July 4th Night Kayaking

Join SIR Adam Williams for our July 4th Sunset/Night kayak where we will celebrate the birth of our country with a relaxing paddle around Big Hill Pond!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Price: $10.00
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Jul 4
Bicentennial Mall
July 4th Wildflower Seed Balls

Help spread the colorful native flowers of Tennessee! Visit seasonal ranger Sage to make your own wildflower seed ball for the 4th of July

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
Jul 4
Long Hunter
American Flag Craft

Get out of the heat for a fun Independence Day themed craft!

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
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Jul 4
Long Hunter
Nature Booth

Come see SIR Hannah this 4th of July at her nature booth!

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
Jul 4
Long Hunter
Community Campfire

Celebrate the 4th of July with a campfire at Long Hunter State Park!

Registration Closes: 7/3
FREE
Jul 4
Big Ridge
Snake Time!

Come meet our park snake, Orville!

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 4
Big Ridge
Painting in the Park

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

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
Jul 4
Big Ridge
Creek Critters

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow at the Grist Mill for a walk in the creek to see what critters can be found.

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 5
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: 7/5
Price: $5.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 5
Rock Island
Old Mill History Tour

Join Interpretive Rangers Luke and to visit the inside of this historic mill and one of the oldest structures on the park!

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
Jul 5
Norris Dam
Not Just Rattlers: The Snakes of Tennessee

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

Registration Closes: 7/5
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 5
Norris Dam
Native Plants Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/5
Price: $5.00
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Jul 5
Norris Dam
Touch the Wild: Pelts and Skulls of the South

Drop in at the East Campground to get a look at some of our native critters!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 5
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Navigating Nature

Don’t “get lost out there!” Join SIR Emmalee as we learn the basics of navigation.

Registration Closes: 7/5
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 5
Fort Loudoun
Fort Tour

Step back in time with Seasonal Ranger Hughston as he leads you on a tour of historic Fort Loudoun. Meet in the visitor center.

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
Jul 5
Fall Creek Falls
Aquatics Creek Crawl

Join SIRs Lacy and 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: 7/5
FREE - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 5
Rocky Fork
Independance Rhododendron Hike

Join us for a hike along Flint Creek during peak Rhododendron season.

Registration Closes: 7/5
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Non Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Non Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Jul 5
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour At 5PM

Meet S.I.R. Lacy at the Boat Dock at 5:00 pm for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the boat dock at 423-881-5500 to register!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jul 5
David Crockett
Aviary Tour and Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 7/5
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 5
Frozen Head
CCC History Hike

Learn about CCC History at Frozen Head on a hike with SIR Kaelin!

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
Frozen Head
Pelts & Skulls

Join SIR Kaelin to analyze animal pelts & skulls!

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
Frozen Head
Looking at Leaves

Join SIR Kaelin to analyze leaves, and interpret their structures & functions!

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
Frozen Head
Saving Trees with Firewood

Join SIR Kaelin to learn how YOU can save trees with firewood at Frozen Head State Park

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
Pickwick Landing
Green and Growing Summer Nature Hike

Join TN Naturalist Amber at 10:30am on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Island Loop Trail for a Green and Growing Summer Nature Hike!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 5
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: 7/5
Price: $2.00
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Jul 5
Paris Landing
Sock Puppet Storytelling

Join SIR Mandi at the Nature Center to create a unique storyline and your very own sock puppet character!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Price: $2.00
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Jul 5
Norris Dam
History of the Harvest: Threshing Barn Tour

Meet Ranger Sarah to tour through the Threshing Barn!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
Attendee+Donation - $25.00
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Jul 5
Norris Dam
Creek Critters

Join Ranger Sarah to explore Lower Clear Creek!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Price: $5.00
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Jul 5
Norris Dam
Moths and More! Insects After Dark

Meet Ranger Sarah at the East Campground to investigate our nocturnal insects!

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
Jul 5
Long Hunter
Percy Patrol

Percy Corn Snake will be making his rounds this holiday weekend

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
Jul 5
Paris Landing
Bird Of Prey Feeding

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

Registration Closes: 7/5
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 5
Cove Lake
Guided Kayak Tour 7/5

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

Registration Closes: 7/5
Price: $15.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 5
Fall Creek Falls
Native Plant Hike

Meet SIR Joy at the nature center to hike the Paw Paw trail and identify some of Tennessee’s native plants!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 5
Fall Creek Falls
Afternoon Sketching: Birds!

Bring your sketchbooks and meet SIR Joy in the Gilbert Gaul Room to learn tips and tricks of how to draw birds! Registration required.

Registration Closes: 7/4
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Jul 5
Pickett
Sketching at Hazard Cave

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided hike to Hazard Cave!

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 5
Pickett
The Stearns Coal Company - History Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided history hike along the Lake View Trail!

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 5
Pickett
Snakes!

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie at Pickett State Park picnic area for a short educational program with Charlotte the King Snake!

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 5
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: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 5
Cumberland Mountain
Meet Pete!

Meet SIR Abby at the CCC Museum to learn about some Tennessee Snakes--and see one up close!

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
Cumberland Mountain
Ringer Marbles

Join SIR Abby at Shelter #3 to learn and play a fun classic game of marbles!

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
Cumberland Mountain
CCC Museum Tour

Come learn about the CCC and how they built the park!

Registration Closes: 7/5
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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Jul 5
Cumberland Mountain
Beginner's Guide to Nature Journals

Join SIR Jewell at the Visitor Center for a 1 miles walk along the Byrd Lake Trail to learn what a nature journal is!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Price: $2.00
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Jul 5
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: 7/5
FREE
Jul 5
Tims Ford
Campfire breakfast and coffee 9:30am

No better way to greet the morning—come hungry, leave happy.

Registration Closes: 7/5
Person - $3.00
Family of 4 - $6.00
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Jul 5
Cumberland Mountain
Tree BINGO

Meet SIR Jewell in front of the Visitor Center to play tree-themed BINGO!

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
Cumberland Mountain
Campfire Cobbler

Meet SIRs Abby and Jewell at the Boat Docks Parking Lot to walk to the Campfire Circle behind Cabin 4 and enjoy some Dutch Oven Cobbler and homemade ice cream!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Price: $3.00
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Jul 5
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: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
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: 7/5
Adult - $20.00
Child - $15.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 5
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: 7/5
Adult - $20.00
Child - $15.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 5
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 Closed
Adult - $25.00
Child - $20.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Jul 5
Long Hunter
The Big Sit

Enjoy a mindfulness hike through the Couchville Cedar Glade State Natural Area.

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
Only 8 Left!
Jul 5
Big Ridge
Morning Mushroom Walk

Are you a FUN GUY? Come look for some fungi with Seasonal Ranger Crow!

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
Big Ridge
Intro to Nature Journaling

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow to learn how nature journaling can improve your observation skills and grow a deeper connection to nature.

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
Big Ridge
Mammals of Big Ridge

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow at the Swim Beach to look at some animal pelts and learn about our local ecosystem!

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
Big Ridge
Animal Track Detectives

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow for an exciting adventure as an Animal Track Detective!

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
Paris Landing
Wildflower Seed Bombs!

Meet SIR Mandi at the lower bathhouse in the campground to make a wildflower seed bomb!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Price: $2.00
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Jul 5
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: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer Day- July

Want to volunteer? Want to make a difference? Then join us at the Park for our monthly volunteer days.

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
Jul 5
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: 7/5
FREE
Jul 5
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: 7/5
Price: $6.00
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Jul 5
Montgomery Bell
Golf Cart Safari 07-05-25

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 7/4
Price: $10.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 5
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: 7/5
Price: $20.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 5
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: 7/5
Price: $10.00
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Jul 5
Reelfoot Lake
SUNSET FIREWORK PONTOON CRUISE

SUNSET FIREWORK PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/5
SENIORS - $30.00
Adult + Preservation Permit - $33.00
CHILDREN - $15.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 5
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: 7/5
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $8.00
Attendee + Donation - $13.00
Attendee + Donation - $18.00
Attendee + Donation - $23.00
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Jul 5
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Potholder Weaving Craft

Come learn the traditional skill of weaving through a craft! You will be able to take home your own potholders you create!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 5
Henry Horton
2 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: 7/4
Price: $30.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 5
Henry Horton
2 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: 7/4
Price: $45.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 5
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 5, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/5
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
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Jul 5
Edgar Evins
2025 Fireworks Pontoon Cruise

Enjoy a pontoon cruise around the park and watch the fireworks from the water!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Adult - $50.00
Children 12 and under - $35.00
Only 1 Left!
Jul 5
Fall Creek Falls
Amparo's Table

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

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
Jul 5
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 5, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/5
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jul 5
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Spelunking At Bunkum Cave 7/5

Join us for a trip guided inside Bunkum Cave!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Price: $40.00
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Jul 5
Burgess Falls
Sunrise Coffee at the Cascades

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

Registration Closes: 7/5
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $15.00
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Jul 5
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/5
1 Person - $10.00
1 Person + Donation - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
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Jul 5
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/5
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 5
South Cumberland
Tree ID Hike

Come identify common trees of Middle Tennessee with Seasonal Interpreter Katie!

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
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Jul 5
South Cumberland
Petting Pelts

Stop by our pop-up table before starting your hike at Foster Falls! Come learn about our native wildlife with Interpreter Ashlyn with our animal pelts.

Registration Closes: 7/4
FREE
Jul 5
South Cumberland
Nature's Canvas: Wood Cookie Art

Join SIR Ashlyn for this fun craft using nature's canvas - a wooden cookie!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Price: $5.00
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Jul 5
Cummins Falls
Night Hike and Swim at the base of Cummins Falls

Join park staff for an after hours rugged hiking experience

Registration Closes: 7/5
1Person - $15.00
1Person+Donation - $20.00
1Person+Donation - $25.00
1Person+Donation - $30.00
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Jul 5
Henry Horton
2 Mile Kayak Float (4PM) - 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: 7/4
Price: $45.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 5
Henry Horton
2 Mile Kayak Float (4PM) - 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: 7/4
Price: $30.00
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Jul 5
South Cumberland
Hike into History

Join Ranger Ben for an engaging journey back in time!

Registration Closes: 7/4
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 5
Seven Islands
Freshwater Mussels of the French Broad

Join us to learn about one of the most imperiled groups of organisms in the state of Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 7/5
Price: $6.00
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Jul 5
David Crockett
Freedom and Frontier Hike

An active nature hike exploring how Tennessee’s wild frontier shaped Crockett’s freedom-loving spirit and still offers inspiration today.

Registration Closes: 7/5
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 5
Standing Stone
Paint Your Own Tennessee State Parks Shield

Come paint your very own TSP shield!

Registration Closes: 7/4
Price: $15.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 5
Middle Fork Bottoms
Kayak Float (Without Kayak Rental)

Join the rangers for a guided kayak tour on one of the main channels through the park.

Registration Closes: 7/5
Attendance + Donation - Free
Attendance + Donation - $5.00
Attendance + Donation - $10.00
Attendance + Donation - $15.00
Attendance + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 5
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: 7/5
Attendance - Free
Attendance + Donation - $5.00
Attendance + Donation - $10.00
Attendance + Donation - $15.00
Attendance + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 5
Fall Creek Falls
Nature Whispers: Learning to Connect with Nature

Come enjoy nature and learn some mindfulness techniques!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Participant - Free
Participant & Donation - $5.00
Participant & Donation - $10.00
Participant & Donation - $15.00
Participant & Donation - $20.00
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Jul 5
Middle Fork Bottoms
Kayak Float (With Kayak Rental)

Join the rangers for a guided kayak tour on one of the main channels through the park.

Registration Closes: 7/5
Rental - $15.00
Rental + Attendance - $20.00
Rental + Attendance - $25.00
Rental + Attendance - $30.00
Rental + Attendance - $35.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 5
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

Join Ranger Allen for the exploration of the Lost Creek Cave system.

Registration Closes: 7/5
Price: $15.00
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Jul 5
Rocky Fork
Bear Aware Program

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

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 5
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: 7/5
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 5
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: 7/5
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 5
David Crockett
Frontier Folklore by The Fire

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

Registration Closes: 7/5
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 6
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: 7/6
Price: $3.00
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Jul 6
Henry Horton
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: 7/6
Price: $40.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 6
Henry Horton
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: 7/5
Price: $25.00
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Jul 6
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 6, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/6
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jul 6
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: 7/6
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 6
David Crockett
Discover the Bobcat and More!

Learn about bobcats and 3 other big cat species that live in North America!

Registration Closes: 7/6
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 6
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 6, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/6
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jul 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer with Us at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

Come out to help us on the farm!

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
Jul 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour

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

Registration Closes: 7/6
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Jul 6
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/6
1 Person - $10.00
1 Person + Donation - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
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Jul 6
Burgess Falls
Homemade Butter & Pancake Breakfast

Join Ranger Willis for a homemade pancake breakfast!

Registration Closes: 7/6
Price: $10.00
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Jul 6
Port Royal
Linseed Oil Painting

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

Registration Closes: 7/6
Sample Paint - $5.00
W/O Sample - Free
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Jul 6
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/6
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 6
Big Ridge
CCC Museum Tour

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

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
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Jul 6
Seven Islands
Birding for Beginners

If you’ve recently discovered a new interest in birding, this beginner-friendly hike is the perfect place to start!

Registration Closes: 7/6
Participant - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 6
South Cumberland
Sycamore Falls Nature Hike

Join Ranger Hannah for a fun nature hike on the beautiful Fiery Gizzard!

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 6
Middle Fork Bottoms
Life At The Park

Life at the park is a program designed to provide an opportunity to get up close and personal with the diverse plants and animals that occupy the park.

Registration Closes: 7/6
Attendance - Free
Attendance + Donation - $5.00
Attendance + Donation - $10.00
Attendance + Donation - $15.00
Attendance + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 6
Middle Fork Bottoms
Hiking Essentials

Hit the trail prepared! Discover the must-have gear every hiker should carry, no matter the distance.

Registration Closes: 7/6
Attendance - Free
Attendance + Donation - $5.00
Attendance + Donation - $10.00
Attendance + Donation - $15.00
Attendance + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 6
David Crockett
Whittle a Little

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

Registration Closes: 7/6
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 6
David Crockett
Frontier Foraging

An introduction to edible and medicinal plants on the American frontier

Registration Closes: 7/6
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 6
Rock Island
Pontoon Tour 10AM

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke on a scenic pontoon boat trip along the Caney Fork River to Twin Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/6
Price: $10.00
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Jul 6
Rock Island
Pontoon Tour 1:00PM

Join Interpretive Ranger Luke on a scenic pontoon boat trip along the Caney Fork River to Twin Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/6
Price: $10.00
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Jul 6
Norris Dam
Beginner Birding Walk

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

Registration Closes: 7/6
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
Participant + Donation - $15.00
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Jul 6
Norris Dam
Pollinator Hike

Join Seasonal Ranger Ashlyn for a hike on Harmon Loop to learn about pollinators and how they support our ecosystems in unique ways!

Registration Closes: 7/6
Price: $5.00
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Jul 6
Cummins Falls
Archery

Come enjoy some target practice!!

Registration Closes: 7/5
Person - Free
1Attendee+Donation - $1.00
1Attendee+Donation - $5.00
1Attendee+Donation - $10.00
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Jul 6
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Let's Be Bear Aware

What do you know about black bears? Join us to learn more about their lifestyle and what to do if you encounter one.

Registration Closes: 7/6
Person - Free
Attendee+donation - $1.00
Attendee+donation - $5.00
Attendee+donation - $10.00
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Jul 6
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Leave Your Mark

Come learn how animals leave their mark, and make a mark of your own.

Registration Closes: 7/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 6
Cummins Falls
Terracotta pot painting

Give your plants' home a makeover!

Registration Closes: 7/6
Person - $3.00
1Person+Donation - $5.00
1Person+Donation - $10.00
1Person+Donation - $15.00
1Person+Donation - $20.00
Jul 6
Fall Creek Falls
Kayak Tour at 10AM

Meet S.I.R. Lacy at the Boat Dock at 10:00 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: 7/6
Price: $10.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 6
Fall Creek Falls
Leaf Printing

Meet SIRs Joy and Lacy at Shelter 5 near the boat dock to make your own leaf print art! Materials provided.

Registration Closes: 7/6
Price: $2.00
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Jul 6
Fort Loudoun
Fort Tour

Step back in time with Seasonal Ranger Hughston as he leads you on a tour of historic Fort Loudoun. Meet in the visitor center.

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
Jul 6
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Bead Buddies: Tennessee Cave Salamander

Learn about the Tennessee Cave Salamander while making your own friend out of beads!

Registration Closes: 7/6
Price: $3.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 6
Cordell Hull Birthplace
10 Essentials Game!

Are you prepared for your next hike? Join us to learn the 10 Essentials you should always have!

Registration Closes: 7/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $1.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 6
Frozen Head
Meditative Nature Yoga

Join SIR Kaelin for a meditative nature yoga flow!

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
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Jul 6
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Crow Appreciation Walk

Join us for a short walk while we discuss Crows and observe some next to the trail.

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
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Jul 6
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Prohibition History Hike

Join us for a hike and a discussion on prohibition history at our park and in the Upper Cumberland!

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
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Jul 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Sadie Ford Farm Trail Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/6
Attendee - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Atendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Jul 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer with Us at the Sadie Ford Heritage Farm

Come out to help us on the farm!

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
Jul 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Cedar Forest Trail Nature Hike

Head out to the Cedar Forest Trailhead next to shelter 1 where we will learn about and identify some of the different residents of the park.

Registration Closes: 7/6
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 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Slithering Snakes

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

Registration Closes: 7/6
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 6
Cedars of Lebanon
Cedar Cookie Painting

Take a little bit of the park home with you as we personalize these cedar cookies.

Registration Closes: 7/6
Price: $2.00
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Jul 6
Paris Landing
Meet and Greet the Snakes Albert and Sunshine

Meet in the nature center to learn about the snakes Albert and Sunshine!

Registration Closes: 7/6
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 6
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: 7/6
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 6
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. Binoculars will be prov

Registration Closes: 7/5
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 6
Fall Creek Falls
Leaf Printing

Meet SIRs Joy and Lacy at Shelter #5 near the boat dock to make your own leaf print art! Materials provided.

Registration Closes: 7/6
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Jul 6
Fall Creek Falls
Pontoon Tour at 2:00 pm

Meet S.I.R. Joy at the Boat Dock at 2:00 pm for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake!

Registration Closes: 7/6
Adult - $15.00
Children (16 and under) - $10.00
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Jul 6
Pickett
The Big Sit - Crystal Falls

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie at Pickett State Park as we explore the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku.

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 6
Pickett
Reading the Sky!

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

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 6
Cumberland Mountain
Hiking Know-Hows

Want to make hiking your hobby? Learn how to get started with hiking 101!

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
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Jul 6
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: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 6
Pickett
Hazard Cave Photography Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Natalie for a guided hike to Hazard Cave!

Registration Closes: 7/5
FREE
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Jul 6
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: 7/5
FREE
Jul 6
Burgess Falls
Trail Clean Up Day

Love Burgess Falls? Hate seeing trash? Need volunteer hours? Come Lend a Hand!

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
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Jul 6
Paris Landing
Beaded Snake Craft

Stop by the Nature Center to craft a beaded snake!

Registration Closes: 7/6
Price: $5.00
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Jul 6
Big Hill Pond
Biweekly hike

Join SIR Adam Williams for our Biweekly hike to the fire tower and back!

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
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Jul 6
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: 7/6
Adult - $20.00
Child - $15.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 6
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: 7/6
Adult - $20.00
Child - $15.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 6
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: 7/6
Adult - $25.00
Child - $20.00
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Jul 6
Big Ridge
Birding Walk

Explore the park’s birdlife on a walk with Seasonal Ranger Crow, starting at the Park Office. Perfect for bird enthusiasts of all levels.

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
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Jul 6
Big Ridge
Critter of the Week: Toad Talk!

Join Seasonal Ranger Crow at the swim beach to learn about toads in Big Ridge State Park. Discover their habits and roles in the ecosystem.

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
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Jul 6
Big Ridge
Lake Trail Guided Hike

Meet Seasonal Ranger Crow at the Park Office for a there-and-back hike to the Big Ridge Dam on the Lake Trail.

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
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Jul 6
Long Hunter
Pet A Pelt!

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

Registration Closes: 7/6
FREE
Jul 7
Warriors Path
Summer In The Park, Week of July 7 - 13

A week full of outdoor fun & discovery. Each week's schedule is different, but always includes hikes, wildlife, folklore & more. And it’s all FREE!

Registration Closes: 7/6
$1 Donation - $1.00
$5 Donation - $5.00
$10 Donation - $10.00
$20 Donation - $20.00
Jul 7
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: 7/6
FREE
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Jul 7
Tims Ford
Reptiles! Ages 10-15

Come join one of our Summer Day Camps! This day's theme will be on Reptiles!

Registration Closes: 6/30
Price: $30.00
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Jul 7
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Hike to the Top of Cummins Falls

Join Ranger Fraley for a hike to the top of the waterfall.

Registration Closes: 7/6
Price: $10.00
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Jul 7
South Cumberland
The Great Outdoors Camp at South Cumberland State Park

Do you have a teen who loves spending time in the Great Outdoors? Then join South Cumberland for a fun and challenging camp designed for teens!

Registration Closed
Price: $110.00
Jul 7
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: 7/7
Person - Free
Attendee+donation - $1.00
Attendee+donation - $5.00
Attendee+donation - $10.00
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Jul 7
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/7
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 8
Cummins Falls
Early Morning Waterfall Hike

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

Registration Closes: 7/7
1 Person - $10.00
1 Person + Donation - $15.00
1 Person + Donation - $20.00
1 Person + Donation - $25.00
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Jul 8
Harpeth River
Guided Kayak Paddle-Narrows

Discover the Harpeth River: Ranger-Led Kayaking Adventure

Registration Closes: 7/8
Attendance - $50.00
Attendance+ $5 Donation - $55.00
Attendance+ $10 Donation - $60.00
Attendance+ $15 Donation - $65.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 8
Warriors Path
Lake Clean-up

Help us clean up - on land and in water! You can make a real difference for the health of the park and our community.

Registration Closes: 7/8
FREE
Jul 8
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/8
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 8
Seven Islands
Family Storytime and Blackberry Picking

Bring the kids for a sweet summertime adventure at Seven Islands!

Registration Closes: 7/8
Price: $8.00
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Jul 8
Cummins Falls
Atlatl

Come join us for a spear chucking good time!

Registration Closes: 7/8
Free - Free
1Attendee+Donation - $1.00
1Attendee+Donation - $5.00
1Attendee+Donation - $10.00
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Jul 8
Hiwassee Ocoee
Full Buck Moon Celebration

Join us for a magical Full Buck Moon celebration with archery, crafts, ice cream, and stories inspired by nature and Cherokee tradition!

Registration Closes: 7/8
Price: $4.00
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Jul 9
Cummins Falls
Birding in the Meadow

Come See the Birds of the Meadows!

Registration Closes: 7/8
Price: $5.00
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Jul 9
Cummins Falls
Nature Journaling

Discover the natural world through mindful observation and creative expression!

Registration Closes: 7/7
FREE
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Jul 9
Cummins Falls
Snakes!!!

Meet Cummins Fall's Snakes

Registration Closes: 7/8
FREE
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Jul 9
Cedars of Lebanon
Junior Ranger Day Camp 2

Junior Ranger Camp 2025!

Registration Closes: 7/9
Price: $50.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 9
Pickwick Landing
Camp Dunbar 2025

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

Registration Closes: 7/9
FREE
Only 5 Left!
Jul 9
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/9
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
SOLD OUT
Jul 9
Johnsonville
Junior Ranger Mornings: Nature

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

Registration Closes: 7/8
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee+$5Donation - $15.00
Attendee+$10Donation - $20.00
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Jul 9
Seven Islands
Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk

Join Ranger Clare to learn about the edible and medicinal wild plants that grow at Seven Islands.

Registration Closes: 7/9
Price: $10.00
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Jul 10
Old Stone Fort
Full Moon Kayak Float (Buck Moon)

Enjoy the Buck Full Moon from the Duck River!

Registration Closes: 7/10
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 10
Bledsoe Creek
Teen Ranger Camp: Ages 13-17

Become a Teen Park Ranger at Bledsoe Creek State Park!

Registration Closes: 7/10
Price: $20.00
Jul 10
Standing Stone
Buck Moon Boat Float 2025

Join Ranger Aaron for a fun evening boat paddle under the light of July's Buck Full Moon.

Registration Closes: 7/9
Price: $15.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 10
Warriors Path
Full Moon Float (Full Buck Moon)

Come out and enjoy the night skies of Warriors Path State Park as we kayak Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir.

Registration Closes: 7/10
Price: $20.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 10
Cummins Falls
Intro to Orienteering!

Do you know your way around a Compass?

Registration Closes: 7/9
FREE
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Jul 10
Division of Natural Areas
Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

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

Registration Closes: 7/9
FREE
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Jul 10
Harpeth River
Full Moon At Mound Bottom

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

Registration Closes: 7/10
Attendance - $20.00
Attendance + $5 Donation - $25.00
Attendance + $10 Donation - $30.00
Attendance + $15 Donation - $35.00
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Jul 10
Big Ridge
Full Moon Float (Full Buck Moon)

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

Registration Closes: 7/10
Price: $25.00
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Jul 10
Norris Dam
Lenoir Museum's 50th Anniversary

Come by the Lenoir Museum to celebrate 50 years!

Registration Closes: 7/10
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $1 Donation - $1.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
Attendee + $50 Donation - $50.00
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Jul 10
Seven Islands
Birding With a Biologist

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

Registration Closes: 7/10
Price: $6.00
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Jul 10
Seven Islands
Junior Ranger: Water Safety and Sampling

Calling all Junior Rangers! Join park rangers at Seven Islands State Birding Park for a hands-on adventure in water safety and stream science.

Registration Closes: 7/10
Price: $5.00
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Jul 10
Seven Islands
July Full Moon Walk

Join Ranger Clare for a peaceful evening hike under the light of the beautiful Buck Moon.

Registration Closes: 7/10
Price: $12.00
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Jul 10
Cummins Falls
Introduction to Archery

Shoot your shot with park staff!

Registration Closes: 7/9
Price: $5.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 10
Rocky Fork
July Full Moon Hike (Thunder Moon)

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

Registration Closes: 7/10
Price: $7.00
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Jul 10
Tims Ford
Lost Creek Trail Nature Hike 8:30am-10:00am

Come along with S.I.R. Gage for a nature hike on Lost Creek Trail to talk about park history, wildlife, and plant life. Meet at the Nature Center!

Registration Closes: 7/10
FREE
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Jul 10
Tims Ford
Early Morning Birds

Join S.I.R. Gage for an early morning mile hike to view the different birds that reside at Tims Ford State Park.

Registration Closes: 7/10
FREE
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Jul 11
Cummins Falls
Night Hike and Swim

Night hike and swim

Registration Closes: 7/10
Price: $15.00
Only 5 Left!
Jul 11
Cummins Falls
Nature Journaling

Discover the natural world through mindful observation and creative expression!

Registration Closes: 7/9
FREE
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Jul 11
Big Ridge
Friday Night Sunset Kayak Float

Come see Big Ridge Lake at sunset!

Registration Closes: 7/11
Price: $10.00
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Jul 11
David Crockett
TN Bingo

Come on out to the Restaurant to play TN Bingo!

Registration Closes: 7/11
FREE
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Jul 11
Long Hunter
Blooms and Butterflies 7.11.25

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

Registration Closes: 7/11
Person - Free
Attendee+$5donation - $5.00
Attendee+$10donation - $10.00
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Jul 11
Tims Ford
Creek Crawl 3:00PM-4:00PM

Join S.I.R. Gage to crawl in the creeks for some water bugs! Meet at the Visitor Center!

Registration Closes: 7/11
FREE
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Jul 11
Tims Ford
Jug Fishing Program at Lakeview Marina 7:00pm-9:30pm

Join S.I.R. Gage to learn how to craft and fish with pool noodles to catch big catfish.

Registration Closes: 7/11
Adult - $20.00
Child (17-Under) - $15.00
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Jul 11
Henry Horton
Duck River Outdoor Expo Sponsorships

The Duck River Outdoor Expo is looking for sponsors!

Registration Closes: 7/11
Sponsorship - $20.00
Sponsorship - $50.00
Sponsorship - $100.00
Sponsorship - $200.00
Sponsorship - $500.00
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Jul 11
Warriors Path
Full Moon Float (Full Buck Moon)

Come out and enjoy the night skies of Warriors Path State Park as we kayak Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir.

Registration Closes: 7/10
Price: $20.00
SOLD OUT
Jul 11
Red Clay
Red Clay Renaissance Art Contest

Share what inspires you about Red Clay during the Red Clay Renaissance Art Contest!

Registration Closes: 7/10
FREE
Jul 11
Roan Mountain
Friday Night Music in the Park: Jim & Cheri Miller

Friday Night Music in the Park: Jim & Cheri Miller. Gather for an evening of music in nature at the Park Amphitheater.

Registration Closes: 7/10
FREE
Jul 11
Reelfoot Lake
SUNSET PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/11
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $20.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Jul 11
Edgar Evins
Sunset Cruise

Enjoy a pontoon boat cruise around the lake at sunset!

Registration Closes: 7/11
Adult - $15.00
Child 12 & under - $5.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 11
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/11
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Jul 11
Long Hunter
Morning Kayak Float

Join Ranger McDonald and Ranger Beasley for a scenic morning kayak float on Couchville Lake.

Registration Closes: 7/10
Price: $25.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 11
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: 7/11
Price: $6.00
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Jul 11
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

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

Registration Closes: 7/11
Price: $15.00
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Jul 12
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: 7/11
FREE
Jul 12
Sycamore Shoals
Independence on the Frontier

Be a guest in Fort Watauga as news of independence finally arrives on the colonial frontier.

Registration Closes: 7/11
FREE
Jul 12
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: 7/12
Price: $6.00
Only 4 Left!
Jul 12
Edgar Evins
Preserving Food: Pressure Canning- Corn & Green Beans

Join Park Ranger Justin Vaughn and UT Extension Office April Martin in learning about the preservation of food by canning.

Registration Closes: 7/8
Price: $35.00
Only 7 Left!
Jul 12
Henry Horton
RUN DUCK RUN 10k Duathlon

Sign up for our second annual Run Duck Run!

Registration Closes: 7/8
FREE
Jul 12
Harpeth River
Guided Kayak Paddle -Narrows

Discover the Harpeth River: Ranger-Led Kayaking Adventure

Registration Closes: 7/12
Attendance - $50.00
Attendance+ $5 Donation - $55.00
Attendance+ $10 Donation - $60.00
Attendance+ $15 Donation - $65.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 12
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 12, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/12
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Jul 12
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 12, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/12
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Jul 12
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Spelunking At Bunkum Cave 7/12

Join us for a trip guided inside Bunkum Cave!

Registration Closes: 7/11
Price: $40.00
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Jul 12
Burgess Falls
Window Cliffs Night Hike

Join Ranger Willis for a sunset and night hike at Window Cliffs State Natural Area!

Registration Closes: 7/10
Price: $20.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 12
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/12
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Jul 12
David Crockett Birthplace
Habitat Heroes

Join us for a hike along Limestone Creek to discover the habitat suitability for Tennessee’s State Reptile, The Eastern Box Turtle!

Registration Closes: 7/11
Participant - Free
Participant + $1.00 Donation - $1.00
Participant + $5.00 Donation - $5.00
Participant + $10.00 Donation - $10.00
Participant + $20.00 Donation - $20.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 12
Seven Islands
River Clean-up Paddle

Join park staff for a river clean-up and paddle on the French Broad River!

Registration Closes: 7/11
FREE
Jul 12
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: 7/12
Attendance - Free
Attendance + Donation - $5.00
Attendance + Donation - $10.00
Attendance + Donation - $15.00
Attendance + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 12
Seven Islands
Creatures of the Night: Moths!

Join us for a nighttime adventure exploring the fascinating world of moths.

Registration Closes: 7/12
Price: $15.00
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Jul 12
Middle Fork Bottoms
Intro to Fly Fishing: Gear, Tactics, and Where to Begin DUPLICATE

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: 7/12
Attendance - Free
Attendance + Donation - $5.00
Attendance + Donation - $10.00
Attendance + Donation - $15.00
Attendance + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 12
Middle Fork Bottoms
Fishing For Bass

A beginner’s guide to bass fishing—covering essential gear, bait setup, and how to fish effectively in Tennessee waters.

Registration Closes: 7/12
Attendance - Free
Attendance + Donation - $5.00
Attendance + Donation - $10.00
Attendance + Donation - $15.00
Attendance + Donation - $20.00
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Jul 12
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Lost Creek Cave Adventure

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

Registration Closes: 7/12
Price: $15.00
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Jul 12
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Virgin Falls Volunteer Trail Day

Join park staff for a volunteer trail maintenance day on the Virgin Falls trail!

Registration Closes: 7/11
FREE
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Jul 12
Cummins Falls
Axe Throwing (Tomahawks)

Tomahawk throwing at Cummins Falls

Registration Closes: 7/11
Price: $10.00
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Jul 12
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: 7/11
1Person - $10.00
1Person+Donation - $15.00
1Person+Donation - $20.00
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Jul 12
Burgess Falls
Kayak Float to the Base of Burgess Falls

Join park staff on July 12th as we kayak to the base of Burgess Falls!

Registration Closes: 7/11
1 person (Weight 225lbs and under) - $55.00
1 person (Weight 225-300lbs) - $55.00
1 person (Weight above 300lbs) - $55.00
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Jul 13
Long Hunter
Hike to the Fameflowers

A little flower that defies all odds is now blooming in the glades...

Registration Closes: 7/13
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee+ $10 donation - $10.00
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Jul 13
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: 7/13
Price: $10.00
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Jul 13
Montgomery Bell
Camp Tanase

Don't miss out on the best summer camp experience at Camp Tanase!

Registration Closes: 7/13
FREE
Jul 13
Harpeth River
Sunday Morning Guided Paddle-Narrows

Discover the Harpeth River: Ranger-Led Kayaking Adventure

Registration Closes: 7/13
Attendance - $50.00
Attendance+ $5 Donation - $55.00
Attendance+ $10 Donation - $60.00
Attendance+ $15 Donation - $65.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 13
Henry Horton
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: 7/12
Price: $25.00
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Jul 13
Henry Horton
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: 7/12
Price: $40.00
Only 2 Left!
Jul 13
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 13, 2025 1:30

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/13
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Jul 13
Reelfoot Lake
Pontoon Cruise July 13, 2025 300 PM

1 hour pontoon boat cruise

Registration Closes: 7/13
Attendee - $12.76
Attendee +preservation permit - $15.49
Children - $9.11
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Jul 13
Port Royal
Linseed Oil Painting

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

Registration Closes: 7/13
Sample Paint - $5.00
W/O Sample - Free
Only 8 Left!
Jul 13
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/13
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Jul 13
South Cumberland
B.A.R.K Ranger

Bring your adventure pups to South Cumberland State Park to have them become official TN State Park B.A.R.K Rangers!

Registration Closes: 7/12
1 dog - $10.00
2 dogs - $20.00
3 dogs - $30.00
4 dogs - $40.00
Donation (not attending) - $5.00
Only 6 Left!
Jul 13
Seven Islands
Bird Banding at Seven Islands

Experience bird research up close during our Bird Banding Program!

Registration Closes: 7/13
Adult - $15.00
Kids under 12 - $6.00
Kids under 6 - Free
Only 6 Left!
Jul 14
Big Hill Pond
Outdoor Camp at Big Hill Pond

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

Registration Closes: 7/8
Price: $40.00
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Jul 14
Old Stone Fort
Junior Ranger Camp 2025

Junior Ranger Camp at Old Stone Fort 2025

Registration Closes: 6/30
Price: $85.00
Only 8 Left!
Jul 14
Warriors Path
Summer In The Park, June - August 2025

A summer full of outdoor fun & discovery. Each week's schedule is different, but always includes hikes, wildlife, folklore & more. And it’s all FREE!

Registration Closes: 6/30
FREE
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 Closes: 7/14
Price: $85.00
Only 1 Left!
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 2 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
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 Closes: 7/9
One Child - $30.00
Sibling Rate - $50.00
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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 Closes: 7/10
Price: $65.00
Only 9 Left!
Jul 14
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/14
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
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
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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
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/15
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Jul 15
Seven Islands
Nature Storytime

Come join us for some fun nature stories!

Registration Closes: 7/15
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 8 Left!
Jul 16
Sycamore Shoals
2025 Junior Ranger Camp

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

Registration Closes: 6/30
Price: $50.00
Select Quantity
Jul 16
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/16
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
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
Seven Islands
Creatures of the Night

Discover the fascinating world of nocturnal wildlife at Seven Islands State Birding Park!

Registration Closes: 7/16
Adult - $15.00
Kids under 12 - $8.00
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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 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

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/17
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
Jul 17
Seven Islands
July Kid's Birding Program: Journaling and Drawing Birds

In this program, kids will learn how to use journaling to record what they see, hear, and feel while birding.

Registration Closes: 7/17
Price: $5.00
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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
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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 18
Big Ridge
Friday Night Sunset Kayak Float

Come see Big Ridge Lake at sunset!

Registration Closes: 7/18
Price: $10.00
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
Jul 18
Big Ridge
Advanced JR Ranger Camp

Bring your teen out for a weekend of fun activities!

Registration Closes: 7/1
Price: $65.00
Select Quantity
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
Only 7 Left!
Jul 18
Henry Horton
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 9 Left!
Jul 18
Henry Horton
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
Select Quantity
Jul 18
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/18
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
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 9 Left!
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
Select Quantity
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
Only 2 Left!
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
Henry Horton
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
Only 2 Left!
Jul 19
Henry Horton
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
Only 8 Left!
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
Select Quantity
Jul 19
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/19
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
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
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
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
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
Paris Landing
Spirit of America 2025

Join us in learning how to operate small boats, canoes, kayaks, and sailboats!

Registration Closes: 7/12
Price: $75.00
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
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
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Jul 20
Henry Horton
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 2 Left!
Jul 20
Henry Horton
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
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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 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
SOLD OUT
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

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/21
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
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 23
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/23
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
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 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

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/24
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
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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 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

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
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Jul 25
Henry Horton
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 2 Left!
Jul 25
Henry Horton
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
Only 9 Left!
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 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: 7/24
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
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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 8 Left!
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

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/26
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
Select Quantity
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
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
Only 8 Left!
Jul 26
Henry Horton
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
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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 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 7 Left!
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

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/27
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
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Jul 27
Henry Horton
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
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
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
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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
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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 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
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/28
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
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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
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Jul 29
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

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 30
Reelfoot Lake
REELFOOT LAKE PONTOON TOUR

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/30
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
Children - $9.11
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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 9 Left!
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

GUIDED SCENIC PONTOON TOUR

Registration Closes: 7/31
Seniors - $18.22
Adult + Preservation Permit - $22.95
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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AUGUST 2025 - All Parks
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
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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 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 5 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
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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 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 6 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
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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
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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
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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 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 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: 8/8
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: 8/8
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!

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
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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
Only 9 Left!
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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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 9 Left!
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 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: 8/12
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
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Aug 16
Cedars of Lebanon
Caving Adventure in Jackson Cave

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

Registration Closes: 8/16
Price: $6.00
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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
Select Quantity
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 17
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: 8/17
Price: $3.00
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 8 Left!
Aug 21
Scott's Gulf Wilderness
Talk: Tips for Fall Birdwatching

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

Registration Closes: 8/19
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 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
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: 8/23
Price: $6.00
Select Quantity
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 24
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: 8/24
Price: $3.00
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
Select Quantity
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 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: 8/24
FREE
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: 8/24
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
Select Quantity
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 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
Select Quantity
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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
Montgomery Bell
Star Viewing 10-3-25

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

Registration Closes: 10/3
FREE
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 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
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
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
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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. 2:00 PM CT

Registration Closes: 10/8
Price: $10.00
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
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 7 Left!
Oct 18
Meeman-Shelby
Blacklight Night Hike #3

Come hike at night... with a twist!

Registration Closes: 10/18
Price: $15.00
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
Oct 21
Old Stone Fort
New Moon Kayak Float

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

Registration Closes: 10/21
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
Select Quantity
Oct 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
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
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
Select Quantity
NOVEMBER 2025 - All Parks
Nov 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Volunteer Day- November

Want to volunteer? Want to make a difference? Then join us at the Park for our monthly volunteer days.

Registration Closes: 10/27
FREE
Nov 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 10/27
FREE
Nov 1
Cedars of Lebanon
Sponsor our Bird of Prey Ambassadors November

Help support our Bird of Prey Ambassadors through Donations!

Registration Closes: 11/1
General Donation - $1.00
Donation-feeds Oscar for one day - $2.50
Donation-feeds Skipper for one day - $3.00
Donation- feeds Oscar for a week - $17.50
Donation- feeds Skipper for a week - $21.00
Select Quantity
Nov 1
Rocky Fork
NOLI - Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - 8 Day Course - Nov 25'

(NOLI) This is for you if: You want the most comprehensive level of wilderness medical training short of becoming a Wilderness EMT.

Registration Closes: 11/1
FREE
Select Quantity
Nov 1
Roan Mountain
Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors

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

Registration Closes: 11/1
Feeds one bird a day - $10.00
Feeds two birds a day - $20.00
Feeds three birds a day - $30.00
Feeds four bird a day - $40.00
Feeds five birds a day - $50.00
Select Quantity
Nov 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
Select Quantity
Nov 8
Cedars of Lebanon
Tom Jones Broom Shop Saturdays at Sadie Ford Farm

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

Registration Closes: 11/5
FREE
Nov 8
Division of Natural Areas
Natural History and Archaeology of Pogue Creek Canyon SNA

Six-mile hike to enjoy fall foliage and pre-history of rock houses of the Cumberland Plateau.

Registration Closes: 10/28
FREE
Only 9 Left!
Nov 8
Meeman-Shelby
Camporee 2025

Everybody loves a campfire and fellowship!

Registration Closes: 11/8
Price: $10.00
Select Quantity
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
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Dec 1
Roan Mountain
Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors

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

Registration Closes: 12/1
Feeds one bird a day - $10.00
Feeds two birds a day - $20.00
Feeds three birds a day - $30.00
Feeds four bird a day - $40.00
Feeds five birds a day - $50.00
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Dec 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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