Description: Wonderful Waterways Pontoon Tour 7/23/26 11:30a-1:30p
Location: Rock Island State Park
Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Aubrey for a pontoon float to Rock Island. Participants will enjoy a float down the Collins River and up the Caney Fork River to see the Island which gave the park its name.
Start on Collins going downstream, pass under bridge dam on left right will be going upstream on the Caney Fork. Paying a visit to the Rock Island proper where the Caney Fork meets the Rocky River.
Join Seasonal Interpreter Aubrey for a trip along the Collins River via pontoon boat, to learn about the natural and cultural significance of Rock Island’s waterways. On these floats, you will be able to enjoy the wonders of the Collins River, view local wildlife, and learn some history of the area. This is also a great opportunity to take some photos of the park from the water. This trip is recommended for families, nature lovers, and everyone in between. We will depart from the Kings Landing Boat Ramp and make our way down the Collins River to the Rock Island the park is named after. Feel free to bring snacks, water, cameras, and an extra jacket in case it gets chilly!
The cost is $12 per person, and there are limited spaces on these tours, so be sure to register ahead of time. Please arrive 15 minutes early, if possible, to receive gear and a safety briefing. We will also begin the boarding process. Life jackets will be required on all floats. We have plenty of life jackets, but feel free to bring your own. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled, and all attendees will be refunded and notified by text message or email, so be sure to provide a good method of contact when signing up. Refunds will only be offered if the event is cancelled by the park.
Program Host: Aubrey Michaels
Contact Email: aubrey.michaels@tn.gov
Meeting Place: Kings Landing Boat Ramp
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