South Cumberland Waterfalls in Full Flow

Park Manager John Christof reports today:

We got about six inches of rain as a result of the hurricane coming through this week. The waterfalls are great. This is a perfect opportunity to see and photograph our waterfalls in full flow surrounded by rich green vegetation. I hope everyone can get up here to see it while the water is high.

At present, there should be no problem finding water which is good news for Labor Day weekend backpackers.

Tennessee Park Rangers Association

Assistant Park Manager Bill Knapp has done a great job putting together a new website for the Tennessee Park Rangers Association. I think most park visitors are not aware of what is involved in becoming a Ranger. Visit the website, learn more and see some good photos of Tennessee's parks.

Friends Volunteer Work Day August 23, 2008

From Friends Volunteer Group Leaders Peggy & Frank Cregor:

We will meet at Grundy Forest at the parking lot at 10:00 AM (CDT). There will be three available projects:

Easy: Pick up trash around day loop
Medium: Cut back problem privet areas
Hard: Stabilization work (stone steps, water bar clean out, etc.)

We will finish at about 1:00 PM and have lunch available and a short Ranger presentation.

Please contact Peggy Cregor if you will be able to join us. It is important that we know who is coming for lunch orders and in case we have to cancel because of rain. You can reach Peggy at:
pcregor@cregoradventures.com or cal 931-692-6289

In the mean time, here is a form you can complete if you are interested in working as a volunteer.

Park Visitor Praises Trail Improvements

Phillip F. from Avondale Estates, Georgia made a comment via the Friends website today:

Hadn't visited the Fiery Gizzard / Dog Hole / Small Wilds trails in years. Was there last weekend, and the new blazes and bridges are great!! Thank you!!

Congratulations and compliments to the summer trail crew and the Friends volunteer workers for these and other improvements to the park trails.