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South Cumberland Park Activities Schedule
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The South Cumberland Park
Rangers and expert volunteers provide a range of guided interpretive
activities, hikes, backcountry skills training and a few special
programs like rappelling and canoeing. There are also numerous
programs just for kids (regardless of your age) and occasional work days
for trail maintenance. The schedule is updated monthly.
June Planned Activities at South Cumberland
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
2:00 p.m.
Snake Program
Meet Ranger Brent at the South Cumberland Visitor Center for an
educational program about one of our most misunderstood native animals,
the snake.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
12:00 noon
Sycamore Falls Hike
Meet the naturalist at the Grundy Forest parking lot for a moderate
3-mile round trip hike to Sycamore Falls.
2:00
p.m.
Stone Door Hike
Join the naturalist at Stone Door Ranger Station for an easy 2-mile
round trip hike to the Great Stone Door and back
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
12:00 noon
Dog Hole Mine Tour
Meet with Wanda and Rosa at the Visitor Center to see what a dog hole
mine looked like. These small mines provided coal for heating their
homes. Sometimes, there was enough coal to sell to neighbors.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
2:00 p.m.
Greeter Falls Hike
Join the naturalist at the Greeter Falls parking area for this difficult
1.5 mile hike to see some of the beautiful waterfalls in this area.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
3:00 p.m.
Savage Gulf Slide Show
Meet Ranger George at Savage Gulf Ranger Station for an informative
slideshow on the Savage Gulf/Stone Door Area.
July Planned Activities at South Cumberland
Friday, July 3, 2009
8:00
a.m.
Stone Door Hike
Join Ranger Jacob at Stone Door Ranger Station to learn about the
Cumberland Plateau and the people who lived there. This is an easy
2-mile hike.
6:00
p.m.
Canoe Float
Meet Ranger Carolyn at the Grundy Lakes Beach for a guided canoe tour of
the lake. Safety jackets will be supplied. No experience necessary.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
8:00
a.m.
Hike Savage Falls
Meet Ranger Roger at Savage Gulf Ranger Station for a four mile moderate
hike roundtrip to see a beautiful waterfall. Wear bug spray, the ticks
are here!
8:00
a.m.
What Track Is That?
Join Ranger Carolyn at the South Cumberland State ParkVisitor’s Center
volleyball court for a beginner session on animal tracking! If you have
a hamster, lizard, snake, turtle, or other small pet, bring it along.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
10:00
a.m.
Meadow Hike
Join Ranger Carolyn at the Visitor Center for an hour-long guided tour
of the Meadow Trail. We’ll look at bugs, blooms, and take an easy hike
around the pond.
11:00
a.m.
Greeter Falls Hike
Meet Ranger Jacob at the Greeter Falls parking lot for this difficult
2-mile hike. See the beauty of the upper and lower falls.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
8:00
a.m.
Horsepound Falls Hike
Meet Ranger Roger at Collins West access for this strenuous 6 mile hike
roundtrip to see two waterfalls and some rugged country.
2:00
p.m.
Creek Games
Join Ranger Carolyn for a splashing good time at the Grundy Forest
Pavilion. Shoes required. Prepare to get wet while we look for creek
critters and play in the creek. This program involves a moderate hike
with a few steep sections.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
3:00
p.m.
Slideshow
Meet Ranger George for an informative slideshow on the Savage Gulf/Stone
Door area. Meet at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
5:00 p.m.
Sycamore Falls Hike
Meet Ranger Brent at the Grundy Forest parking lot for this moderate 3
mile hike to Sycamore Falls. Bring sturdy shoes, bug spray, and some
water.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
10:00
a.m.
What Tree Is That?
Join Ranger Carolyn at the Foster Falls Parking Lot for a short hike.
We’ll learn how to identify 15 common trees that are native to our area.
10:30
a.m.
Canoe Float
Come out to Grundy Lakes for a relaxing canoe float and learn about the
history of the area. Meet at the beach parking lot. Space is limited so
please call 931-924-2980 for reservations.
2:00
p.m.
Canoe Float
Meet Ranger Carolyn at the Grundy Lakes Beach parking lot for a guided
canoe tour of the lake. Safety jackets will be supplied. No experience
necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
8:00
a.m.
Ranger Falls Hike
Meet Ranger Jacob at Stone Door Ranger Station for a strenuous 7-mile
hike to Ranger Falls. Wear sturdy boots and bring water and a snack.
8:00
a.m.
Boulder Crossing
Meet Ranger Roger at Collins West access for this strenuous three mile
hike roundtrip to view a remote beautiful creek. Bring water and snacks.
Friday, July 17, 2009
10:00
a.m.
GPS Basics
Meet at the Visitor Center for this beginner’s course on using a GPS.
Ranger Jacob will show you how to navigate and how to mark way points.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
8:00
a.m.
Stone Door Hike
Meet at the Stone Door Ranger Station where Ranger Jacob will take you
to the Great Stone Door. Be ready for some amazing overlooks.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
8:00
a.m.
Savage Day Loop
Meet Ranger Roger at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station for this moderate
five mile hike to see Savage Falls and Rattlesnake Point!
11:00
a.m.
Greeter Falls Hike
Join Ranger Jacob for this strenuous 2-mile hike to one of Tennessee’s
beautiful waterfalls. We will go to the upper and lower falls.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
2:00
p.m.
Knot Tying 101
Meet Ranger Brent at the Visitor Center to learn how to tie a few basic
knots.
Friday, July 24, 2009
2:00
p.m.
Sport Climbing How-To-Clinic
Are you ready to move from the world of top-roping to sport climbing?
Meet Ranger Jason at the Foster Falls parking lot for a beginner’s
course on this different style of rock climbing. Basic skills of
climbing and rope work required. Due to limited equipment, call South
Cumberland’s Park office to reserve your spot (931)924-2980.
6:00
p.m.
Fine Fishing Fun
Join Ranger Carolyn at the Grundy Lakes Beach for a relaxing evening of
fishing. There will be a short instruction session, then pick your spot
on the water’s edge, and try your luck at reeling in a big one! Ages 13
and over must have a fishing license. Ages 10 and under must be
accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
9:00
a.m.
Learn To Use a Map and Compass
Join Ranger Carolyn at the Stone Door Ranger Station for this three hour
moderate rim hike. Maps will be provided; bring a compass and
binoculars, if you have them. Bring water.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
1:00
p.m.
Creek Critter Roundup
If you want to find out about the fascinating world of craw-dads and
water spiders, or you’re just needing an excuse to get your feet wet on
a hot summer day, meet Jason at the Grundy Lakes Beach parking lot. Be
sure to bring creek shoes and a towel.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
8:00
a.m.
Fine Fishing Fun
Join Ranger Carolyn at the Grundy Lakes Beach for a quiet morning of
fishing. There will be a short instruction session, then pick your spot
on the water’s edge, and try your luck at reeling in a big one! Ages 13
and over must have a fishing license. Ages 10 and under must be
accompanied by an adult.
8:00
a.m.
Suter Falls Hike
Meet Ranger Roger at Collins West access for this strenuous two mile
hike down into the gorge below Suter Falls.
11:00
a.m.
Caterpillar, Chrysalis, Butterfly
Join Ranger Carolyn at the South Cumberland State Park Visitor Center to
learn more about our winged friends. We’ll take a walk in the meadow and
make some butterfly art. Patrons over 10 years of age must be
accompanied by a child.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
12:00
noon
Old Log Cabin
Meet Rosa and Wanda at the Visitor Center to view a real log cabin. It
was made from hand hewn logs with a fireplace made from mountain stone.
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