JULY PROGRAMS 2008

Friday, July 4, 2008

6:00 PM    Sueter Falls Evening Hike  -  Meet Ranger John Miller at the Collin’s West Parking lot to hike to see Sueter Falls during the evening. This hike will be a strenuous 1-mile hike to the base of Sueter Falls. Please wear good shoes and bring a source of light. Be prepared, ticks are out.

Saturday, July 5, 2008

2:00 PM    All About Snakes  -  Come visit with Naturalist John Miller at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station to learn about the facts and myths behind these reptiles. Bring a chair to be comfortable.
 
5:00 PM    Savage Falls Hike  -  Join Ranger John at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station for this moderate 4-mile roundtrip hike to the great Rattlesnake Point for a beautiful overlook of Savage Gulf. Be prepared, ticks are out.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

9:00 AM    Rattlesnake Point Overlook Hike  -  Join Ranger John Miller at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station for a moderate 4-mile roundtrip hike to the great Rattlesnake Point for a beautiful overlook of Savage Gulf. Be prepared, ticks are out.

10:00 AM    Greeter Falls Hike  -  Join Ranger Chase at the Greeter Falls parking lot for a difficult 1.5 mile hike through beautiful hemlock forests to breath-taking waterfalls.

2:00 PM    Grundy Lakes Hike  -  Join Ranger Jacob at the beach parking lot for an easy 2-mile hike around the scenic Grundy Lakes.

3:00 PM    Slideshow  -  Join George at Savage Gulf Ranger Station for an informative slideshow on
Savage Gulf/Stone Door area.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

9:00 AM    Cave Tour  -  Meet Ranger Jacob at Carter State Natural Area parking lot for a strenuous 5-mile roundtrip hike to explore Buggytop Cave. Bring two sources of light, sturdy boots, water, and a light snack.

10:00 AM    Leave No Trace  -  Come visit with Rangers John Miller and Chase Howell at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station to learn some basic principals of good outdoor ethics using the Leave No Trace program. Participants will receive Leave No Trace souvenirs.

4:00 PM    Creekin’  -  Meet Naturalist John Miller at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station for this short ¼ -mile hike to the creek to look for creek critters. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

2:00 PM    Canoe Float  -  Join Ranger Jacob to learn some basics about canoeing and a few things about one of our park’s most historic areas. Meet at Grundy Lakes beach parking lot and bring a friend. Due to limited equipment call the office to reserve your spot at 931-924-2980.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

2:00 PM    Stone Door Hike  -  See the Great Stone Door with Ranger Chase. Meet at the Stone Door Ranger Station for an easy 2-mile hike featuring amazing views of the South Cumberland.

Friday, July 18, 2008

7:30 PM    Night Hike  -  Join Rangers John Miller and Chase Howell at the Visitor Center shelter for this moderate 2-mile hike through the Meadow Trail. Be ready to use all five senses and for a lesson on night life for animals. Bring a flashlight and bug spray.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

10:00 AM    Nature Hike to Rattlesnake Point  -  Meet at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station to hike along the Savage Gulf day loop trail with Naturalists Chase Howell and John Miller for this informative 4-mile moderate hike to learn some great facts of nature. This hike will include talks about trees, animals, and basic outdoor skills.

3:00 PM    Survival Skills  -  Meet Ranger John Miller at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station for this informative program about the basics of outdoor survival. Learn everything from campfires, first aid, and edible nature.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

10:00 AM    Greeter Falls Hike  -  Join Ranger Chase at the Greeter Falls parking lot for a difficult 1.5 mile hike through beautiful hemlock forests to breath-taking waterfalls.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

7:30 PM    Meadow Evening Hike  -  Join the Ranger for a relaxing stroll around “the meadow.” Come to the Visitor Center pavilion with walking shoes and prepare for the sights and sounds of an evening at South Cumberland.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

9:00 AM    Cave Program  -  Need to cool off from the summer sun? Meet Ranger Jacob at the Carter State Natural Area parking lot for a strenuous 5-mile roundtrip hike. Bring two sources of light, water, and a light snack.

10:00 AM    Savage Falls and Rattlesnake Point Hike  -  Join Ranger John Miller at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station for this 4-mile nature hike to Savage Falls and then up to Rattlesnake Point. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water and a snack. Don’t forget your camera!

2:00 PM    Stone Door Hike  -  See the Great Stone Door with Ranger Chase. Meet at the Stone Door Ranger Station for an easy 2-mile hike featuring amazing views of the South Cumberland.

4:00 PM    Sueter Falls Hike  -  Hike with Ranger John Miller from the Collins West parking lot down to beautiful Sueter Falls. This is a 1-mile strenuous nature hike to the base of Sueter Falls and back.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

10:00 AM    Rappelling at Stone Door  -  Sign up for a beginner rappel off the Stone Door Bluffs. Participants must first sign up by calling the Visitor Center at (931) 924-2980 as there will be only 12 spots available. Equipment will be provided. Meet at the Stone Door Ranger Station and bring water and snacks.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

7:30 PM    Meadow Evening Hike  -  Join the Ranger for a relaxing stroll around “the meadow”. Come to the Visitor Center pavilion with walking shoes and prepare for the sights and sounds of an evening at South Cumberland.
 

Back to Top