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.
Friday,
February 3
6:00 p.m.
Winter Film Series Part 4 National Parks; Americas Best Idea
Meet Ranger Brent at the South Cumberland Visitor Center to watch Ken
Burns’ wonderful documentary about one of our most precious resources,
our National Parks.
6:00 p.m.
Moonlight Hike
Enter the eerie world of the winter night, without lights! This easy
1.5 mile hike will meet at the Visitors Center.
Saturday,
February 4
2:00 p.m.
Snakes of TN
Join the ranger at the Stone Door Ranger Station. We will be learning
about native snakes, both venomous and non-venomous. Get to see and
touch a live non-venomous snake and learn to identify venomous snakes in
the area.
Friday,
February 10
6:00 p.m.
Winter Film Series Part 5 National Parks; Americas Best Idea
Meet Ranger Brent at the South Cumberland Visitor Center to watch Ken
Burns’ wonderful documentary about one of our most precious resources,
our National Parks.
Friday,
February 17
6:00 p.m.
Winter Film Series Part 6 National Parks; Americas Best Idea
Meet Ranger Brent at the South Cumberland Visitor Center to watch Ken
Burns’ wonderful documentary about one of our most precious resources,
our National Parks.
Saturday,
February 18
8:00 a.m.
Raven Point Loop
This 9-mile loop trail explores the head of the famous Fiery Gizzard
Gulf. The terrain is rugged and beautiful so not only will you need a
camera, but sturdy boots, food, and water. Meet at Grundy Forest
Parking lot.
2:00 p.m.
Creepy Crawlies
Join the ranger at the Stone Door Ranger Station. We will be showing
and discussing a variety of preserved wildlife, such as skulls, snake
skins, spiders, and aquatic insects.
Sunday,
February 19
2:00 p.m.
Animal Tracks
Join the ranger at the Stone Door Ranger Station. We will be making
animal track ID books to use when finding tracks on the park or in your
backyard.
Friday,
February 24
6:00 p.m.
Winter Film Series Part 7 National Parks;
Americas Best Idea
Meet Ranger Brent at the South Cumberland Visitor Center to watch Ken
Burns’ wonderful documentary about one of our most precious resources,
our National Parks.
Saturday,
February 25
2:00 p.m.
Skull ID
Join the ranger at the Stone Door Ranger Station. We will be showing
and discussing a variety of skulls. We have mammal, bird, and reptile
skulls to show you. Learn about carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores.
See what your favorite animals look like on the inside.
Sunday,
February 26
2:00 p.m.
Creepy Crawlies
Join the ranger
at the Stone Door Ranger Station. We will be showing and discussing a
variety of preserved wildlife, such as skulls, snake skins, spiders, and
aquatic insects.
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.
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