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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.

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February Planned Activities at South Cumberland

Saturday, February 6, 2010

8:00 a.m.
Frosty Frolic

Meet Ranger Jason at the Foster Falls parking lot for a four mile hike along the rim of Robinson Cove. We will discuss frost, ice, and cold, and how the wildlife deals with the winter weather.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

2:00 p.m.
Grundy Day Loop Hike

Meet Ranger Brent at Grundy Forest parking lot for a moderate 2-mile round trip hike. We will see a couple of small waterfalls and some very old Eastern Hemlock trees.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

10:00 a.m.
Natural Bridge Geology

Overlooking Lost Cove, this small but unique natural area will interest and delight!
Meet Ranger Jason at the Natural Bridge parking lot for this event.

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.

Friday, February 26, 2010

7:00 p.m.
Night Hike on the Meadow Trail

Meet Ranger Brent at the South Cumberland Visitor Center parking lot for an easy 2-mile round trip hike. Join us for this hike to see and hear the differences of the night time at the park.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

1:30 p.m.
Atlatl Demonstration

Join Ranger Jamie at Stone Door Ranger Station to learn about this primitive weapon. It was used in warfare and hunting. Then try your hand at this spear throwing technique.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

2:00 p.m.
Winter Tree ID Hike

Join Ranger Jamie at Stone Door Ranger Station for a short hike to learn about the trees of the plateau forest.

March Planned Activities at South Cumberland

Saturday, March 6, 2010

10:00 a.m.
Fiery Gizzard Trash Pickup

WANTED: Motivated persons with a keen eye for trash, sturdy bag-clinching grip, and off-trail hiking ability. Must have hatred of litter! Meet at the Grundy Forest parking lot.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

10:00 A.M.
Trail Building How-To

Meet Ranger Jason at the Grundy forest parking lot for an introduction to trail building techniques. We will repair a small section of trail along the Little Fiery Gizzard so don’t forget your boots and gloves. Tools provided.

Saturday, March 20, 2010
10:00 a.m.
Spring Hike

Celebrate the first day of Spring with a hike! Join Ranger Jason for a 5-mile moderate hike to the TVA Small Wilds area north of Foster Falls. Meet at the falls parking lot with water and snacks.
2:00 p.m.
Stone Door Hike
Join Ranger Jamie at Stone Door Ranger Station for this 2-mile round trip hike to the Great Stone Door and enjoy the first day of Spring outdoors at Savage Gulf State Natural Area.

Sunday, March 21, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Atlatl Demonstration

Join Ranger Jamie at Stone Door Ranger Station to lean about this primitive weapon used in warfare and hunting. Try your hand at this spear throwing technique.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

10:00 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt

Our 28th Annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled at the Visitor Center Complex. This event is for children walking age and up. There will be five age categories, with four prizes awarded to each group, for children finding the prize eggs. There will be no “most eggs found” competition. Adults will only be allowed to assist toddler hunters in the walking to age two group. In case of rain, the Easter Egg Hunt will be rescheduled to Sunday, March28th, at 1:00 p.m. (The Friends of South Cumberland State Recreation Area will sponsor this event.)

Sunday, March 28, 2010

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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