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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.
FEBRUARY PROGRAMS 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
9:00 a.m.
Hawkins Cove Hike
Take a hike through history in this lesser known but important natural
area.
Call Ranger Jason for information on this moderate 5 mile hike.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
1:30 p.m.
Winter Tree Hike
Join Ranger Jamie to see the beauty and diversity of the Cumberland
Plateau forest on this short 3/4 mile hike. Meet at the Stone Door
Ranger Station.
3:00 p.m.
Stone Door Hike
Join Ranger Jamie at the Stone Door Ranger Station for this easy 2 mile
round trip hike to the Great Stone Door. We will see some awesome views
and learn a little about the Savage Gulf State Natural Area.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
11:00 a.m.
Amour Hike
Forget the chocolates, give the gift of a hike for Valentine's Day. Sure
to make your heart pound and your face flush, this 4 mile hike will take
you to beautiful overlooks and lovely waterfalls. Meet Ranger Jason at
the Foster Falls parking lot.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
3:00 p.m.
Informative Slideshow
Meet Ranger George at Savage Gulf Ranger Station for an informative
slideshow on Savage Gulf/Stone Door Area.
Friday, February 20, 2009
3:00 p.m.
Pioneer Fire Starting
Think you can start a campfire without matches? Meet Ranger Jason at the
Grundy Forest parking lot to learn fire starting techniques of old.
After the talk, you'll have a chance to test your newly acquired skill.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
2:00 p.m.
Meadow Trail Hike
Meet Ranger Brent at the Visitor Center parking lot for an easy 2-mile
stroll around our Meadow Trail.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
12:00 p.m.
Cave Trip
Discover the strange but beautiful world below the
surface of the park.
Come to the Carter State Natural area parking lot for this strenuous
five-mile round trip hike. Bring two sources of light, long pants,
boots, water, and a light snack. Ranger Brent will be your guide for
this cave trip.
JANUARY PROGRAMS 2009
Thursday, January 1,
2009
1:00 pm
New Year’s Day Hike
Start the New Year with a 3-mile moderate hike to Sycamore Falls. Meet
Ranger Brent at the Grundy Forest parking lot for this hike.
Friday, January 2, 2009
2:00 pm
Resolution Hike
Have you made a New Year’s resolution to get fit? Meet Ranger Jason at
the Carter State Natural Area parking lot for a heart-pumping hike that
will whip you right into shape.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
1:30 pm
Greeter Falls Hike
Join Ranger Jamie at Greeter Falls parking area for this difficult 1.5
mile hike to the beautiful Greeter Falls. If the temperature is cold
enough, we could see some spectacular ice formations.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
12:00 pm
Natural Bridge Geology Talk
Meet Ranger Jason at the Sewanee Natural Bridge to discuss the history
and geology of the bridge and the drainage it sets above...the Lost
Cove.
1:30 pm
Stone Door Hike
Join Ranger Jamie at Stone Door Ranger Station for this easy 2-mile
round trip hike to the panoramic Great Stone Door.
3:00 pm
Suter Falls Hike
Meet Ranger George at Collins West access for a short, but strenuous
1-mile hike down to the base of Suter Falls to view the cold beauty of
winter ice.
Friday, January 16, 2009
3:00 pm
Skinny Point Day Hike
Visit a lesser-known vista in the TVA Small Wilds Area beyond the Laurel
Branch. Ranger Jason will lead you on this 5-mile scenic hike along the
plateau rim. Meet at the Foster Falls parking lot.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
11:00 am
Cave Program
Discover the strange but beautiful world below the surface of the park.
This program includes some scrambling over rocks and possibly wading
through underground streams. Come to the Carter State Natural Area
parking lot for this strenuous five-mile round trip hike. Bring two
sources of light, long pants, boots, water, and a snack. Ranger Brent
will be your guide for this cave trip.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
3:00 pm
Slideshow
Meet Ranger George at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station for an informative
slideshow on the Savage Gulf/Stone Door Area.
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