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.
Saturday, May 26,
2012
2:00 p.m.
Critter Inspection
The bugs are
out. And we need your help! Bring your powers of observation and your
critter catching skills to help the Naturalist identify and inspect the
insects around The Visitor Center grounds
Sunday, May 27th,
2012
3:00 p.m.
Savage Gulf Slideshow
Meet Ranger George at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station for an informative
slideshow on the Savage Gulf/Stone Door area. For those that wish to
see the beauty of the park, but can’t stand ticks, snakes, and pollen.
Friday,
June 1, 2012
1:00 p.m.
Animal Tracks
Join Andrea at the Stone Door
Ranger Station to make animal track ID books to use when finding tracks
on the park or at home.
6:30 p.m.
Sunset/Night Hike to Rattlesnake Point
Meet Ranger Aaron at the Savage
Gulf Ranger Station for a moderate 4-mile hike to see the beautiful
Rattlesnake Point overlook. Bring water/snack, flashlight, sturdy
shoes.
Saturday,
June 2, 2012
(National Trails Day)
8:00 a.m.
Mountain Oak trail run
Meet Aaron at the Savage Gulf
Ranger Station for a 15K trail run. This is a strenuous run and runners
should be able to keep a 12 min/mile pace. Call the ranger station at
931-779-3532 for reservations.
11:00 a.m.
Hike to Sycamore Falls
Meet Park at the Grundy Forest
for a 3 mile moderate hike to the best swimmin’ hole on the Gizzard. We
will wade into the world of the aquatic critters that call the Fiery
Gizzard home.
9:00 a.m.
Hike to Stone Door
See
the famed Stone Door overlook by joining Andrea on the easy 2-mile hike
starting from the ranger station. A great hike for kids.
3:00 p.m.
Savage Falls Hike
Meet
Ranger George on a moderate 4-mile hike to Savage Falls. Make sure to
wear proper footwear and bring water/snacks.
3:00 p.m.
Savage Slideshow
Meet
Ranger George at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station for an informative
slideshow on the Savage Gulf/Stone Door area. For those that wish to
see the beauty of the park, but can’t stand ticks, snakes, and pollen.
Sunday,
June 3, 2012
3:30 p.m.
Nature Hike - Boulders Crossing
Meet Ranger Aaron at the
Collins West parking lot for a strenuous 3-mile hike over beautiful,
rocky terrain to view the Collins River with a side-trip to Suter
Falls. Bring water/snack, sturdy shoes.
Friday,
June 8, 2012
1:00 p.m.
Tree ID Book
Join Andrea at the Stone Door
to make tree ID books to help you identify trees at the park or in your
yard.
2:00 p.m.
Sport Climbing How-To
For those who have already
“learned the ropes”, this intermediate class teaches a different kind of
climbing. Call 931-924-2980 to sign up.
4:00 p.m.
What Tree is That?
Meet Seasonal Ranger Aaron at
the Savage Gulf Ranger Station. We will be discussing native trees and
the kids will be making their own field guides. You will be able to
take these with you to identify native trees around the park and around
your home.
Saturday,
June 9, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Laurel Falls Hike
Join Andrea at the Stone Door
Station. We will be taking a hike to see the Laurel Gulf overlook and
then down to the falls. Bring water, sturdy shoes.
2:30 p.m.
Hike to Savage Falls
Meet Ranger Aaron at Savage
Gulf Ranger Station for a moderate 4-mile hike to see beautiful Savage
Falls. Bring water/snack, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a bathing suit if
you want to swim.
1:00 p.m.
Canoe Float at Grundy Lakes
Join Park to learn some basics
about canoeing as we paddle around Grundy Lakes. Meet at the Grundy
Lakes beach parking lot. Due to limited equipment call the park office
to reserve your spot. (931)924-2980.
Sunday,
June 10, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Hike to Horsepound/Suter Falls
Meet Seasonal Ranger Aaron at
the Collin's West parking lot for a strenuous 6-mile hike to see
beautiful Horsepound and Suter Falls. This is a tough hike so bring
plenty of water, a snack, and wear sturdy shoes.
1:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge Geology
Visit one of the coolest
sandstone features on the park with Naturalist Park. Meet at the
Natural Bridge parking lot.
Friday,
June 15, 2012
1:00 p.m.
Butterflies
Join Andrea at the Stone Door
Station to learn about the life cycle of butterflies. Then we will make
butterflies of our own out of paper.
2:30 p.m.
What is the Woolly Adelgid? - Grundy Forest Day Loop
Meet Ranger Aaron at the Grundy
Forest for a moderate 2-mile hike. We will discuss the insect's
potential impact on our forests, and what can be done to minimize its
impact in our area. Bring water/snack, sturdy shoes.
7:00 p.m.
Sunset Hike
Enjoy the fleeting light while
learning about the critters that come out at night. Meet the Naturalist
at the Foster Falls parking lot. Don’t forget a flashlight!
Saturday,
June 16, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Mountain Oak Loop Hike
Meet Seasonal Ranger Aaron at
Savage Gulf Ranger Station for a strenuous 10-mile hike that has
beautiful overlooks of Savage Gulf and our Big Tree spur trail. Pack
your lunch, plenty of water, and wear sturdy shoes. This is an awesome
trek for seasoned hikers only.
9:00 a.m.
Greeter Falls Hike
Join Andrea at the Greeter
Falls parking lot. We will be taking a moderate 1.5 mile hike to the
falls and back. We will discuss native plants along the way. Wear
sturdy shoes and bring water.
Sunday,
June 17, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Snakes of the Cumberland Plateau
Meet Seasonal Ranger Aaron at
Savage Gulf picnic area for an informative talk about the different
types of snakes found on the Cumberland Plateau. There will be a live
cornsnake for demonstration purposes.
Friday,
June 22, 2012
8:00 p.m.
Learn to Identify Objects in
the Night Sky
Meet Ranger Aaron at the Savage Gulf picnic area for an informative
demonstration on how to make and use a star wheel. Visitors will be
able to make their own star wheel and practice using it. Materials will
be provided. Bring a headlamp or flashlight.
1:00 p.m.
Yarn Dolls
Join Andrea at the Stone Door
station. We will be making our very own dolls to play with and discuss
how children's toys used to be hand-made.
Sunday,
June 24, 2012
3:30 p.m.
Nature Hike - Boulders Crossing
Meet Seasonal Ranger Aaron at
the Collins West parking lot for a strenuous 3-mile hike over beautiful,
rocky terrain to view the Collins River with a side-trip to Suter
Falls. Bring water/snack and wear sturdy shoes.
Friday,
June 29, 2012
2:30 p.m.
Hike Savage Day Loop
Meet Ranger Aaron at Savage
Gulf Ranger Station for a moderate 5-mile hike on the Savage Day Loop.
Along the way we will see Savage Falls and the beautiful Rattlesnake
Point overlook. Bring water, sturdy shoes.
Saturday,
June 30, 2012
10:00 a.m.
Nature Hike-Grundy Forest Day Loop
Join Park at the Grundy Forest
parking lot to set out on a moderate 2-mile hike. This is an excellent
trail to capture the diverse flora of the South Cumberland so bring your
camera, water and sturdy shoes.
10:00 a.m.
Patriotic Coloring
Join Andrea at the Stone Door
Station to get a jump start on the 4th of July. We will be learning
about the bald eagle and coloring a patriotic picture.
2:30 p.m.
Greeter Falls Swim
Meet
Seasonal Ranger Aaron at the Greeter Falls parking lot for a moderate
2-mile hike to take a dip at the base of Greeter Falls. Bring
water/snack, and swim suit.
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