Owl Prowl at Norris Dam SP
Owl Prowl at Norris Dam SP
Join Ranger Lily on a short hike to look and listen for owls on the trail and learn a bit about these fantastic feathery flyers. Meet at the West Campground […]
Join Ranger Lily on a short hike to look and listen for owls on the trail and learn a bit about these fantastic feathery flyers. Meet at the West Campground […]
Join Ranger Rachel for a short-guided hike along the Harmon Trail to look for local wildlife and interesting plant species. Meet at the Harmon Trailhead. Free. Register online.
Meet at the Canteen for an easy to moderate 1 mile-long hike to the Sinkhole trail. Hike winds through sinkholes and forest features. Free. Register online.
Shovels to Rifles: The CCC and World War II. Join Ranger Gamble for a hike and lecture about this connection between the CCC, Norris Dam State Park, and the American […]
Meet Ranger Rachel at the Elkins Trailhead for a strenuous 2.25-mile morning hike. Meet at the Canteen. Free. Register online.
Meet Lily at the Lakeside trail head for an easy and scenic 0.50 mile hike along the water. Register online.
End your day with a 1.5 mile hike and picnic with seasonal interpretive ranger Alex as we go through the Hootin Hollow Trail. We will start at the Canteen and […]
Join Ranger Stephanie for a 3-mile guided hike to explore the island loop trail. The terrain will be fairly flat and portions of the hike will be on the paved Bobwhite […]
Ladies of all ages meet seasonal interpretive ranger Alex at the Canteen to go on a calm, morning hike through Andrew’s Ridge. The hike is a little under 2 miles […]
Join Ranger Lydia on a 2.5 mile hike up Spicewood Trail to the Chimney Tops junction. From there you can either hike back down to the Old Mac Trailhead for […]
Banding sessions provide fascinating opportunities to get up close and personal with wild birds. This banding session is led by master bander, Mark Armstrong, Seven Islands staff, and a group of […]
Join Ranger Rachel for a fun search for mushrooms and other cool plants along Lakeside Trail. Meet at the Lakeside Trailhead. Free. Register online.
Nature meditation has been proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and other mental health hardships. Join Seasonal Ranger Alec for a meditative hike and clear your mind while enjoying nature. We will hike […]
Join Interpretive Ranger Jacob for a moderately difficult, 8-mile round trip hike to the fire lookout tower. Meet at the Old Mac Trailhead. Details and registration online.
Join REI in making the most out of your day on the trail. We will share the essentials of day hiking and explore the basics of preparation, safety, gear, and […]
Fireflies produce a chemical reaction inside their bodies that allows them to light up in a process known as bioluminescence. But WHY do they do it? Most spiders have eight eyes. […]
Join seasonal Ranger Jacob for a walk around the park looking for some native reptile in the area. Learn about snakes and lizards and other reptiles. Free. Details online.
Join Ranger Rachel for a fun informational hike about some of the edible plants in East Tennessee. Meet at the Tea Room. Free. Register online.
Fireflies produce a chemical reaction inside their bodies that allows them to light up in a process known as bioluminescence. But WHY do they do it? Most spiders have eight eyes. […]
Birders sometimes have to rely on the unique songs and other sounds that birds make to identify which species are around them. We will go on about a 2.5 mile hike […]
Enjoy an easy 1-mile beginner’s hike with Ranger Rachel. Meet at the Harmon Trailhead. Free. Register online.
Cool off some of that summer heat with Seasonal Ranger Rachel and learn about East Tennessee’s water creatures. Meet at the Grist Mill and be prepared to get wet. Free. […]
Join Interpreter Isabelle on an early morning 3.5 mile hike to explore the trails and wildlife here at the park. We'll meet at the Lake trailhead. Free. Details online.
Join Ranger Trent at the Tea Room parking lot for a 2-mile hike to our Historic CCC Camp and look at the ruins of the CCC camp that was once there. […]
Enjoy the super full moon with a walk with Seasonal Rangers Rachel and Lily across the Norris Dam. Meet at the TVA Visitor’s Center. Cost $5. Register online.
Come and see the remnants of an old mine shaft that belonged to Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. This hike will be 2.5-3 miles round trip so wear proper shoes and […]
American Eagle Day commemorates the anniversary of the bald eagle’s selection as our national symbol on the Great Seal in 1782. We are partnering with the Ameican Eagle Foundation to […]
Join us for a 3 mile easy hike to learn about edibles and medicinals. Meet at the first pull-off on Greenbrier Road. Cost: Members $55. Register online.
Hike with Ranger Jacob and learn the value of clean water and its impact on our world. Cool off in either one of our waterfalls on this 3-mile round trip […]
Banding sessions provide fascinating opportunities to get up close and personal with wild birds. This banding session is led by master bander, Mark Armstrong, Seven Islands staff, and a group of […]
Take an evening hike with Ranger Jacob. Meet at the Old Mac trailhead and bring your furry friends. We will hike approximately 2.5 miles round trip along Judge Branch and […]
Join Interpreter Isabelle in front of the Grist Mill. The hike will be easy to moderate in difficulty. Free. Details online.
Nature will dictate activities according to seasonal and climate conditions at this time of year. Tracking, birding, insect observing, exploring cultural history, sketching, plant identifying, stargazing, and storytelling at the […]
Whether you are learning to travel solo or wanting to help women in your life have an inclusive outdoor experience, join REI to hear firsthand tips and stories on how […]
We're kicking off the 3rd quarter of our hiking series with a clinic covering the hikes and hiking essentials. Details on Facebook. Let us know if you can make it […]
Kids 17 and under will receive a free lunch. Meet at the Old Mac Trailhead for a half mile walk through the woods. Learn about the history, flora and fauna […]
Join us for fun games and activities about birds and their songs. Learn to identify common birds by the songs that they sing. First time participants will get a birding […]
Fireflies produce a chemical reaction inside their bodies that allows them to light up in a process known as bioluminescence. But WHY do they do it? Most spiders have eight eyes. […]
Fireflies produce a chemical reaction inside their bodies that allows them to light up in a process known as bioluminescence. But WHY do they do it? Most spiders have eight eyes. […]
Join Interpreter Isabelle at the Lake Trailhead for a short walk through the camp ground to see if we can spot some of the resident eagles on Norris Lake. Free. […]
Easy round-trip 2.75Â mile hike to the island to watch the sunset over the park and French Broad River. Join Ranger Stephanie for this sunset hike along the ADA and Island […]
Join us at the Obed for our Lunch and Learn programs. Lunches are provided by Morgan County School Food Services Summer Feeding Program and the Morgan County Healthier Tennessee Community. All […]
Kids 17 and under will receive a free lunch. Meet at the Old Mac Trailhead for a half mile walk through the woods. Learn about the history, flora and fauna […]