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Let’s go Hiking!
Let’s go Hiking!
Meet Ranger Mason at the Grist Mill Parking lot for a hike along the Ghost House Trail. Bring water. Free. Register online.
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Old Mac Mountain Hike
Old Mac Mountain Hike
We will be sure to stop by the lookout tower to take in the great views! Bring water. Ages 10 years and up. Free.
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Waterfall Hike
Waterfall Hike
We will cool off once we come to the falls and talk about the diversity that makes this park special. Hike is 1 mile. Free.
0 events,
1 event,
Night Lights: Fireflies & Spider Eyes
Night Lights: Fireflies & Spider Eyes
Join Seven Islands' Interpretive Rangers on a 2-3 mile, sunset to dark hike, to explore the wonders of the park after hours! Cost $10.00 for adults. Bring water, sturdy hiking [...]
$10
2 events,
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Hike Through the Tall Timbers
Hike Through the Tall Timbers
The Tall Timbers Trail offers a great view of Norris Lake as well as the change to explore one of the oldest patches of forest in the region. Join Ranger [...]
Wednesday Night Ride
Wednesday Night Ride
Come join us for our weekly rides! We leave at 6 p.m. with four groups. The killer B’s start us off with an average speed of 16 mph, routes change [...]
1 event,
Kayak 101 at the Cove
Kayak 101 at the Cove
Class will prepare participants to confidently explore our region’s many waterways. We’ll learn about boat dynamics and appropriate gear, then dive into basic skills such as the forward stroke, sweep [...]
$35
3 events,
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Evening at the Waterfalls
Evening at the Waterfalls
Join Interpreter Hannah for an after-closing trip to the waterfalls. Your feet may get wet so please wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. This is a 3-mile hike round [...]
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Night Black Light Hike
Night Black Light Hike
Ranger Mason will be meeting at the ball field beside the park office for a night hike on the Lake Trail. Bring water and a head lamp. Bring a black [...]
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Sunset Canoe Float
Sunset Canoe Float
Come out and enjoy our beautiful Cherokee lake on a relaxing evening canoe float. We will cover the basics of canoeing, all experience levels are welcome. Cost $10. Lifejackets will [...]
2 events,
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4th of July Hike
4th of July Hike
Join Interpreter Hannah at the Old Mac trailhead for a fun hike to celebrate Independence Day! We will be hiking up Judge Branch and loop around South Old Mac! This [...]
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Moonlight Hike
Moonlight Hike
Join Ranger Cade and enjoy the Ore Mine trail in a different light. Bring water. The Ore Mine trail is a moderately difficult one and a half mile loop. Must [...]
3 events,
Beginner Birding Hike
Beginner Birding Hike
We will hike approximately 3 miles and learn the basics of birding, including tips for identification, bird songs, and the best tools and resources for beginning birders. Open to birders [...]
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The Clear Creek Crawl
The Clear Creek Crawl
Join Ranger Will at the Rice Gristmill for a moderate 2-mile hike into Clear Creek. In addition to learning about the plant life and animals in the creek we’ll discuss [...]
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Trout Lily Hike
Trout Lily Hike
Join Ranger Cade as we hike our beautiful Trout Lily trail. This trail has many varieties of local flora. This is a moderately difficult trail lasting about 2 miles. Plan [...]
1 event,
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Evening Bird Hike
Evening Bird Hike
Join Ranger Jonah for a fun hike of the North Old Mac trail to see what birds we can find! Be prepared for a fairly long hike. Bring water. Free.
2 events,
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Trees of East Tennessee
Trees of East Tennessee
We will be hiking approximately 2.5 miles and learning tips for tree identification as well as stories, myths, and uses of many of the tree species in the park. You [...]
$5
Cycology Bicycles Maryville/Alcoa Greenway Ride
Cycology Bicycles Maryville/Alcoa Greenway Ride
Join Cycology Bicycles for our beginner friendly, social pace, no drop rides on the first Tuesday of each month, now through October. We will meander through Maryville's paved, multi-use greenway [...]
2 events,
Kayak Fishing Demo at Concord Park
Kayak Fishing Demo at Concord Park
Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month (water/weather dependent) from 5:00- 7:00. Come out and try all of our makes and models of fishing kayaks. Our fishing pro staff [...]
Wednesday Night Ride
Wednesday Night Ride
Come join us for our weekly rides! We leave at 6 p.m. with four groups. The killer B’s start us off with an average speed of 16 mph, routes change [...]
1 event,
SUP 101 at the Cove in Concord Park
SUP 101 at the Cove in Concord Park
This course will provide you with basic equipment and knowledge of SUP and paddle techniques taught by certified SUP instructors. Feel relaxed while you get a workout on the water. [...]
2 events,
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Morning Hike to Debord Falls
Morning Hike to Debord Falls
Come along with Interpreter Jackson as we take the hike up to the falls and look for all the critters that come out so see us. Meet at the Panther [...]
Morning Canoe Float
Morning Canoe Float
Join Ranger Cade as we enjoy a relaxing canoe float on our beautiful Cherokee Lake. This is a great way to start your day! This program is great for all [...]
6 events,
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Birding Basics Hike
Birding Basics Hike
We will hike approximately 3 miles and learn the basics of birding, including tips for identification, bird songs, and the best tools and resources for beginning birders. Open to birders [...]
$5
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The Ten Mile Hike
The Ten Mile Hike
Join Ranger Hunter and Ranger Will for a 10-mile hike. This hike will take approximately 7 hours, so bring water, a sack lunch and sturdy shoes. Free. Register online.
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Volunteer Trail Crew Work Day
Volunteer Trail Crew Work Day
Come and help be a member of Frozen Head’s Volunteer Trail Crew! Tools will be provided. Volunteers should be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. Bring food, water and a [...]
3 events,
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Beginner Birding Hike
Beginner Birding Hike
We will hike approximately 3 miles and learn the basics of birding, including tips for identification, bird songs, and the best tools and resources for beginning birders. Open to birders [...]
$5
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Morning Hike at Big Ridge SP
Morning Hike at Big Ridge SP
Meet Ranger Mason at the Grist Mill Parking lot for a hike along the Fishermans Trail. Bring water. Free, Register online.
Spirit Hike at Norris Dam SP
Spirit Hike at Norris Dam SP
The park becomes an eerie place once the sun goes down. Join Ranger Will for a 1-mile twilight hike through the Christmas Fern Trail and listen to ghost stories, spooky [...]
0 events,
1 event,
Summer Sunset Hike
Summer Sunset Hike
join Park Ranger Nate and Park Ranger Stephanie for a short hike to great spot to sit and bid farewell to the day. Along the way we will discuss nature, [...]
$6
3 events,
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Ambling the Andrew’s Ridge Trail
Ambling the Andrew’s Ridge Trail
The back-country trails each have their own unique flavor, and the Andrew’s Ridge Trail offers a healthy mix of pre-TVA history and scenic views. Join Ranger Will at the Canteen [...]
Wednesday Night Ride
Wednesday Night Ride
Come join us for our weekly rides! We leave at 6 p.m. with four groups. The killer B’s start us off with an average speed of 16 mph, routes change [...]
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Songbird Stroll
Songbird Stroll
Join Ranger Hunter for a 2-mile hike to learn about some of the birds here in East Tennessee. Meet at the Songbird Trail. Bring binoculars. Free. Register online.
1 event,
Kayak 101 at the Cove
Kayak 101 at the Cove
Class will prepare participants to confidently explore our region’s many waterways. We’ll learn about boat dynamics and appropriate gear, then dive into basic skills such as the forward stroke, sweep [...]
$35
3 events,
A Night Under the Stars Backpacking Trip
A Night Under the Stars Backpacking Trip
Join us for a fun summer backpacking trip and learn the essentials of backpacking and experience Frozen Head’s backcountry beauty at night. Meet at the Visitor Center on Friday July […]
$50
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Night Hike
Night Hike
Mid-July is also a great time to view Saturn and Jupiter in the night sky. If we are lucky enough to get a cloudless night, we will find these two [...]
$8
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Moonlight Hike
Moonlight Hike
Join Ranger Mayfield as we walk the trails using only flashlights. We'll hike along the Trout Lily Trail, a moderately-difficult, 2-mile loop trail. Cost $10.00. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. [...]
$10
4 events,
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Volunteer River Clean-Up: Paddling Style
Volunteer River Clean-Up: Paddling Style
Seven Islands is surrounded on 3 sides by the French Broad River and it is sad to say that a lot of garbage floats downstream and often gets caught along [...]
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Creatures of the Night: Moths
Creatures of the Night: Moths
There are over 12,000 species of moths in North America. We will be searching for and identifying these nocturnal pollinators. We will be setting up special lights near the Bluebird [...]
$5
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Glow-Worm Hike
Glow-Worm Hike
Glow-worms are a neat creature that glow across both of our waterfalls here at Frozen Head State Park. We will hike up to both Debord Falls and Emory Gap Falls. [...]
$3
1 event,
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Spirit Hike at Norris Dam SP
Spirit Hike at Norris Dam SP
The park becomes an eerie place once the sun goes down. Join Ranger Will for a 1-mile twilight hike through the Christmas Fern Trail and listen to ghost stories, spooky [...]
0 events,
1 event,
Cycology Bicycles Townsend Greenway Ride
Cycology Bicycles Townsend Greenway Ride
Join us for our beginner friendly, no drop ride. Ride the paved multi-use greenway trails that meander thru Townsend. Mileage 5-10 miles depending on the group. Greenway provides beautiful mountain [...]
1 event,
Wednesday Night Ride
Wednesday Night Ride
Come join us for our weekly rides! We leave at 6 p.m. with four groups. The killer B’s start us off with an average speed of 16 mph, routes change [...]
1 event,
SUP 101 at the Cove in Concord Park
SUP 101 at the Cove in Concord Park
This course will provide you with basic equipment and knowledge of SUP and paddle techniques taught by certified SUP instructors. Feel relaxed while you get a workout on the water. [...]
0 events,
2 events,
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The Three Sisters Ultra Festival
The Three Sisters Ultra Festival
The fifth running of The Three Sisters Ultra Festival is once again a 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour timed event that will be run on the trails in [...]
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Seven Sinkholes Geo Hike
Seven Sinkholes Geo Hike
Join Ranger Cade as we take a look at some of the defining geological features of this area in East Tennessee! Bring water. This trail is about 0.6 miles with [...]
4 events,
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Lookout Tower Hike at Frozen Head SP
Lookout Tower Hike at Frozen Head SP
Come with Interpreter Jackson as we take the trip up the mountain to the lookout tower to see one of the best views around. We will be taking the South [...]
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Summer Wildflower Hike
Summer Wildflower Hike
Join Ranger Rooker on a 2 mile walk to identify some common wildflowers growing at Cove Lake. This will be a basic introductory flower identification. Meet at Picnic Shelter #4.Cost [...]
$2
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Tree ID Hike at Frozen Head SP
Tree ID Hike at Frozen Head SP
Join Seasonal Ranger Hannah on a hike around the interpretive loop trail to identify some native tree species! Meet at the Old Mac trailhead.
0 events,
1 event,
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Meandering the Marin Railway Trail
Meandering the Marin Railway Trail
The Marine Railway trail is one of the most dynamic trails in the park. Join Ranger Will at the park office. From there, we will drive down to the trailhead [...]
1 event,
Wednesday Night Ride
Wednesday Night Ride
Come join us for our weekly rides! We leave at 6 p.m. with four groups. The killer B’s start us off with an average speed of 16 mph, routes change [...]
0 events,
1 event,
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Songbird Stroll
Songbird Stroll
A whole host of amazing songbirds call Norris Dam State Park home! Join Ranger Hunter at the Songbird trail for an evening of listening to Carolina Wrens and wood thrushes. [...]
1 event,
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Let’s go Hiking at Big Ridge State Park
Let’s go Hiking at Big Ridge State Park
Meet Ranger Mason at the Grist Mill Parking lot for a hike along the Fishermans Trail. Bring water. Free
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