Spider Eyes Night Hike at Seven Islands SBP

Join Ranger Stephanie to explore the trails at night and look for spider eyes, listen for owls, and watch for bats overhead.  Flashlight recommended. Cost $10. Oct. 9: Register online. […]

Solstice Stroll with a Ranger at the Obed

Enjoy the longest day of the year. Walk along the forested trail that ends at the beautiful Lilly Bluff Overlook. From there, you can listen and watch Clear Creek wind […]

Dark Sky Night Hike

Discover the wonder and awe of night and recognize the crucial importance of natural night to the health and well-being of our planet. Learn about the harmful effects of light […]

Full Moon Ghost House Hike at Big Ridge SP

Join Ranger Chloe on a 1.5-mile hike along our Ghost House Trail to learn about the local ghost stories that gave it its name. Expect a few small creek crossings. […]

Historic Night Hike at Norris Dam SP

Join Ranger Sarah for a 2-mile guided night hike on Christmas Fern and Storybook Trails to discuss the making of the park and the construction of the dam. Cost $5. […]

Evening Hike at Frozen Head SP

We will discuss the CCC’s involvement in the park as well as different species of flora and fauna we may see out on the trail. Free. Register online.

Sunset Hike at Panther Creek SP

Enjoy watching a beautiful sunset over Cherokee lake from Point Lookout. We will hike roughly 0.5 miles to Point Lookout to watch the sunset, and 0.5 miles back to the […]

Bats at Seven Islands SBP

Often misunderstood, bats play a critical role in healthy ecosystems by pollinating plants, dispersing seeds, and controlling insect populations. On a 2-mile hike with Susie Kaplar from Bat Education and […]

Night Hike at Cove Lake SP

Join Ranger Mayfield on an evening hike around goose island in hopes of seeing frogs and waterfowl. Bring a headlamp. Cost $5. Register online.