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Tennessee State Parks announce Middle Tennessee Events starting October 22nd
Finding a state park in your own backyard is easy to do and you don’t have to spend a lot of gas money to get there! Tennessee State Parks offer a variety of activities and events throughout the fall. From great hikes to bluegrass – there’s something designed for the entire family! Here are just a few state park events in your area. Long Hunter State ParkSpider in the Web, Having a Hoot with Owls, Deer in the Woods and Very Valuable Vultures are just a few of the upcoming topics The Nature Circle at Long Hunter State Park will be discussing in the coming weeks. The Nature Circle is an interactive group made up of nature-themed stories, puppets, songs and crafts for ages three to five. The group meets at the park visitor center every Monday at 10:00am and is co-sponsored by the Friends of Long Hunter State Park. Children are encouraged to bring an item, such as a favorite book, stuffed animal or photograph that relates to each week’s theme. For a complete schedule of events, please visit www.friendsoflonghunter.com/kidsplace.html or call 615-885-2422. Long Hunter State Park also will offer a number of great programs in the coming weeks, including:
Long Hunter State Park is situated along the shore of J. Percy Priest Lake. It consists of four units: Couchville, Baker’s Grove, Bryant Grove and Sellars Farm. Picnicking, swimming, hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing, nature photography and wildlife observation are among the activities available to park visitors. Planned activities include interpretive and recreation programs for the general public and environmental education programs for school and other interested groups. For more information about Long Hunter State Park, please visit www.tnstateparks.com/LongHunter or call 615-885-2422. South Cumberland State ParkSouth Cumberland State Park will host a variety of unique hikes and programs in the coming weeks, including:
Located near Monteagle, South Cumberland is one of the newer Tennessee State Parks. Almost the entire park lies atop the Cumberland Plateau and, unlike most state parks, South Cumberland is made up of ten different areas located in four different counties. The Visitor Center is located between Monteagle and Tracy City on Highway 41. For more information about the park, please call 931-924-2980 or visit www.tnstateparks.com/SouthCumberland. Edgar Evins State ParkJoin the Friends of Edgar Evins State Park on Saturday, November 6th, for the park’s annual Fall Color Cruise. The cruise will last approximately two hours and is a great opportunity to view the fall scenery – and even a few homes of country stars! Admission is $10.00 per person and reservations required. Contact the park office for reservations! For more information, please call 931-858-2446 or 800-250-8619. Edgar Evins State Park is located on the shores of Center Hill Lake in the steep, hilly Eastern Highland Rim. The 6,000-acre park provides excellent recreational opportunities and accommodations on one of the most beautiful reservoirs in Tennessee. Wildlife is abundant, including three different owl species, numerous hawks and wintering bald eagles as well as the rare Cerulean Warbler – a summer resident of the park’s mixed hardwood forests, which include stands of Tulip Poplar, Oak, Hickory, Buckeye and Wild Cherry. The park was dedicated in 1975 and named for James Edgar Evins, a Dekalb County businessman and mayor of nearby Smithville. As a two-term state senator, Evins was instrumental in the development of Center Hill Dam and Reservoir. For more information about the History Hayride, please call 800-250-8619. Additional information about the park can be found at www.tnstateparks.com/EdgarEvins. Bledsoe Creek State ParkJoin the Friends of Bledsoe Creek State Park on Saturday, October 23rd, from noon to 3:00pm for Emergency Appreciation Services Day. Come out and say “thank you” to the men and women who protect our communities! The event is open to the public. For more information, please call 615-347-3639. Located off of Highway 25 in Sumner County, this 164-acre park is situated on the Bledsoe Creek embayment of the U.S. Corps of Engineers Old Hickory Reservoir near the old 1780s settlement of Cairo. Offering boating, fishing and hiking – the park also has an outstanding campground, which was recently renovated. For more information about Bledsoe Creek, visit the Web site at www.tnstateparks.com/bledsoecreek. Port Royal State ParkDiscover Port Royal after dark on Thursday and Friday, October 21st-22nd, during the Port Royal by Lantern tour! Visit and hear stories from some of Port Royal’s and early Tennessee’s most interesting characters, spanning over the past 250 years. While waiting for the tour, sit and enjoy the campfire while drinking some warm cider. All ages are invited and the event is free! The tour begins at 6:00pm and will run until 9:00pm (CDT). For more information about the event, please call 931-358-9696. Located in Adams, Port Royal was the site of one of the earliest colonial communities and trading posts in Middle Tennessee. It was first settled in the early 1780s, and also served as a Longhunter camp as early as 1775. The town of Port Royal was founded in 1797 and rose to great prominence in the early part of the 19th century because of its strategic location at the head of navigation on the Red River, serving all of northern Middle Tennessee and South Central Kentucky. Port Royal became the only stop in Tennessee on the “Great Western Road” stagecoach line between Nashville, Tennessee, and Golconda, Illinois, and served as such until the 20th century. In 1977, the state of Tennessee received the deed to 26 acres of land at Port Royal and designated it a State Historic Park in 1978. Port Royal State Park is the second Tennessee State Park to be named an official site on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, joining Red Clay State Historic Park in Bradley County. This park is a satellite of Dunbar Cave State Park. For more information about the park, please visit www.tnstateparks.com/PortRoyal. Rock Island State ParkJoin the staff at Rock Island on Saturday, October 23rd, for Halloween in the Park. Various activities for cabin and campground guests of all ages are planned, including costume contests and ghoulish hayrides. For more information, please call 931-686-2471. The scenic beauty of this wooded park is dominated by the Great Falls of the Caney Fork River – an imposing limestone gorge or “gulf” as it is called in the region. It provides scenic overlooks, waterfalls and deep pools for fishing, rock hopping and exploring. Located at the confluence of the Collins and Caney Fork Rivers, this 883-acre park has a natural sand beach on Center Hill Reservoir. Historic features of the park include a 19th-century textile mill and one of Tennessee’s early hydroelectric plants. For additional information about the park, please visit www.tnstateparks.com/RockIsland. David Crockett State ParkVisit David Crockett State Park on Saturday, October 23rd, for the Halloween History Trail and experience a different kind of treat! The 6th Annual Halloween History Trail will bring back to life visions of the park’s past. Join park staff for a look at the people and their slightly spooky stories that are important to the park’s history. The trail is only a short walk and guided tours leave on a rotation. There will be games and food (for a donation) while you wait! The first tour will depart at 7:00pm, with the final tour leaving no later than 8:15pm. For more information about the park’s Halloween History Trail, please contact the park office at 931-762-9408. David Crockett was a pioneer, soldier, politician, and industrialist and was born near the town of Limestone in northeast Tennessee in 1786. In 1817, he moved to Lawrence County and served as a justice of the peace, a colonel of the militia and as state representative. Along the banks of Shoal Creek, he established a diversified industry consisting of a powdermill, a gristmill and a distillery. All three operations were washed away in a flood in September 1821. Financial difficulties from this loss caused Crockett to move to West Tennessee where he was elected to Congress. While in Washington, he fought for the right of the people to keep land they had settled on the new frontier of West Tennessee. Crockett died at the Alamo Mission in March of 1836, while aiding the Texans in their fight for independence from Mexico. Information about the park can also be found at www.tnstateparks.com/DavidCrockettSP. Fall Creek Falls State ParkFall Creek Falls State Park’s annual Fall Colors Weekend is slated for Saturday and Sunday, October 23rd-24th. A prime destination for leaf peeping, Fall Creek Falls offers bicycle tours, guided hikes and slideshows – all focused on the splendor of autumn! With outstanding accommodations at a family-friendly price – make your weekend plans at Fall Creek Falls today! For more information, please call 423-881-5298. For inn or cabin reservations call toll free at 800-250-8610. On Saturday, October 30th, Fall Creek Falls will host its annual Wild Foods Day – a series of field trips identifying edible wild plants and workshops on preparing wild meats and breads are just part of the activities! The real treat comes in enjoying the wild feast. For more information, please call 731-235-2700. Fall Creek Falls State Park is a 25,500-acre paradise on the western Cumberland Plateau. Located just 40 miles south of Cookeville and 65 miles north of Chattanooga, the park offers incredible scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. Beautiful waterfalls, tremendous canyons and dense forests are protected within the park’s boundaries. Visitors will find a 250-site campground, a hotel and conference center and 30 cabins among the park’s many amenities. For more information about the park, visit www.tnstateparks.com/FallCreekFalls. Burgess Falls State ParkThe Friends of Burgess Falls State Park and Natural Area invite all current members, as well as those interested in becoming members, to attend the Annual General Membership Meeting. This year’s meeting will be held on Saturday, October 23rd, at the Park Pavilion beginning at 10:00am. Join the Friends group for a meal and fellowship, as they discuss upcoming projects and review the past year’s activities. In 2010, the Friends group achieved 501c(3) status, allowing them to continue their efforts to protect the park and offer quality educational programming, such as Burgess Falls’ Junior Ranger program. Those interested in working together to support and enhance Burgess Falls are encouraged to attend this meeting, as we work to serve our community. For more information, please contact Mike Mason at 931-761-5878 or via e-mail at . Burgess Falls is a 350-acre park, which lies on the rugged Eastern Highland Rim in Putnam and White counties. It is noted for its sheer bluffs, narrow ridges, waterfalls and diverse forests. The Burgess Falls Native Butterfly Garden was created by park staff, the Putnam County Master Gardeners, countless volunteers and the Iris Fund group. For more information about the park, please call 931-432-5312 or visit www.tnstateparks.com/BurgessFalls. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State ParkIn commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War, Tennessee’s Sesquicentennial Commission announces the state’s Inaugural Sesquicentennial Signature Event. Taking place Saturday and Sunday, November 12th-13th, the theme of this historic milestone is The Coming of the Civil War. Governor Phil Bredesen will kick off the event at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Jackson Hall beginning at 10:00am on November 12th. The Tennessee Sesquicentennial Signature Event will consist of historical discussions, stories and re-enactments in addition to music by the internationally acclaimed Fisk Jubilee Singers and a special appearance by country superstar Trace Adkins. In addition, the historical significance of local attractions such as the Tennessee State Capitol, Tennessee State Museum, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center will be highlighted. State-sponsored activities will be held in downtown Nashville throughout the two-day event. Special recognition for Tennessee’s Civil War Trails communities and their efforts in sustaining the state’s history will also play an important role in the event. Registration for Tennessee’s Sesquicentennial Signature Event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.tnvacation.com/civil-war/events. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park is located at the foot of the State Capitol. The park is bordered by James Robertson Parkway, Jefferson Street and Sixth and Seventh Avenues. For more information about the park, please visit www.tnstateparks.com/Bicentennial or call the park office at 615-741-5280. Tennessee’s 53 state parks and 81 natural areas offer diverse natural, recreational and cultural experiences for individuals, families, or business and professional groups. State park features range from pristine natural areas to 18-hole championship golf courses. For a free brochure about Tennessee State Parks, call toll free 1-888-867-2757. For additional information, visit our Web site at www.tnstateparks.com. 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