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235th Comnmemoration – Massacre at Flint Creek Hike

Rocky Fork State Park 501 Rocky Fork Rd, Flag Pond, TN, United States

Join us on January 10th, 235 years later, to commemorate the Massacre at Flint Creek. We will hike to the confluence of Rocky Fork and Flint Creek, discussing events leading up to the battle in 1789. At the battlefield, we will read the after-action report of John Sevier (the only first-hand account we have of the event), and fire a volley for the all fallen warriors. We will meet in the campfire interpretive area. All are welcome but we ask that you dress for the occasion and wear proper clothing and footwear for a 2-mile round-trip hike. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled.

January Wolf Moon Hike

Rocky Fork State Park 501 Rocky Fork Rd, Flag Pond, TN, United States

Join us for a moderate hike up to White Oak Flats to observe the Full Moon. This hike is an exclusive after-hours hike. We will hike up to the White Oak Flats overlook to observe the Full Moon along the Rocky Fork Valley and the distant mountain peaks. $7.00, sign up at the park website to reserve your spot!

Senses of the Night Hike

Roan Mountain State Park 1015 Highway 143, Roan Mountain, TN, United States

Join us on the evening of Friday, January 24th, for an after-hours nature tour through the forests of Roan Mountain State Park! Park Ranger Rodriguez will lead you through the dark on a 0.5-mile hike through the Tom Gray trail. We will be learning about how nocturnal wildlife have adapted their senses for the dark and try our own hand at adapting to the night! From glow in the dark animals, starry nights, and turning over logs and rocks to find some of our park’s most secretive wildlife, this nocturnal prowl is fun for the entire family. This activity is limited to 20 participants at a cost of $10.00 per person. Registered participants will meet at Shelter 3, located in...

Headwaters Hike

Rocky Fork State Park 501 Rocky Fork Rd, Flag Pond, TN, United States

Join us for a hike up to Headwaters Trail. We will view Rocky Fork Creek and take in the vista from the Whiteoak Flats Overlook. This hike has both scenic cascades and mountain vistas. $7.00 Sign up at the park website to reserve your spot.

Tree Ring Printmaking

Roan Mountain State Park 1015 Highway 143, Roan Mountain, TN, United States

Come on out January 25th at 6pm and join us as we create our very own works of art! We will be utilizing wood that has fallen due to Hurricane Helene, and repurposing them to create tree cookie prints! By using tree rings we get the opportunity to dive deeper into learning the life story of that tree and the forest around it. As we learn more about dendrochronology, we will reflect on how trees, and us, measure our successes every year. Registration is required as spaces are limited: https://tnstateparks.com/.../event_details/roan-mountain/... Date/Time: 1/25 at 6pm Meeting Location: Conference Center

Planetary Alignment Sunrise Hike

Rocky Fork State Park 501 Rocky Fork Rd, Flag Pond, TN, United States

Join Park Ranger Cory Franklin for a unique opportunity to see the planets align in the night sky and slowly fade as the sun rises behind Big Bald Mountain. On the night of the 25th and morning of the 26th, six planets (four visible and two not) will align for the first time in roughly 100 years. This rare astrological event just so happens to fall three days before the new moon, allowing for better night sky viewing. Since Tennessee State Parks are closed from dusk to dawn this guided hike is a unique experience to see Rocky Fork when the first sun rays shine through the Rocky Fork Gorge! The hike is a strenuous two miles with several switch...