| February 26th & 27th -Basket Weaving Workshops On this weekend, Jim and Nancy Phillips will guide you through the basics of basket making. There is a fee for this event and registration is required. For more information, contact the Nature Center at (423) 881-5708. For reservations with Fall Creek Falls Inn, call 1-800-250-8610 and ask about the special package deal. March 6th- Fall Creek Falls Thaw 15 km Run This is a 15km run traversing one of the most beautiful areas in the eastern US. Entry forms are available from the park. A special package rate has been set for those staying for the Awards Banquet Saturday night. The price includes one night lodging in Fall Creek Inn, the Banquet meal, and breakfast on Sunday morning. Contact Fall Creek Inn for reservations at 1-800-250-8610. March 20th & 21st -Waterfalls Weekend We will offer both easy jaunts and strenuous hikes to look at some of the area’s beautiful waterfalls. Please call the Nature Center at (423) 881-5708 for more details. April 3rd & 4th -Easter Weekend Join us in the Village Area for an Easter egg hunt on Saturday. A morning sunrise service will be offered at Millikans Overlook on Sunday Morning. For more information call (423) 881-5298. April 10th & 11th - 29th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage This is a very special weekend! We get to explore the park and see many wildflowers and breathtaking views. A variety of hikes, workshops, driving tours, and slideshows will be offered. For more information call: (423) 881-5298. April 16th & 17th -Tennessee Spring Star Party Programs are entry level to professional level. Professional and amateur astronomers will be giving presentations. Dark sky field viewing will be Friday and Saturday night with alternate “bad weather” programs. There will be no registration fee. Your only cost for the event will be lodging and food. For more information, contact Allen Ball at mistal@bellsouth.net or Lloyd Watkins at watkinslk@comcsast.net, or visit www. CumberlandAstronomicalSociety.org. Please make reservations with Fall Creek Falls Inn at 1-800-250-8610 and ask about the special package deal. Memorial Day- Labor Day- Summer Season at FCF Softball, nature hikes, cave trips, canoe floats, campfires, horseback riding, and good bluegrass music are just some of the weekly events that mark our summer season. Interpretive and recreational events are scheduled seven days a week. Contact Matthew. Brown@state.tn.us, or (423) 881-5708 for more information. June 4th, 5th, & 6th- Rock Climbing Workshop First comes instruction in basic knots, harnesses, and techniques, and then we meet some of the milder bluffs and boulders in the park. There is a fee for these events. For more information, email Ray.Cutcher@state.tn.us , or call the park office at (423) 881-3297. June 11th & 12th- Astronomy Weekend Join us at the Inn for discussions regarding constellations, lunar lore, and our brightest star, the Sun. Telescope viewing will also be offered, weather permitting. For more information, email Lloyd Watkins at watkinslk@comcast.net July 3rd- 4th of July Celebration Dress up your car, your bike, or yourself, for the “traditional” parade, which ends in Campground A. After watermelon and cake, we will move onto the field for events such as sack races, the egg toss, the water balloon toss, and other family favorites. For further information call (423) 881-5298. July 9th & 10th- Astronomy Weekend Join us at the Inn for discussions regarding constellations, lunar lore, and our brightest star, the Sun. Telescope viewing will also be offered, weather permitting. For more information, email Lloyd Watkins at watkinslk@comcast.net. August 6th & 7th- Astronomy Weekend Join us at the Inn for discussions regarding constellations, lunar lore, and our brightest star, the Sun. Telescope viewing will also be offered, weather permitting. For more information, email Lloyd Watkins at watkinslk@comcast.net. August 15th- Triathlon Push your limits in a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride, followed by a 10km run. For more information, contact Martin Coleman at (865) 250-3618, or register at www. racedayevents.net. Sept. 10th, 11th & 12th- Mountaineer Folk Festival Handmade crafts, traditional mountain music, and demonstrations of pioneer skills are just part of the fun. Country cooking, bluegrass music, and different exhibits round out the jam-packed schedule. For further information call (423) 881-5298. Oct. 23rd & 24th- Fall Colors Weekend Join us on bicycle tours, guided hikes, and slideshows focusing on the autumn splendor of Fall Creek Falls. Contact Matthew.Brown@state.tn.us, or (423) 881-5298. Oct. 30th- Wild Foods Day 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. Matthew.Brown@state.tn.us, or (423) 881-5708. Nov. 5th, 6th, & 7th- Rock Climbing Workshop First comes instruction in basic knots, harnesses, and techniques, and then we meet some of the milder bluffs and boulders in the park. There is a fee for these events. For more information, email Ray.Cutcher@state.tn.us , or call the park office at (423) 881-3297. Nov. 13th & 14th- Backpacking Trip Hike a 13-mile trek through some of the more remote portions of the park. Two day hike with one overnight camp. This hike is for both novices and experienced backpackers. Fee is $10. Pre-registration is required. Contact Matthew.Brown@state.tn.us, (423) 881- 5708. Dec. 3rd, 4th, & 5th- Christmas on the Mountain A weekend of Yuletide fun and food, Christmas Carols, and gifts for the little ones. Activities for children and adults alike include traditional Christmas decorating, tea parties, and a two-day mountain craft show. Don’t be surprised if Saint Nick drops in. For further information call (423) 881-5298. |
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