Tennessee's state parks offering free, guided hikes in June
May 28, 2019 at 10:07 a.m.
| Updated May 28, 2019 at 10:08 a.m.
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Associated Press
A park ranger leads a hike at Cumberland Mountain State Park during a Junior Ranger Camp.
Tennessee’s 56 State Parks are hosting free guided hikes statewide on Saturday, March 18 to celebrate the coming of spring and the bounty of recreation opportunities state parks offer.
Park staff – who can speak to the natural, cultural and historical treasures that all Tennessee State Parks have to offer – will guide free hikes throughout the day. From the cypress swamps of the Mississippi River in West Tennessee to the rugged ridge tops and waterfalls in the middle of the state to the majestic mountains in the East, every park showcases a unique piece of Tennessee’s outdoor beauty.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's state parks are offering free hikes guided by a ranger next month, in honor of National Trails Day.
Tennessee's Department of Environment and Conservation says in a news release that all 56 state parks will be providing free hikes on June 1.
The department says that the American Hiking Society designates the first Saturday in June as National Trails Day, a day of public events aimed at advocacy and trail service. Last year, more than 100,000 people participated in National Trails Day events across the country.
Parks are offering a variety of ranger-led hikes, night hikes, history hikes, nature hikes and cleanup hikes along scenic waterways and rugged backcountry trails.
For more information, visit the Tennessee State Parks website.
