Burgess Falls Holding Trail Cleanup Day This Weekend
Volunteers needed to hit the trails at Burgess Falls State Park for Trail Clean Up Day Sunday morning. Park Ranger and Volunteer Coordinator Connor Breeden said the park has a high visitation rate, which means there is a lot of trash left behind. Breeden said the increased amount of visitors over Labor Day Weekend have […]
Burgess Falls Hosting Junior Ranger Camp Next Week
The Windows Cliff Natural Area hosting a Junior Ranger Program next week exposing kids to fun, educational experiences and the outdoors. Park Ranger Kristen Willis said the idea for the camp was to help kids appreciate time spent outdoors while teaching them how to do so carefully. She said one of the focuses of this […]
Day After Thanksgiving Hike At Burgess Falls, Other State Parks
Those looking to burn some Thanksgiving dinner calories can take part in a guided hike to Burgess Falls Friday. Park Manager Nathaniel Garrison said in the past five years, the Day After Thanksgiving Hike has become one of the signature hikes for all Tennessee State Parks. Garrison said that as things become more and more […]
Stay Safe While Hiking: Tips From A Local Park Ranger
To keep from getting lost in the woods, preparation is always the first step. That’s according to Burgess Falls State Park Ranger Blaine Crabtree. He said hikers should research destinations before going on a trip, and have contacts set up for potential trouble. “Kind of when you’re going to be there, when you’re expected to […]
State Park System Hosting “After Thanksgiving Hikes” This Friday
Need to burn some extra calories after Thanksgiving? Tennessee State Parks offering “After Thanksgiving Hikes,” as an alternative for those wanting a more secluded Black Friday. Burgess Falls State Park Ranger Lane Erwin said those in White County can come to the park at 9:00 a.m. for a guided tour. “We’re going to be hiking […]
Burgess Fall Kayak Tours Available Now
Burgess Falls State Park has begun guided kayak tours. Once a week, a park ranger will lead 10 kayaks from Cane Hollow Boat Dock to the base of the water fall. Park Manager Bill Summers said the four hour round trips will last until October. “This is something that we have been thinking about for […]
Burgess Falls State Park Recognized For Environmental Sustainability
Burgess Falls State Park has been awarded the highest ranking in the state’s Go Green With Us program. The program recognizes Tennessee State Parks for their efforts in sustainability. Park Ranger Lauren Fagin said recycling and energy conservation lead Burgess Falls to the top. “A lot of recycling,” Fagin said. “A lot of renewable energy […]
