Scott’s Gulf Wilderness Park Honors Local Supporters
The Friends of Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park hosting an Appreciation Day Saturday to celebrate local supporters and elect a new board of directors. Park Manager Stuart Carroll said the event serves as a way for visitors and park staff to share ideas while showing gratitude for the work the friends group has accomplished. Carroll […]
Making Virgin Falls a State Park Still a Goal
State Senator Paul Bailey said his goal remains to introduce legislation to make Virgin Falls a state park. The plan to purchase 1,500 to 2,000 acres for $4 million was delayed earlier this year when COVID hit and the states budget was cut. However, Bailey said the plan is to try this purchase again after […]
Friends of Virgin Falls Planning Fundraising Push for Land
The Friends of Virgin Falls are raising money to purchase two tracts of land north of Sparta’s Dog Cove. Friends of Virgin Falls President Steve Webster said the total amount needed is $300,000 but said the goal is getting enough money to show larger grant agencies there’s interest in preserving the land. Webster said if […]
