Warriors Path State Park: Summer in the Park

TUESDAY JULY 6
11:00 AM LEAF RUBBINGS – Let’s “rub up against” some nature discoveries.
Create a lasting reminder of nature’s amazing textures. Meet at the Open
Air Chapel, or main bath house if it is raining.

1:00 PM POISONOUS PLANTS – Do you know which plants are not safe to
touch? There are more than you may think! Meet at the Open Air Chapel
for a short identification discussion that may save you from an
accidentally painful experience. Meet in the main bathhouse if it rains.
3:00 PM INSECT ART – They’re more than just creepy crawlers. Take a closer
look – insects have some amazing colors and patterns! Let’s use insects as
“living models” for our art. Meet at the Open Air Chapel, or main bath
house if it is raining.

4:00 PM EVENING STROLL – Let’s wake up our senses to evening in the forest.

Meet at the main bath house for a short, refreshing hike.

7:00 PM NATURE GAMES – Don’t miss the natural fun – for the young or the
young-at-heart! Meet at the Open Air Chapel for some lively games about
our natural world. If it’s raining, meet at the main bath house.

9:00 PM TENNESSEE SEASONS – Enjoy a tour of all four seasons in the hills of
Tennessee. With words and pictures, we will experience the excitement of
year-round discovery. Meet at the Open Air Chapel, or pool entrance if it
is raining.

WEDNESDAY JULY 7
9:00 AM FALL CREEK LOOP TRAIL -Let’s hike the park’s most scenic trail!
Enjoy beautiful vistas of the summer fields, as we search for signs of the
unique habitats in the open country. Drive to the camp store, and we’ll
carpool to the start of a two hour hike.

11:30 AM SOIL STUDIES – It’s not just plain old “dirt!” Come “dig into” some new
discoveries about the soil beneath our feet. Meet at the Open Air Chapel.
1:00 PM EDIBLE PLANTS RAMBLE – Are they weeds or are they dinner?
Learn to make a salad from lawn plants. Meet at the camp store and let’s
walk on down.

3:00 PM JUNIOR RANGERS: WILDLIFE SHELTERS – Help our park become
a better home for wildlife. You’ll make our land a fine habitat, and begin
to earn your Junior Ranger badge. Meet at the Open Air Chapel, or main
bath house if it’s raining.

NOTE: All activities meet in and near the park’s Main Campground, unless otherwise specified.

WEDNESDAY, CONTINUED
7:00 PM BAT & MOTH – Use your ears and your “bug hunting” skills! See if you could
survive a night out in the woods and fields — if you were a flying bug! Meet at
the Open Air Chapel, or main bath house if it is raining.

8:30 PM FURRY FLIERS – There’s no need to fear these furry little pilots! Get the facts
about our common East Tennessee bats. Meet at the Open Air Chapel, or pool
entrance if it is raining.

THURSDAY JULY 8
9:00 AM HIKE THE BONEYARD – Come explore a remote corner of Warriors’ Path, full
of nature discovery. This will be a challenging 2-3 mile hike, so be sure to wear
comfortable clothes, good hiking shoes, and bring some drinking water. Meet at
the Mountain Bike Trail parking area.

10:00 AM MORNING BIRD WALK – Wake up and smell the worms! Come for a nice
morning walk around the campground and greet the day with our feathered
friends! Bring binoculars if you have them (we’ll have a few extras). Meet at the
Camp Store.

12 NOON LICHENS – Come walk to discover some of our park’s most amazing plants!

You’ll really “take a liking” to them! Meet at the main bath house.

4:00 PM FLYWAYS & BYWAYS – Meet at the Open Air Chapel to discover more about
the creatures that WING their way through the Warriors’ Path. In case of rain,
meet at the main bath house.

7:00 PM BIRDS OF PREY – Meet some real live feathered hunters. Come to the Open
Air Chapel and see “whooo…” is waiting for you. If it is raining, meet at the main
bath house.

9:00 PM NIGHT HIKE TO SINKING WATERS – It’s a whole different world out there
at night! Tonight is our chance to discover the peace and the excitement of a
night in the Sinking Waters wetland. Bring a dim flashlight and drive to the
camp store. We’ll carpool out to the park back country.

FRIDAY JULY 9
9:00 AM RIPARIAN WALK – Riparian means along the creek bank! Come along for a
cool hike near Fall Creek, on the far side of the Devil’s Backbone. Drive to the
camp store, and we’ll carpool. Be sure to wear good hiking footwear.

10:30 AM MYSTERY BAG – Try your hand at discovering some natural textures. See if
you can guess which natural object is which. Meet at the Open Air Chapel, or the
main bath house if it is raining.

12 NOON NOISY TOYS – How did the pioneer children make music or noise? Make your
very own “musical” instrument with a few simple things from nature. Meet at
the Open Air Chapel to create some “beautiful music.” In case of rain, meet at
the main bath house.

1:30 PM PINE CONE BIRD FEEDERS – Let’s make a snack for our feathered friends!
Meet at the main bath house, and you’ll be able to bring back home your own
little bird feeder.

4:00 PM CRITTER PATHS – Be a critter detective! Find out what’s been wandering

through the campground habitats. Meet at the camp store.

FRIDAY, CONTINUED

7:00 PM NATURE JOURNAL – Come create your own little “nature diary.” Your home-
made book will be a perfect way to remember all your nature fun in the park!

Meet at the Open Air Chapel, or the main bath house if it is raining.

9:00 PM CAMPFIRE – What a perfect combination: A dark night, a crackling fire, and
some local, traditional ghost tales. Meet at the campfire circle, east end of the
main campground. If it is raining, we’ll have an indoor “campfire” at the pool
entrance.

SATURDAY JULY 10
9:00 AM HIKE THE WHITETAIL LOOP – Come explore a remote corner of Warriors’
Path, full of wildlife discovery. This will be a challenging 2-3 mile hike, so be
sure to wear comfortable clothes, good hiking shoes, and bring some drinking
water. Drive to the camp store, and we’ll carpool.

12 NOON BEAD CRAFT – Create your own beaded necklace or bracelet. We’ll bring the

beads, you supply the patient fingers! Meet at the main bath house.

1:30 PM SPOTLIGHT WALK – Let’s shine our light on some bright natural discoveries.

Meet at the camp store to begin a short, sunlit walk

3:00 PM TAG – You’re it! You’re the one we need to make all these great tag games work.
Meet at the Open Air Chapel for all kinds of tag games. If it is raining, meet at
the main bath house.

6:00 PM CATTAIL CRAFTS – The early settlers along the Warriors’ Path couldn’t afford
to waste anything! Even old corn husks could become a doll or toy. Instead of
corn husks, we’ll use cattail plants. Meet at the Open Air Chapel to try this twist
on an old-timey craft. If it’s raining, meet at the main bath house.
8:00 PM FOLK MEDICINE – How did folks deal with their ills before there were
pharmacies or doctors? Our Appalachian region is rich in tradition, including the
tradition of folk medicine. Perhaps you know some traditional medicines or
healing methods passed on to you. We would love to listen and learn! Children
come to listen, and adults come to share your family traditions. Meet at the
Open Air Chapel, or main bath house if it’s raining.

SUNDAY, JULY 11
9:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE – Enjoy a peaceful morning worship service at the Open
Air Chapel, or at the pool entrance if it is raining. Sponsored by the Colonial
Heights Baptist Church.

SPECIAL NOTE: We work hard to make our programs both safe and fun!
However, as with any outdoor activity, there is always a risk of personal
discomfort or even personal injury. Please use your common sense and care
whenever you enjoy activities in the Great Tennessee Outdoors.