Warriors Path State Park: Summer in the Park

MONDAY, JULY 24
2:00 PM MID-DAY STROLL – Enjoy the cool, the peace and the special
discoveries of mid-day in the forest. Meet at the main bath house for a
short, refreshing hike.

4:00 PM TOILET PAPER ROLL 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.

6:00 PM WEEDS! – There are more weeds among us than we may realize – many
of which are edible! Join us at the main bathhouse to learn about different
plants that aren’t necessarily supposed to be here.

9:00 PM MYSTERIOUS MUSHROOMS – These mysterious organisms hold

amazing secrets. Discover the hidden world of mushrooms in this slide-
illustrated talk. Meet at the pool entrance.

TUESDAY JULY 25
10:00 AM KAYAK FLOAT- A quiet kayak in the bright waters – there’s no better
way to enjoy the beauty and excitement of life in the lake! See nature
from a whole new perspective. NOTES – You must sign up in advance
on the park website. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an
adult, and anyone under 18 must have an adult to sign a release form.
Meet at the Marina. Sign up at:

https://tnstateparks.com/parks/event_details/warriors-path/#/?event=kayak-float-July-25
1:00 PM CRAZY CRAWDADS – These small, freshwater “lobsters” can be found
in our parks water! Meet us at the Open Air Chapel and please wear
clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet.

3:00 PM WATERSCOPES – Make your own “window” into the world of water.
Meet at the Boundless Playground Entrance and we’ll build a little tool
to help us see life in the creek.

4:00 PM LAKE HOLLOW HIKE – Let’s enjoy the rich discoveries of land and
water life along the Lake Hollow trail. Meet at the Camp Store and we
will head down the trail!

5:00 PM FINGER-PAINT FISH – Come discover all about the importance of our
parks fish while creating your own fishy masterpiece! Meet at the main
bathhouse.

6:30 PM NATURE 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.

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

WEDNESDAY JULY 26
9:00 AM WAKE UP AND SMELL THE PAWPAWS – Come explore a big patch of
PawPaws with us this morning and even give them a smell. Be sure to wear
comfortable clothes, good hiking shoes, and bring some drinking water. Meet at
the Mountain Bike Trail parking area (at the end of Freeman Rd, Blountville).
11:00 AM CLAY PLAY – Come join us for fun and games with the help of nature’s craziest
soils. Be ready to get messy and muddy! Meet at the Open Air Chapel, or main
bath house if it’s raining.

2:00 PM SILLY SALAMANDERS – Appalachia is home to more salamanders than any
other region in the world! Meet at the main bathhouse to create your very own
silly salamanders and discover just how important these little guys really are.
3:00 PM “WONDERFUL WACKY WET WEDNESDAY” – Let’s enjoy some kid-friendly
water play and learning activities. You might even get to soak the Park Ranger.
Meet at the Open Air Chapel and be prepared to get VERY WET!

4:30 PM RIPARIAN RETREAT – 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.

7:00 PM LAKESIDE HIKE – Let’s enjoy a peaceful evening hike and find some different
habitats along the Lakeshore and Connector trails. Meet at the main bath
house.

9:00 PM BEDTIME STORY – Join us for a short story on how our Raccoons got their
coats. Meet at the campfire circle for a peaceful way to end your evening. (In
case of rain, meet at the pool entrance).

THURSDAY JULY 27
9:00 AM SINKING WATERS HIKE – Come hike through a unique wetland home —
without getting wet! Discover the “sink” of Sinking Waters! Drive to the camp
store, and we’ll carpool.

11:00 AM “SHEDDING” LIGHT ON OUR SLITHERING FRIENDS – Did you know
that snakes shed their skin? Meet at the Open Air Chapel, or pool entrance if
raining, to find out all about snake sheds.

2:00 PM TURTLE TALK – Meet a real, live “shelled friend” and find out more about
their amazing lives. Meet at the Open Air Chapel, or main bath house if it is
raining.

3:00 PM ANIMAL BINGO – Test your knowledge of park wildlife with this new twist on
a good-old old game. You might even win a prize! Meet at the Open Air Chapel,
or main bath house if it is raining.

4:30 PM NATURE PAINTERS – Here’s your opportunity to be a modern Van Gogh by
getting time to paint in nature. For the serious painter as well as the beginner,
this is the chance to artistically re-create our natural surroundings. Feel free to
bring your own supplies if you have them! Meet at the Main Bathhouse.
6:00 PM OWL PELLETS – What could be more gross, but also more exciting, than
checking out some owl vomit! Don’t worry, these pellets are all germ free. But
they sure are full of bones. Use your detective skills to find out what the owls
had for supper! Meet at the Open Air Chapel (main bath house if it is raining.)
9:00 PM MARVELOUS MOTHS – Come share exciting discoveries about our parks
marvelous moths. Meet at the Pool Entrance for a slide show presentation on
these fuzzy flyers.

FRIDAY, JULY 28
10:00 AM RAFT CRAFT – Years ago, men needed to know how to make rafts of huge logs,
to travel the river and sell timber. Today we can make little rafts for fun, and to
remember those early days. Meet at the Campfire Circle, east end of the
campground (or main bath house if it is raining). Wear clothes and shoes you
don’t mind to get wet because we might try out our new rafts at the lake shore!
12 NOON MID-DAY STROLL – Enjoy the cool, the peace and the special discoveries of
mid-day in the forest. Meet at the main bath house for a short, refreshing hike.
3:00 PM THE WARRIORS’ PATH – Why was our park named “Warriors’ Path?” Take a

short hike to find out more. Meet at the main bath house.

5:00 PM CORN HUSK CRAFTS – The early settlers along the Warriors’ Path couldn’t
afford to waste anything! Even old corn husks could become a doll or toy. Meet
at the Open Air Chapel to try this old-timey craft. If it’s raining, meet at the
main bath house.

6:30 PM PIONEER SUPPLY WALK – Try to meet your needs like the pioneers did.
We’ll find our “supplies” waiting for us in the forest. Meet at the Campfire Circle
at the east end of the campground.

7:30 PM EVENING TEA TIME – Join us at the Main Bathhouse to try this delicious
sleepy-time tea! Discover the benefits and wonders of Pine Leaf Tea tonight.
9:00 PM CAPTIVATING COYOTES – Lets have a howling good time as we discover
more about the “coy” coyote! Find out about coyote life stories and play a coyote
game too. Meet at the Open Air Chapel! If it’s raining, meet at the pool entrance.

SATURDAY, JULY 29
10:00 AM CREEK WALK – Get on your old clothes and tennis shoes. It’s time to explore
the cool, clear creek waters. We’ll discover a world of amazing life. Drive to the
camp store, and we’ll carpool. Be prepared to get wet!

1:00 PM GET WEAVING – Learn the ancient art of hand weaving. Meet at the Main
Bathhouse and see how creative you can be with a bit of yarn and your hands!
7:00 PM SLANTING LIGHT STROLL – Come for a relaxing meander to look for animal
signs as the nighttime animals start to stir and the sun starts to cast long
shadows through the woods. Meet at the Campfire Circle at the east end of the
campground.

9:00 PM CAMPFIRE – What a great combination: A dark night, a bright fire, and some

traditional riddles. Meet at the campfire circle, east end of the main
campground. If it’s raining, we’ll have an indoor “campfire” at the pool entrance.

SUNDAY, JULY 30
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.