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Henry Horton State Park is excited to announce we have begun construction on the park’s first mountain bike trail system. Our plan is to add roughly 10 miles of a quality single track trail located on the South end of the park.  Our staff will be ...

Roan Mountain State Park is looking for volunteers to assist the park in determining what pollinators are using our pollinator fields along the highway running through the park as well as at the Miller Farmstead.  Pollinators and other wildlife bene...

Every summer Roan Mountain State Park hosts a Friday Night concert series featuring local and regional musicians. It's a wonderful time to enjoy live outdoor music in nature and free to the public. We're in need of volunteer support to support the se...

Roan Mountain State Park hosts a weekly Friday night concert series during the summer months, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend and ending on Labor Day Weekend. We need volunteers to help set up, break down, and operate the sound system during each c...

Join us at Newsoms Mill to remove invasive plant species such as honeysuckle and privet. Throughout the day, we will also learn about the history of the site. Please remember to bring gloves, water, and bug spray. Event may be canceled due to inclem...

Celebrate National Trails Day by Joining Ranger Wray to walk to the Campground Observation deck trail, we'll walk the trail doing some clean up and trail repair. Make sure to bring water and proper footwear for the hike. This is a short walk and not...

Please join us on Saturday, June 3rd for National Trails Day! This event will begin at 9 am and end around noon. We will meet at the pavilion behind the restrooms in the lower parking lot. There will be a liability waiver for all participants to fill...

We will be hiking the paved Wildlife Habitat Area and picking up any litter we find along the way. Be prepared to clean up heavy debris.

Meet a Ranger at the Park Office in Rock Island State Park at 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 3, 2023, for a fun filled morning filled with camaraderie and hard work. We will be removing invasive autumn olive, Chinese privet, tree-of-heaven, and other inva...

Trail workday with Ranger Aaron.

Roan Mountain State Park is looking for volunteers to assist the park in determining what pollinators are using our pollinator fields along the highway running through the park as well as at the Miller Farmstead.  Pollinators and other wildlife bene...

We are in process of updating all of the trail signage. We will have multi- shifts available to help paint the new wooden routed signs and/ or replace and put up the posts and signs once painted!

Join us on the trail! We have work to do and would love your help: Trees on the trail (YEAR ROUND - the ranger saws, and you assist carrying supplies and/or helping remove the cut wood) Weedwhacking / Bush Trimming (SEASONAL - may include operation ...

Naturalist Hours

Roan Mountain State Park is looking for volunteers to assist the park in determining what pollinators are using our pollinator fields along the highway running through the park as well as at the Miller Farmstead.  Pollinators and other wildlife bene...

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Roan Mountain State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Phil Hylen and our park owls: Shiloh and Sunshine.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete mi...

Every summer Roan Mountain State Park hosts a Friday Night concert series featuring local and regional musicians. It's a wonderful time to enjoy live outdoor music in nature and free to the public. We're in need of volunteer support to support the se...

Roan Mountain State Park hosts a weekly Friday night concert series during the summer months, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend and ending on Labor Day Weekend. We need volunteers to help set up, break down, and operate the sound system during each c...

Henry Horton State Park is excited to announce we have begun construction on the park’s first mountain bike trail system. Our plan is to add roughly 10 miles of a quality single track trail located on the South end of the park.  Our staff will be ...

Ernest Day is a free fun family event held up in Group Camp 1.  This event has canoe floats, Archery, Guided Hikes, Birds of Prey programs, and Food as well as Actors from the movie.  Volunteers will be needed to support various elements of the eve...

We need help fortifying our walk-in chicken coop from sneaky rodents. The park has barnwood and hardware cloth and basic tools. We're looking for help from folks with previous experience building and maintaining wood structures. If you'd like to help...

Did you ever want to be a Ranger? Here's your opportunity to live the dream and work hands on with real Park Rangers on resource management projects to preserve and protect your favorite state park! This exciting new program will be offered the 2...

Bledsoe Creek State Park added a pollinator garden in 2019 with the support of Friends of Bledsoe Creek State Park and a grant from the Iris Fund. With careful selection of native perennials and self seeding annuals this area has flourished. Located...

Fishing line recycling containers have been installed at each boat dock. The monofilament is collected from recycling bins and cleaned of hooks, leaders, weights, and trash. It is then shipped to the Berkley Pure Fishing company in Iowa. Berkley me...

Roan Mountain State Park is looking for volunteers to assist the park in determining what pollinators are using our pollinator fields along the highway running through the park as well as at the Miller Farmstead.  Pollinators and other wildlife bene...

Come join the park ranger work on building a multiuse trail. We will be using hand tools to dig and create new sections of the multiuse trail. You will need to bring plenty of water and wear good sturdy shoes (boots ideall). We will meet on the side ...

We are in process of updating all of the trail signage. We will have multi- shifts available to help paint the new wooden routed signs and/ or replace and put up the posts and signs once painted!

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Roan Mountain State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Phil Hylen and our park owls: Shiloh and Sunshine.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete mi...

Join SIR Hannah for a recycling class and clean-up along the Shoreline. The event will start with a quick 30min talk about recycling and how to reduce your carbon footprint. Lean about energy efficiency and how you can reduce your household energy us...

Join SIR Hannah for a recycling class and clean-up along the Bryant Grove trail. The event will start with a quick 30min talk about recycling and how to reduce your carbon footprint. Lean about energy efficiency and how you can reduce your household ...

Henry Horton State Park is excited to announce we have begun construction on the park’s first mountain bike trail system. Our plan is to add roughly 10 miles of a quality single track trail located on the South end of the park.  Our staff will be ...

Roan Mountain State Park is looking for volunteers to assist the park in determining what pollinators are using our pollinator fields along the highway running through the park as well as at the Miller Farmstead.  Pollinators and other wildlife bene...

Every summer Roan Mountain State Park hosts a Friday Night concert series featuring local and regional musicians. It's a wonderful time to enjoy live outdoor music in nature and free to the public. We're in need of volunteer support to support the se...

Roan Mountain State Park hosts a weekly Friday night concert series during the summer months, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend and ending on Labor Day Weekend. We need volunteers to help set up, break down, and operate the sound system during each c...

Join SIR Hannah for a recycling class and clean-up Couchville Lake. The event will start with a quick 30min talk about recycling and how to reduce your carbon footprint. Lean about energy efficiency and how you can reduce your household energy use. B...

Roan Mountain State Park is looking for volunteers to assist the park in determining what pollinators are using our pollinator fields along the highway running through the park as well as at the Miller Farmstead.  Pollinators and other wildlife bene...

Assist park staff in picking up litter, returning equipment to storage buildings and other general clean-up activity after large scale events. Volunteers should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and walk two miles of park roads and parking area perimet...

Volunteers who are looking to assist Roan Mountain State Park identify and record pollinator species in our pollinator fields are asked to attend a training session before registering for a volunteer shift.  This will give volunteers the skills the...

Roan Mountain State Park is looking for volunteers to assist the park in determining what pollinators are using our pollinator fields along the highway running through the park as well as at the Miller Farmstead.  Pollinators and other wildlife bene...

We are in process of updating all of the trail signage. We will have multi- shifts available to help paint the new wooden routed signs and/ or replace and put up the posts and signs once painted!

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Roan Mountain State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Phil Hylen and our park owls: Shiloh and Sunshine.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete mi...

Come and get your TN Promise hours at Radnor Lake.  Please dress to get dirty with no sandals/flip flops/open toed shoes.  Please fill out the attached form and bring it with you to the event. Click here for waiver 

Come and get your TN Promise hours at Radnor Lake.  Please dress to get dirty with no sandals/flip flops/open toed shoes.  Please fill out the attached form and bring it with you to the event. Click here for Waiver

Roan Mountain State Park is looking for volunteers to assist the park in determining what pollinators are using our pollinator fields along the highway running through the park as well as at the Miller Farmstead.  Pollinators and other wildlife bene...

Every summer Roan Mountain State Park hosts a Friday Night concert series featuring local and regional musicians. It's a wonderful time to enjoy live outdoor music in nature and free to the public. We're in need of volunteer support to support the se...

Roan Mountain State Park hosts a weekly Friday night concert series during the summer months, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend and ending on Labor Day Weekend. We need volunteers to help set up, break down, and operate the sound system during each c...

Your hard work can make a difference for YOUR State Park. Join Ranger Switzer for a day of trail cleanup and exotic plant control. We'll be picking up trash and repairing trail. We'll also be removing some non-native invasive plants to help protect o...

Invasive species grow up and out, shading out native plants and encroaching hiking trails. Help save native wildflowers and keep scenic views open by removing privet. We will be removing privet from the Tellico Blockhouse front gates. Be prepared to ...

Join us on June 24th to help with the removal of some invasive species that we have on the park. We will be meeting at the Park Office at 9:00AM. LIABILITY WAIVER ATTACHED MUST BE FILLED OUT. CLICK HERE FOR WAIVER Volunteers need to wear closed-toe s...

Come help Ranger Lydia fight invasive plants, notably multiflora rose and privet!   We will work for ~4 hours at the park entrance to eradicate these non-native, nuisance plants. We recommend wearing long pants, gloves, and close-toed shoes.  Emai...

If you're looking for opportunities to complete your TN Promise hours then join us at Cumberland Mountain State Park on June 24th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Work alongside our seasonal rangers while we clean up the park and trails. We will meet at the boat...

*ATTENTION: THIS IS EVENT IS FOR THE RESCUE SQUADS AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE TRAINING DAY ON 06/25/23. PLEASE DISREGARD IF YOU ARE NOT A RESCUE SQUAD OR FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBER* On Sunday, June 25th Savage Gulf State Park will be hosti...

Come and help be a member of Frozen Head’s Volunteer Trail Crew! There’s a task available for any skill level.  Tools will be provided. Volunteers should be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. Bring food, water, and a daypack. Some ar...

Roan Mountain State Park is looking for volunteers to assist the park in determining what pollinators are using our pollinator fields along the highway running through the park as well as at the Miller Farmstead.  Pollinators and other wildlife bene...

We are in process of updating all of the trail signage. We will have multi- shifts available to help paint the new wooden routed signs and/ or replace and put up the posts and signs once painted!

Join park rangers to help work on our Multi Use Trail. We will be dig and clearing new ground for the trail. Please bring plenty of water and snacks that you may need. We will be using hand tools and getting dirty so dress appropriately, close toe sh...

Henry Horton State Park is excited to announce we have begun construction on the park’s first mountain bike trail system. Our plan is to add roughly 10 miles of a quality single track trail located on the South end of the park.  Our staff will be ...

Join us on the trail! We have work to do and would love your help: Trees on the trail (YEAR ROUND - the ranger saws, and you assist carrying supplies and/or helping remove the cut wood) Weedwhacking / Bush Trimming (SEASONAL - may include operation ...

Roan Mountain State Park is looking for volunteers to assist the park in determining what pollinators are using our pollinator fields along the highway running through the park as well as at the Miller Farmstead.  Pollinators and other wildlife bene...

Every summer Roan Mountain State Park hosts a Friday Night concert series featuring local and regional musicians. It's a wonderful time to enjoy live outdoor music in nature and free to the public. We're in need of volunteer support to support the se...

Roan Mountain State Park hosts a weekly Friday night concert series during the summer months, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend and ending on Labor Day Weekend. We need volunteers to help set up, break down, and operate the sound system during each c...