The Great Outdoors

Spend lazy mornings and afternoons exploring our misty Appalachian landscapes, the forested hillsides and sweeping vistas, the pastures filled with cattle and old barns. Local experts will show you the geological faces of the area, and naturalists will guide you on leisurely walks looking for wild plants and animals.

Whether by foot or by bike, get a close-up look at ecology, wildlife habitats, farms and cave environments.

Upcoming Events

• Hike the Channels State Forest
  Friday, August 2, 2013
  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  
• Stream Pollution Workshop
  Friday, August 2, 2013
  10:00 am - 11:30 am
  
• Ride with the Legend
  Saturday, August 3, 2013
  8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  
• Whitetop: Island in the Sky
  Saturday, August 3, 2013
  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  
• A Stroll Through the Vineyard
  Sunday, August 4, 2013
  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  
• ElderSpirit: A Garden Stroll
  Tuesday, August 6, 2013
  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  
• Fly Fishing Opportunities – Essential Equipment & Tackle, Fly Tying Patterns
  Tuesday, August 6, 2013
  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  
• Fly Fishing - Aquatic Entomology - Fly Casting Methods Demo
  Wednesday, August 7, 2013
  8:30 am - 12:00 pm
  
• Photographing Historic Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park
  Thursday, August 8, 2013
  9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  
• Birds of Prey with Mitch Whitaker
  Thursday, August 8, 2013
  10:00 am - 11:00 am
  
• Birds of Prey with Mitch Whitaker
  Thursday, August 8, 2013
  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  
• Bird Walk and Talk on the Creeper Trail
  Saturday, August 10, 2013
  7:30 am - 9:00 am
  
• Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk
  Saturday, August 10, 2013
  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm