Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations BY THE DEADLINE LISTED.
Programs with no reservations by the deadline will be canceled.
All programs begin at the Visitor Center unless another site is listed.
Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult for each three children).
Age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child who is younger or older than the age limits given.
Call (931) 648-5526 for reservations.
Programs will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
Monday, December 7 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. RECOVERY TRAIL HIKE All ages
Come out and enjoy the late fall on this two mile hike – we might see deer, squirrels and who knows what else!
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 December 5. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Tuesday, December 8 10:30 –11:30 a.m. PORT ROYAL HISTORY HIKE Ages 8 – adult
Meet at the upper parking lot next to the Visitor Center to learn about the history of Port Royal Historic Area.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 December 6. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Friday, December 11 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. SHORT LOOP TRAIL HIKE All ages
Join us on this hike through the woods to see what we can see.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 December 9. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. NIGHT HIKE All ages
We will walk the Short Loop Trail as darkness rises– we might hear owls, frogs and other creatures as
we go.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 December 9. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Saturday, December 12 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. SUNSET HIKE All ages
The light is wonderful this time of day at this time of the year. Come out and experience the sunset lighting up the trees.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 December 10. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Monday, December 14 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. NIGHT HIKE All ages
We will walk the Short Loop Trail as darkness rises– we might hear owls, frogs and other creatures as we go.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 December 12. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Tuesday, December 15 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. BIRD HIKE Adults
It’s easier to learn the birds when there aren’t so many around (and when they aren’t hiding in the leaves) – bring your binoculars and learn about our feathered inhabitants.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 December 13. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. DUNBAR HISTORY HIKE Ages 5 – adult
Learn about how Dunbar Cave was used long ago on this hike around the grounds.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 December 13. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Wednesday, December 16 2:00 –3:00 p.m. PORT ROYAL TRAIL OF TEARS Ages 8 – adult
Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot to learn about the Trail of Tears at Port Royal Historic Area.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 December 14. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Saturday, December 19 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. RECOVERY TRAIL HIKE All ages
Come out and enjoy the late fall on this two mile hike – we might see deer, squirrels and who knows what else!
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 December 17. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Tuesday, December 22 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. WELCOME WINTER HIKE All ages
Hike the winter woods on the Winter Solstice – the shortest day of the year. We will take the Recovery Trail and see if we can find deer, birds and other animals.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 December 20. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Friday, January 1 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. GREET THE NEW YEAR HIKE All ages
Begin the New Year by getting up early and enjoying the peace and quiet of the winter woods. We will look for deer, squirrels, beaver and other animals on this fairly easy hike.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by 4:30 Dec. 30. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist