Critter Corner at Rugby

Join Us Saturdays and Sundays in September at the Historic Rugby Visitor Center for 'Critter Corner'! From 9 AM to 5 PM ET on Saturdays and Noon to 5 PM on Sundays families can explore animal pelts and skulls, browse nature books, enjoy coloring pages, and chat with a r......More

Join Us Saturdays and Sundays in September at the Historic Rugby Visitor Center for 'Critter Corner'! From 9 AM to 5 PM ET on Saturdays and Noon to 5 PM on Sundays families can explore animal pelts and skulls, browse nature books, enjoy coloring pages, and chat with a ranger about the critters of Big South Fork.

Rugby Visitor Center 1331 Rugby Parkway Rugby, TN 37733

Ranger-led Overlook Talk: Devils of Big South Fork

Join a park ranger at Devil’s Jump Overlook on Saturday June 20 at 10 AM ET for “Devils of Big South Fork ” a ranger-led talk exploring the history behind some of the park’s unique place names. The trail to Devil’s Jump Overlook is an accessible paved hike approximately......More

Join a park ranger at Devil’s Jump Overlook on Saturday June 20 at 10 AM ET for “Devils of Big South Fork ” a ranger-led talk exploring the history behind some of the park’s unique place names. The trail to Devil’s Jump Overlook is an accessible paved hike approximately 0.3 miles round trip.Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

The trailhead is located at the end of Blue Heron Overlook Road off Highway 742 in Kentucky. 

Ranger-led Talk: A Coal Miner's Life

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community.......More

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community. This program is offered every Wednesday through Saturday at 12:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM ET. Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Blue Heron, KY

Rag doll Craft Demonstrations at Blue Heron

Saturday at 12:45 PM and 3:30 PM ET join park staff at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center for hands-on Appalachian rag doll demonstrations.Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork N......More

Saturday at 12:45 PM and 3:30 PM ET join park staff at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center for hands-on Appalachian rag doll demonstrations.Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky at the end of Mine 18 Rd

Reading Ranger at Bandy Creek

Stop by Bandy Creek Visitor Center on Sunday, May 30 at 2 PM ET for a Reading Ranger Program with park staff featuring a storybook reading and a fun craft activity for kids. This is one of several family programs being offered this summer at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. ......More

Stop by Bandy Creek Visitor Center on Sunday, May 30 at 2 PM ET for a Reading Ranger Program with park staff featuring a storybook reading and a fun craft activity for kids. This is one of several family programs being offered this summer at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. The program is recommended for younger children, though all are welcome to attend. No registration is required.

Bandy Creek Visitor Center, 151 Stable Rd Oneida TN 37841

Critter Corner at Rugby

Join Us Saturdays and Sundays in September at the Historic Rugby Visitor Center for 'Critter Corner'! From 9 AM to 5 PM ET on Saturdays and Noon to 5 PM on Sundays families can explore animal pelts and skulls, browse nature books, enjoy coloring pages, and chat with a r......More

Join Us Saturdays and Sundays in September at the Historic Rugby Visitor Center for 'Critter Corner'! From 9 AM to 5 PM ET on Saturdays and Noon to 5 PM on Sundays families can explore animal pelts and skulls, browse nature books, enjoy coloring pages, and chat with a ranger about the critters of Big South Fork.

Rugby Visitor Center 1331 Rugby Parkway Rugby, TN 37733

Ranger-led Talk: A Coal Miner's Life

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community.......More

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community. This program is offered Friday and Saturday at 12:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM ET. On Memorial Day the program will be at 12:00 PM.Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Blue Heron, KY

Ranger-led Talk: A Coal Miner's Life

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community.......More

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community. This program is offered every Wednesday through Saturday at 12:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM ET. Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Blue Heron, KY

Ranger-led Talk: A Coal Miner's Life

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community.......More

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community. This program is offered every Wednesday through Saturday at 12:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM ET. Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Blue Heron, KY

Ranger-led Talk: A Coal Miner's Life

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community.......More

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community. This program is offered every Wednesday through Saturday at 12:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM ET. Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Blue Heron, KY

Ranger-led Porch Talks: Bandy Creek

Pull up a rocking chair with a park ranger at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area! Every Friday in June at 2:00 PM ET, join a park ranger for a porch talk at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. These 15–20-minute talks will cover a variety of topics that change ea......More

Pull up a rocking chair with a park ranger at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area! Every Friday in June at 2:00 PM ET, join a park ranger for a porch talk at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. These 15–20-minute talks will cover a variety of topics that change each week, including local wildlife, Appalachian culture, park history, hiking tips, and more. Whether you're visiting Big South Fork for the first time or have been exploring the park for years, there's always something new to learn and discover. 

Bandy Creek Visitor Center, 151 Stable Rd Oneida TN 37841

Ranger-led Campground Program at Bandy Creek Campfire Circle

Bandy Creek Campground program every Friday in June at 7:30 PM ET. Meet at the Campfire Circle across from the pool.  

Bandy Creek Campground Campfire Circle across from the pool parking lot.

Critter Corner at Rugby

Join Us Saturdays and Sundays in September at the Historic Rugby Visitor Center for 'Critter Corner'! From 9 AM to 5 PM ET on Saturdays and Noon to 5 PM on Sundays families can explore animal pelts and skulls, browse nature books, enjoy coloring pages, and chat with a r......More

Join Us Saturdays and Sundays in September at the Historic Rugby Visitor Center for 'Critter Corner'! From 9 AM to 5 PM ET on Saturdays and Noon to 5 PM on Sundays families can explore animal pelts and skulls, browse nature books, enjoy coloring pages, and chat with a ranger about the critters of Big South Fork.

Rugby Visitor Center 1331 Rugby Parkway Rugby, TN 37733

Ranger-led Talk: What’s the Buzz about Pollination?

Join a park ranger at Bandy Creek VC on Saturday June 27th at 10 AM ET for “What’s the Buzz about Pollination?” a ranger-led talk exploring the pollinators of Big South Fork.   Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fo......More

Join a park ranger at Bandy Creek VC on Saturday June 27th at 10 AM ET for “What’s the Buzz about Pollination?” a ranger-led talk exploring the pollinators of Big South Fork.   Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Bandy Creek Visitor Center, 151 Stable Rd Oneida TN 37841

Ranger-led Talk: A Coal Miner's Life

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community.......More

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community. This program is offered every Wednesday through Saturday at 12:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM ET. Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Blue Heron, KY

Rag doll Craft Demonstrations at Blue Heron

Saturday at 12:45 PM and 3:30 PM ET join park staff at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center for hands-on Appalachian rag doll demonstrations.Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork N......More

Saturday at 12:45 PM and 3:30 PM ET join park staff at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center for hands-on Appalachian rag doll demonstrations.Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky at the end of Mine 18 Rd

Reading Ranger at Bandy Creek

Stop by Bandy Creek Visitor Center on Sunday, May 30 at 2 PM ET for a Reading Ranger Program with park staff featuring a storybook reading and a fun craft activity for kids. This is one of several family programs being offered this summer at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. ......More

Stop by Bandy Creek Visitor Center on Sunday, May 30 at 2 PM ET for a Reading Ranger Program with park staff featuring a storybook reading and a fun craft activity for kids. This is one of several family programs being offered this summer at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. The program is recommended for younger children, though all are welcome to attend. No registration is required.

Bandy Creek Visitor Center, 151 Stable Rd Oneida TN 37841

Critter Corner at Rugby

Join Us Saturdays and Sundays in September at the Historic Rugby Visitor Center for 'Critter Corner'! From 9 AM to 5 PM ET on Saturdays and Noon to 5 PM on Sundays families can explore animal pelts and skulls, browse nature books, enjoy coloring pages, and chat with a r......More

Join Us Saturdays and Sundays in September at the Historic Rugby Visitor Center for 'Critter Corner'! From 9 AM to 5 PM ET on Saturdays and Noon to 5 PM on Sundays families can explore animal pelts and skulls, browse nature books, enjoy coloring pages, and chat with a ranger about the critters of Big South Fork.

Rugby Visitor Center 1331 Rugby Parkway Rugby, TN 37733

Ranger-led Talk: A Coal Miner's Life

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community.......More

Step back in time and discover life in a mining camp! Join a ranger at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky for a 20-minute talk on the coal mining operations and daily life at Mine 18. Learn how miners worked and how families lived in this isolated community. This program is offered Friday and Saturday at 12:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM ET. On Memorial Day the program will be at 12:00 PM.Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Blue Heron, KY