Saturday, September 20 – Window Cliffs State Natural Area. Baxter. 5.5 miles round trip rated moderate. Window Cliffs is located approximately 18 miles south of Cookeville near Burgess Falls State Park. There is a bluff that separates the upstream and downstream parts of Cane Creek, and the bluff has eroded from both sides causing an opening to develop, which is how the name “Window Cliffs” came about. There are several creek crossings over Cane Creek. Hiking boots are recommended, and a pair of water shoes is suggested for the water crossings. Pets are not permitted within the state natural area. Meet at the trailhead at 9:00 am CT. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. For more information or to sign up, contact Cheryl Smith at 931-580-0862 or mimicheryl67@gmail.com.
Monday-Thursday, September 22-25 – Cherokee National Forest Camping, Kayaking, Hiking event. Benton, TN. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. Four tent campsites have been reserved at the Chilhowee Campground which accommodates 8 campers. These shaded sites have potable water and electricity. A comfort station with flush toilets and hot showers is nearby. Possible hikes include Benton Falls, Falls of the Scenic Spur, Benton MacKaye Trail on Big Lost Creek, Benton MacKaye Trail on the Hiwassee River. We can walk to McKamey Lake and Benton Falls from our campsites. In our kayaks we will explore Parksville Lake (aka Lake Ocoee) via Kings Slough Ramp then Parksville Ramp on another day. Contact Joan Hartvigsen early to secure a spot in one of the tent campsites at 931-636-2914 or jhartvigs@comcast.net.
Saturday, September 27 - National Public Lands Day - Murfreesboro. 9:00 am to 11:30 am CT. We will celebrate National Public Lands at Old Fort Park and Fortress Rosecrans. Volunteers will focus on removing invasive plants and picking up trash from Fortress Rosecrans, Old Fort Park and the Lytle Creek Greenway. Registration is required and can be completed at https://forms.office.com/g/C5iWRZPg7Y. Volunteers will park near the Old Fort Park baseball field and check-in at the picnic pavilion located between Kids Castle and the tennis courts. Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes and long pants and are encouraged to bring a long sleeve shirt.
NOVEMBER 2025
Monday-Friday – November 17-21 - Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia Camping & Hiking Event. Reserve your accommodation at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia. Options include tent, trailer campsites and 1-2 bedroom cottages. Park information: gastateparks.org/Vogel or 706-745-2628. Reservations: 800-864-7275.
Brasstown Bald Visitor Center & Recreation Area. The Visitor Center sits atop Georgia’s highest mountain at 4,784 feet above sea level. Its cloud-level observation deck offers stunning view of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. One can walk the half-mile Summit Trail or take a shuttle to the top.
Desoto Falls is two miles round trip with three waterfalls to enjoy.
Dukes Creek Falls starts with a view and ends with a series of waterfalls and cascades. It is an easy 2.5 mile hike. Raven Cliff Falls flows through a split in the face of a solid rock outcropping to the ground 100 feet below. The trail is a 4.9 out-and-back considered a moderately challenging route.
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