Thursday, July 30 – Bledsoe Creek State Park, High Ridge and Shoreline Trail, 3 miles rated difficult due to short but steep climbs. We will start on the High Ridge Trail near the entrance of the park and then we will pick up the Shoreline Trail and head back towards the visitor center. If there is interest, we will also do the Tennessee History Trail. After hiking, we will have lunch at either Keller’s Restaurant or Shady Cove Marina. For carpooling, meet at the Wal-Mart at 2012 Memorial Blvd. in Murfreesboro at 8am or meet us at the Visitor Center at 9:15am. Please let Katy Ginanni (828-226-6837 or rpcvlibrarian@yahoo.com) know if you plan to attend.
AUGUST 2026
Saturday August 8 – Barren Fork and Collins Rivers Paddle. McMinnville. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. The Barren Fork River is a tributary of the Collins River. We will meet at 8:30 am CT and paddle about six miles from the Barren Fork River Dam at Pepper Branch Park (120 Old Morrison Road) and take out at the former VFW building on Highway 70S in McMinnville. We will have to shuttle vehicles to the VFW building. Pack snacks, lunch and plenty of water. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard
at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 11 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00pm. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. We will watch the PBS documentary Beautiful Tennessee: Parks & Preservation. It is the third in Nashville’s PBS Beautiful Tennessee series, and explores the majesty of Tennessee’s parks, from sacred sites revered by ancient cultures for their beauty and mystery; to battlefields sanctified by those who fell fighting for their beliefs; to more recent additions facing the challenges of preservation in the new millennium. These lands are priceless gifts we owe not only to ourselves, but to generations to come.
Thursday, August 13 – Jones Mill Trail – Long Hunter State Park. Hike is 8 miles rated moderate for length. This biking trail is hiker-friendly with little elevation change. It features lake views and cedar glades. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com
Saturday August 22- Wayne Yancey's Celebration of Life Service 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Murfreesboro Funeral Home.
Saturday August 29 – Normandy Lake Paddle, Firelake Public Use Area and Boat Ramp, River Forge Road, Manchester. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. We will meet at 9:00 am CT at the boat ramp. We will paddle left from the ramp and explore the Sugar Camp area of the lake, the most northern section. Otters and eagles are often seen in this section of Normandy Lake. Bring water and lunch. For more information or to sign up contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.
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