Adventure GUIDENatchez Trace STATE PARK

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What’s Inside:In this one of kind guide, you will have the opportunity to learn all kinds of outdoor skills, get involved with your local park, and even spend some quality time in nature. We have everything from ranger led hikes to learning important survival skills while enjoying some s’mores around a campfire.Look inside for more information. ENJOY!

567 Pin Oak Lodge RoadWildersville, TN 38388Toll Free: 800-250-8616TNSTATEPARKS.COMNATCHEZ TRACE

Red Leaves Overnight HikeA park ranger will guide your group to one of our backcountry campsites along the Red Leaves Trail. This will include a pre-trip inspection, safety talk, and trail etiquette. The ranger will assist your group with proper camp setup before leaving for the night.

Minimum of 10 HikersCost: $20/person

Night HikeSee and hear the sights and sounds of the night on this ranger led hike at Natchez Trace. Learn about our native owls and what they sound like.

Minimum of 10 HikersCost: $5 per person

Nature HikeTake a hike with your group led by a park ranger. On this nature quest you will discover facts about ecology, wildlife, and native plants among other things.

Minimum of 10 HikersCost: FREE

Dendrology HikeTake this short hike with a ranger to learn different tree species. Hikers will learn tree identification techniques and other facts about the trees found at Natchez Trace.

Minimum of 10 HikersCost: FREE

Birds of PreySchedule a one-on-one experience with a park ranger and a non-releasable bird of prey for your group. This 30 minute program will look at what makes these birds unique.

Minimum of 5 ParticipantsCost: Free

SnakesEvery animal has a place in our ecosystem. Here you can learn all you need to know about snakes, their role in nature, and if they’re venomous or not. If you’re brave enough a park ranger will even let you touch a non-venomous snake.

Minimum of 5 ParticipantsCost: FREE

Mammals & Their PeltsA ranger is waiting with a box full of native mammal pelts to share with your group. Learn all you can about the mammals found at Natchez Trace.

Minimum of 5 PartipantsCost: FREE

Crafts in NatureIn this family oriented program you can enjoy crafting with things found in nature. Learn how to make nature inspired art with a park ranger. Each program will have a different craft. For more information please call the park office.

Minimum of 10 ParticipantsCost: Varies

Guided Hikes Wildlife Education

Primative Fire StartingHave you every wanted to learn how to make a proper fire? You will be instructed in modern & primitive fire starting. In this hands on experience you will be prepared for any campfire situation led by one of the park rangers.

Minimum of 5 PartipantsCost: $5 per person

Shelter BuildingRefine those primitive skills with the ultimate necessity to survival in the forest. In this program you can learn the proper techiniques to building a shelter, led by a park ranger.

Minimum of 5 PartipantsCost: $10

Black Powder DemoLearn about the lifestyles of the early explorers and longhunters. Leave it to a park ranger to show you how a real flintlock rifle works.

Minimum of 10 PartipantsCost: $5

survival skills

park history

Adventure

ArcheryEmbrace your inner Robin Hood in this program all about archery and other tradtional tools. You will learn the proper way to use a bow and arrow.

Minimum of 5 PartipantsCost: $15 per person

Orienteering (Navigation)During this program a ranger will demonstrate the proper use of a map and compass. You will learn how to apply these skills in nature and become a pro-navigator.Minimum of 8 Partipants

Cost: $5Map & Compass Provided (Limit 10)

CCC” Camp & Park HistoryLearn about the area before it became a state park and see firsthand the transition into what you see today as Natchez Trace.

Minimum of 10 PartipantsCost: FREE

Kayak & CanoeRanger led, learn “all you need to (ca)noe about yakking,” in this program for beginners. Hands on demonstrations and instructions available for both canoes & kayaks.

Minimum of 6 PartipantsCost: $7

KnotsLearn the proper techniques of basic & complex knot tying and their multiple applications.

Minimum of 5 PartipantsCost: $5 per person

Archery CourseShow off your archery skills you learned in our “Archery” program. In this fast paced course you will learn more advanced archery skills and a chance to particpate in a friendly competition.

Minimum of 5 archersCost: $15 per person

family friendly

giving back

S’mores & StoriesSit around a campfire and learn how to make a s’more. In this family oriented setting, you and your family can enjoy s’mores and campfire stories told by our park rangers. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Minimum of 6 PartipantsCost: $10 per family (6 max)

Hayless HayrideJoin us for a night ride of fun for all ages. On the Hay-less Hayride, we travel to some of our favorite spots throughout the park, we might hear noises from the wild & some spooky stories from a park ranger.

30 Max PartipantsCost: $20 per group

Nature CraftsIn this family oriented program you can enjoy crafting with things found in nature. Learn how to make nature inspried art with a park ranger. Each program will have a different craft. For more information please call the park office.

Minimum of 4 ParticipantsCost: $10 per person

Pantoon CruisesExplore Pin Oak Lake on a pantoon boat led by a park ranger. Here you can sit back and relax on the water while you learn about the park’s history, wildlife, and local stories.

Seasonal availabilty: April – OctoberMax 8 Partipants per trip

Cost: $5 per person

Invasive Plant Removal - Not all plants you see in the park are supposed to be here. Their presence can disrupt the ecosystem and harm our native plants.

Keeping Natchez Clean - This is a community service opportunity to help keep the park clean and looking beautiful. Not only for you and our visitors, but for the animals that inhabit the park.

Trail Restoration - In order for everyone to enjoy our hiking trails, the trails themselves require a cer-tain amount of upkeep. You can learn how to create a proper trail while volunteering your time to keep our trails safe, accessible, and clean.

Minimum of 5 Participants What You’ll Need: gloves & clothes you can get dirty

All opportunities can be apporved community service & are FREE to attend

Have you ever wanted to help your local park but you didn’t know how? Here you can find a list of opportunities to volunteer & help Natchez Trace State Park:

Get even more involved by joining the Friends of Natchez Trace. For more information follow us on Facebook @friendsofnatchez OR email us at friendsofnatchez@gmail.com