Greening Greater Memphis

This hike will take place at the Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Porters Creek, on April 10, 2010. This will be an overnight trip for the Jackson Chapter and our annual wildflower hike. This is a 7 ½ mile round trip hike rated moderate. This trail has 30-40 species of wildflowers and offers something for everyone.

For additional information, contact Glen Rognstad at 731-217-5966 or Glenrognstad@gmail.com for additional information.

This will be a Shuttle Hike at Land Between the Lakes on March 27, 2010. We will see Spring coming to LBL as we walk through several biological zones from the South Entrance Station to Fort Henry. The basic distance will be a little over 6 miles, rated easy+, and a longer moderate hike of about 9 miles between the two points also is available. Please bring lunch and water. Hiking boots are recommended.

To register and get carpool information, contact Donald Dresser at 731-668-4190 or donald_dresser@usit.net.

On March 20, 2010, there will be an organized hike at Fort Pillow State Historical Park.

Fort Pillow State Historic Park has been designated as a Wildlife Observation Area by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Interpretive signs identify certain species and their habitat. The park provides sanctuary for deer, turkey, and is frequented by bird watchers. This will be an 8-mile hike rated moderate to difficult because of the terrain. Please bring lunch/snack, plenty of water and sturdy hiking boots are recommended. We will meet at the park visitor center.

To register and get carpool information, please contact James Avery at (731) 695-3385 or chiggs_3@yahoo.com.

This hike is planned for March 6, 2010. It will be a 4 ½ to 6 mile hike that will meander through the forest and along the Cub Lake shores of Natchez Trace Park. We’ll begin at the historic lodge located on Cub Lake and follow the lake to the dam where we’ll stop for lunch. We’ll then retrace our steps back to the lodge. Bring lunch/snack, plenty of water and sturdy hiking boots. Portions of this trail can be slick if it’s rained recently.

To register, please contact Gary Cooper at 731-424-5375 or gcooper52@yahoo.com.

On February 13, 2010, we will hike an 8-mile section of the Red Leaves Trail south of I-40 from Cub Lake to Pin Oak Lake at Natchez Trace State Park. A car shuttle is required. This little used, but clearly marked section of the trial is rugged and muddy in places. The hike is rated moderate with a few elevation changes. If begins and ends with easy half mile hikes along the edges of 2 beautiful lakes. We will meet at Park Headquarters.

Contact Dick McKeem (sprucemountain@eplus.net) for registration and further details.