November 07, 2007
Ron Cournelius Honored for 40 Years of Federal Employment
National Park Service employee Ronald J. Cornelius was recently recognized for 40 years of service with the Federal Government and the National Park Service.
October 24, 2007
Big South Fork Lifts Ban on Open Fires
Due to the significant amounts of rain which have fallen in recent days, park officials have lifted the ban on open fires in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
October 19, 2007
Park Releases Environmental Assessment for Vista Clearing along Scenic Railway
The National Park Service has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the clearing of selected vistas along the route of the Big South Fork Scenic Railway. The purpose of the Environmental Assessment is to evaluate all threats to the human and the natural environment in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
October 12, 2007
October Astronomy Program
On Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 8:30 p.m. Paul Lewis from the University of Tennessee Astronomy Department and the Knoxville Astronomy Club will be at Bandy Creek to talk about the night sky and to offer opportunities for the public to view the night sky through telescopes.
October 02, 2007
Ban On Open Fires in Big South Fork NRRA
Due to the extremely dry conditions currently being experienced, park officials have imposed a ban on open fires in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
September 11, 2007
St. Joesph Petroleum Plan of Operation & EA
The National Park Service has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) and a Plan of Operations for the continuing production of six gas wells operated by Saint Joseph Petroleum, Inc. near the Mount Helen trailhead in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (NRRA)
August 28, 2007
Fifteenth Annual Big South Fork Storytelling Festival
The Fifteenth Annual "Haunting in the Hills” Storytelling Festival will be held Saturday, September 22, 2007 in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
August 10, 2007
Astronomy Program at Bandy Creek
The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be sponsoring a special opportunity for you to view the night sky and maybe see some meteors.
July 10, 2007
2007 SCA Crew Builds New Bridge
A Student Conservation Association crew has just completed a 4-week work assignment here at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
June 29, 2007
Park Marks Trail Crossing at Station Camp
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area has recently completed marking the first of two horse trail crossings of the Big South Fork River.
June 28, 2007
Volunteer Vacation Trail Crew
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in partnership with the American Hiking Society recently hosted a Volunteer Vacation Crew here at the park. This innovative program matches individuals interested in doing volunteer trail work during their vacation with National Parks Service units needing assistance in maintaining their trail system.
June 06, 2007
New Administrative Officer at Big South Fork
Jeannine McElveen who has served most recently as the Administrative Officer at Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming, has been selected as the new Administrative Officer at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
April 16, 2007
Twin Arches Hike
Join a National Park Service ranger Saturday April 21, 2007 for a morning hike to the Twin Arches, one of the most magnificent geological features of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
March 06, 2007
Prescribed Fires to Begin in Big South Fork NRRA
During the next 6 - 8 weeks, National Park Service fire crews will be conducting a series of prescribed fires within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
March 01, 2007
East Rim Overlook and Road Closed for Repair Work
The National Park Service has recently announced plans to completely rebuild the road to the East Rim Overlook and repave a portion of the Leatherwood Road.
January 25, 2007
Park Changes Campground Reservation Services
Beginning this season camping reservations at National Park Service campgrounds, including Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service.
October 13, 2006
Big South Fork Proposes Increase to Campground Fees
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is proposing to increase the fees currently charged for camping and consolidate the fees for use of the Bandy Creek swimming pool.
September 05, 2006
14th Annual Storytelling Festival
The Fourteenth Annual "Haunting in the Hills” Storytelling Festival will be held Saturday, September 23, 2006 in the Big South Fork NRRA. The event will include dulcimer and craft workshops, afternoon storytelling presentations, Dulcimer and Blue Grass concerts. The day's events will conclude with a Ghost Story concert in the area adjacent to the Bandy Creek Visitor Center.
July 18, 2006
Park Service Begins Implementation of GMP
In 2005 the General Management Plan for Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area was finalized and approved. The General Management Plan, will now serve as a guiding document for park management and operations for the next 15 to 20 years.
July 07, 2006
Big South Fork Gas & Oil Plan Scoping Session
The National Park Service has begun preparing an oil and gas management plan and environmental impact statement that will address issues related to current and future management of oil and gas operations in both the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Obed Wild and Scenic River.
May 10, 2006
Big South Fork Hosts High Angle Rescue Course
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area recently hosted a week long training in high angle rescue for National Park Service rangers, State Park rangers and members from several local Search and Rescue teams.
April 19, 2006
Park Host 6th Annual Spring Planting Festival
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be hosting the Sixth Annual Spring Planting Day Celebration on Saturday, April 29, 2006. The event will take place in the areas adjacent to the Bandy Creek Visitor Center and the Lora Blevins home place from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
April 01, 2006
Park to Conduct Prescribed Fire in Darrow Ridge Area
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is planning to conduct a prescribed fire in the Darrow Ridge area of the park during April of 2006. The plan calls for the park to burn an area of some 550 acres bounded by Darrow Ridge Road and East Laurel Fork.
March 13, 2006
Park Releases Plan and Environmental Assessment for Fields Management
The National Park Service has prepared a Fields Management Plan and related environmental assessment for Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (NRRA) that provides comprehensive management direction for the parks fields over the next 10 years.
February 24, 2006
Fire Management Plan
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is proud to announce the completion of a new Fire Management Plan.
January 02, 2006
Phyllis Trabold Named New Community Planner
Phyllis A. Trabold who has served most recently as ecologist with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in Los Angeles, California, has been selected as the new Community Planner at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
August 19, 2005
Contractor To Begin Blue Heron Repair Work
Officials at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (NRRA) are pleased to announce that a contract has been awarded and work will begin this week to repair facilities at the Blue Heron Mining Community
June 07, 2005
General Management Plan Completed
Southeast Regional Director Patricia Hooks has signed the record of decision for the park's new general management plan (GMP).
March 21, 2005
IMBA Trail Care Crews Work in Big South Fork
At the invitation of Joe Cross and the Big South Fork Mountain Bike Club, the International Mountain Bicycling Associating (IMBA) Trail Care Crew has recently made their way to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (NRRA).
