July 23, 2008
Join Rangers for Saturday Programs at Big South Fork
On Saturday, July 26, 2008, rangers at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will present two programs. Both are free and open to the public.
July 18, 2008
Fatality at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
A 57-year-old man was found deceased on Friday, July 18, 2008 off the Angel Falls Trail. The man has tentatively been identified as John Thomas Morgan of Bowling Green, Kentucky.
July 16, 2008
Snake Tales and Backyard Herbs Programs at Big South Fork
On Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20, Park Rangers Sue Duncan and Shauna Delk will be presenting a variety of interpretive programs.
July 06, 2008
Big South Fork Releases Environmental Assessment for Plugging Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area plans to plug eleven abandoned oil and gas wells within the park.
June 01, 2008
Reed E. Detring To Leave Big South Fork
Acting Southeast Regional Director Paul Anderson recently announced that Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (NRRA) Superintendent Reed E. Detring will be leaving the region to assume the position of Superintendent at Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri.
April 09, 2008
Spring Planting Festival April 26
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be hosting the Eighth Annual Spring Planting Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2008. 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, 2008
Big South Fork Chosen of Inclusion in Regional Nature Viewing Trail
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (NRRA) is proud to announce its inclusion in the Cumberland Plateau Nature Viewing Trail.
March 28, 2008
Stephen Handly Named New Facility Manager at Big South Fork
Stephen (Steve) Handly who has served most recently as the Facility Management Specialist at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Indiana, has been selected as the new Facility Manager at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
March 26, 2008
Prescribed Fires to Begin in Big South Fork
During the next 4 - 6 weeks, National Park Service fire crews will be conducting a series of prescribed fires within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
February 26, 2008
Big South Fork Continues GMP Implementation
In the three years since Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (NRRA) completed its first General Management Plan, significant progress has and continues to be made in the implementation of the sweeping changes outlined in that history-making document.
February 26, 2008
Big South Fork to hire Centennial Seasonals
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (NRRA) Superintendent Reed Detring is pleased to announce that the Centennial Initiative will have a positive impact on the Big South Fork area due to an increase in the park’s budget of almost $250,000. These funds will be used to hire additional seasonal staff in order to provide enhanced service to park visitors as well as increased protection of the area’s natural and cultural resources.
