https://www.nps.gov/biso News releases from Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. en-us https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/music-demonstrations-and-guided-bird-walk-highlight-the-26th-annual-spring-planting-festival-schedule.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:08:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will feature a full day of music, historic demonstrations and Appalachian traditions for the 26th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend. A free shuttle bus will run throughout the day for those who prefer not to walk between festival locations. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/music-demonstrations-and-guided-bird-walk-highlight-the-26th-annual-spring-planting-festival-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/brewster-bridge-road-to-temporarily-close-for-repair-in-may.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:06:00 EST Brewster Bridge Road in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be temporarily closed for repair and repavement from May to mid-summer. The road was heavily damaged during significant rain events in 2022 and 2023. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/brewster-bridge-road-to-temporarily-close-for-repair-in-may.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-hosts-river-cleanup-april-11-2026.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:44:00 EST On April 11, Big South Fork NRRA will host a river-based cleanup in partnership with Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning and East Tennessee Whitewater Club. The park will determine which section of stream to paddle based on river flow levels and other factors. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-hosts-river-cleanup-april-11-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-public-is-invited-to-the-annual-big-south-fork-and-obed-science-meeting-on-april-8-2026.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:48:00 EST The National Park Service will host an annual public science meeting at Historic Rugby Visitor Center, in Rugby, Tennessee. The public is invited to spend the day with scientists who have been conducting research at Obed Wild and Scenic River, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, and other areas on the Cumberland Plateau. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-public-is-invited-to-the-annual-big-south-fork-and-obed-science-meeting-on-april-8-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-welcome-new-united-states-citizens-in-2026.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:35:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services are proud to partner in hosting an official naturalization ceremony on Thursday, April 23, 2026, where 150 individuals will take the oath of citizenship. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-welcome-new-united-states-citizens-in-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-planting-and-music-festival-in-the-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:36:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public and seeks vendors for the 26th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 25 in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-planting-and-music-festival-in-the-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-annual-big-south-fork-mail-run-mountain-bike-event.htm Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:39:00 EST Every New Year’s Day the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and the Big South Fork Bike Club invite all mountain bikers to ride the annual Big South Fork “Mail Run” event. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-annual-big-south-fork-mail-run-mountain-bike-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-honors-2025-go-big-challenge-participants-during-event-celebration.htm Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:14:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will be celebrating the participants of the GO BIG 2025 Challenge at the GO BIG Celebration on Saturday, December 6, at 10 AM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-honors-2025-go-big-challenge-participants-during-event-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/endangered-freshwater-species-shows-signs-of-population-increases.htm Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:10:00 EST An endangered freshwater mussel species in the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is showing signs of natural population increases for the first time. The tan riffleshell (Epioblasma walkeri) is an endangered mussel found in only a few locations within the Big South Fork of the Cumberland and the upper Clinch Rivers. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/endangered-freshwater-species-shows-signs-of-population-increases.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-storyteller-musician-lineup-for-the-15th-annual-blue-heron-ghost-mine.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:24:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will present the 15th annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Blue Heron Outdoor Museum. This free evening of live music starts at 5:00 PM ET with storytelling beginning at 7:00 PM ET beneath the historic coal tipple. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-storyteller-musician-lineup-for-the-15th-annual-blue-heron-ghost-mine.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-contributes-$28-5-million-to-local-economy.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:03:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 780,000 visitors to Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in 2024 spent $28.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported the local area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-contributes-$28-5-million-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-ghost-mine-storytelling-returns-to-big-south-fork-nrra-on-october-18.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will host the 15th annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine on Saturday, October 18, 2025, celebrating Kentucky’s rich tradition of storytelling at the historic Blue Heron Mining Community. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-ghost-mine-storytelling-returns-to-big-south-fork-nrra-on-october-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/live-music-to-accompany-the-33rd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-festival-at-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST The 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival returns to the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area on Saturday, September 20, bringing with it a full day of stories, heritage, and music. From morning workshops to evening performances, music will be present throughout the festival grounds, offering opportunities for both participation and performance. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/live-music-to-accompany-the-33rd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-festival-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-33rd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-schedule-of-events-announced.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20, as the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival takes place from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-33rd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-schedule-of-events-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-bird-walk-on-september-20-at-big-south-fork.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, September 20 at 8:00 AM (ET), visitors are invited to experience the rich natural beauty of Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau on a guided bird walk led by noted ornithologist Dr. Charles Nicholson. The walk begins at the Bandy Creek swimming pool in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and offers an easy, enjoyable outing for participants of all ages. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-bird-walk-on-september-20-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/explore-demonstrations-and-exhibits-at-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, September 20, the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival will feature a variety of demonstrations and exhibits that celebrate the culture, history, and traditions of the Appalachian region. Festivalgoers will encounter Revolutionary Period Long Hunters sharing the ways of frontier life, HAM radio operators highlighting their role in community connection, a quilting display that showcases a longstanding tradition, and Black Bear Education offering unique insights, along with many other presentations throughout the day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/explore-demonstrations-and-exhibits-at-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytellers-to-inspire-local-schools-ahead-of-haunting-in-the-hills-festival.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:43:00 EST Next week, the school districts in the six counties that surround Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will welcome a talented lineup of storytellers who will engage students through interactive performances that celebrate culture, history, and creativity. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytellers-to-inspire-local-schools-ahead-of-haunting-in-the-hills-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-back-country-horsemen-volunteers-assist-to-improve-station-camp-campground.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:04:00 EST The National Park Service and the Back Country Horsemen of Big South Fork have partnered to replace 10 existing metal horse tie-stalls with pipe panel horse corrals at Station Camp Campground at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-back-country-horsemen-volunteers-assist-to-improve-station-camp-campground.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-art-in-the-park-reception-on-september-5.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:57:00 EST The Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will host the Eleventh Annual Photo Contest reception on Friday, September 5 in the Bandy Creek Visitor Center, located at 151 Stable Road, Oneida. The festivities will begin at 5:00 PM (ET). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-art-in-the-park-reception-on-september-5.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-at-obed-wsr-and-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:32:00 EST Deer hunting season opens in Kentucky on September 6, and September 27, in Tennessee. During big game season, wild hogs may be harvested with the appropriate weapon that is legal for that specific season. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-at-obed-wsr-and-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/voices-of-tradition-and-imagination-take-center-stage-at-33rd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:06:00 EST Storytelling bridges cultures, sparks imagination, and preserves traditions. In Appalachia, it’s a living thread connecting generations and shared history. On Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET), Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will host the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival at Bandy Creek Visitor Center area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/voices-of-tradition-and-imagination-take-center-stage-at-33rd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-for-the-33rd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:43:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area invites you to mark your calendars for one of the region’s most cherished traditions, the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival, happening Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (ET) at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-for-the-33rd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendor-opportunities-open-for-the-33rd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-at-big-south-fork.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:04:00 EST Are you a craftsperson, artisan, or food vendor looking for a great opportunity to share your work? We are currently seeking vendors to join the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendor-opportunities-open-for-the-33rd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-celebrate-great-american-outdoors-day-on-august-4.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:44:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will be observing the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act on Monday, August 4, 2025, with 50 percent off backcountry camping permit fees. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-celebrate-great-american-outdoors-day-on-august-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-plugging-abandoned-oil-wells-to-restore-nature.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:30:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area encompasses 125,000 acres of rugged terrain within the Cumberland Plateau in southeastern Kentucky and north-central Tennessee. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-plugging-abandoned-oil-wells-to-restore-nature.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/youth-conservation-corps-students-repair-four-big-south-fork-picnic-areas.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:39:00 EST Students from McCreary Central High School, Scott County High School, and Oneida High School worked on a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) project in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/youth-conservation-corps-students-repair-four-big-south-fork-picnic-areas.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-seeks-historic-photos-for-blue-heron-wayside-signages.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:40:00 EST Blue Heron, an integral part of the history of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is calling on surrounding communities to help preserve and showcase the region’s mining heritage. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-seeks-historic-photos-for-blue-heron-wayside-signages.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-access-road-and-gas-well-site-associated-with-a-mineral-extraction-leak.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:10:00 EST The superintendent has temporarily closed a gas well maintenance access road associated with a leaking well site near the Joe Branch area of Big South Fork NRRA. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-access-road-and-gas-well-site-associated-with-a-mineral-extraction-leak.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-observe-juneteenth-on-thursday-june-19th.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:53:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will observe Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025, by offering a 50 percent discount on fees for use of the Bandy Creek Pool and for backcountry camping permits. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-observe-juneteenth-on-thursday-june-19th.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-to-open-for-the-2025-season.htm Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 EST Bandy Creek pool and wading pool will open for the 2025 season on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM (ET).  The hours of operation will be from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays through Labor Day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-to-open-for-the-2025-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-partial-closure-of-twin-arches-loop-trail-for-stair-and-ladder-rehabilitation.htm Tue, 13 May 2025 08:46:00 EST Beginning May 6, 2025, the National Park Service will initiate critical maintenance work on the Twin Arches Loop Trail in Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. Trail crews will rehabilitate all wooden stairs and ladders along the route to improve safety and enhance the visitor experience. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-partial-closure-of-twin-arches-loop-trail-for-stair-and-ladder-rehabilitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-11th-annual-photo-contest-deadline-scheduled-for-july-15.htm Fri, 09 May 2025 03:18:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area would like to experience your vision of the park. Use the park’s spectacular views in any season, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life at Big South Fork and document your park as you see it. Images may show wildlife, plant life, natural landscapes, historic areas, weather, or people interacting with nature at the park. All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-11th-annual-photo-contest-deadline-scheduled-for-july-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/food-service-business-opportunity-at-blue-heron-in-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:19:00 EST There are currently business opportunities to provide food service at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in the Blue Heron, Kentucky area for this summer and fall. Opportunities include operation of the Blue Heron concession stand, food trucks, and food carts. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/food-service-business-opportunity-at-blue-heron-in-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-welcome-new-united-states-citizens-during-2025-national-park-week.htm Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:38:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services are proud to partner in hosting an official naturalization ceremony on Thursday, April 24, 2025, where 150 individuals will take the oath of citizenship. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-welcome-new-united-states-citizens-during-2025-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/history-and-tradition-during-the-25th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival-on-april-26-2025.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:06:00 EST Music, heritage, and hands-on history come alive at this immersive Appalachian celebration for all ages. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/history-and-tradition-during-the-25th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival-on-april-26-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/experience-history-with-demonstrators-at-the-big-south-fork-spring-planting-music-festival.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:33:00 EST Step back in time and experience history in motion at the 25th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 26 at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/experience-history-with-demonstrators-at-the-big-south-fork-spring-planting-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fifth-annual-decoration-day-cemetery-quest-set-for-may-3-2025.htm Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:08:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will celebrate the deeply rooted tradition of Decoration Day on the Cumberland Plateau with its fifth annual Cemetery Quest event. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fifth-annual-decoration-day-cemetery-quest-set-for-may-3-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-celebrates-national-park-week-2025-with-discounted-backcountry-camping-permits.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:23:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will observe National Park Week 2025 from Saturday, April 19 through Sunday, April 27. This annual celebration highlights everything that makes national parks special—natural beauty, cultural heritage, and opportunities for exploration and discovery. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-celebrates-national-park-week-2025-with-discounted-backcountry-camping-permits.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-hosts-southeast-conservation-corps-veterans-fire-crew-this-spring.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:11:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is hosting the Southeast Conservation Corps Veterans Fire Crew during the 2025 Spring fire season. During the season, the seven-person all-veteran crew gained on-the-job training in hazardous fuel reduction and prescribed burn operations, as well as gaining various certifications in wildland firefighting. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-hosts-southeast-conservation-corps-veterans-fire-crew-this-spring.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendor-opportunities-now-open-for-the-25th-spring-planting-music-festival-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:12:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be hosting the 25th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival, set to take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendor-opportunities-now-open-for-the-25th-spring-planting-music-festival-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-25th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:14:00 EST Mark your calendars for the 25th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-25th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/registration-open-for-2025-oscar-blevins-trail-runs-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:18:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is partnering with Knoxville Track Club to host the annual Oscar Blevins Trail Run event during the Spring Planting & Music Festival. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/registration-open-for-2025-oscar-blevins-trail-runs-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-backcountry-fire-restrictions.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:34:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area officials announced a temporary ban on campfires in the park’s backcountry effective immediately. Due to dry weather conditions and the amount of fresh leaf litter on the ground, the potential for escaped fires to occur in the backcountry has greatly increased. The fire restriction will be in effect until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-backcountry-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2025-prescribed-fire-season.htm Sun, 16 Feb 2025 09:41:00 EST During the spring months of 2025, fire crews will conduct a series of prescribed fires within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. As priority, fire crews are now working on prepping these units to burn safely and effectively. The expectation is and will be to initiate the prescribed fire as soon as possible. Local communities can expect minimal smoke and visibility impacts. During the burns, some park roads and trails may be closed temporarily for visitor safety. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2025-prescribed-fire-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-big-south-fork-11th-annual-photo-contest.htm Tue, 14 Jan 2025 02:44:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area would like to experience your vision of the park. Use the park’s spectacular views in any season, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life at Big South Fork and document your park as you see it. Images may show wildlife, plant life, natural landscapes, historic areas, weather, or people interacting with nature at the park. All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Of special interest this year are winter photographs of the park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-big-south-fork-11th-annual-photo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-observes-martin-luther-king-jr-day-with-discount-for-backcountry-camping-permits.htm Mon, 13 Jan 2025 04:29:00 EST On Monday, January 20, 2025, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day by authorizing a 50 percent discount on backcountry camping permits for one day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-observes-martin-luther-king-jr-day-with-discount-for-backcountry-camping-permits.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/annual-big-south-fork-mail-run-mountain-bike-event-2025.htm Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 EST Every New Year’s Day the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and the Big South Fork Bike Club invite all mountain bikers to ride the annual Big South Fork “Mail Run” event. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/annual-big-south-fork-mail-run-mountain-bike-event-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/sixteen-miles-of-cumberland-valley-loop-horse-trail-repaired-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Thu, 26 Dec 2024 09:33:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area recently repaired 16 miles of the Cumberland Valley Loop Horseback Riding Trail, located in the heart of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area trail system. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/sixteen-miles-of-cumberland-valley-loop-horse-trail-repaired-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2024-go-big-celebration.htm Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:11:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will be celebrating the participants of the GO BIG 2024 Challenge at the GO BIG Celebration on Saturday, December 7. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2024-go-big-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/explore-local-lore-and-music-at-the-14th-annual-blue-heron-ghost-mine-event.htm Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:58:00 EST The past comes to life once again at the 14th Annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine on Friday, October 18, 2024, in the heart of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. This free, family-friendly event invites visitors to explore a night of live music, storytelling, and immersive historical experiences in the old Blue Heron Mining Community. In this place, the echoes of history still linger. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/explore-local-lore-and-music-at-the-14th-annual-blue-heron-ghost-mine-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-is-partnering-with-walgreens-for-a-vaccination-clinic.htm Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:25:00 EST Flu season is almost here and on Wednesday, October 9, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, in partnership with Walgreens of Oneida, are teaming up to provide an influenza (flu) shot clinic in the park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-is-partnering-with-walgreens-for-a-vaccination-clinic.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vandals-destroy-big-south-fork-s-specially-equipped-viewfinder-that-helped-color-blind-visitors-see-vibrant-fall-foliage.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:11:00 EST Sometime during the night of September 21, vandals destroyed a specialized viewfinder that helps color blind visitors see vibrant fall foliage in the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vandals-destroy-big-south-fork-s-specially-equipped-viewfinder-that-helped-color-blind-visitors-see-vibrant-fall-foliage.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/local-tales-spun-from-mine-18-during-the-fourteenth-annual-blue-heron-ghost-mine.htm Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:39:00 EST Venture into the hollows of Big South Fork NRRA as we celebrate the time-honored tradition of storytelling in Kentucky during the 14th annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine on Friday, October 18, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/local-tales-spun-from-mine-18-during-the-fourteenth-annual-blue-heron-ghost-mine.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-celebrate-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-28th.htm Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:38:00 EST Get outdoors and take part in the celebration of National Public Lands Day with the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The park will be hosting a volunteer trails work day that day. All interested persons should report to the Leatherwood Ford Gazebo at 8:30 am ET that day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-celebrate-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-28th.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-32nd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-announces-schedule-of-events.htm Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:36:00 EST Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience as the 32nd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival returns on Saturday, September 21, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-32nd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-announces-schedule-of-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-in-the-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr.htm Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:42:00 EST Deer hunting season open in Kentucky on September 7 and opens in Tennessee on September 28. During these big game seasons, wild hogs may be harvested with the appropriate weapon that is legal for that specific season. There is also an extended hog hunting season that lasts from the end of the deer season until the end of February with a weapon that is approved by that state for harvesting big game. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-in-the-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/access-to-big-south-fork-s-scenic-o-w-road-blocked-due-to-bridge-failure.htm Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:51:00 EST Road access to the Big South Fork’s scenic O&W Road was blocked by order of the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation this week. The Pine Creek Bridge was closed by the state because it was deemed unsafe. The closed bridge is the first bridge on O&W Road after the Toomey Road intersection. The closed bridge is outside of the boundary of the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/access-to-big-south-fork-s-scenic-o-w-road-blocked-due-to-bridge-failure.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytellers-to-visit-surrounding-schools-inspiring-students-through-the-power-of-storytelling.htm Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:00:00 EST Next week, the school districts in the six counties that surround Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will welcome a talented lineup of storytellers who will engage students through interactive performances that celebrate culture, history, and creativity. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytellers-to-visit-surrounding-schools-inspiring-students-through-the-power-of-storytelling.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-2024-photo-contest-winners.htm Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:23:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the winners of the 2024 Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area photo contest. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-2024-photo-contest-winners.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vaccine-clinic-at-big-south-fork-s-storytelling-festival.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:36:00 EST Walgreens of Oneida will be set up at Big South Fork’s annual Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 21 to provide flu shots to the public. They will be in the Bandy Creek area from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm ET. No appointments necessary. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vaccine-clinic-at-big-south-fork-s-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-32nd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EST As part of the festivities for the 32nd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 21st, attendees are invited to immerse themselves in a series of captivating demonstrations deeply rooted in Appalachian culture and history. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-32nd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-art-in-the-park-reception-september-6th.htm Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:00:00 EST The Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will host the tenth Annual Photo Contest reception on Friday, September 6 in the Bandy Creek Visitor Center, located at 151 Stable Road, Oneida. The festivities will begin at 5:00 PM (ET).   https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-art-in-the-park-reception-september-6th.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/join-us-for-a-birding-walk-with-dr-nicholson-on-saturday-september-21st.htm Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:47:00 EST Start the Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival with a special Birding Walk on September 21 at 8:00 am ET. Join ornithologist Dr. Charles Nicholson for a guided stroll through the tranquil woods, offering expert insights into local birdlife. Enjoy this peaceful beginning to the festival’s events. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/join-us-for-a-birding-walk-with-dr-nicholson-on-saturday-september-21st.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/musicians-announced-for-32nd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:33:00 EST Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated 32nd annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival, set to unfold on Saturday, September 21, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/musicians-announced-for-32nd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/featured-storytellers-announced-for-32nd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:16:00 EST Experience a day of immersive storytelling, stirring musical performances, vibrant craft displays; food options, and more at the 32nd annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival. This special event is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/featured-storytellers-announced-for-32nd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-authorization-to-collect-firewood-downed-from-recent-storms-at-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:32:00 EST The superintendent has authorized the collection of firewood downed during recent storms at Big South Fork NRRA, along Divide Road and Fork Ridge Road during the months of August and September of 2024. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-authorization-to-collect-firewood-downed-from-recent-storms-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-observe-great-american-outdoors-day-on-august-4.htm Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:29:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will observe the fourth anniversary of the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act on Sunday, August 4, with 50% off fees at Bandy Creek Pool and backcountry camping permits https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-observe-great-american-outdoors-day-on-august-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2024-07-26-bsf-reopens-roads.htm Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:09:00 EST Work crews at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area have cleared all roads and most trails of hazardous trees from the major weather event on May 26. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2024-07-26-bsf-reopens-roads.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-blue-heron-ghost-mine-friday-october-18th.htm Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:17:00 EST Join us on Friday, October 18th at 8:00 pm ET for the 14th Annual Big South Fork Ghost Mine at the Blue Heron Outdoor Museum. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-blue-heron-ghost-mine-friday-october-18th.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-invited-to-participate-in-the-32nd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:09:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will celebrate the 32nd annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Traditional arts and crafts as well as food services will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. The park encourages all interested craft and food vendors to participate in this year’s festival. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-invited-to-participate-in-the-32nd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ycc-team-at-big-south-fork-helping-keep-campgrounds-in-great-shape.htm Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:48:00 EST This year’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Team at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area has been busy painting multiple structures throughout the park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ycc-team-at-big-south-fork-helping-keep-campgrounds-in-great-shape.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-provide-vital-assistance-to-big-south-fork-during-national-trails-day-event.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:36:00 EST On June 22, two popular trails were greatly improved with the help of volunteers during Big South Fork’s annual National Trails Day event. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-provide-vital-assistance-to-big-south-fork-during-national-trails-day-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-continues-to-reopen-areas-affected-by-recent-storm.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:20:00 EST Work crews continue to clear roads and trails of hazardous trees from the major weather event on May 26 at Big South Fork NRRA. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-continues-to-reopen-areas-affected-by-recent-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-reopen-some-roads-and-trails-as-storm-recovery-operations-continues.htm Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:00:00 EST Big South Fork to Reopen Some Roads and Trails as Storm Recovery Operations Continues, clearing roads and trails of hazardous trees from the major weather event on May 26. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-reopen-some-roads-and-trails-as-storm-recovery-operations-continues.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-observe-juneteenth-federal-holiday-on-wednesday-june-19.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:05:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will observe Juneteenth National Independence Day, or Juneteenth, on Wednesday, June 19, with 50 percent off fees at Bandy Creek Pool and backcountry camping permits as well as 50 percent off one night of camping at Alum Ford Campground. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-observe-juneteenth-federal-holiday-on-wednesday-june-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-trail-closure-during-ongoing-storm-recovery.htm Wed, 29 May 2024 11:24:00 EST National Park Service work crews continue their work to clear roads and trails of numerous hazardous trees from the weather event on May 26. Due to safety concerns, several trails are temporarily closed to all pedestrian, bike, and horse traffic due to extensive tree damage. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-trail-closure-during-ongoing-storm-recovery.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-reschedules-national-trails-day-to-june-22.htm Wed, 29 May 2024 11:03:00 EST For the safety of both staff and volunteers, Big South Fork’s National Trails Day workday will be rescheduled from Saturday, June 1 to Saturday, June 22. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-reschedules-national-trails-day-to-june-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-continues-to-recover-from-recent-storm-damage.htm Tue, 28 May 2024 15:09:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA continues to recover from the Sunday, May 26 weather event that produced dangerously high winds, and dropped almost two inches of rain, adding to the more than 10 inches of rain the area has received for the month https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-continues-to-recover-from-recent-storm-damage.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-now-open-for-the-2024-season.htm Tue, 14 May 2024 10:42:00 EST Bandy Creek pool has opened for the 2024 season. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-now-open-for-the-2024-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fourth-annual-big-south-fork-decoration-day-cemetery-quest-kick-off-may-4.htm Mon, 06 May 2024 11:16:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will celebrate the deeply rooted tradition of Decoration Day on the Cumberland Plateau with its third annual Cemetery Quest event. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fourth-annual-big-south-fork-decoration-day-cemetery-quest-kick-off-may-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-bird-walk-with-dr-chuck-nicholson-april-27-at-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:21:00 EST In celebration of the 24th Annual Spring Planting & Music Festival, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area announces a birding walk with Dr. Charles P. Nicholson on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Participants will meet at the Bandy Creek Campground swimming pool at 8:00 AM (ET). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-bird-walk-with-dr-chuck-nicholson-april-27-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-2024-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:28:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be hosting the 24th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Traditional arts and crafts as well as music will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-2024-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-2024-spring-planting-and-music-festival-line-up.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:59:00 EST A diverse range of the region’s most talented live music acts are currently scheduled to perform during the 24th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-2024-spring-planting-and-music-festival-line-up.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-national-park-week-in-2024.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:14:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will observe National Park Week from Saturday, April 20-28. The nine-day event will kick off with free backcountry camping permits as well as one night of free camping at Alum Ford Campground on Saturday, April 20. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-national-park-week-in-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/sales-opportunities-for-non-profit-organizations-during-annual-spring-planting-music-festival.htm Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:08:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA invites non-profit organizations to participate in the 24th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This event provides an excellent opportunity for increased awareness and outreach for your organization. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/sales-opportunities-for-non-profit-organizations-during-annual-spring-planting-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/campgrounds-now-open-for-2024-season.htm Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:11:00 EST Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area this year by camping at one of or all five campgrounds! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/campgrounds-now-open-for-2024-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tenth-annual-big-south-fork-photo-contest-deadline-july-15.htm Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:06:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area would like to experience how you capture the park through the lens of a camera! Use the park’s spectacular views in any season, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life at Big South Fork and document your park as you see it. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tenth-annual-big-south-fork-photo-contest-deadline-july-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-24th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival-saturday-april-27.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:23:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host the 24th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This festival celebrates the Appalachian way of life that has been an integral part of the history of the Big South Fork area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-24th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival-saturday-april-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/local-kentucky-area-resident-found-deceased-from-apparent-fall-in-park.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:55:00 EST On the morning of March 29, 2024, visitors discovered, and reported a deceased individual in the water at Yahoo Falls, in the Kentucky area of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/local-kentucky-area-resident-found-deceased-from-apparent-fall-in-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/paid-summer-jobs-for-high-school-age-students-at-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:54:00 EST Applications are being accepted from youth in McCreary County in Kentucky and Fentress, Morgan, Scott Counties in Tennessee for the parks’ Youth Conservation Corps summer employment program until April 10, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/paid-summer-jobs-for-high-school-age-students-at-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/registration-open-for-2024-oscar-blevins-trail-runs-at-big-south-fork.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:42:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is once again partnering with Knoxville Track Club to hold the annual Oscar Blevins Trail Run event during the annual Spring Planting & Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/registration-open-for-2024-oscar-blevins-trail-runs-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-welcome-new-us-citizens-during-2024-national-park-week.htm Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:30:00 EST The National Park Service and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service will partner to hold a naturalization ceremony for new United States citizens on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. The public is invited to witness this stirring ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-welcome-new-us-citizens-during-2024-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2024-prescribed-fire-season.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:02:00 EST During the spring months of 2024, fire crews will conduct a series of prescribed fires within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. As priority, fire crews are now working on prepping these units to burn safely and effectively. The expectation is and will be to initiate the prescribed fire as soon as possible. Local communities can expect minimal smoke and visibility impacts. During the burns, some park roads and trails may be closed temporarily for visitor safety. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2024-prescribed-fire-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-50-years-on-march-7-2024.htm Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:37:00 EST On March 7, 2024, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will recognize 50 years since its designation as a national river and recreation area. All year long, Big South Fork-area residents, businesses, and visitors will commemorate this special place on the upper Cumberland Plateau, and its significance as a unit of the National Park System. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-50-years-on-march-7-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-$3-052-000-for-ecosystem-restoration-and-climate-resilience-projects.htm Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:32:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA will receive $3,052,000 in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to mitigate abandoned mine drainage, close open mine portals, implement invasive plant management and control feral swine. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-$3-052-000-for-ecosystem-restoration-and-climate-resilience-projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-experienced-continued-high-visitation-in-2023.htm Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:13:00 EST Today, the National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4 percent over 2022. Big South Fork NRRA experienced continued high visitation in 2023. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-experienced-continued-high-visitation-in-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-public-is-invited-to-the-annual-big-south-fork-and-obed-science-meeting-on-march-13-2024.htm Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:49:00 EST The National Park Service will host an annual public science meeting at Historic Rugby Visitor Center, in Rugby, Tennessee. The public is invited to spend the day with scientists who have been conducting research at Obed Wild and Scenic River, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, and other areas on the Cumberland Plateau. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-public-is-invited-to-the-annual-big-south-fork-and-obed-science-meeting-on-march-13-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2024-volunteer-river-cleanup.htm Sat, 27 Jan 2024 10:48:00 EST Join us Saturday, March 16, as the National Park Service joins forces with Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning and East Tennessee Whitewater Club for a river-based cleanup at Big South Fork NRRA. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2024-volunteer-river-cleanup.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/craft-vendors-invited-to-24th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival-on-april-27-2024.htm Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:17:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host the 24th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This year, the park also celebrates its 50th anniversary, offering a special opportunity for vendors to showcase their traditional arts and crafts to a large, enthusiastic crowd. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/craft-vendors-invited-to-24th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival-on-april-27-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/food-vendors-invited-to-2024-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Wed, 17 Jan 2024 02:04:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA invites food vendors to participate in the 24th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival, set for Saturday, April 27, 2024. This year, the park also celebrates its 50th anniversary, offering a special opportunity for vendors to showcase their culinary skills to a large, enthusiastic crowd. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/food-vendors-invited-to-2024-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-2024-trail-keeper-program.htm Thu, 11 Jan 2024 03:58:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Trail Keeper program is a volunteer program for those who love the park’s trails and want to help take care of them. The goal of the program is to provide an extended presence in the backcountry while providing park staff with important information on current trail conditions. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-2024-trail-keeper-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/annual-big-south-fork-mail-run-mountain-bike-event.htm Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:43:00 EST Every New Year’s Day the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and the Big South Fork Bike Club invite all mountain bikers to ride the annual Big South Fork “Mail Run” event. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/annual-big-south-fork-mail-run-mountain-bike-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-celebrates-50th-anniversary-in-2024.htm Thu, 28 Dec 2023 08:24:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is commemorating its first 50 years by sharing a year-long celebration in 2024. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-celebrates-50th-anniversary-in-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-on-monday-january-15-2024-with-discounted-backcountry-camping-permits.htm Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:29:00 EST Since 1986, the third Monday in January has been designated as a federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr. On this day, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will observe Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday by authorizing a 50 percent discount on backcountry camping permits for one day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-on-monday-january-15-2024-with-discounted-backcountry-camping-permits.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/application-period-open-for-2024-commercial-use-authorizations-at-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr.htm Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:12:00 EST Applications for commercial use authorizations are accepted year-round, however a late fee may apply if they are received outside the open period which is from January 1 through February 28. This does not apply to one-time business operations or special event vendors. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/application-period-open-for-2024-commercial-use-authorizations-at-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-restrictions-on-open-fires-lifted-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:09:00 EST Due to recent precipitation, Superintendent Niki Stephanie Nicholas announced the removal of restrictions on open fires at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. Drought conditions for the area prompted the campfire restrictions on November 15. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-restrictions-on-open-fires-lifted-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/some-big-south-fork-nrra-fees-will-increase-effective-january-1-2024.htm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:26:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will implement new camping fees beginning January 1, 2024, for Bandy Creek and Blue Heron campgrounds as well as daily fees at picnic shelters and Blue Heron Overlook Gazebo. The rate per night for camping has not increased in price since 2018. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/some-big-south-fork-nrra-fees-will-increase-effective-january-1-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/all-open-fires-prohibited-due-to-very-dry-conditions.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:02:00 EST Due to the extremely dry conditions currently being experienced, park officials have determined that it is necessary to prohibit the use of all open fires and activities, which unduly increase fire danger. The ban would be lifted only after sufficient rainfall has been received and soil moisture increased significantly. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/all-open-fires-prohibited-due-to-very-dry-conditions.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-restrictions-on-backcountry-fires.htm Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:04:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area officials announced a temporary ban on campfires in the park’s backcountry effective immediately. Due to abnormally dry weather conditions and the amount of fresh leaf litter on the ground, the potential for escaped fires to occur in the backcountry has greatly increased. The fire restriction will be in effect until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-restrictions-on-backcountry-fires.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-temporary-closure-of-blue-heron-tipple-bridge.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:20:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA has announced the temporary closure of the historic Blue Heron Tipple Bridge, effective immediately in the interest of visitor safety. Once repairs are completed, the bridge will be re-evaluated and reopened. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-temporary-closure-of-blue-heron-tipple-bridge.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comment-period-open-on-fee-proposals-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:46:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA is requesting public comment on a proposal to increase the daily fee for overnight stays at some of the park campgrounds, for daily use of picnic shelters as well as add a new venue for event reservations. The proposed changes would go into effect on January 1, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comment-period-open-on-fee-proposals-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-at-big-south-fork-nrra-obed-wsr-2023-2024.htm Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:32:00 EST During big game season at Big South Fork NRRA, wild hogs may be harvested with the appropriate weapon that is legal for that specific season. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-at-big-south-fork-nrra-obed-wsr-2023-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-celebrate-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-23-with-a-volunteer-trails-event.htm Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:43:00 EST Get outdoors and take part in the celebration of National Public Lands Day with Big South Fork NRRA on Saturday, September 23, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-celebrate-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-23-with-a-volunteer-trails-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-winners-of-2023-annual-photo-contest.htm Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:06:00 EST The National Park Service has announced the winners of the 2023 Big South Fork NRRA annual photo contest. Photographers were invited to submit striking digital images highlighting the spectacular views, dark night skies, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life in the park. Entries to the contest were judged by members of the Southern Appalachian Nature Photographers. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-winners-of-2023-annual-photo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/a-week-of-storytelling-across-the-big-south-fork-september-9-16-2023.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:06:00 EST As summer begins to wind down and we move into the month of September, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area begins a week of storytelling. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/a-week-of-storytelling-across-the-big-south-fork-september-9-16-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-bird-walk-with-dr-chuck-nicholson-september-16-at-big-south-fork.htm Fri, 01 Sep 2023 23:31:00 EST This September 16, at 8:00 AM (ET), don't miss the unique opportunity to explore the lush landscapes of the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, guided by Dr. Charles Nicholson. The walk will begin at the Bandy Creek swimming pool at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and promises to be an easy, enjoyable experience for all ages. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-bird-walk-with-dr-chuck-nicholson-september-16-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-31st-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Fri, 01 Sep 2023 23:22:00 EST As part of the festivities for the 31st Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 16, attendees are invited to immerse themselves in a series of captivating craft demonstrations deeply rooted in Appalachian culture and history. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-31st-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/musicians-announced-for-31st-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Fri, 01 Sep 2023 23:15:00 EST Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated 31st annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival, set to unfold on Saturday, September 16, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center area. Joins us for an evening of enchanting live performances, captivating stories, and vibrant cultural experiences. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/musicians-announced-for-31st-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/featured-storytellers-announced-for-31st-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Fri, 01 Sep 2023 23:07:00 EST Get ready for a day filled with enchanting tales, soul-stirring music, vibrant crafts, food, and more at the 31st annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival. This special event is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/featured-storytellers-announced-for-31st-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/local-tales-spun-from-mine-18-during-the-annual-blue-heron-ghost-mine.htm Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:27:00 EST Join Big South Fork NRRA as we celebrate the time-honored tradition of storytelling in Kentucky during the 13th annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/local-tales-spun-from-mine-18-during-the-annual-blue-heron-ghost-mine.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-contributes-28-2-million-to-local-economy-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-333-jobs-in-nearby-communities.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:23:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 798,000 visitors to Big South Fork NRRA in 2022 spent $28.2 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 333 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $32.6 million. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-contributes-28-2-million-to-local-economy-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-333-jobs-in-nearby-communities.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/inflation-reduction-act-and-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-invest-more-than-1-million-in-restoration-in-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:42:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area received over $1 million for the orphaned well reclamation project, funded through the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This project is part of a nationwide effort to restore natural habitats and address climate change impacts. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/inflation-reduction-act-and-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-invest-more-than-1-million-in-restoration-in-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-to-reduce-hours-in-august.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:05:00 EST Effective August 4, 2023, Bandy Creek pool will be closed on Fridays. The pool will remain open Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays, from 11:00 AM through 6:00 PM (ET) until closing for the season on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-to-reduce-hours-in-august.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-31st-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-will-take-place-on-september-16-2023.htm Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:50:00 EST Be sure to mark your calendar for the 31st annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 16, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-31st-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-will-take-place-on-september-16-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-13th-annual-blue-heron-ghost-mine-september-9-2023.htm Sat, 24 Jun 2023 07:34:00 EST Mark this exciting and fun event on your calendar and join us on Saturday, September 9, at 8:00 PM (ET), as we celebrate Appalachian tradition during the 13th annual Big South Fork Ghost Mine at the Blue Heron Outdoor Museum. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-13th-annual-blue-heron-ghost-mine-september-9-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-annual-photo-contest-deadline-on-july-15-2023.htm Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:33:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area would like to experience your vision of the park. The deadline for submitting entries for the park's annual photography contest on July 15, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-annual-photo-contest-deadline-on-july-15-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-at-big-south-fork-instrumental-in-repairing-park-trails.htm Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:50:00 EST This past spring volunteers have been instrumental in assisting Big South Fork NRRA in their efforts to build and repair park trails. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-at-big-south-fork-instrumental-in-repairing-park-trails.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-invited-to-participate-in-31st-annual-storytelling-festival.htm Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:10:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is hosting the 31st annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Traditional arts and crafts as well as food services will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. The park encourages all interested craft and food vendors to participate in this year’s festival. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-invited-to-participate-in-31st-annual-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-now-open-for-the-2023-season.htm Mon, 22 May 2023 15:30:00 EST Bandy Creek pool has opened for the 2023 season. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-now-open-for-the-2023-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cemetery-visit-assistance-offered-by-big-south-fork-nrra-in-2023.htm Wed, 10 May 2023 08:09:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will provide assistance on May 27, for family members who wish to visit remote cemeteries and do minor clean-up of graves of their relatives. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cemetery-visit-assistance-offered-by-big-south-fork-nrra-in-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/third-annual-big-south-fork-decoration-day-cemetery-quest-kick-off-may-6.htm Sun, 07 May 2023 06:09:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will celebrate the deeply rooted tradition of Decoration Day on the Cumberland Plateau with its third annual Cemetery Quest event. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/third-annual-big-south-fork-decoration-day-cemetery-quest-kick-off-may-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-2023-campground-season.htm Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:14:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA announces that all campgrounds are open beginning April 1. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-2023-campground-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-welcome-new-us-citizens-during-2023-national-park-week.htm Sun, 09 Apr 2023 06:43:00 EST The National Park Service and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service will partner to hold a naturalization ceremony for new United States citizens on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. The public is invited to witness this stirring ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-welcome-new-us-citizens-during-2023-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-recreation-area-announces-park-concessioner-for-camp-store-and-stable-service.htm Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:54:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA announced this week the selection of Creek Partners, LLC to be the new contracted concessioner for Bandy Creek Camp Store and Stables in the park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-recreation-area-announces-park-concessioner-for-camp-store-and-stable-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2023-professional-development-opportunity-for-teachers-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:53:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is recruiting teachers to participate in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program this summer. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2023-professional-development-opportunity-for-teachers-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-celebrates-the-start-of-national-park-week-2023.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:58:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will observe National Park Week from Saturday, April 22-30. The week will kick off with free backcountry camping permits as well as free camping at Alum Ford Campground on Saturday, April 22. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-celebrates-the-start-of-national-park-week-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-2023-spring-planting-and-music-festival-line-up.htm Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:07:00 EST A diverse range of the region’s most talented live music acts are currently scheduled to perform during the 23rd annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-2023-spring-planting-and-music-festival-line-up.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:51:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA will host the 23rd annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Traditional arts and crafts as well as music will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-big-south-fork-nrra-to-host-23rd-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival-saturday-april-29.htm Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:07:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host the 23rd annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. This festival celebrates the Appalachian way of life that has been such a huge part of the history of the Big South Fork area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-big-south-fork-nrra-to-host-23rd-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival-saturday-april-29.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-to-host-science-meeting-april-19.htm Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:33:00 EST The National Park Service will be hosting a public science meeting on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The public is invited to spend the day with scientists who have been conducting research at Obed WSR and Big South Fork NRRA. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-to-host-science-meeting-april-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-issues-temporary-closure-for-prescribed-fire-operations-march-15-2023.htm Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:54:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will conduct a prescribed burn on the Divide Road Burn Unit on March 15. Approximately 858 acres are anticipated to be burned, beginning mid-morning and conclude later in the day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-issues-temporary-closure-for-prescribed-fire-operations-march-15-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-experienced-continued-high-visitation-in-2022.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2023 04:24:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area experienced continued high visitation in 2022. Last year, nearly 800,000 visitors decided to experience the park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-experienced-continued-high-visitation-in-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/registration-open-for-2023-oscar-blevins-trail-runs-at-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:27:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is once again partnering with Knoxville Track Club to hold the annual Oscar Blevins Trail Run event during the annual Spring Planting & Music Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/registration-open-for-2023-oscar-blevins-trail-runs-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/craft-vendors-invited-to-be-a-part-of-the-23rd-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:22:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host the 23rd annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Traditional arts and crafts as well as music will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. All interested craft vendors are invited to participate in this year’s festival. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/craft-vendors-invited-to-be-a-part-of-the-23rd-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-launches-a-river-cleanup-volunteer-program-the-river-otters.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:05:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA is initiating a new river clean-up volunteer program this year. The goal of the program is to provide an extended presence in the park while providing Big South Fork staff with assistance in keeping the waterways clean of debris. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-launches-a-river-cleanup-volunteer-program-the-river-otters.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2023-prescribed-fire-season.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2022 04:10:00 EST During the spring months of 2023, fire crews will conduct a series of prescribed fires within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. As priority, fire crews are now working on prepping these units to burn safely and effectively. The expectation is and will be to initiate the prescribed fire as soon as possible. Local communities can expect minimal smoke and visibility impacts. During the burns, some park roads and trails may be closed temporarily for visitor safety. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2023-prescribed-fire-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2023-big-south-fork-go-big-challenge-starts-on-january-1.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:17:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area has launched the eighth GO BIG Challenge! This year's challenge theme is focused on the trees of the parks. Visitors will be challenged to explore the three parks and experience the many different species of native and non-native trees that grow on the Cumberland Plateau. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2023-big-south-fork-go-big-challenge-starts-on-january-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/application-period-for-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-commercial-use-authorizations-changing-for-2023.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2022 10:33:00 EST Applications for commercial use authorizations are accepted year-round, however, late fees may apply if they are received outside the open period. This year, the open period is January 1 through February 28. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/application-period-for-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-commercial-use-authorizations-changing-for-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/replacement-of-mine-18-area-septic-system.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:34:00 EST Beginning October 3, 2022, park staff will replace the aging Mine-18 area septic system which serves the Blue Heron Visitor Center, and Concession Stand. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/replacement-of-mine-18-area-septic-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/o-w-bridge-inspection-scheduled-for-october-10-2022.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:08:00 EST Tennessee Department of Transportation will be inspecting the historic O&W Bridge on October 10, 2022 (weather permitting). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/o-w-bridge-inspection-scheduled-for-october-10-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-at-big-south-fork-nrra-in-2022.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:36:00 EST During big game season at Big South Fork NRRA, wild hogs may be harvested with the appropriate weapon that is legal for that specific season. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-at-big-south-fork-nrra-in-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/schedule-of-events-announced-for-30th-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:12:00 EST The 30th Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area. Enjoy a fun-filled day of stories, music, crafts and more! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/schedule-of-events-announced-for-30th-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/park-staff-conduct-major-renovations-to-yahoo-falls-picnic-area.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:30:00 EST Park staff have completed the repair and rehabilitation of Yahoo Falls Picnic Area. Fifteen picnic sites received fresh gravel pads, new picnic tables and cooking grills. Trails leading to each site were also resurfaced. Parking areas at each picnic site were repaired and the large picnic pavilion was repaired and painted. The picnic table fire rings, grills, seating, and picnic tables were all replaced. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/park-staff-conduct-major-renovations-to-yahoo-falls-picnic-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/local-tales-spun-from-mine-18-during-blue-heron-ghost-train.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:25:00 EST Join Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area as we celebrate the time-honored tradition of storytelling in Kentucky during the 12th annual Blue Heron Ghost Train. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/local-tales-spun-from-mine-18-during-blue-heron-ghost-train.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2022-big-south-fork-art-in-the-park-reception-this-friday.htm Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:27:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will host the Eighth Annual Photo Contest reception on Friday, September 2, at Bandy Creek Visitor Center, located at 151 Stable Road, Oneida. The festivities will begin at 5:00 PM (ET). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2022-big-south-fork-art-in-the-park-reception-this-friday.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/trail-crews-repair-station-camp-creek-and-bear-creek-loop-horse-trails-after-heavy-multi-year-rain-event.htm Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:46:00 EST Trail crews have completed the repair and rehabilitation of both Station Camp Creek and Bear Creek Loop Horse Trails. Heavy annual rain events that occurred from 2019-2021 damaged portions of both trails. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/trail-crews-repair-station-camp-creek-and-bear-creek-loop-horse-trails-after-heavy-multi-year-rain-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/business-opportunity-to-operate-bandy-creek-stables-and-campground-store-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:02:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a 10-year concessions opportunity for the Bandy Creek Stables and Campground Store located at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/business-opportunity-to-operate-bandy-creek-stables-and-campground-store-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-celebrate-great-american-outdoors-act.htm Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:17:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will observe the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act with free backcountry camping permits as well as free camping at Alum Ford Campground on Thursday, August 4, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-celebrate-great-american-outdoors-act.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2022-featured-storytellers-announced-for-the-30th-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:43:00 EST Be sure to mark your calendar for the 29th annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 18, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2022-featured-storytellers-announced-for-the-30th-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-celebrates-30-years-of-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:00 EST The 30th annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center area field. Enjoy a fun-filled day of stories, music, crafts and more. This signature special event is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-celebrates-30-years-of-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-invited-to-participate-in-30th-annual-storytelling-festival.htm Sun, 10 Jul 2022 09:45:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is hosting the 30th annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Traditional arts and crafts as well as food services will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. The park encourages all interested craft and food vendors to participate in this year’s festival. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-invited-to-participate-in-30th-annual-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-created-29-3-million-in-economic-output-in-the-local-community-in-2021.htm Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:33:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 834,724 visitors to Big South Fork NRRA in 2021 spent $29.3 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 348 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-created-29-3-million-in-economic-output-in-the-local-community-in-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-now-open-for-the-2022-season.htm Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:48:00 EST Bandy Creek pool has opened for the 2022 season. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-now-open-for-the-2022-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/missing-local-area-resident-found-deceased-in-park.htm Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:06:00 EST On the morning of June 9, 2022, park rangers located the body of a 58-year-old male in the Tennessee District of the park https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/missing-local-area-resident-found-deceased-in-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-seeks-information-on-recent-break-in-and-theft-of-government-property.htm Sat, 28 May 2022 04:23:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is requesting assistance in locating persons responsible for burglary and theft of government property within the park early Friday, May 27, 2022 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-seeks-information-on-recent-break-in-and-theft-of-government-property.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/joe-branch-road-in-big-south-fork-nrra-has-reopened.htm Mon, 16 May 2022 09:27:00 EST Road repairs have been completed, and Joe Branch Road, located within Big South Fork NRRA has reopened to vehicular travel. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/joe-branch-road-in-big-south-fork-nrra-has-reopened.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2022-cemetery-visit-assistance-offered-by-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 03 May 2022 10:53:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA will provide assistance May 27-28, for family members who wish to visit remote cemeteries and do minor clean-up of graves of their relatives. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2022-cemetery-visit-assistance-offered-by-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-celebrates-the-start-of-national-park-week-2022.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:32:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will observe National Park Week from Saturday, April 16-24. The week will kick off with free backcountry camping permits as well as free camping at Alum Ford Campground on Saturday, April 16. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-celebrates-the-start-of-national-park-week-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-2022-spring-planting-and-music-festival-line-up.htm Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:24:00 EST A diverse range of the region’s most talented live music acts are currently scheduled to perform during the 22nd annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-2022-spring-planting-and-music-festival-line-up.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-big-south-fork-nrra-to-host-22nd-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:05:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA will host the 22nd annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2022. This festival celebrates the Appalachian way of life that has been such a huge part of the history of the Big South Fork area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-big-south-fork-nrra-to-host-22nd-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-22nd-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Wed, 09 Mar 2022 07:46:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is hosting the 22nd annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Traditional arts and crafts as well as music will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-22nd-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-2022-4th-grade-student-art-contest.htm Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:44:00 EST Fourth grade classrooms and students are invited to participate in the 2022 youth art contest at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area to earn their Every Kid Outdoors Pass. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-2022-4th-grade-student-art-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-issues-temporary-closure-for-prescribed-fire-operations-march-4-2022.htm Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:25:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will conduct a prescribed burn on the Darrow Ridge Burn Unit today, Friday, March 04. Approximately 800 acres are anticipated to be burned, beginning mid-morning and conclude later in the day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-issues-temporary-closure-for-prescribed-fire-operations-march-4-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-issues-temporary-closure-for-prescribed-fire-operations-march-3-2022.htm Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:35:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be conducting a prescribed burn on the Newtie King Burn Unit today, Thursday, March 03. Approximately 120 acres are anticipated to be burned, beginning mid-morning and conclude later in the day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-issues-temporary-closure-for-prescribed-fire-operations-march-3-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-saw-highest-visitation-in-20-years-in-2021.htm Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:39:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA Saw Highest Visitation in 20 Years In 2021. Last year’s visitation increased to well over 800,000, nearly 10 percent more than 2020, when COVID-19 shuttered facilities in most parks for at least part of the year. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-saw-highest-visitation-in-20-years-in-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/registration-open-for-2022-oscar-blevins-trail-runs-at-big-south-fork.htm Thu, 03 Feb 2022 03:59:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is once again partnering with Knoxville Track Club to hold the annual Oscar Blevins Trail Run event during the annual Spring Planting & Music Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/registration-open-for-2022-oscar-blevins-trail-runs-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2022-prescribed-fire-season.htm Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:30:00 EST During the spring months of 2022, fire crews will conduct a series of prescribed fires within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. As priority, fire crews are now working on prepping these units to burn safely and effectively. The expectation is and will be to initiate the prescribed fire as soon as possible. Local communities can expect minimal smoke and visibility impacts. During the burns, some park roads and trails may be closed temporarily for visitor safety. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2022-prescribed-fire-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/food-craft-vendors-invited-to-22nd-big-south-fork-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:01:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is now accepting applications for food and craft vendors to participate in the 22nd annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/food-craft-vendors-invited-to-22nd-big-south-fork-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-continues-to-make-improvements-to-kentucky-district-of-the-park.htm Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:45:00 EST During the past two years the Kentucky District of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area has experienced numerous improvements and upgrades to facilities ranging from trails to exhibits, and buildings. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-continues-to-make-improvements-to-kentucky-district-of-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-acquires-60-acres-of-land-within-big-south-fork-national-river-recreation-area.htm Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:09:00 EST Today, the National Park Service announced the acquisition of approximately 60 acres of land within the boundaries of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. The property is located along North White Oak Creek. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-acquires-60-acres-of-land-within-big-south-fork-national-river-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-trail-keeper-program.htm Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:24:00 EST The Trail Keeper program began in 2014, and currently, there are more than 70 different trails available for adoption. Trail Keepers are asked to hike, bike, or horse ride their adopted trail at least four times during the calendar year. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-trail-keeper-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-eighth-annual-photo-contest.htm Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:39:00 EST The deadline for submitting entries for the 2022 Big South Fork photography contest is July 31, 2022. All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-eighth-annual-photo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/historic-charit-creek-lodge-now-open-for-winter-stays.htm Tue, 04 Jan 2022 03:38:00 EST Beginning this year, historic Charit Creek Lodge will be open all winter for overnight stays with a discounted weekday rate for January and February. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/historic-charit-creek-lodge-now-open-for-winter-stays.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-seventh-annual-go-big-challenge.htm Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:57:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is celebrating the kick-off of the seventh annual GO BIG 2022 Challenge with a ranger-led hike on Middle Creek Nature Loop on January 8, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-seventh-annual-go-big-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/window-to-apply-for-commercial-use-authorizations-open-january-1-2022.htm Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:39:00 EST Window to Apply for Commercial Use Authorizations Open January 1, 2022. Applications are accepted January 1 through March 31. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/window-to-apply-for-commercial-use-authorizations-open-january-1-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/deceased-individual-found-at-kentucky-district-parking-area.htm Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:49:00 EST The body of an adult female was found in the parking lot of Split Bow Arch Overlook Parking Area on December 1, 2021. The cause of death is suspected to be drug overdose. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/deceased-individual-found-at-kentucky-district-parking-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/abandoned-vehicles-illegally-dumped-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:20:00 EST On August 26, park staff discovered an abandoned vehicle, UTV, and boat in the Blue Hole section of the park, an area closed to all vehicles. The vehicles appear to have been dumped over a series of separate incidents. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/abandoned-vehicles-illegally-dumped-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/some-fees-waived-for-veterans-day-at-big-south-fork.htm Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:29:00 EST In honor of Veterans Day, Superintendent Niki Stephanie Nicholas has authorized a night of free camping at Alum Ford Campground as well as for all backcountry camping permits for Thursday, November 11, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/some-fees-waived-for-veterans-day-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/repairs-to-yahoo-falls-and-station-camp-trails-planned-during-upcoming-fall-winter-months.htm Fri, 01 Oct 2021 05:57:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area staff are currently working on Station Camp Creek Trail in Tennessee and Yahoo Falls Trail in Kentucky. Work is expected to be completed by mid-November but is dependent on weather conditions. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/repairs-to-yahoo-falls-and-station-camp-trails-planned-during-upcoming-fall-winter-months.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2021-big-south-fork-photo-contest-winners-announced.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:49:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA has announced the winners of this year's annual photo contest. Photographers were invited to submit striking digital images highlighting the spectacular views, dark night skies, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life in the park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2021-big-south-fork-photo-contest-winners-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2021-big-south-fork-art-in-the-park-reception-this-weekend.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:04:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will host the seventh annual Big South Fork Photo Contest reception on Friday, September 3 in the lawn area next to Bandy Creek Visitor Center, located at 151 Stable Road, Oneida. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2021-big-south-fork-art-in-the-park-reception-this-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/schedule-of-events-announced-for-29th-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:22:00 EST The 29th Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 18, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area. Enjoy a fun-filled day of stories, music, crafts and more! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/schedule-of-events-announced-for-29th-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-at-big-south-fork-nrra-in-2021.htm Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:10:00 EST During big game season at Big South Fork NRRA, wild hogs may be harvested with the appropriate weapon that is legal for that specific season. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-at-big-south-fork-nrra-in-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2021-featured-storytellers-announced-for-the-29th-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:56:00 EST Be sure to mark your calendar for the 29th annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 18, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2021-featured-storytellers-announced-for-the-29th-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/visitor-dies-from-injuries-sustained-in-fall.htm Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:35:00 EST A 34-year old Columbia Tennessee resident died from a 100-foot fall while free-climbing in the vicinity of Twin Arches on August 8, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/visitor-dies-from-injuries-sustained-in-fall.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cumberland-river-bridge-work-milling-and-paving-on-highway-297-underway.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:20:00 EST Maintenance and repair to Highway 297 at Big South Fork NRRA continues, with crews repairing expansion joints, milling, and paving on the Cumberland River Bridge. Milling and paving will continue on the remainder of Highway 297 within park boundaries after the bridge work is completed. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cumberland-river-bridge-work-milling-and-paving-on-highway-297-underway.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-11th-annual-blue-heron-ghost-train-september-11-15-2021.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:56:00 EST The 11th annual Blue Heron Ghost Train is scheduled for September 11-15, via Big South Fork Facebook and YouTube Channels. Mark this exciting and fun event on your calendar and join us as we celebrate the role storytelling has played throughout the Cumberland Plateau for generations. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-11th-annual-blue-heron-ghost-train-september-11-15-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-annual-photo-contest-deadline-july-31.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:01:00 EST The deadline for submitting entries for the 2021 Big South Fork photography contest is July 31, 2021. All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-annual-photo-contest-deadline-july-31.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-invited-to-participate-in-29th-annual-storytelling-festival.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:28:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is hosting the 29th annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Traditional arts and crafts as well as food services will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. The park encourages all interested craft and food vendors to participate in this year’s festival. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-invited-to-participate-in-29th-annual-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-twenty-ninth-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:55:00 EST The 29th annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 18, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center area field. Enjoy a fun-filled day of stories, music, crafts and more. This signature special event is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-twenty-ninth-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-recovery-of-stolen-road-signs.htm Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:35:00 EST On June 16, 2021 Big South Fork NRRA employees discovered the theft of five large trail signs from the Blue Heron Overlook Road area. Informational signs, such as the ones stolen, direct visitors to popular points of interest and negatively impact visitor experience when removed. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-recovery-of-stolen-road-signs.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-created-26-4-million-in-economic-output-in-the-local-community-in-2020.htm Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:46:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 773,000 visitors to Big South Fork NRRA in 2020 spent $24.3 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 295 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-created-26-4-million-in-economic-output-in-the-local-community-in-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-host-21st-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival-on-saturday-april-24.htm Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:47:00 EST Final preparations are underway at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area for the 21st annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 24, 2021. The festival celebrates the coming of spring and the Appalachian way of life that has been an important part of the history of the Big South Fork area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-host-21st-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival-on-saturday-april-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-decoration-day-cemetery-quest.htm Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:05:00 EST Join Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in celebrating the deeply rooted tradition of Decoration Day on the Cumberland Plateau with the inaugural Cemetery Quest event. Mark this event on your calendar and join us as we celebrate the time-honored Appalachian tradition that honors and remembers the human history of the Big South Fork Region. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-decoration-day-cemetery-quest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribed-fire-operations-of-fields-located-at-big-south-fork-nrra-planned-for-april-6-7-2021.htm Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:52:00 EST National Park Service fire crews will conduct prescribed burn operations of several fields at Big South Fork NRRA totaling approximately 82 aces April 6-7. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribed-fire-operations-of-fields-located-at-big-south-fork-nrra-planned-for-april-6-7-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-musician-line-up.htm Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:10:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is hosting the 21st annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 24, 2021. A diverse range of the region’s most talented live music acts are currently scheduled to perform. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-musician-line-up.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/record-breaking-rain-event-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:07:00 EST A record-breaking 9+ inches of rain fell in the park from March 25-28, causing disruptions to park operations. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/record-breaking-rain-event-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-21st-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:08:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is hosting the 21st annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Traditional arts and crafts as well as music will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-21st-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tree-debris-removal-from-roadways-throughout-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:33:00 EST National Park Service staff will begin to remove tree debris from roadways, gravel roads and multiple use trails throughout Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Major ice storms resulted in fallen trees across 60 miles of roadway. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tree-debris-removal-from-roadways-throughout-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fugitives-apprehended-after-two-day-search.htm Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:37:00 EST National Park Service law enforcement assisted other local law enforcement agencies with a pursuit and search for fugitives yesterday and today. The subjects were located and taken into custody today around 11:00 AM (ET) in an area near Highway 297 and the east park entrance. Criminal charges are pending. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fugitives-apprehended-after-two-day-search.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comment-period-open-on-proposed-fee-increases.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:24:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area seeks public comment on a proposal to increase the daily fee for overnight stays at some park campgrounds and for daily use of picnic shelters as well as add a new venue for event reservations. The proposed changes would go into effect on May 1, 2021 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comment-period-open-on-proposed-fee-increases.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/food-and-craft-vendor-applications-now-accepted.htm Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:44:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is now accepting applications for food and craft vendors to participate in the 21st annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 24, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/food-and-craft-vendor-applications-now-accepted.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/registration-open-for-2021-oscar-blevins-trail-runs-at-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 02 Feb 2021 04:55:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is once again partnering with Knoxville Track Club to hold the annual Oscar Blevins Trail Run event during the Spring Planting & Music Festival on Saturday, April 24, 2021 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/registration-open-for-2021-oscar-blevins-trail-runs-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2021-prescribed-fire-season.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:10:00 EST During the spring months of 2021, fire crews will conduct prescribed burning operations within the boundaries of Big South Fork NRRA https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2021-prescribed-fire-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2021-cuas-at-biso-apply-now.htm Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:55:00 EST With roughly one million yearly visitors to Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, there are necessary and appropriate business opportunities. Applications for 2021 commercial use authorizations are accepted January 1 through March 31. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2021-cuas-at-biso-apply-now.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/join-the-team-as-trails-volunteer-for-2021.htm Fri, 11 Dec 2020 03:39:00 EST With over 400 miles of trails, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is seeking volunteers to assist in keeping them in great shape. If you enjoy the outdoors, and spending time in the park, join the park’s Trail Keepers program today. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/join-the-team-as-trails-volunteer-for-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-open-station-camp-campground-year-round.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2020 07:29:00 EST Effectively immediately, Station Camp Campground is open year-round for campers with or without horses. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-open-station-camp-campground-year-round.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-at-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:19:00 EST During big game season at Big South Fork NRRA and Obed WSR, wild hogs may be harvested with the appropriate weapon that is legal for that specific season. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-at-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/o-w-bridge-inspection-scheduled-for-october-5-2020.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2020 05:34:00 EST Tennessee Department of Transportation will be inspecting the historic O&W Bridge on October 5, 2020 (weather permitting). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/o-w-bridge-inspection-scheduled-for-october-5-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/eight-days-of-storytelling-10th-annual-blue-heron-ghost-train-and-28th-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:11:00 EST Join us September 12-19, for the 10th Annual Ghost Train Event, and 28th annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/eight-days-of-storytelling-10th-annual-blue-heron-ghost-train-and-28th-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:57:00 EST Announcing the featured storytellers for the 28th annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival . https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/educator-concludes-2020-teacher-ranger-teacher-experience.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2020 07:03:00 EST Lisa Reaves concluded her Teacher-Ranger-Teacher experience at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/educator-concludes-2020-teacher-ranger-teacher-experience.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/painting-project-to-begin-at-blue-heron-outdoor-museum.htm Thu, 13 Aug 2020 09:47:00 EST The park will prepare and paint the "ghost structures,” and the train depot at the Blue Heron outdoor museum in Stearns, Kentucky. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/painting-project-to-begin-at-blue-heron-outdoor-museum.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-10th-annual-ghost-train-event.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:29:00 EST Join us on September 12-16, at 8:00 PM (ET) for the 10th Annual Ghost Train Event. Local storytellers from Kentucky and Tennessee, through the age-old tradition of the spoken word, will share their traditional tales from around the region. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-10th-annual-ghost-train-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/upper-burke-field-parking-area-impacted-due-to-roadwork-on-highway-297.htm Fri, 24 Jul 2020 08:20:00 EST In the interest of safety, the Upper Burke Field Parking Area, located along Highway 297 (Leatherwood Road) in Big South Fork NRRA will not be accessible for the duration of the Highway 297 road project. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/upper-burke-field-parking-area-impacted-due-to-roadwork-on-highway-297.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/leatherwood-ford-comfort-station-closed-six-weeks-for-maintenance.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:16:00 EST Leatherwood Ford Comfort Station will be closed starting at 8:00 AM (ET) on Monday July 20, 2020 for approximately six weeks for maintenance and repairs. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/leatherwood-ford-comfort-station-closed-six-weeks-for-maintenance.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/road-work-at-big-south-fork-on-highway-297-july-14-through-february-2021.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:35:00 EST Maintenance and repair to Highway 297 in Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 14, 2020, and conclude on, or before February 2021. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/road-work-at-big-south-fork-on-highway-297-july-14-through-february-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/visitor-drowns-at-blue-heron-area-of-park.htm Sat, 11 Jul 2020 06:40:00 EST On July 10, at approximately 11:00 AM (ET), a local area male in his 50s was swimming near the Blue Heron Boat Launch with family when he submerged underwater and never reappeared. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/visitor-drowns-at-blue-heron-area-of-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-information-on-theft-of-pink-lady-slipper-plants.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2020 02:09:00 EST National Park Service is seeking information related to the theft of approximately 30 pink lady slipper plants (Cypripedium acaule) along Leatherwood Loop Trail, on or about June 8-9, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-information-on-theft-of-pink-lady-slipper-plants.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-28th-annual-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2020 04:51:00 EST The 28th annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival is scheduled for September 17-19 at the Twin 27 Drive-In Theater, in Somerset, Kentucky. Enjoy three fun-filled evenings of stories. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/save-the-date-28th-annual-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2019-tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-created-over-25-million-in-economic-benefits-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-286-jobs-in-local-economy.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2020 07:00:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that over 750,000 visitors to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in 2019 spent $23,600,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 286 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $25,500,000. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2019-tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-created-over-25-million-in-economic-benefits-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-286-jobs-in-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-is-increasing-recreational-access-to-blue-heron-campground-alum-ford-campground-bear-creek-horse-camp.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2020 12:57:00 EST Beginning Thursday, June 11, 2020, Big South fork National River & Recreation Area will reopen access to Blue Heron Campground and Bear Creek Horse Camp and reservations can only be made at www.recreation.gov at this time. Big South Fork will reopen access to Alum Ford Campground and campsites and are available on a first come, first serve basis. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-is-increasing-recreational-access-to-blue-heron-campground-alum-ford-campground-bear-creek-horse-camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-is-increasing-recreational-access.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2020 06:36:00 EST Beginning Wednesday, June 3, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will reopen access to Bandy Creek Stables and Camp Store. Reservations for the stables can be made at www.bandycreekstables.com. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-is-increasing-recreational-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-is-increasing-recreational-access-to-charit-creek-lodge.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2020 05:14:00 EST Beginning Wednesday, June 3, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will move to Phase II of the approved Reopening Plan for Charit Creek Lodge. Reservations for the lodge can be made at http://www.ccl-bsf.com/. Access to Charit Creek Lodge is currently limited to overnight guests. No date has been set to allow for day use guests at the lodge at this time. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-is-increasing-recreational-access-to-charit-creek-lodge.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-increasing-recreational-access-to-campgrounds.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2020 06:11:00 EST Beginning Wednesday, June 3, Big South fork National River & Recreation Area will reopen access to Bandy Creek Campground, Bandy Creek Group Campground, and Station Camp Campground. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-increasing-recreational-access-to-campgrounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/late-fees-for-commercial-use-authorization-applications-waived-for-the-remainder-of-2020.htm Thu, 07 May 2020 13:50:00 EST Business operators who wishes to conduct commercial activities within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and/or Obed Wild & Scenic River is required to obtain a Commercial Use Authorization permit. Normally, the window in which to apply is January 1 through March 31. However, effectively immediately, late fees associated with submitting an application for a Commercial Use Authorization through 2020 will be waived. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/late-fees-for-commercial-use-authorization-applications-waived-for-the-remainder-of-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-increasing-recreational-access-to-park-trails-and-backcountry.htm Sun, 03 May 2020 14:15:00 EST Beginning Monday, May 4, Big South Fork will reopen access to trails and backcountry camping. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-increasing-recreational-access-to-park-trails-and-backcountry.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2020-professional-development-opportunity-for-teachers-big-south-fork.htm Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:31:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is recruiting teachers to participate in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program this summer. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2020-professional-development-opportunity-for-teachers-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-recreation-area-temporarily-closed.htm Sun, 05 Apr 2020 11:43:00 EST The National Park Service announced today that effective Monday, April 6, at 9:00 AM, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will be temporarily closed to all visitors until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-recreation-area-temporarily-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-extends-closure-of-campgrounds-and-visitor-centers.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:03:00 EST In response to guidance from the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Park Service announced additional modifications to operations at Big South Fork NRRA and Obed WSR in order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). All park campgrounds and visitor centers are closed until further notice. Reservations made through www.recreation.gov will be cancelled. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-extends-closure-of-campgrounds-and-visitor-centers.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-closes-leatherwood-ford-day-use-area-until-further-notice.htm Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:18:00 EST In response to guidance from the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Park Service (NPS) announced additional modifications to operations at Big South Fork NRRA in order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Leatherwood Ford Day Use Area, to include the parking area, and restroom facility will be closed effective immediately, until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-closes-leatherwood-ford-day-use-area-until-further-notice.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-closes-all-campgrounds-through-april-1.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:19:00 EST Effective Monday, March 23rd, the park's campgrounds will be closed to all overnight camping. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-closes-all-campgrounds-through-april-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/changes-in-park-operations-due-to-covid-19.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:48:00 EST In response to an increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in Tennessee and Kentucky, and new guidance from the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Park Service announced a number of operational changes at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/changes-in-park-operations-due-to-covid-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/annual-big-south-fork-and-obed-parks-science-meeting-postponed.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:08:00 EST In an abundance of caution regarding coronavirus, Big South Fork has postponed the annual Science Meeting scheduled for April 1, after taking into consideration nationally published information by the CDC, state and local health departments, and their recommendations to cancel public events. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/annual-big-south-fork-and-obed-parks-science-meeting-postponed.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-remains-open-visitor-facilities-and-programs-closing.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:56:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area remains open. Visitor contact facilities closed until April 1. Ranger-led programs and activities suspended. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-remains-open-visitor-facilities-and-programs-closing.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2020-big-south-fork-obed-science-meeting.htm Fri, 06 Mar 2020 06:45:00 EST The National Park Service will host a public science meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at the Historic Rugby Visitor Center at 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, Tennessee. The public is invited to spend the day with scientists who have been conducting research at Obed Wild and Scenic River and Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2020-big-south-fork-obed-science-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-recording-a-2020-rain-event-to-remember-with-stream-gauges.htm Wed, 19 Feb 2020 08:13:00 EST The unusual weather event that occurred between February 4-6, 2020, left roughly seven inches of rain on Big South Fork NRRA, and the park’s four stream gauges were working hard to record the flow resulting from the precipitation. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-recording-a-2020-rain-event-to-remember-with-stream-gauges.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2020-prescribed-fire-season.htm Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:15:00 EST During the spring months of 2020, fire crews will conduct prescribed burning operations within the boundaries of Big South Fork NRRA https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2020-prescribed-fire-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-and-volunteers-invited-to-participate-in-the-20th-annual-big-south-fork-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:38:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host the 20th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Traditional arts and crafts as well as music will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. This park would like to extend an invitation to all interested crafts persons, musicians, and volunteers to participate in this year’s festival. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-and-volunteers-invited-to-participate-in-the-20th-annual-big-south-fork-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/sixth-annual-big-south-fork-photo-contest-deadline-set-for-2020.htm Fri, 20 Dec 2019 04:14:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation area has set the deadline for submitting entries for the park's sixth annual photography contest at 4:30 p.m. ET on Friday, July 31, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/sixth-annual-big-south-fork-photo-contest-deadline-set-for-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-restrictions-on-open-fires-in-the-backcountry-lifted-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:21:00 EST Due to recent precipitation, Superintendent Niki Stephanie Nicholas announced the removal of restrictions on open fires within the backcountry of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-restrictions-on-open-fires-in-the-backcountry-lifted-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/applications-for-commercial-use-authorization-at-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-now-accepted-year-round.htm Thu, 10 Oct 2019 11:47:00 EST In an effort to provide as much opportunity for conducting business in the park(s) as possible, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, and Obed Wild & Scenic River will now accept applications for commercial use authorizations year-round. A late fee will apply after the open period for applications, which is January 1 through March 31. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/applications-for-commercial-use-authorization-at-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-now-accepted-year-round.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/roof-replacement-project-of-blue-heron-area-structures-to-commence.htm Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:02:00 EST The Blue Heron Depot and concession stand, located in Stearns, Kentucky, will receive a new roof covering, skylights, and guttering. Replacement of the current 30-year-old roofing material will occur Wednesday, October 9, 2019, through February 7, 2020. During that time, no closures are anticipated due to the project. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/roof-replacement-project-of-blue-heron-area-structures-to-commence.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-has-a-special-equipped-viewfinder-to-help-color-blind-visitors-see-vibrant-fall-foliage.htm Wed, 02 Oct 2019 07:54:00 EST The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development installed the special-equipped viewfinder at East Rim Overlook, at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-has-a-special-equipped-viewfinder-to-help-color-blind-visitors-see-vibrant-fall-foliage.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-implements-campfire-restrictions.htm Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:13:00 EST Due to the extremely dry conditions currently being experienced, park officials have determined that it is necessary to restrict the use of open fires and activities, which unduly increase the fire danger. The term "open fires" refers to any flame source not immediately extinguishable or controllable and applies to any form of wood or charcoal-based fire. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-implements-campfire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-at-big-south-fork-nrra-obed-wsr.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2019 04:52:00 EST Deer hunting season opens in Kentucky on September 7 and in Tennessee on September 28. During that time, wild hogs may be harvested with the appropriate weapon that is legal for that specific season and during an extended hog hunting season that lasts from the end of the deer season until the end of February with a weapon that is approved by that state for harvesting big game. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/harvesting-wild-hogs-at-big-south-fork-nrra-obed-wsr.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2019-art-in-the-park-photo-contest-announced.htm Wed, 07 Aug 2019 05:42:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreational Area will host an Art in the Park reception on Friday, August 30, at Bandy Creek Visitor Center, located at: 151 Stable Road in Oneida, Tennessee. The reception will start at 6:30 PM (ET). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2019-art-in-the-park-photo-contest-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/local-area-high-school-students-finish-ycc-program-at-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 05 Aug 2019 09:04:00 EST High school students were selected from McCreary Central High School, in Kentucky, and Oneida High School, in Tennessee, to work on a summer program with the Youth Conservation Corps at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/local-area-high-school-students-finish-ycc-program-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/presumed-drowning-of-local-resident-in-white-oak-creek-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Fri, 12 Jul 2019 06:28:00 EST On July 9, 2019, at approximately 4:30 PM (ET) law enforcement and rescue personnel responded to a 9-1-1 call of a possible drowning of a child in White Oak Creek, which feeds into the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and makes up part of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/presumed-drowning-of-local-resident-in-white-oak-creek-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/july-26-deadline-approaching-for-fifth-annual-big-south-fork-photo-contest.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2019 11:50:00 EST There's still time! The deadline for submitting entries for the fifth annual Big South Fork photo contest is July 26. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/july-26-deadline-approaching-for-fifth-annual-big-south-fork-photo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-conduct-traffic-safety-checkpoint-june-28.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:34:00 EST In an effort to help keep park visitors safe, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area park rangers will be conducting a roadway safety checkpoint along Honey Creek Road in the vicinity of Burnt Mill Bridge on June 28. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-conduct-traffic-safety-checkpoint-june-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2018-tourism-to-big-south-fork-created-over-25-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 30 May 2019 10:24:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that over 760,000 visitors to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in 2018 spent $23,700,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 290 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $25,600,000. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2018-tourism-to-big-south-fork-created-over-25-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/recreation-tourism-planning-workshop-information-session-june-10.htm Thu, 16 May 2019 04:43:00 EST The National Park Service will be hosting a Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program information session on Monday, June 10, at the McCreary County Library, starting at 5:00 PM (ET), at 6 Main Street, Whitley City, Kentucky. The meeting is open to all interested persons. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/recreation-tourism-planning-workshop-information-session-june-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-host-19th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival-april-27-2019.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2019 09:56:00 EST Final preparations are underway at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area for the 19th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival this Saturday, April 27, 2019. The festival celebrates the coming of spring and the Appalachian way of life that has been such an important part of the history of the Big South Fork area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-host-19th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival-april-27-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-2019-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2019 09:12:00 EST Big South Fork Announces Demonstrators for the 19th annual Spring Planting & Music Festival, on April 27, 2019 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-demonstrators-for-2019-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2019-professional-development-opportunity-for-teachers-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2019 04:50:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is recruiting teachers to participate in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program this summer. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2019-professional-development-opportunity-for-teachers-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2019-spring-planting-and-music-festival-line-up.htm Tue, 02 Apr 2019 09:35:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be hosting the 19th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Starting at 9:30 AM (ET), a diverse range of the region’s most talented live music acts are currently scheduled to perform. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2019-spring-planting-and-music-festival-line-up.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-2019-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Thu, 21 Mar 2019 06:23:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will be observing National Park Week from Saturday, April 20-28. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-2019-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comments-sought-on-an-environmental-assessment-for-the-fire-management-plan-update.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2019 10:29:00 EST In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Park Service is accepting public comments on an Environmental Assessment for the Fire Management Plan Update. The comment period begins February 14, through March 7, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comments-sought-on-an-environmental-assessment-for-the-fire-management-plan-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-2019-go-big-challenge.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2019 04:27:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is excited to announce the fourth challenge designed to engage the public in health and fitness while exploring everything our national park has to offer. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-2019-go-big-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2019-prescribed-fire-season.htm Fri, 01 Feb 2019 07:10:00 EST During the spring months of 2019, fire crews are planning to conduct two prescribed fires within the boundaries of Big South Fork NRRA. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2019-prescribed-fire-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-and-volunteers-invited-to-participate-in-the-19th-annual-big-south-fork-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:33:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA will be hosting the 19th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Traditional arts and crafts as well as music will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-and-volunteers-invited-to-participate-in-the-19th-annual-big-south-fork-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/business-opportunities-at-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr.htm Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:34:00 EST There are numerous business opportunities within the boundaries of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and Obed Wild & Scenic River. In order to expedite processing by park staff as well as allowing for more focused attention for each activity, applications for commercial use authorizations will only be accepted from January 1 through March 31, annually. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/business-opportunities-at-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/final-environmental-impact-statement-for-treatment-of-contaminated-mine-drainage-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Mon, 17 Dec 2018 10:40:00 EST The National Park Service is planning for the remediation of contaminated mine drainage sites throughout Big South Fork NRRA, and releasing a contaminated mine drainage mitigation and treatment, programmatic, and site specific Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS).  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/final-environmental-impact-statement-for-treatment-of-contaminated-mine-drainage-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/completion-of-blue-heron-mine-spoil-remediation-project.htm Fri, 09 Nov 2018 07:46:00 EST The National Park Service and the US Army Corps of Engineers have completed an extensive contaminated mine drainage remediation project in the Blue Heron area of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area earlier this year. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/completion-of-blue-heron-mine-spoil-remediation-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/some-fees-at-big-south-fork-are-to-be-waived-for-veterans-day-2018.htm Mon, 15 Oct 2018 09:50:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will be observing Veteran’s Day on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Superintendent Niki Stephanie Nicholas has authorized a night of free camping at the Alum Ford Campground as well as for all backcountry permits during this time. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/some-fees-at-big-south-fork-are-to-be-waived-for-veterans-day-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/knoxville-area-resident-dies-hiking-in-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Mon, 10 Sep 2018 08:49:00 EST At approximately 1:00 PM on Sunday, September 09, 2018, park rangers were notified of a 59-year-old male in need of medical assistance between Twin Arches and Jake's Place within the park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/knoxville-area-resident-dies-hiking-in-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comments-sought-on-contaminated-mine-lands-drainage-projects-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Wed, 01 Aug 2018 06:42:00 EST In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Park Service is releasing a Contaminated Mine Drainage Mitigation and Treatment; Programmatic and Site Specific Draft Environmental Impact Statement for review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comments-sought-on-contaminated-mine-lands-drainage-projects-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-closed-on-august-11-12-2018.htm Tue, 31 Jul 2018 08:48:00 EST Due to a lack of staffing, Bandy Creek pool will be closed August 11-12. Certified lifeguards are required to be on duty whenever the pool is open for visitor safety. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-closed-on-august-11-12-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/educator-concludes-2018-teacher-ranger-teacher-experience.htm Mon, 30 Jul 2018 07:02:00 EST On July 31, Zach Alley, a fifth grade teacher in Fentress County, Tennessee, concluded his Teacher-Ranger-Teacher experience at Big South Fork NRRA. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/educator-concludes-2018-teacher-ranger-teacher-experience.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/august-3-deadline-approaching-for-fourth-annual-big-south-fork-photo-contest.htm Fri, 13 Jul 2018 04:23:00 EST There's still time! The deadline for submitting entries for the fourth annual Big South Fork photo contest is August 3. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/august-3-deadline-approaching-for-fourth-annual-big-south-fork-photo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-to-open-on-saturday-may-26.htm Mon, 21 May 2018 10:12:00 EST The pool will be open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. (ET) on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-to-open-on-saturday-may-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2017-tourism-to-big-south-fork-created-over-24-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:32:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 761,200 visitors to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in 2017 spent $22,700,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 299 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $24,100,000. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2017-tourism-to-big-south-fork-created-over-24-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bald-knob-prescribed-fire-april-12-14.htm Tue, 10 Apr 2018 04:46:00 EST Fire crews hope to conduct a prescribed fire within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area April 12-14. Trail closures are in effect. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bald-knob-prescribed-fire-april-12-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-welcome-new-us-citizens-during-2018-national-park-week.htm Tue, 03 Apr 2018 05:17:00 EST The National Park Service and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service will partner to hold a naturalization ceremony for new United States citizens on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. The public is invited to witness this stirring ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-welcome-new-us-citizens-during-2018-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/kick-off-national-park-week-2018-at-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 03 Apr 2018 05:06:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA will be celebrating National Park Week from Saturday, April 21-29. The week will kick off with free backcountry camping permits as well as free camping at Alum Ford Campground on Saturday, April 21. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/kick-off-national-park-week-2018-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-receives-grant-for-go-big-2018-challenge.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2018 04:40:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is pleased to announce it has recently been awarded a grant by Eastern National for the "GO BIG" 2018 Challenge.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-receives-grant-for-go-big-2018-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2018-bald-knob-prescribed-fire-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2018 04:55:00 EST If conditions are met and remain favorable Big South Fork NRRA will conduct the Bald Knob prescribed fire operation over the next three weeks. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2018-bald-knob-prescribed-fire-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2018-professional-development-opportunity-for-teachers-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2018 04:43:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is recruiting teachers to participate in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program this summer. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2018-professional-development-opportunity-for-teachers-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-2018-science-meeting-on-april-18.htm Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:42:00 EST The National Park Service will be hosting a science meeting on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at the Historic Rugby Visitor Center in Rugby, Tennessee. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-2018-science-meeting-on-april-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2018-prescribed-fire-season.htm Wed, 28 Feb 2018 03:23:00 EST During the next few weeks, fire crews will be preparing for upcoming prescribed burns and the spring fire season.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fire-crews-prepare-for-2018-prescribed-fire-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/landslide-leads-to-emergency-closure-of-big-creek-river-access-and-picnic-area.htm Thu, 22 Feb 2018 08:37:00 EST Effective immediately, a landslide caused by recent heavy rains has resulted in an emergency closure of the access route to Big Creek boat launch and picnic area to all public and unauthorized traffic. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/landslide-leads-to-emergency-closure-of-big-creek-river-access-and-picnic-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/significant-food-services-business-opportunity-at-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2018 04:19:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA is currently accepting applications from those interested in providing food services at the Blue Heron facility, located at the Blue Heron Mining Community, in Kentucky. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/significant-food-services-business-opportunity-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/oscar-blevins-trail-runs-during-big-south-fork-18th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Thu, 08 Feb 2018 04:17:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA is partnering with the Knoxville Track Club to hold three trail runs on the scenic Oscar Blevins Nature Trail during the 18th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 28, 2018.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/oscar-blevins-trail-runs-during-big-south-fork-18th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/release-of-injured-black-bear-back-into-park.htm Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:36:00 EST On December 04, 2017 a juvenile black bear, which was seriously injured by a motor vehicle four months prior, was returned to Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area after successful rehabilitation. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/release-of-injured-black-bear-back-into-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-4th-fourth-grade-student-art-contest.htm Thu, 01 Feb 2018 10:55:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area invites students in the surrounding school systems of McCreary and Wayne counties in Kentucky and Scott, Fentress, Morgan, and Pickett counties in Tennessee to earn their Every Kid in a Park pass. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-4th-fourth-grade-student-art-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-reveals-new-all-inclusive-go-big-2018-challenge.htm Mon, 29 Jan 2018 04:05:00 EST Get up and get moving in 2018! Join in the fun and participate in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area’s new all-inclusive GO BIG 2018 Challenge. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-reveals-new-all-inclusive-go-big-2018-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-recreation-area-accessible-to-public-during-government-shutdown.htm Mon, 22 Jan 2018 06:36:00 EST During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-recreation-area-accessible-to-public-during-government-shutdown.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/rangers-rescue-overdue-couple-in-big-south-fork.htm Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:31:00 EST On Sunday January 14, 2018, park rangers were notified of a lost elderly couple when the couple's daughter called 9-1-1 to report them missing near Sheep Ranch in the southern area of the park.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/rangers-rescue-overdue-couple-in-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-seeks-musicians-for-18-annual-spring-planting-music-festival.htm Tue, 09 Jan 2018 09:51:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is seeking volunteer musical acts interested in performing at the 18th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-seeks-musicians-for-18-annual-spring-planting-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-camping-fees-will-increase-jan-1-2018.htm Tue, 12 Dec 2017 04:42:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA will implement new camping fees beginning January 1, 2018, for both Bandy Creek and Blue Heron campgrounds. The rate per night for camping has not increased in price since 2007. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-camping-fees-will-increase-jan-1-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/updates-for-commercial-use-operations-in-2018-at-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:54:00 EST Effective 2018, in an effort to expedite processing by park staff as well as allowing for more focused attention for each activity, applications for commercial use authorizations will only be accepted from January 1 through March 31, annually. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/updates-for-commercial-use-operations-in-2018-at-big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/deadline-for-fourth-annual-big-south-fork-photo-contest-set.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:16:00 EST The National Park Service announces that the deadline for the fourth annual Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area photo contest has been set for Friday, August 3, 2018. The park invites photographers to submit entries for exhibit at the park visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/deadline-for-fourth-annual-big-south-fork-photo-contest-set.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-new-year-s-day-mountain-biking-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2017 06:21:00 EST Every New Year’s Day, the Big South Fork Bike Club invites all mountain bikers to ride the Big South Fork at an annual event called “The Mail Run.” Bikers meet at Bandy Creek Visitor Center at 10 a.m. (ET), January 1, and then hit the trails. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-new-year-s-day-mountain-biking-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-bicycle-repair-stations-installed-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:28:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area now has a bike repair station located at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. A second one will soon be available at Blue Heron Campground, in honor of the memory of former park employee Dennis Cribbit. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-bicycle-repair-stations-installed-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-weather-station-installed-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:28:00 EST A new weather station has been installed at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and data is now available online https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-weather-station-installed-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-completes-foundation-document.htm Thu, 09 Nov 2017 05:46:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area’s Foundation Document has been completed and is now available online. The purpose of a Foundation Document is to affirm a national park unit's core mission and significance, its key resources and values, and the interpretive themes conveying its important stories. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-completes-foundation-document.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-selected-for-special-equipped-viewfinder.htm Fri, 03 Nov 2017 07:02:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is one of three locations in Tennessee selected for the installation of colorblind-less viewfinders that help color blind visitors and residents see the vibrant fall foliage. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-selected-for-special-equipped-viewfinder.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/find-your-park-big-south-fork-to-celebrate-national-public-lands-day-on-september-30.htm Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:14:00 EST Get outdoors and take part in the celebration for National Public Lands Day 2017, with Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area on Saturday, September 30. One night of free camping has been authorized at the Alum Ford Campground as well as for all backcountry permits. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/find-your-park-big-south-fork-to-celebrate-national-public-lands-day-on-september-30.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-orientation-film-wins-national-award.htm Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:23:00 EST The National Association of Interpretation has announced its 2017 Media Award Winners and the Big South Fork orientation film, "Generations," placed first in the Long Video category. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-orientation-film-wins-national-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/educator-concludes-2017-teacher-ranger-teacher-experience.htm Thu, 10 Aug 2017 07:30:00 EST On July 20, Jacob Miller, a fourth grade teacher at Huntsville Elementary School, in Huntsville, Tennessee, concluded his Teacher-Ranger-Teacher experience at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/educator-concludes-2017-teacher-ranger-teacher-experience.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-to-celebrate-the-national-park-service-101st-birthday-on-august-25.htm Wed, 09 Aug 2017 07:36:00 EST Join Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and Obed Wild & Scenic River to celebrate the National Park Service 101st birthday on Friday, August 25. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-to-celebrate-the-national-park-service-101st-birthday-on-august-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-wins-prestigious-keeper-of-the-light-award-for-annual-ghost-train-event.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:59:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area was recently awarded the prestigious Keeper of the Light award for exceptional interpretive and educational contributions to the Southeast Region and/or the National Park Service. The Keeper of the Light Award is the highest honor bestowed by the National Park Service Division of Interpretation and for the Southeast Region. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-wins-prestigious-keeper-of-the-light-award-for-annual-ghost-train-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/knoxville-area-men-plead-guilty-to-hunting-violations-and-resource-damage.htm Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:31:00 EST Two Knoxville-area men pleaded guilty in federal court in Knoxville on July 20, 2017, for a hunting incident that occurred in October 2016. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/knoxville-area-men-plead-guilty-to-hunting-violations-and-resource-damage.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-conduct-traffic-safety-checkpoint-august-11-13.htm Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:58:00 EST In an effort to help keep park visitors safe, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area park rangers will be conducting a safety checkpoint the weekend of August 11-13. Park rangers will be focusing on vehicle and occupant safety during the checkpoint but would like to remind visitors that other violations will be addressed if they are encountered. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-conduct-traffic-safety-checkpoint-august-11-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/special-use-permits-clarifications-to-go-into-effect-october-1-2017.htm Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:14:00 EST There are over 130,000 acres of opportunities for special events within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Obed Wild and Scenic River. To help ensure resource protection, visitor safety and make sure that other visitors’ experience is not significantly impeded, special events such as weddings and endurance races require a special use permit. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/special-use-permits-clarifications-to-go-into-effect-october-1-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-extension-of-annual-photo-contest-deadline.htm Wed, 28 Jun 2017 05:31:00 EST The National Park Service announces that the deadline for the annual Big South Fork NRRA photo contest has been extended to August 7, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-extension-of-annual-photo-contest-deadline.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-proposes-to-increase-some-camping-fees-effective-january-1-2018.htm Thu, 22 Jun 2017 05:50:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA is proposing to increase the nightly fee rates for all campsites at Bandy Creek and Blue Heron Campgrounds January 1, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-proposes-to-increase-some-camping-fees-effective-january-1-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2017-cemetery-visit-assistance-offered-by-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 16 May 2017 05:42:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA will provide assistance on Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20, for family members who wish to visit remote cemeteries and do minor clean-up of graves of their relatives. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2017-cemetery-visit-assistance-offered-by-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-decoration-day-share-your-big-south-fork-heritage-for-the-ages.htm Tue, 09 May 2017 05:30:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is interested in obtaining copies of historic photographs of the people, places, and events that occurred in the Big South Fork area prior to the park’s establishment. During the Decoration Day event, park staff will be available to copy historic photographs of the Big South Fork area https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-decoration-day-share-your-big-south-fork-heritage-for-the-ages.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2016-tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-created-over-20-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 21 Apr 2017 08:28:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 684,715 visitors to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in 2016 spent $20,763,300 in communities near the park. That spending supported 282 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $22,328,700. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2016-tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-created-over-20-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/professional-development-opportunity-for-teachers-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:51:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA is recruiting teachers to participate in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) program this summer. The TRT program is a professional development opportunity for K-12 teachers to spend the summer acquiring new skills in experiential learning through a program provided by a partnership between the National Park Service and the University of Colorado Denver. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/professional-development-opportunity-for-teachers-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-parks-science-meeting-on-april-19.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2017 10:26:00 EST In celebration of National Park Week, the National Park Service will be hosting a public science meeting on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. The public is invited to spend the day with scientists who have been conducting research at Obed Wild and Scenic River and Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-parks-science-meeting-on-april-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/recreation-and-tourism-planning-workshop-and-information-sessions-on-april-13-and-may-10.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2017 10:10:00 EST The National Park Service will be hosting two Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program information sessions, on Thursday, April 13, and Wednesday, May 10. Both meetings are open to all who may be interested. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/recreation-and-tourism-planning-workshop-and-information-sessions-on-april-13-and-may-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-welcome-new-us-citizens-during-national-park-week.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:19:00 EST The National Park Service and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service will partner to hold a naturalization ceremony for new United States citizens on Thursday, April 20, 2017. The public is invited to witness this stirring ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-welcome-new-us-citizens-during-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/park-employees-participate-in-fifth-annual-sparkle-day-event.htm Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:04:00 EST On March 15, 2017, approximately 30 employees from every division in the park participated in Sparkle Day, the park’s annual employee litter pickup event. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/park-employees-participate-in-fifth-annual-sparkle-day-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-season-prescribed-fires-to-begin-at-big-south-fork.htm Fri, 17 Mar 2017 06:53:00 EST During the next few weeks, fire crews will be conducting a series of prescribed fires within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-season-prescribed-fires-to-begin-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/visitation-to-big-south-fork-increases-for-fourth-consecutive-year-in-2016.htm Tue, 14 Mar 2017 05:42:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA recorded 684,715 visits in during the National Park Service Centennial. Visitation to the park has increased for fourth consecutive year, in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/visitation-to-big-south-fork-increases-for-fourth-consecutive-year-in-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-receives-grant-for-go-big-2017-challenge.htm Fri, 10 Mar 2017 06:18:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA is pleased to announce it has recently been awarded a grant by Eastern National, for the "GO BIG" 2017 Challenge. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-receives-grant-for-go-big-2017-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/go-big-in-2017-with-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Thu, 09 Mar 2017 05:10:00 EST The GO BIG 2017 Challenge is a year-long, self-paced, park-wide event designed to encourage you to get out and explore YOUR park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/go-big-in-2017-with-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/yamacraw-bridge-volunteer-cleanup-on-march-25.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2017 06:00:00 EST In preparation for the high visitation season, Big South Fork NRRA is planning a Yamacraw Bridge Volunteer Cleanup on March 25. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/yamacraw-bridge-volunteer-cleanup-on-march-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/o-and-w-bridge-closed-for-repair-work-starting-march-6.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2017 03:18:00 EST Efforts to repair the historic O&W Bridge will commence Monday, March 6, and will take approximately three weeks to complete. For resource protection and visitor safety, the road area near the bridge will be closed to all vehicular and recreational activity during the construction period. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/o-and-w-bridge-closed-for-repair-work-starting-march-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/free-camping-at-big-south-fork-for-presidents-day-weekend.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2017 08:28:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be observing President's Day Saturday, February 20 2017, by authorizing free backcountry permits and one night of free camping at Alum Ford Campground. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/free-camping-at-big-south-fork-for-presidents-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/demonstrators-invited-to-participate-in-the-17th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2017 03:50:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be hosting the 17th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/demonstrators-invited-to-participate-in-the-17th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-second-annual-4th-grade-student-art-contest.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2017 04:43:00 EST Back by popular demand, fourth grade classrooms and students are invited to participate in an art contest at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area to earn their Every Kid in a Park Pass. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-second-annual-4th-grade-student-art-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-third-annual-photo-contest.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2017 04:31:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to submit entries the Big South Fork's Third Annual Photo Contest. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-third-annual-photo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-seeks-musicians-for-17th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2017 04:08:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is seeking volunteer musical acts interested in performing at the 17th annual Big South Fork Spring Planting and Music Festival event scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-seeks-musicians-for-17th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-visitors-log-over-15000-miles-in-the-centennial-challenge.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:05:00 EST In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial birthday, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area hosted the Centennial Challenge Celebration on Saturday, December 10, at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-visitors-log-over-15000-miles-in-the-centennial-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ban-on-open-fires-within-big-south-fork-lifted-december-15.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2016 10:38:00 EST Recent rain showers and cooler weather have reduced fire activity and Big South Fork NRRA officials have lifted the ban on open fires in the park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ban-on-open-fires-within-big-south-fork-lifted-december-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/contaminated-mine-drainage-remediation-project-at-blue-heron-to-commence-january-6.htm Mon, 12 Dec 2016 04:51:00 EST The National Park Service is announcing the start of a contaminated mine drainage remediation project scheduled to begin January 6, 2017. To ensure visitor safety and resource protection, temporary trail closures in the Blue Heron area of the Big South Fork will start in January and be in place until approximately April 2017. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/contaminated-mine-drainage-remediation-project-at-blue-heron-to-commence-january-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-closures-implemented-due-to-big-island-fire.htm Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:54:00 EST The Chimney Rock Fire was reported November 18. The fire is east side of Station Camp Road, in the Slaven Branch Drainage. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-closures-implemented-due-to-big-island-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/all-open-fires-prohibited-due-to-extremely-dry-conditions.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2016 09:27:00 EST Due to the extremely dry conditions currently being experienced, park officials have determined that it is necessary to prohibit the use of all open fires and activities, which unduly increase fire danger. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/all-open-fires-prohibited-due-to-extremely-dry-conditions.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/park-implements-campfire-restrictions.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2016 02:44:00 EST Due to the extremely dry conditions currently being experienced, park officials have determined that it is necessary to restrict the use of open fires and activities, which unduly increase the fire danger. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/park-implements-campfire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cemetery-visit-assistance-offered-by-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Fri, 07 Oct 2016 05:15:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will provide assistance on October 28-29 for family members who wish to visit remote cemeteries and do minor clean-up of graves of their relatives. This assistance will be provided to the park cemeteries that are not easy to access and located inside the park boundary. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cemetery-visit-assistance-offered-by-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wild-hogs-management-at-big-south-fork.htm Fri, 23 Sep 2016 10:59:00 EST Deer season in the Big South Fork NRRA begins September 3, in Kentucky, and will begin September 24, in Tennessee. During that time wild hogs may be harvested and during an extended season that lasts from the end of deer season through the end of February. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wild-hogs-management-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-celebrate-national-public-lands-day-sept-24.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2016 06:53:00 EST Get outdoors and take part in the celebration for National Public Lands Day 2016, with Big South Fork NRRA and Obed WSR on Saturday, September 24. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-celebrate-national-public-lands-day-sept-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/body-recovered-near-yahoo-falls-area-of-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Sat, 17 Sep 2016 12:48:00 EST A vehicle containing a body was discovered the evening of September 14, 2016, submerged in the water at the Big Creek Boat Launch, at the northern-most area of the park, near Yahoo Falls. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/body-recovered-near-yahoo-falls-area-of-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/kentucky-youth-complete-crucial-work-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2016 07:31:00 EST Eight high school students from McCreary Central High School recently finished the summer working on a Youth Conservation Corps team at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in Stearns, KY. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/kentucky-youth-complete-crucial-work-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-environmental-assessment-completed-for-remediation-of-selected-contaminated-mine-drainage-sites.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2016 10:39:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA contains over 100 abandoned mine openings which are part of historic coal operations. Abandoned mines produced waste rock, open portals and, in some cases, contaminated mine drainage, which are human safety and environmental hazards. Some sites contain unique cultural and natural resources. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-environmental-assessment-completed-for-remediation-of-selected-contaminated-mine-drainage-sites.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/geotechnical-drilling-at-leatherwood-ford-low-water-bridge.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2016 10:26:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA will initiate preliminary ground work to support design suitability of the historically significant Leatherwood Ford low water bridge, located on Highway 297, near Oneida, Tennessee. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/geotechnical-drilling-at-leatherwood-ford-low-water-bridge.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-winners-of-second-annual-photo-contest.htm Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:18:00 EST In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area announced the winners of the second annual photography contest. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-winners-of-second-annual-photo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/week-of-storytelling-across-the-big-south-fork.htm Wed, 07 Sep 2016 04:46:00 EST As summer begins to wind down Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area begins eight days of storytelling, September 10-17, with the 6th annual Ghost Train and the 24th annual Storytelling Festival. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/week-of-storytelling-across-the-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-launches-second-year-of-every-kid-in-a-park-pass-fourth-graders-and-their-families-eligible-for-free-access-to-public-lands-and-waters-nationwide.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:04:00 EST Big South Fork encourages all fourth graders to visit the park this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program. The program gives fourth grade students, and those accompanying them, free access to more than 2,000 public lands and waters nationwide for a year. Visit www.EveryKidinaPark.gov to download the pass and get more information. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-launches-second-year-of-every-kid-in-a-park-pass-fourth-graders-and-their-families-eligible-for-free-access-to-public-lands-and-waters-nationwide.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/mccreary-county-4th-graders-to-receive-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2016 10:41:00 EST Fourth grade students in McCreary County are invited to attend the National Park Service Centennial celebration and reveal of the new Big South Fork NRRA film, “Generations,” at McCreary Central High School and to receive the Every Kid in a Park Pass. During the special event, student representatives from each school will join National Park Service leadership on stage to accept the Every Kid in a Park passes on behalf of their classroom. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/mccreary-county-4th-graders-to-receive-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-celebrates-its-silver-anniversary.htm Wed, 24 Aug 2016 05:31:00 EST On August 25, 1991, the US Army Corps of Engineers transferred management of Big South Fork NRRA to the National Park Service. Twenty-five years later, Big South Fork now celebrates its Silver Anniversary on the same day the National Park Service celebrates its Centennial Birthday. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-celebrates-its-silver-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tennessee-youth-finish-valuable-work-this-summer-at-big-south-fork.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2016 05:24:00 EST High school students from Fentress and Scott Counties recently finished the summer working on a Youth Conservation Corps team at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tennessee-youth-finish-valuable-work-this-summer-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-art-in-the-park-reception-photo-contest-winners-will-be-unveiled.htm Mon, 15 Aug 2016 06:09:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be hosting an Art-in-the-Park reception on Saturday, September 3, at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center. The reception will start at 5:00 PM (ET). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-art-in-the-park-reception-photo-contest-winners-will-be-unveiled.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/udall-foundation-conducts-parks-in-focus-training-for-park-staff.htm Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:37:00 EST On July 27-28, Program Director Bret Muter, from the Stuart L. Udall Foundation provided facilitator training at Big South Fork NRRA to NPS educators, learning how to connect youth to nature through photography and outdoor learning. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/udall-foundation-conducts-parks-in-focus-training-for-park-staff.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/24th-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-on-september-17.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2016 06:44:00 EST The 24th annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/24th-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-on-september-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/find-your-park-big-south-fork-and-obed-celebrate-national-park-service-100th-birthday-august-25-through-28.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2016 04:49:00 EST Bring your family and friends to celebrate the National Park Service’ 100th birthday at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and Obed Wild & Scenic River Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/find-your-park-big-south-fork-and-obed-celebrate-national-park-service-100th-birthday-august-25-through-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/youth-conservation-corps-experience-rock-climbing.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2016 07:59:00 EST On June 30, Youth Conservation Corps staff experienced rock climbing for the first time at Crack-in-the-Rocks, a unique rock formation near the Blue Heron Interpretive Center. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/youth-conservation-corps-experience-rock-climbing.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-the-kentucky-premiere-of-new-park-movie-generations-on-september-10.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2016 06:06:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area announces the Kentucky premiere of its new park movie, "Generations," on Saturday, September 10, at 4:30 p.m. (ET) at McCreary Central High School. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-the-kentucky-premiere-of-new-park-movie-generations-on-september-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-the-premier-of-new-park-movie-generations.htm Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:11:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area announces the premiere of its new park movie "Generations" on Saturday August 27, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-the-premier-of-new-park-movie-generations.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-wastewater-system-improvement-project.htm Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:47:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will begin preliminary ground work for an improved wastewater system located at Blue Heron (Mine-18), in Stearns, Kentucky. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-wastewater-system-improvement-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/comments-now-being-accepted-on-contaminated-mine-drainage-remediation-assessment.htm Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:26:00 EST The National Park Service in cooperation with the Army Corps of Engineers has developed an Environmental Assessment for the Remediation of Selected Contaminated Mine Drainage Sites in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in McCreary County, Kentucky. The public comment period begins on Monday, June 20 and will continue through Wednesday, July 20, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/comments-now-being-accepted-on-contaminated-mine-drainage-remediation-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/yahoo-falls-road-improvement-project-to-start-june-20.htm Fri, 17 Jun 2016 07:36:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is pleased to announce that the Yahoo Falls road improvement project will begin on or about June 20, 2016. Access to Yahoo Falls picnic area and trailhead will remain open throughout the project. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/yahoo-falls-road-improvement-project-to-start-june-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/visitor-drowns-near-blue-heron.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:53:00 EST An 11-year-old male drowned while swimming near the Blue Heron area of the park Monday, June 6, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/visitor-drowns-near-blue-heron.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-fourth-grade-student-art-contest-winners.htm Thu, 19 May 2016 11:37:00 EST In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area hosted an art contest for fourth grade students in school systems in Kentucky and Tennessee surrounding the park. Winners were selected during the 16th annual Spring Planting Festival. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-fourth-grade-student-art-contest-winners.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wild-hog-research-project-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Tue, 17 May 2016 05:16:00 EST To better understand the wild pig population, Big South Fork has partnered with the University of Tennessee to conduct a wild pig research project that will include the capture and radio-tagging of wild pigs with GPS transmitters. The data from this project will help to determine movement patterns of wild hogs including their responses to removal/hunting efforts and will also provide baseline data for the development of a wild hog management strategy for the park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wild-hog-research-project-at-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2016-decoration-day-cemetery-visit-assistance.htm Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:33:00 EST The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will provide assistance on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, for family members who wish to visit remote cemeteries and do minor clean-up of graves of their relatives. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2016-decoration-day-cemetery-visit-assistance.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-invites-the-public-to-collections-preservation-center-open-house-and-ribbon-cutting-ceremony.htm Wed, 27 Apr 2016 06:59:00 EST There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Collections Preservation Center in Townsend, Tennessee, on Friday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The ceremony will be followed by a public open house of the new facility from 10:30 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-invites-the-public-to-collections-preservation-center-open-house-and-ribbon-cutting-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/knoxville-airport-exhibit-celebrating-national-parks-of-tennessee-to-open-april-21.htm Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:05:00 EST The ground floor of the McGhee Tyson Airport terminal is soon going to be transformed into a display of East Tennessee’s national parks in honor of the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/knoxville-airport-exhibit-celebrating-national-parks-of-tennessee-to-open-april-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2015-tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-created-19-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 21 Apr 2016 10:37:00 EST A National Park Service report shows that nearly 650,000 visitors to Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in 2015, and spent $19.2 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 263 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2015-tourism-to-big-south-fork-nrra-created-19-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/michael-nagle-book-signing.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:08:00 EST The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is pleased to announce a public appearance and book signing by Mr. Michael Nagle in support of his book Justus S. Stearns: Michigan Pine King and Kentucky Coal Baron, 1845-1933. This event will be Saturday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. (ET) in the Stearns Depot in Stearns, Kentucky. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/michael-nagle-book-signing.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2016-decoration-day.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:24:00 EST This is an opportunity for park visitors and families that once lived and worked in the Stearns Coal mining communities to join together for an afternoon of food, music, and fellowship. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2016-decoration-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/find-your-park-during-national-park-week-2016.htm Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:40:00 EST The Big South Fork and Obed offer a diverse range of recreational opportunities for visitors to experience. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/find-your-park-during-national-park-week-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/park-employees-participate-in-annual-sparkle-day-event.htm Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:48:00 EST On March 16, 2016, approximately 45 employees from every division in the park participated in Sparkle Day, the park’s annual employee litter pickup event. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/park-employees-participate-in-annual-sparkle-day-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-prescribed-fires-to-begin-at-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 14 Mar 2016 11:46:00 EST During the next few weeks, National Park Service fire crews will be conducting a series of prescribed fires within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-prescribed-fires-to-begin-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-receives-grant-to-support-centennial-challenge.htm Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:29:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area recently received a grant to support the park’s Centennial Challenge: 100 Miles for 100 Years. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-receives-grant-to-support-centennial-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-second-annual-photo-contest.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2016 04:47:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to submit entries the Big South Fork's Second Annual Photo Contest. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-second-annual-photo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-hiring-lifeguards-for-summer-2016.htm Tue, 23 Feb 2016 04:46:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area invites interested candidates who want to become a lifeguard to apply today. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-hiring-lifeguards-for-summer-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-open-house-on-contaminated-mine-lands-plans-on-march-10.htm Mon, 22 Feb 2016 08:08:00 EST The Park will be holding an open house on Thursday, March 10, at the Stearns Ranger Station from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (ET) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-open-house-on-contaminated-mine-lands-plans-on-march-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tennessee-state-parks-on-the-cumberland-plateau-program-crossville-cumberland-county-visitor-center-on-february-20.htm Tue, 16 Feb 2016 02:28:00 EST Commissioner of the Bureau of Parks and Conservation for the State of Tennessee is the guest speaker. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tennessee-state-parks-on-the-cumberland-plateau-program-crossville-cumberland-county-visitor-center-on-february-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area-to-host-16th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Tue, 09 Feb 2016 03:36:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be hosting the 16th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2016. The festival celebrates the Appalachian way of life that has been such a huge part of the history of the Big South Fork area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area-to-host-16th-annual-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-knoxville-arabian-horse-club-announce-new-picnic-pavilion-project.htm Tue, 09 Feb 2016 03:23:00 EST Project construction is expected to take place later this summer. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-knoxville-arabian-horse-club-announce-new-picnic-pavilion-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-fourth-grade-student-art-contest.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:16:00 EST In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, fourth grade classrooms and students are invited to participate in an art contest at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area to earn their Every Kid in a Park Pass. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-fourth-grade-student-art-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-parks-host-science-meeting-on-april-20.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:56:00 EST The overall goal of the public meeting is to facilitate an increased understanding of the ecosystems of the parks, enhance communication and collaboration among researchers and the public, and encourage future scientific investigations. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-parks-host-science-meeting-on-april-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cumberland-plateau-music-program-featuring-leonard-anderson-crossville-cumberland-county-visitor-center-crossville-tn-saturday-january-16th.htm Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:29:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area proudly presents an interpretive program: Cumberland Plateau Music featuring Leonard Anderson. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cumberland-plateau-music-program-featuring-leonard-anderson-crossville-cumberland-county-visitor-center-crossville-tn-saturday-january-16th.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/centennial-challenge-healthy-hike-gobblers-knob-trail-january-30.htm Tue, 12 Jan 2016 03:38:00 EST Join Ranger Mary Grimm at the Gobblers Knob Trailhead located off the Divide Road. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/centennial-challenge-healthy-hike-gobblers-knob-trail-january-30.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-centennial-challenge-100-miles-for-100-years.htm Tue, 12 Jan 2016 02:47:00 EST From January 1 through December 2, participants will have a great opportunity to get out and experience many of the unique cultural and natural features of this park along their 100-mile journeys. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-centennial-challenge-100-miles-for-100-years.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-and-volunteers-invited-to-participate-in-the-16th-annual-big-south-fork-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Tue, 29 Dec 2015 02:42:00 EST Traditional arts and crafts as well as music will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-and-volunteers-invited-to-participate-in-the-16th-annual-big-south-fork-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-new-years-day-mountain-biking-at-big-south-fork.htm Thu, 24 Dec 2015 02:59:00 EST This January 1 will be a special ride since it will take place on the first day of the National Park Service Centennial year. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-new-years-day-mountain-biking-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/martin-luther-king-jr-day-monday-january-18-at-obed-and-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 22 Dec 2015 08:02:00 EST On Monday, January 18, Big South Fork NRRA and Obed WSR will be observing Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday by authorizing one night of free camping at the Alum Ford Campground (Big South Fork) and Rock Creek Campground (Obed) as well as for all backcountry permits. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/martin-luther-king-jr-day-monday-january-18-at-obed-and-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-seeks-musicians-for-spring-planting-music-festival-2016.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2015 05:26:00 EST Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is seeking volunteer musical acts interested in performing at the 16th annual Big South Fork Spring Planting and Music Festival event scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-seeks-musicians-for-spring-planting-music-festival-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/trail-keeper-volunteer-program-expanded-at-big-south-fork.htm Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:56:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area’s Trail Keepers program is a volunteer partnership for people who love the park’s trails and want to help take care of them. The goal of the program is to provide an extended presence in the backcountry, and at the same time, provide the Big South Fork’s staff with information on trail conditions. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/trail-keeper-volunteer-program-expanded-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/long-time-big-south-fork-ranger-howard-duncan-to-retire.htm Tue, 01 Dec 2015 03:59:00 EST National Park Service Ranger Howard Duncan will retire on December 31, 2015, after 30 years at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/long-time-big-south-fork-ranger-howard-duncan-to-retire.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/traditional-appalachian-christmas-music-interpretive-program-at-the-gateway-to-the-big-south-fork-visitor-center.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2015 02:36:00 EST Enjoy an afternoon of old fashioned Christmas carols to celebrate the upcoming season! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/traditional-appalachian-christmas-music-interpretive-program-at-the-gateway-to-the-big-south-fork-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ticket-to-ride-a-huge-success-at-big-south-fork.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2015 09:43:00 EST Urban fifth graders from Russell Cave, and Southern Elementary Schools, located in Kentucky, recently completed their visits to Big South Fork NRRA in October. Big South Fork was awarded the Ticket to Ride grant the for this spring. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ticket-to-ride-a-huge-success-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-waive-some-fees-for-veterans-day.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2015 12:05:00 EST On Veterans Day, or any day, honor those that have served and sacrificed for our country. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-waive-some-fees-for-veterans-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-loop-to-be-temporarily-closed-on-october-3-afternoon-due-to-special-event.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2015 05:05:00 EST The trail will be closed to all non-event users until 5:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-loop-to-be-temporarily-closed-on-october-3-afternoon-due-to-special-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/justus-stearns-program-on-november-15-in-stearns-kentucky.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2015 03:47:00 EST Plan to attend this free event to hear stories about Justice S. Stearns and his remarkable achievements in McCreary County and throughout the region. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/justus-stearns-program-on-november-15-in-stearns-kentucky.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-celebrate-national-public-lands-day-sept-26.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2015 06:49:00 EST National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-celebrate-national-public-lands-day-sept-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/schedule-of-events-announced-for-upcoming-storytelling-festival.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2015 07:13:00 EST The storytelling festival is on Eastern Time. The event is free to the public. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/schedule-of-events-announced-for-upcoming-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/hog-hunting-permits-for-big-south-fork-and-obed-go-on-sale-starting-september-26.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2015 07:02:00 EST A valid hunting license is required to purchase the permit. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/hog-hunting-permits-for-big-south-fork-and-obed-go-on-sale-starting-september-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-22nd-national-public-lands-day-on-september-26.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2015 06:55:00 EST National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer event. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-22nd-national-public-lands-day-on-september-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-forks-annual-photo-contest-winners-announced.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2015 07:20:00 EST The 2015 winning photos are currently on display at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-forks-annual-photo-contest-winners-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/hog-hunting-in-big-south-fork-on-saturday-september-26-at-the-new-bandy-creek-amphitheater.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2015 06:49:00 EST This interpretive program is free of charge and wheel chair accessible. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/hog-hunting-in-big-south-fork-on-saturday-september-26-at-the-new-bandy-creek-amphitheater.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/a-week-of-storytelling-across-the-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2015 09:32:00 EST Join us for eight days of storytelling. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/a-week-of-storytelling-across-the-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area-welcomes-fourth-grade-students-through-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2015 08:34:00 EST New National Program Encourages Families and Classes to Visit National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area-welcomes-fourth-grade-students-through-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tennessee-youth-finish-valuable-work-for-summer-2015-at-the-big-south-fork.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2015 05:38:00 EST Participants gain valuable professional experience working on National Park Service lands. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tennessee-youth-finish-valuable-work-for-summer-2015-at-the-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/art-in-the-park-reception-inaugural-photo-contest-winners-will-be-revealed-on-september-5.htm Wed, 26 Aug 2015 08:38:00 EST The reception will start at 5:00 p.m. (ET). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/art-in-the-park-reception-inaugural-photo-contest-winners-will-be-revealed-on-september-5.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/kentucky-ycc-youth-rehabilitate-alum-hiking-trail-bridge.htm Fri, 21 Aug 2015 04:56:00 EST The Youth Conservation Corps program is one that trains young people and provides outdoor work that is supervised by a trained crew leader. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/kentucky-ycc-youth-rehabilitate-alum-hiking-trail-bridge.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/return-of-three-species-of-federally-protected-freshwater-mussels-to-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 17 Aug 2015 08:17:00 EST For some of these species, the river running through Big South Fork National River and Recreation area is a last refuge. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/return-of-three-species-of-federally-protected-freshwater-mussels-to-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-ghost-train-storytelling-event-on-saturday-september-12.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2015 04:39:00 EST Make plans now to attend the year's kickoff event. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-ghost-train-storytelling-event-on-saturday-september-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/find-your-park-big-south-fork-and-obed-to-celebrate-the-national-park-services-99th-birthday-on-august-25.htm Mon, 27 Jul 2015 03:22:00 EST Visitors are encouraged to celebrate all that America's more than 400 national parks have to offer and try something new. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/find-your-park-big-south-fork-and-obed-to-celebrate-the-national-park-services-99th-birthday-on-august-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-closed-on-august-8-and-9.htm Mon, 27 Jul 2015 03:17:00 EST The pool will re-open Saturday, August 15. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-closed-on-august-8-and-9.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-big-south-fork-trailhead-established-near-rugby.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2015 03:50:00 EST Also features a newly renovated picnic area and canoe launch. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-big-south-fork-trailhead-established-near-rugby.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-on-september-19.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2015 09:55:00 EST Storytelling predates writing, with the earliest forms of storytelling usually oral combined with gestures and expressions. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-on-september-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/experience-your-big-south-fork-once-in-a-blue-moon-program-on-july-31.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:20:00 EST Bring a blanket or chair for comfortable seating and a flashlight for this nighttime program. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/experience-your-big-south-fork-once-in-a-blue-moon-program-on-july-31.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-launches-kentucky-national-park-pentathlon.htm Tue, 14 Jul 2015 03:17:00 EST The Pentathlon is in recognition of the NPS 2016 Centennial. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-launches-kentucky-national-park-pentathlon.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-climbing-management-listening-sessions-scheduled-on-july-16-and-23.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2015 04:13:00 EST Both listening session locations are wheelchair accessible. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-climbing-management-listening-sessions-scheduled-on-july-16-and-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/on-the-river-with-a-ranger-at-the-big-south-fork-on-july-17.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2015 04:07:00 EST Please call or email Effie Houston at (423) 569-9778 or effie_houston@nps.gov if interested in attending. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/on-the-river-with-a-ranger-at-the-big-south-fork-on-july-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/former-ccc-worker-shares-experiences-with-ycc-crew.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:56:00 EST On June 18, 2015, former Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) worker, Oscar Odom was the featured guest for “Experience Your Park – A Day on the Trail,” a special park event that showcased the work by Big South Fork’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crews. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/former-ccc-worker-shares-experiences-with-ycc-crew.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-working-hard-at-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2015 09:39:00 EST Volunteers are a critical part of the National Park Service and their service is greatly appreciated. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-working-hard-at-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/kids-day-at-gateway-to-the-big-south-fork-visitor-center-on-june-16.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2015 04:34:00 EST This event is free, wheelchair accessible, and open to all. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/kids-day-at-gateway-to-the-big-south-fork-visitor-center-on-june-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/outfitters-and-guide-services-in-the-big-south-fork.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2015 04:06:00 EST There are a number of permitted outfitters and guide services to make your trip more memorable and enjoyable. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/outfitters-and-guide-services-in-the-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-climbing-management-listening-sessions-scheduled-in-july.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2015 09:16:00 EST Both listening session locations are wheelchair accessible. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-climbing-management-listening-sessions-scheduled-in-july.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-invited-to-participate-in-the-23rd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Wed, 20 May 2015 07:14:00 EST The park encourages all interested craft persons to participate in this year's festival. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-invited-to-participate-in-the-23rd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/all-big-south-fork-summer-visitor-contact-stations-open-by-saturday-may-23.htm Fri, 15 May 2015 03:28:00 EST There are six visitor contact stations throughout the park this summer. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/all-big-south-fork-summer-visitor-contact-stations-open-by-saturday-may-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-programs-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-may-23.htm Fri, 15 May 2015 03:22:00 EST These programs are wheelchair accessible and there is no charge to attend. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-programs-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-may-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/zenith-picnic-area-improvement-planned-at-big-south-fork.htm Wed, 13 May 2015 04:18:00 EST While construction activities are being accomplished, the area will need to be closed. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/zenith-picnic-area-improvement-planned-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-national-trails-day-at-big-south-fork-on-saturday-june-6.htm Tue, 12 May 2015 12:48:00 EST Participants should meet at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center by 8:30 a.m. (EDT). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-national-trails-day-at-big-south-fork-on-saturday-june-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-to-open-on-saturday-may-23.htm Mon, 11 May 2015 05:03:00 EST The pool will be open to the public from noon to 6:00 p.m. (ET) on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-to-open-on-saturday-may-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wi-fi-now-available-at-the-blue-heron-outdoor-interpretative-center.htm Fri, 08 May 2015 10:55:00 EST The park is providing the service to help visitors plan their time in the Big South Fork. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wi-fi-now-available-at-the-blue-heron-outdoor-interpretative-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/rangers-hall-hudson-and-painter-receive-national-valor-award.htm Fri, 08 May 2015 05:19:00 EST The award was bestowed for an incident that started around midnight on May 11, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/rangers-hall-hudson-and-painter-receive-national-valor-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-blue-heron-decoration-day-on-saturday-may-16.htm Thu, 07 May 2015 03:09:00 EST This event is free of charge and wheelchair accessible. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-blue-heron-decoration-day-on-saturday-may-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-three-horse-clubs-receive-centennial-challenge-grant-to-improve-appaloosa-field.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2015 04:13:00 EST These Centennial Challenge Grants are part of a multi-year effort to prepare for the National Park Service Centennial in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-three-horse-clubs-receive-centennial-challenge-grant-to-improve-appaloosa-field.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-big-south-fork-creates-17-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 06:02:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that approximately 600,000 visitors to Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in 2014, spent $17.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 242 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-big-south-fork-creates-17-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Big-South-Fork-and-Obed-Trails-Highlighted-in-the-Mountain-Laurel-Walks-Celebration.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:40:00 EST The Mountain Laurel Walks is an annual celebration of late spring in the Upper Cumberland Plateau. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Big-South-Fork-and-Obed-Trails-Highlighted-in-the-Mountain-Laurel-Walks-Celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Events-for-Spring-Planting-and-Music-Festival-on-Saturday-April-25.htm Wed, 22 Apr 2015 03:26:00 EST There is something for everyone. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Events-for-Spring-Planting-and-Music-Festival-on-Saturday-April-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Natural-and-Cultural-Resource-Talks-at-Spring-Planting-and-Music-Festival.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:48:00 EST Bring the family and learn more about the Big South Fork. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Natural-and-Cultural-Resource-Talks-at-Spring-Planting-and-Music-Festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Trail-Keeper-Volunteer-Program-Expanded-at-the-Big-South-Fork.htm Mon, 13 Apr 2015 03:12:00 EST Trail Keepers is a volunteer program for people who love the park's trails and want to help take care of them. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Trail-Keeper-Volunteer-Program-Expanded-at-the-Big-South-Fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Live-Music-Coming-to-the-Big-South-Fork-Spring-Planting-and-Music-Festival.htm Fri, 10 Apr 2015 11:49:00 EST Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and bug spray and enjoy a great day of good food and music! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Live-Music-Coming-to-the-Big-South-Fork-Spring-Planting-and-Music-Festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Roadside-Downed-Firewood-Permits-Available-at-Big-South-Fork.htm Fri, 10 Apr 2015 11:44:00 EST There is no charge for the permits. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Roadside-Downed-Firewood-Permits-Available-at-Big-South-Fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Big-South-Fork-Announces-the-Official-Opening-of-Bear-Creek-Horse-Camp.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2015 07:54:00 EST The campground is now a part of the park's fee program. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Big-South-Fork-Announces-the-Official-Opening-of-Bear-Creek-Horse-Camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Big-South-Forks-Dale-Beagle-Retires-This-Month.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2015 07:48:00 EST Dale is looking forward to spending more time enjoying his wood working, fishing and gardening activities. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Big-South-Forks-Dale-Beagle-Retires-This-Month.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Experience-Big-South-Fork-A-Celebration-of-National-Park-Week.htm Wed, 08 Apr 2015 13:11:00 EST Learn how to make the most of this recreational paradise! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Experience-Big-South-Fork-A-Celebration-of-National-Park-Week.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Earth-Day-for-Junior-Rangers-at-the-Crossville-Cumberland-County-Visitor-Center.htm Wed, 08 Apr 2015 13:06:00 EST Young visitors will have an opportunity to earn their very own Junior Ranger badges. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Earth-Day-for-Junior-Rangers-at-the-Crossville-Cumberland-County-Visitor-Center.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Yahoo-Falls-Wildflower-Hike-on-Saturday-April-18.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2015 05:22:00 EST This hike is free of charge. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Yahoo-Falls-Wildflower-Hike-on-Saturday-April-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Find-Your-Park-Big-South-Fork-and-Obed-to-Celebrate-National-Park-Week-2015-with-Free-Camping.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2015 04:36:00 EST National Park Week will kick off with free backcountry camping permits as well as free camping. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Find-Your-Park-Big-South-Fork-and-Obed-to-Celebrate-National-Park-Week-2015-with-Free-Camping.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Angel-Falls-Wildflower-Hike-on-Saturday-April-11.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2015 03:24:00 EST This ranger-led hike begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) on Saturday, April 11, at the Leatherwood Ford gazebo. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Angel-Falls-Wildflower-Hike-on-Saturday-April-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Big-South-Fork-Spring-Planting-Festival-has-Changed-Up-to-Include-Music.htm Thu, 02 Apr 2015 03:16:00 EST Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and bug spray and enjoy a great day of good food and music! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Big-South-Fork-Spring-Planting-Festival-has-Changed-Up-to-Include-Music.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Crafters-Invited-to-Big-South-Fork-Annual-Spring-Planting-and-Music-Festival.htm Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:55:00 EST All applications need to be submitted no later than Friday, April 17. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Crafters-Invited-to-Big-South-Fork-Annual-Spring-Planting-and-Music-Festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/A-Day-of-Fun-for-Children-at-Spring-Planting-and-Music-Festival.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2015 05:09:00 EST This event is free to attend. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/A-Day-of-Fun-for-Children-at-Spring-Planting-and-Music-Festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Reception-for-Kentucky-Secretary-of-Tourism-on-April-14.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2015 05:05:00 EST Secretary Stewart oversees the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Reception-for-Kentucky-Secretary-of-Tourism-on-April-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Share-Your-Big-South-Fork-Heritage-for-the-Ages.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2015 05:00:00 EST Bring photos of the old home place, family portraits and outings on May 16 to Blue Heron. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Share-Your-Big-South-Fork-Heritage-for-the-Ages.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Spring-2015-Prescribed-Fires-to-Begin-in-Big-South-Fork.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2015 04:13:00 EST Only when the weather and conditions meet the defined prescription will the fires be ignited. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Spring-2015-Prescribed-Fires-to-Begin-in-Big-South-Fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Presentation-on-Natural-Resources-of-the-Cumberland-Plateau.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2015 03:58:00 EST This program is free of charge and handicap accessible. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Presentation-on-Natural-Resources-of-the-Cumberland-Plateau.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Big-South-Fork-Announces-2015-Opening-Schedule-for-Park-Campgrounds.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2015 03:51:00 EST Campsites can be reserved online at www.recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Big-South-Fork-Announces-2015-Opening-Schedule-for-Park-Campgrounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Demonstrators-Invited-to-Participate-in-the-15th-Annual-Spring-Planting-and-Music-Festival.htm Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:52:00 EST The Big South Fork is seeking demonstrators that emphasize the way of life when people depended on the land for their survival. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Demonstrators-Invited-to-Participate-in-the-15th-Annual-Spring-Planting-and-Music-Festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Big-South-Forks-Station-Camp-Horse-Camp-Under-New-Management.htm Fri, 13 Mar 2015 04:42:00 EST The new operator of Station Camp Horse Camp is David Slaven, longtime resident and business owner in Fentress County. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Big-South-Forks-Station-Camp-Horse-Camp-Under-New-Management.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Burnt-Mill-Bridge-Area-Cleanup-on-Saturday-April-4.htm Thu, 12 Mar 2015 05:52:00 EST The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) at the parking lot of the day use area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/Burnt-Mill-Bridge-Area-Cleanup-on-Saturday-April-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ice-storm-impacts-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2015 03:19:00 EST Staff are currently working to open park roads and will have to wait for a spring melt before addressing the damaged trails. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ice-storm-impacts-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/first-annual-blue-heron-decoration-day-on-may-16.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2015 03:00:00 EST The event is free of charge and wheelchair accessible. Everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/first-annual-blue-heron-decoration-day-on-may-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cemetery-visit-assistance-offered-by-big-south-fork-on-may-16-and-17.htm Sat, 28 Feb 2015 02:21:00 EST Please contact Effie Houston by noon on Wednesday, May 13. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cemetery-visit-assistance-offered-by-big-south-fork-on-may-16-and-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/freedom-in-flight-an-interpretative-program-on-the-american-bald-eagle-and-other-birds-of-prey.htm Fri, 27 Feb 2015 09:11:00 EST This program is free of charge and wheelchair accessible. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/freedom-in-flight-an-interpretative-program-on-the-american-bald-eagle-and-other-birds-of-prey.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-ranger-receives-southeast-regions-harry-yount-award.htm Thu, 26 Feb 2015 08:51:00 EST The National Park Service established the prestigious award in 1994 and it is given annually. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-ranger-receives-southeast-regions-harry-yount-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/business-opportunities-in-the-big-south-fork.htm Thu, 19 Feb 2015 06:07:00 EST The park is currently recruiting any interested applicants to provide hayrides, swimming lessons, guided horse rides, shuttling, or set up a hot dog stand. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/business-opportunities-in-the-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/freedom-in-flight-a-presidents-day-program-on-the-american-bald-eagle-and-other-birds-of-prey.htm Mon, 09 Feb 2015 02:19:00 EST This program is free of charge and wheelchair accessible. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/freedom-in-flight-a-presidents-day-program-on-the-american-bald-eagle-and-other-birds-of-prey.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bears-on-the-plateau-an-interpretive-program-on-the-black-bear-saturday-february-28.htm Mon, 09 Feb 2015 01:56:00 EST This fact-filled program begins promptly at 2:00 p.m. (CT). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bears-on-the-plateau-an-interpretive-program-on-the-black-bear-saturday-february-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/free-camping-at-big-south-fork-and-obed-for-presidents-day-weekend.htm Mon, 09 Feb 2015 01:40:00 EST Take this opportunity to experience the unique serenity of camping during the winter. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/free-camping-at-big-south-fork-and-obed-for-presidents-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-and-volunteers-invited-to-participate-in-the-15th-annual-big-south-fork-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:31:00 EST Traditional arts and crafts as well as music will be included as part of the festival throughout the day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-and-volunteers-invited-to-participate-in-the-15th-annual-big-south-fork-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/who-hoots-a-live-interpretive-program-on-owls-saturday-january-24-at-the-crossville-cumberland-county-visitor-center.htm Fri, 16 Jan 2015 02:46:00 EST They will present an interpretive presentation about two species of owls. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/who-hoots-a-live-interpretive-program-on-owls-saturday-january-24-at-the-crossville-cumberland-county-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-forks-tommy-barnes-wins-regional-forest-service-award.htm Mon, 12 Jan 2015 02:58:00 EST The award was the result of the group's work coordinating the Tennessee and Kentucky Wildland Fire Academy. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-forks-tommy-barnes-wins-regional-forest-service-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-seeks-musicians-for-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm Mon, 12 Jan 2015 02:49:00 EST The park is currently soliciting musical groups of the traditional Cumberland Plateau style. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-seeks-musicians-for-spring-planting-and-music-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-first-annual-photo-contest.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:15:00 EST Entries must be received no later than Tuesday, July 21, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-first-annual-photo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/free-camping-at-big-south-fork-and-obed-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2015 05:12:00 EST This is a day to honor King's principles. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/free-camping-at-big-south-fork-and-obed-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-junior-ranger-winter-scavenger-hunt-on-saturday-december-27.htm Mon, 22 Dec 2014 02:04:00 EST This fun-filled activity starts at 2:00 p.m. (ET). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-junior-ranger-winter-scavenger-hunt-on-saturday-december-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/join-a-ranger-for-a-fireside-chat-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-sunday-december-21.htm Mon, 15 Dec 2014 01:59:00 EST This fireside chat and holiday activity will begin at 2:00 p.m. ET. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/join-a-ranger-for-a-fireside-chat-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-sunday-december-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/comments-sought-for-big-south-fork-contaminated-mine-drainage-remediation-environmental-assessment.htm Tue, 09 Dec 2014 04:05:00 EST Comments regarding the development of this Environmental Assessment can be sent to the park until January 15, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/comments-sought-for-big-south-fork-contaminated-mine-drainage-remediation-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/steve-bakaletz-wildlife-biologist-to-retire-this-month.htm Mon, 08 Dec 2014 02:42:00 EST Steve has 27 years of federal service with most of his time spent at the Big South Fork. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/steve-bakaletz-wildlife-biologist-to-retire-this-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/hog-hunting-season-is-in-effect-at-the-big-south-fork-and-obed.htm Mon, 08 Dec 2014 02:18:00 EST Wild hogs may be hunted with weapons legal for whatever season is open through February 28, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/hog-hunting-season-is-in-effect-at-the-big-south-fork-and-obed.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/join-a-ranger-for-a-fireside-chat-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-saturday-december-13.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2014 01:48:00 EST This fireside chat and holiday activity will begin at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/join-a-ranger-for-a-fireside-chat-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-saturday-december-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-proposes-to-add-bear-creek-horse-camp-to-fee-program.htm Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:13:00 EST The park intends to use the change as an opportunity to promote public awareness and use of the facility. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-proposes-to-add-bear-creek-horse-camp-to-fee-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-forks-john-muir-trail-extension-now-open.htm Wed, 12 Nov 2014 03:49:00 EST This new connection allows hikers to travel approximately 39 miles on the John Muir Trail. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-forks-john-muir-trail-extension-now-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/repair-work-at-blue-heron-scheduled-this-month.htm Fri, 07 Nov 2014 03:57:00 EST Septic system repairs will begin on Monday, November 10th. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/repair-work-at-blue-heron-scheduled-this-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/horse-camp-business-opportunity-within-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm Mon, 03 Nov 2014 06:01:00 EST All responses to the prospectus will be due by Thursday, November 13, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/horse-camp-business-opportunity-within-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-some-fees-to-be-waived-for-veterans-day.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2014 03:02:00 EST One night of fee camping at Alum Ford Campground and free backcountry camping permits. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-some-fees-to-be-waived-for-veterans-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-wagon-rides-at-bandy-creek-for-october-and-november-weekends.htm Wed, 22 Oct 2014 06:17:00 EST The rides are customizable to the visitor's preference. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-wagon-rides-at-bandy-creek-for-october-and-november-weekends.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bats-bears-and-cobblebars-in-our-backyard.htm Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:38:00 EST The overall goal of the public meeting is to increase understanding of the ecosystems of the parks. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bats-bears-and-cobblebars-in-our-backyard.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-lick-creek-bridge-on-the-sheltowee-trace-national-recreation-trail.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:42:00 EST A partnership of the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service recently resulted in the rebuilding of Lick Creek Bridge. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-lick-creek-bridge-on-the-sheltowee-trace-national-recreation-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/parks-host-science-workshop-to-share-research-results.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2014 05:00:00 EST The public is invited to spend the day with scientists who have been conducting research at Big South Fork and Obed. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/parks-host-science-workshop-to-share-research-results.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/yamacraw-bridge-area-cleanup-on-saturday-october-25.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:03:00 EST The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/yamacraw-bridge-area-cleanup-on-saturday-october-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/dulcimer-concert-at-blue-heron-interpretative-center-on-saturday-october-18.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2014 08:15:00 EST The Knoxville Area Dulcimer Club will be performing. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/dulcimer-concert-at-blue-heron-interpretative-center-on-saturday-october-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-program-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-october-4.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2014 07:08:00 EST There is no charge to attend these programs. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-program-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-october-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-27.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2014 09:45:00 EST One night of free camping at Alum Ford Campground and free backcountry camping permits. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/burglary-convictions-for-theft-of-government-property.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2014 06:20:00 EST A National Park Service facility on the Kentucky side of the park had been burglarized with thousands of dollars of equipment stolen during the October 2013 U.S. Government shutdown. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/burglary-convictions-for-theft-of-government-property.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/five-different-opportunities-to-volunteer-for-big-south-forks-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-27.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2014 03:55:00 EST Anyone wishing to volunteer on Saturday has a choice of working at five different projects in the park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/five-different-opportunities-to-volunteer-for-big-south-forks-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/business-opportunity-within-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2014 04:09:00 EST All responses to the prospectus must be in hard copy and will be due by Thursday, November 13, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/business-opportunity-within-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytelling-festival-promises-to-deliver-fun-for-the-whole-family.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2014 03:53:00 EST This year's storytelling line-up includes David Claunch, Elizabeth Ellis, Faye Wooden, and Joyce Slater. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytelling-festival-promises-to-deliver-fun-for-the-whole-family.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storyteller-joyce-slater-takes-the-stage-at-the-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2014 03:42:00 EST Ms. Slater has been delighting audiences of all ages. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storyteller-joyce-slater-takes-the-stage-at-the-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-big-south-fork-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-27-in-kentucky.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2014 08:13:00 EST Work will start at 9:00 a.m. and end by 2:00 p.m.. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-big-south-fork-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-27-in-kentucky.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/october-2-site-visit-for-persons-interested-in-operating-station-camp-horse-camp-within-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2014 07:52:00 EST Please RSVP for the site visit. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/october-2-site-visit-for-persons-interested-in-operating-station-camp-horse-camp-within-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-program-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-august-30.htm Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:59:00 EST Telescopes will be available for night sky observation. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-program-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-august-30.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-hog-hunting-permits-go-on-sale-starting-saturday-september-27.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2014 04:36:00 EST Wild hogs may be hunted from September 28, 2014, through February 28, 2015, in both Tennessee and Kentucky. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-hog-hunting-permits-go-on-sale-starting-saturday-september-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/baker-tribute-at-big-south-fork-on-saturday-august-30.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2014 03:11:00 EST An American Bald Eagle will be released at East Rim Overlook in the Big South Fork at 10:30 a.m. ET. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/baker-tribute-at-big-south-fork-on-saturday-august-30.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-the-national-park-services-98th-birthday-at-the-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:06:00 EST One night of free camping at the Alum Ford Campground and free backcountry permits have been authorized for Monday, August 25th. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-the-national-park-services-98th-birthday-at-the-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/eustace-conway-to-speak-at-22nd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2014 02:51:00 EST An American naturalist and featured personality on the History channel show Mountain Men. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/eustace-conway-to-speak-at-22nd-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-offers-hikes-at-rugby-every-weekend-through-september.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2014 03:15:00 EST Join us on two very enjoyable walks in the park adjoining Historic Rugby. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-offers-hikes-at-rugby-every-weekend-through-september.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-receives-ticket-to-ride-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2014 05:31:00 EST The grant will allow hundreds of school children and their teachers to travel into the Blue Heron. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-receives-ticket-to-ride-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-big-south-fork-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-27.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2014 05:26:00 EST Meet at the Oscar Blevins Farm located off West Bandy Creek Loop Road by 9:00 a.m. ET. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-big-south-fork-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tennessee-youth-finish-valuable-work-this-summer-at-the-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:16:00 EST The YCC crew finished a number of projects including 20 miles of trail rehabilitation. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tennessee-youth-finish-valuable-work-this-summer-at-the-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/kentucky-youth-rehabilitate-yahoo-falls-trail.htm Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:10:00 EST The crew spent the summer rehabilitating sections of the Yahoo Falls Trail. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/kentucky-youth-rehabilitate-yahoo-falls-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comments-sought-on-contaminated-mine-lands-drainage-projects-at-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:00:00 EST All comments are due by Friday, August 15th. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comments-sought-on-contaminated-mine-lands-drainage-projects-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-gets-ready-for-storytelling-festival.htm Mon, 11 Aug 2014 04:49:00 EST Approximately eight acres of orchard timothy grass are cultivated each season. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-gets-ready-for-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/twenty-second-annual-storytelling-event-scheduled-for-saturday-september-20-2014.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2014 05:04:00 EST Neighbors and visitors alike are encouraged to come spend a special day at the Big South Fork NRRA! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/twenty-second-annual-storytelling-event-scheduled-for-saturday-september-20-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-ghost-train-storytelling-event-at-the-blue-heron-mining-community-saturday-september-6.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2014 06:02:00 EST The evening's storytelling sessions will begin around 7:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-ghost-train-storytelling-event-at-the-blue-heron-mining-community-saturday-september-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-big-south-fork-creates-16-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 21 Jul 2014 05:07:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports more than 200 jobs in local economy. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-big-south-fork-creates-16-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/historic-rugby-and-crossville-national-park-passport-stamps-now-available.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:07:00 EST They will be available starting Saturday, July 12th. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/historic-rugby-and-crossville-national-park-passport-stamps-now-available.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-scoping-meetings-to-discuss-contaminated-mine-lands-drainage-at-big-south-fork-2nd-notice.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2014 03:21:00 EST The first meeting will be on Monday, July 14th. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-scoping-meetings-to-discuss-contaminated-mine-lands-drainage-at-big-south-fork-2nd-notice.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-comfort-station-now-open-at-station-camp.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2014 06:49:00 EST The new comfort station is accessible to mobility impaired visitors. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-comfort-station-now-open-at-station-camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-and-volunteers-invited-to-participate-in-the-22nd-annual-storytelling-festival-at-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2014 07:39:00 EST All applications need to be received no later than Friday, September 5th. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-and-volunteers-invited-to-participate-in-the-22nd-annual-storytelling-festival-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-scoping-meetings-to-discuss-contaminated-mine-lands-drainage-at-big-south-fork.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2014 03:50:00 EST The NPS will be conducting three public meetings in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-scoping-meetings-to-discuss-contaminated-mine-lands-drainage-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-program-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-june-28.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2014 07:49:00 EST Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. (ET) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-program-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-june-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-forks-first-archeologist-to-retire-at-the-end-of-the-month.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2014 07:42:00 EST Tom has worked at the Big South Fork for more than 28 years. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-forks-first-archeologist-to-retire-at-the-end-of-the-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/grand-opening-of-rugbys-big-south-fork-visitor-contact-station-on-june-21.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2014 03:07:00 EST Event will be held at noon (ET). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/grand-opening-of-rugbys-big-south-fork-visitor-contact-station-on-june-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/whose-track-is-it-an-interpretive-program-at-bandy-creek-campground-saturday-june-14.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2014 03:47:00 EST Come and enjoy this kid-friendly interpretive program with Park Ranger Miriam Matthias https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/whose-track-is-it-an-interpretive-program-at-bandy-creek-campground-saturday-june-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area-observes-tennessee-and-kentucky-free-fishing-days.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2014 03:36:00 EST Saturday, June 7, is Free Fishing Day in Tennessee. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area-observes-tennessee-and-kentucky-free-fishing-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cemetery-visit-assistance-offered-by-big-south-fork.htm Thu, 29 May 2014 06:53:00 EST Assistance will be provided on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cemetery-visit-assistance-offered-by-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-offers-ranger-led-programs-almost-every-day-through-labor-day-weekend.htm Thu, 29 May 2014 03:45:00 EST Throughout this summer, rangers will be leading weekly hikes and conducting 20-minute porch talks daily. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-offers-ranger-led-programs-almost-every-day-through-labor-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/nocturnal-animals-of-the-big-south-fork-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-may-24.htm Mon, 19 May 2014 04:20:00 EST This program begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. (ET) at the Blue Heron Campground. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/nocturnal-animals-of-the-big-south-fork-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-may-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/yahoo-falls-nature-hike-an-interpretive-hike-starting-from-yahoo-falls-parking-area-sunday-may-25.htm Mon, 19 May 2014 04:13:00 EST This fun, fact-filled hike begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Sunday, May 25, at the Yahoo Falls parking area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/yahoo-falls-nature-hike-an-interpretive-hike-starting-from-yahoo-falls-parking-area-sunday-may-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-programs-at-bandy-creek-big-south-fork-on-saturday-may-24.htm Thu, 15 May 2014 10:30:00 EST Paul Lewis from the University of Tennessee will be presenting two special astronomy programs on Saturday, May 24th. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-programs-at-bandy-creek-big-south-fork-on-saturday-may-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-national-trails-day-at-big-south-fork-on-saturday-june-7.htm Thu, 15 May 2014 04:34:00 EST The event will be held on the Middle Creek Nature Loop at 8:30 a.m. EDT https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-national-trails-day-at-big-south-fork-on-saturday-june-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-hosts-conservation-planning-information-session-on-tuesday-may-20th.htm Tue, 13 May 2014 03:39:00 EST The program information session will be at the Bandy Creek Interpretation and Education Building starting at 5:00 p.m. ET https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-hosts-conservation-planning-information-session-on-tuesday-may-20th.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/concessionaire-selected-to-run-charit-creek-lodge.htm Tue, 13 May 2014 03:32:00 EST J. Frank Moore, III has been awarded a ten year concession contract starting June 18, 2014 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/concessionaire-selected-to-run-charit-creek-lodge.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/endangered-species-day-hike-at-twin-arches-on-saturday-may-17.htm Fri, 09 May 2014 04:34:00 EST The hike begins at 10:00 a.m. (CT) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/endangered-species-day-hike-at-twin-arches-on-saturday-may-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/join-park-geologist-on-may-17-to-discover-fossils-and-prehistoric-environments-of-the-big-south-fork.htm Fri, 09 May 2014 04:23:00 EST The hike begins at the Leatherwood Ford gazebo at 10:00 a.m. (ET) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/join-park-geologist-on-may-17-to-discover-fossils-and-prehistoric-environments-of-the-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-receives-a-2014-americas-best-idea-grant.htm Fri, 25 Apr 2014 04:43:00 EST For the second consecutive year, the Big South Fork has been awarded a substantial grant from the National Park Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-receives-a-2014-americas-best-idea-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-to-conduct-walks-for-wildflower-discovery-weekend-may-2-and-3.htm Wed, 23 Apr 2014 06:49:00 EST Pre-registration is required and group size is limited. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-to-conduct-walks-for-wildflower-discovery-weekend-may-2-and-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-hosts-conservation-planning-information-session-on-may-20.htm Wed, 23 Apr 2014 04:24:00 EST The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the RTCA program to the communities surrounding the Big South Fork and the Obed Wild and Scenic River https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-hosts-conservation-planning-information-session-on-may-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/natural-and-cultural-resource-talks-at-spring-planting-event.htm Tue, 22 Apr 2014 06:05:00 EST The talks will be presented from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/natural-and-cultural-resource-talks-at-spring-planting-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/share-your-big-south-fork-heritage-for-the-ages-opportunity-to-copy-historic-photos-2014.htm Mon, 21 Apr 2014 05:53:00 EST Bring us copies of the old home place, the family photos and the outings. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/share-your-big-south-fork-heritage-for-the-ages-opportunity-to-copy-historic-photos-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-celebrate-national-park-week-2014.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2014 06:59:00 EST National Park Week will kick off with free backcountry camping permits as well as free camping at Alum Ford Campground. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-celebrate-national-park-week-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-april-26-as-junior-ranger-day.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2014 03:12:00 EST The Big South Fork is extending a special invitation to young visitors to learn about the history of early farming in the area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-april-26-as-junior-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/grand-opening-of-the-gateway-to-the-big-south-fork-visitor-center-in-crossville.htm Wed, 09 Apr 2014 03:14:00 EST Open house all day Thursday April 17th. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/grand-opening-of-the-gateway-to-the-big-south-fork-visitor-center-in-crossville.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-update-fee-rate-for-bandy-creek-group-camps.htm Tue, 08 Apr 2014 10:50:00 EST The new fee will become effective on Thursday, May 1, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-update-fee-rate-for-bandy-creek-group-camps.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/join-park-botanist-on-april-12-to-discover-the-wildflowers-of-the-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 08 Apr 2014 08:02:00 EST Hike along the Angel Falls Overlook Trail to the Fall Branch Bridge. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/join-park-botanist-on-april-12-to-discover-the-wildflowers-of-the-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-scenic-railway-to-resume-seasonal-train-schedule-to-the-blue-heron-mining-community.htm Thu, 03 Apr 2014 03:29:00 EST The Scenic Railway resumes its train schedule into the park April 3, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-scenic-railway-to-resume-seasonal-train-schedule-to-the-blue-heron-mining-community.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-seeking-farmers-interested-in-leasing-hay-fields.htm Fri, 28 Mar 2014 04:21:00 EST The park is making some fields available for hay production. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-seeking-farmers-interested-in-leasing-hay-fields.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-prescribed-fires-to-begin-in-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:18:00 EST During the burns some park roads and trails may be closed temporarily for visitor safety. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-prescribed-fires-to-begin-in-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/share-your-big-south-fork-heritage-for-the-ages-opportunity-to-copy-historic-photos.htm Wed, 19 Mar 2014 05:43:00 EST Bring us copies of the old home place, the family photos and the outings. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/share-your-big-south-fork-heritage-for-the-ages-opportunity-to-copy-historic-photos.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-planting-festival-to-be-held-april-26-at-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 18 Mar 2014 04:27:00 EST The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-planting-festival-to-be-held-april-26-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/brewster-bridge-area-clean-up-on-saturday-march-22.htm Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:05:00 EST The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/brewster-bridge-area-clean-up-on-saturday-march-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-staff-information-centers-in-rugby-tennessee-and-stearns-kentucky-this-summer.htm Mon, 17 Mar 2014 03:45:00 EST Visitor centers to be open holidays and weekends from Memorial Day until Labor Day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-staff-information-centers-in-rugby-tennessee-and-stearns-kentucky-this-summer.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-the-big-south-fork-creates-17-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 03:13:00 EST The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by U.S. Geological Survey economists for the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tourism-to-the-big-south-fork-creates-17-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-sought-to-provide-hay-rides-at-bandy-creek-this-year.htm Thu, 27 Feb 2014 03:23:00 EST Riding in a wagon was once the way of life in the old days. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-sought-to-provide-hay-rides-at-bandy-creek-this-year.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/sherry-fritschi-to-retire-on-march-31-from-the-national-park-service.htm Tue, 25 Feb 2014 03:29:00 EST A 19-year federal employee who has worked at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area since 2000. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/sherry-fritschi-to-retire-on-march-31-from-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-to-open-this-summer.htm Thu, 20 Feb 2014 10:18:00 EST The pool will be open Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-to-open-this-summer.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-is-currently-seeking-snack-vendor-for-pool.htm Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:28:00 EST Snack stand to be open on Saturdays and/or Sundays throughout the summer. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-is-currently-seeking-snack-vendor-for-pool.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-opening-schedule-for-park-campgrounds.htm Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:16:00 EST All camping facilities will open on Tuesday, April 1st https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-opening-schedule-for-park-campgrounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/brewster-bridge-area-clean-up-day-on-march-22.htm Thu, 13 Feb 2014 10:31:00 EST Join us on Saturday, March 22, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/brewster-bridge-area-clean-up-day-on-march-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-presidents-day-weekend-with-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Thu, 06 Feb 2014 03:38:00 EST Free camping for backcountry camping permits and Alum Ford Campground. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-presidents-day-weekend-with-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-trails-volunteer-program-unveiled-at-the-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 03 Feb 2014 02:08:00 EST The program is being launched first for the trails in the Kentucky side of the park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-trails-volunteer-program-unveiled-at-the-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wildflower-discovery-weekend-on-may-2-3-2014.htm Tue, 28 Jan 2014 04:57:00 EST Hikes are scheduled for both Friday and Saturday. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wildflower-discovery-weekend-on-may-2-3-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/martin-luther-king-jrs-birthday-is-a-fee-free-day-at-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 13 Jan 2014 02:22:00 EST This is the first fee free day of 2014. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/martin-luther-king-jrs-birthday-is-a-fee-free-day-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/legends-of-the-cumberland-plateau-program-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-nov-30.htm Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:06:00 EST Learn how stories get started and hear legends that take place on or near the land that became the Big South Fork! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/legends-of-the-cumberland-plateau-program-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-nov-30.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/old-world-traditions-new-world-homes-the-oscar-blevins-farm-an-interpretive-program-at-oscar-blevins-farm-saturday-november-23.htm Mon, 18 Nov 2013 02:38:00 EST This informative program is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/old-world-traditions-new-world-homes-the-oscar-blevins-farm-an-interpretive-program-at-oscar-blevins-farm-saturday-november-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/oandw-volunteer-clean-up-and-cook-out-on-saturday-november-9.htm Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:41:00 EST Start the day at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time, by signing up at the park entrance on the O&W Road https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/oandw-volunteer-clean-up-and-cook-out-on-saturday-november-9.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-site-visit-date-for-persons-interested-in-operating-charit-creek-lodge-within-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm Tue, 29 Oct 2013 04:37:00 EST Interested persons may see the prospectus on the internet or get a printed prospectus package. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-site-visit-date-for-persons-interested-in-operating-charit-creek-lodge-within-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/legends-of-the-cumberland-plateau-program-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-october-26.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:18:00 EST The program will take place at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/legends-of-the-cumberland-plateau-program-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-october-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteer-clean-up-of-the-ow-road-on-saturday-november-9.htm Tue, 22 Oct 2013 03:09:00 EST A clean-up day to focus on the O&W Road. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteer-clean-up-of-the-ow-road-on-saturday-november-9.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-some-fees-waived-for-veterans-day-weekend.htm Mon, 21 Oct 2013 04:43:00 EST Free camping at Alum Ford Campground and free backcountry permits for these dates. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-some-fees-waived-for-veterans-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-2013-2014-winter-schedule-for-park-facilities.htm Mon, 21 Oct 2013 04:29:00 EST The Big South Fork has a great deal to offer during the winter months. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-2013-2014-winter-schedule-for-park-facilities.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cultural-heritage-days-at-the-blue-heron-mining-community-saturday-october-19-26.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 03:33:00 EST All events are free and begin each Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. ET. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cultural-heritage-days-at-the-blue-heron-mining-community-saturday-october-19-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/walk-to-the-katie-blevins-cemetery-big-south-fork-on-saturday-october-19.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 03:27:00 EST Participants will also have the opportunity to tell a story about family traditions. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/walk-to-the-katie-blevins-cemetery-big-south-fork-on-saturday-october-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area-welcomes-everyone-back.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 03:20:00 EST This is a perfect time to hike, ride, and enjoy the outdoors. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area-welcomes-everyone-back.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteer-clean-up-of-the-oandw-road-on-saturday-november-2.htm Thu, 26 Sep 2013 05:28:00 EST Start the day at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteer-clean-up-of-the-oandw-road-on-saturday-november-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/hog-hunting-permits-go-on-sale-starting-saturday-september-28.htm Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:55:00 EST Hogs may be hunted from September 28, 2013, through February 28, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/hog-hunting-permits-go-on-sale-starting-saturday-september-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-proposes-fee-updates-for-bandy-creek-swimming-pool.htm Wed, 18 Sep 2013 08:00:00 EST The goal of the park is to reopen the pool in 2014. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-proposes-fee-updates-for-bandy-creek-swimming-pool.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/solicitation-for-a-concession-contract-to-operate-an-overnight-rustic-lodging-service-within-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm Wed, 18 Sep 2013 07:47:00 EST Proposals are due no later than 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) January 8, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/solicitation-for-a-concession-contract-to-operate-an-overnight-rustic-lodging-service-within-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-28th.htm Tue, 17 Sep 2013 07:58:00 EST National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer event. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-28th.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-an-improved-proctor-ridge-trail-in-tennessee-on-saturday-september-28.htm Mon, 16 Sep 2013 04:46:00 EST The ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. EDT at the Proctor Ridge Trail entry. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-an-improved-proctor-ridge-trail-in-tennessee-on-saturday-september-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/early-alert-for-an-opportunity-to-operate-an-overnight-rustic-lodging-service-within-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm Tue, 10 Sep 2013 05:14:00 EST The prospectus will be posted by September 24th. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/early-alert-for-an-opportunity-to-operate-an-overnight-rustic-lodging-service-within-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/twenty-first-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-to-be-held-saturday-september-21-at-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2013 07:14:00 EST The day's events will begin at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/twenty-first-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-to-be-held-saturday-september-21-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-proposes-fee-changes-for-bandy-creek-group-camps.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2013 06:30:00 EST Comments or questions about the proposed price change are welcomed. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-proposes-fee-changes-for-bandy-creek-group-camps.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/grand-gap-loop-to-be-temporarily-closed-on-september-28-morning-due-to-special-event.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2013 04:37:00 EST Trail will be closed to bicycle riders from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/grand-gap-loop-to-be-temporarily-closed-on-september-28-morning-due-to-special-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-a-new-mountain-bike-trail-in-kentucky-on-saturday-september-28.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2013 04:13:00 EST The ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. EDT at the Ledbetter Trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-a-new-mountain-bike-trail-in-kentucky-on-saturday-september-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cultural-heritage-days-at-the-blue-heron-mining-community-every-saturday-in-october.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2013 09:45:00 EST All events are free and begin each Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cultural-heritage-days-at-the-blue-heron-mining-community-every-saturday-in-october.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/back-porch-program-on-the-civil-war-at-the-big-south-fork-on-saturday-august-31.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2013 04:15:00 EST This program will focus on the impact that the Civil War had on the area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/back-porch-program-on-the-civil-war-at-the-big-south-fork-on-saturday-august-31.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tree-walk-in-bandy-creek-area-big-south-fork-nrra-on-sunday-september-1.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2013 04:05:00 EST Visitors will learn about alternate and opposite branching and compound and simple leaves. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tree-walk-in-bandy-creek-area-big-south-fork-nrra-on-sunday-september-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bluegrass-music-concert-at-bandy-creek-big-south-fork-nrra-on-saturday-august-31.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2013 03:54:00 EST Great Day in the Morning and The Hughett Family will be performing. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bluegrass-music-concert-at-bandy-creek-big-south-fork-nrra-on-saturday-august-31.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tell-us-your-story-at-the-big-south-fork-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-saturday-september-21-2013.htm Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:32:00 EST Come and share your own stories of living, playing or working in the park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tell-us-your-story-at-the-big-south-fork-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-saturday-september-21-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-wild-hog-domestication-in-reverse-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-august-24.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2013 03:56:00 EST Ranger Alan Bowlin will present this evening program at 7:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-wild-hog-domestication-in-reverse-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-august-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/understanding-snakes-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-august-17.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2013 03:51:00 EST Join NPS Ranger Raymond Little at the Blue Heron campground campfire circle https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/understanding-snakes-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-august-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/beginnings-of-the-national-park-service-program-at-bandy-creek-campground-on-saturday-august-17.htm Thu, 08 Aug 2013 04:11:00 EST Join Ranger Dustin Beaty to learn about the establishment of the Big South Fork. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/beginnings-of-the-national-park-service-program-at-bandy-creek-campground-on-saturday-august-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-hike-to-a-big-south-fork-rock-shelter-on-sunday-august-11.htm Thu, 01 Aug 2013 08:54:00 EST The hike will begin at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) on the front porch of the Bandy Creek Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-hike-to-a-big-south-fork-rock-shelter-on-sunday-august-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/august-3-saturday-morning-river-safety-program-at-the-big-south-fork-bandy-creek-visitor-center.htm Tue, 30 Jul 2013 06:03:00 EST People of all ages can learn tips for staying safe while paddling. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/august-3-saturday-morning-river-safety-program-at-the-big-south-fork-bandy-creek-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/photography-program-at-oscar-blevins-farm-big-south-fork-on-saturday-august-3.htm Tue, 30 Jul 2013 05:51:00 EST Visitors will learn quick and easy tips for all photography levels. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/photography-program-at-oscar-blevins-farm-big-south-fork-on-saturday-august-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-program-at-big-south-fork-august-10-2013.htm Mon, 29 Jul 2013 03:31:00 EST Paul Lewis will describe which objects to look for in the night sky of August. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-program-at-big-south-fork-august-10-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-national-park-services-97th-birthday-on-august-25.htm Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:37:00 EST Celebrate with one night of free camping at Alum Ford Campground or a free backcountry permit for the day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-national-park-services-97th-birthday-on-august-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-ghost-train-storytelling-event-at-the-blue-heron-mining-community-saturday-september-7.htm Fri, 26 Jul 2013 03:59:00 EST Make plans now to attend the Third Annual Blue Heron Ghost Train Storytelling program. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-ghost-train-storytelling-event-at-the-blue-heron-mining-community-saturday-september-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-youth-conservation-corps.htm Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:24:00 EST Eight students from McCreary County High School were selected to work on the YCC project this summer. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-youth-conservation-corps.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/understanding-snakes-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-august-3.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:05:00 EST Join NPS Ranger Raymond Little at the campfire circle on Saturday Evening. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/understanding-snakes-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-august-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wildlife-myths-program-at-bandy-creek-campfire-circle-big-south-fork-nrra-on-saturday-july-27.htm Mon, 22 Jul 2013 06:22:00 EST People of all ages can learn how to keep safe while hiking. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wildlife-myths-program-at-bandy-creek-campfire-circle-big-south-fork-nrra-on-saturday-july-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/live-snake-program-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-on-saturday-july-27.htm Mon, 22 Jul 2013 03:57:00 EST Visitors will have the opportunity to see a live corn snake and a live black rat snake. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/live-snake-program-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-on-saturday-july-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-wild-hog-domestication-in-reverse-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-july-27.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2013 11:22:00 EST Come learn how this domesticated free-roaming animal of centuries past got here. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-wild-hog-domestication-in-reverse-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-july-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bear-on-the-plateau-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-july-20.htm Mon, 15 Jul 2013 04:16:00 EST This is a program about Big South Fork's largest mammal: American Black Bear https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bear-on-the-plateau-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-july-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/legends-of-the-cumberland-plateau-program-at-bandy-creek-campfire-circle-on-saturday-july-20.htm Mon, 15 Jul 2013 04:09:00 EST Visitors will learn how stories get started and hear legends. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/legends-of-the-cumberland-plateau-program-at-bandy-creek-campfire-circle-on-saturday-july-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-hike-to-a-big-south-fork-rock-shelter-on-sunday-july-21.htm Mon, 15 Jul 2013 04:02:00 EST The hike will begin at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-hike-to-a-big-south-fork-rock-shelter-on-sunday-july-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/twenty-first-annual-big-south-fork-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-scheduled-for-saturday-september-21-2013.htm Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:04:00 EST The day's events will feature storytelling, craft demonstrations, workshops and sales of craft items. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/twenty-first-annual-big-south-fork-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-scheduled-for-saturday-september-21-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-visitor-use-survey-report-now-available.htm Thu, 11 Jul 2013 03:56:00 EST The park partnered with the University of Idaho to conduct a systematic random sample of visitor groups at 11 locations. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-visitor-use-survey-report-now-available.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/scavenger-hunt-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-on-saturday-july-13-at-730-pm.htm Mon, 08 Jul 2013 05:15:00 EST Join Ranger Dustin Beaty for an exciting and fun filled scavenger hunt! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/scavenger-hunt-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-on-saturday-july-13-at-730-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-photography-hike-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-july-13.htm Mon, 08 Jul 2013 05:04:00 EST Visitors will learn quick and easy tips for all photography levels. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-photography-hike-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-july-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/white-nose-syndrome-plagues-hibernating-bats-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-july-13-730-pm.htm Mon, 08 Jul 2013 04:52:00 EST This exotic fungal disease is responsible for the death of millions of native species of hibernating bats. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/white-nose-syndrome-plagues-hibernating-bats-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-july-13-730-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/white-nose-syndrome-plagues-hibernating-bats-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-june-29-730-pm.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2013 05:47:00 EST Ranger Alan Bowlin will present this evening activity at 7:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/white-nose-syndrome-plagues-hibernating-bats-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-june-29-730-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/for-the-love-of-bugs-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-july-6.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2013 05:41:00 EST Join Ranger Bill Herman at the Blue Heron campfire circle at 7:30 p.m. (EDT) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/for-the-love-of-bugs-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-july-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/walk-to-the-katie-blevins-cemetery-at-big-south-fork-on-saturday-july-6.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2013 05:31:00 EST Please meet at the Bandy Creek Trailhead at 7:00 p.m. (EDT) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/walk-to-the-katie-blevins-cemetery-at-big-south-fork-on-saturday-july-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/july-6-saturday-morning-black-bear-program-at-the-bandy-creek-visitor-center.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2013 05:11:00 EST Learn how to keep safe in bear habitat. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/july-6-saturday-morning-black-bear-program-at-the-bandy-creek-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tree-walk-in-the-vicinity-of-the-bandy-creek-visitor-center-on-sunday-july-7.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2013 04:45:00 EST Participants should meet at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center for an easy walk in the vicinity. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tree-walk-in-the-vicinity-of-the-bandy-creek-visitor-center-on-sunday-july-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bear-on-the-plateau-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-june-22-730-pm.htm Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:06:00 EST This fun, fact-filled evening activity begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bear-on-the-plateau-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-june-22-730-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tracking-through-the-wild-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-on-saturday-june-29.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:00 EST The program will be held at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center at 10:30 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/tracking-through-the-wild-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-on-saturday-june-29.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-program-at-big-south-fork-saturday-june-29-2013.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:24:00 EST Paul Lewis will describe which objects to look for in the night sky of June. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-program-at-big-south-fork-saturday-june-29-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/exotic-and-invasive-plant-control-seminar-to-be-held-at-big-south-fork-on-june-27.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:19:00 EST The seminar is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/exotic-and-invasive-plant-control-seminar-to-be-held-at-big-south-fork-on-june-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/legends-of-the-cumberland-plateau-program-at-bandy-creek-campfire-circle-on-saturday-june-22.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:17:00 EST Join us at the campfire circle at 7:00 p.m. (EDT) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/legends-of-the-cumberland-plateau-program-at-bandy-creek-campfire-circle-on-saturday-june-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/for-the-love-of-bugs-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-june-15.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:11:00 EST Meet us at the Blue Heron campfire circle at 7:30 p.m. (EDT) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/for-the-love-of-bugs-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-june-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wildlife-myths-program-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-on-saturday-june-15.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:07:00 EST This program will be held on the back porch of the Bandy Creek Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wildlife-myths-program-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-on-saturday-june-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/saturday-june-15-evening-black-bear-program-at-bandy-creek-campground.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:59:00 EST Bandy Creek Campground on Saturday, June 15, at 7:00 p.m. (EDT) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/saturday-june-15-evening-black-bear-program-at-bandy-creek-campground.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-hike-to-a-big-south-fork-rock-shelter-on-saturday-june-22.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:06:00 EST The hike will begin at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/guided-hike-to-a-big-south-fork-rock-shelter-on-saturday-june-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-host-national-trails-day-event-on-saturday-june-1.htm Fri, 31 May 2013 03:40:00 EST The event will be held on the Oscar Blevins Loop and Duncan Hollow Bike Trails https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-host-national-trails-day-event-on-saturday-june-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-selection-of-local-teachers-for-teacher-ranger-teacher-program.htm Wed, 29 May 2013 11:04:00 EST Pam Clark and Jeff Kidd have been selected to work with the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-selection-of-local-teachers-for-teacher-ranger-teacher-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/hooked-on-fishing-program-at-leatherwood-ford-on-saturday-june-8.htm Wed, 29 May 2013 05:07:00 EST Meet Ranger Dustin Beaty at Leatherwood Ford on Saturday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. (EDT). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/hooked-on-fishing-program-at-leatherwood-ford-on-saturday-june-8.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/white-nose-syndrome-plagues-hibernating-bats-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-june-8.htm Wed, 29 May 2013 04:55:00 EST Ranger Alan Bowlin will present this evening activity on June 8, at 7:30 p.m. (EDT). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/white-nose-syndrome-plagues-hibernating-bats-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-june-8.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-and-volunteers-invited-to-participate-in-the-21st-annual-storytelling-festival-at-big-south-fork.htm Wed, 29 May 2013 04:35:00 EST All applications need to be received by Friday, September 6th. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/crafters-and-volunteers-invited-to-participate-in-the-21st-annual-storytelling-festival-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bear-on-the-plateau-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-june-1.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 09:25:00 EST Come and enjoy an evening outdoors with Ranger Debby Zimmerman. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bear-on-the-plateau-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-june-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/live-snake-program-at-bandy-creek-campfire-circle-on-saturday-june-1.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 05:23:00 EST Visitors will have the opportunity to see a live corn snake and a live black rat snake. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/live-snake-program-at-bandy-creek-campfire-circle-on-saturday-june-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-will-be-closed-for-2013.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 04:27:00 EST The park is evaluating ways to possibly open the pool for the 2014 season. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-will-be-closed-for-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-receives-2013-americas-best-idea-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 03:37:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is one of 34 national parks across the country selected to receive the award. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-receives-2013-americas-best-idea-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytelling-hour-at-bandy-creek-on-memorial-day-monday-may-27.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 03:29:00 EST Shirley Nicholson will be telling stories for children of all ages. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytelling-hour-at-bandy-creek-on-memorial-day-monday-may-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/for-the-love-of-bugs-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-may-25.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 03:20:00 EST Join NPS Ranger Bill Herman at the Blue Heron Campground Campfire Circle at 7:30 p.m. (EDT) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/for-the-love-of-bugs-an-interpretive-program-at-blue-heron-campground-saturday-may-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/evening-black-bear-program-at-bandy-creek-campground-on-saturday-may-25th.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 03:22:00 EST Learn how you can keep yourself safe and the bears out of trouble https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/evening-black-bear-program-at-bandy-creek-campground-on-saturday-may-25th.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-programs-at-bandy-creek-saturday-may-18.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 04:35:00 EST Paul Lewis from the University of Tennessee and Big South Fork astronomy volunteers will be giving presentations all day. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-programs-at-bandy-creek-saturday-may-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/teacher-ranger-teacher-hughett-presents-school-programs-at-fairview-elementary-for-national-park-week.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 03:27:00 EST Lounicia worked at Big South Fork during the summer of 2012. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/teacher-ranger-teacher-hughett-presents-school-programs-at-fairview-elementary-for-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-birding-walk-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-may-11.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:58:00 EST Meet at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m. EDT https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-birding-walk-at-bandy-creek-on-saturday-may-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/coffee-with-a-ranger-program-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-on-saturday-may-4.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:50:00 EST From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/coffee-with-a-ranger-program-at-bandy-creek-visitor-center-on-saturday-may-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-planting-festival-to-be-held-saturday-april-27-at-big-south-fork.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:10:00 EST The event starts at 9:00 a.m. EDT and is free of charge. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-planting-festival-to-be-held-saturday-april-27-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-spring-planting-festival-to-feature-antique-tractor-show-on-saturday-april-27.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:58:00 EST The event starts at 9:00 a.m. EDT. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-spring-planting-festival-to-feature-antique-tractor-show-on-saturday-april-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bring-your-kids-to-celebrate-national-junior-ranger-day-at-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:01:00 EST Meet at the Bandy Creek hiking trailhead at 10:00 a.m. ET https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bring-your-kids-to-celebrate-national-junior-ranger-day-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-national-park-week.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:18:00 EST The celebration starts this Saturday! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vacation-volunteers-come-to-big-south-fork-to-work-on-trails.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:44:00 EST Join us in June for this exciting event! https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vacation-volunteers-come-to-big-south-fork-to-work-on-trails.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/whats-happening-at-big-south-fork-april-12-and-13.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:21:00 EST Programs wil be offerred this upcoming weekend https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/whats-happening-at-big-south-fork-april-12-and-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ranger-program-on-fire-ecology-on-saturday-april-6-at-bandy-creek.htm Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:22:00 EST Saturday April 6th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ranger-program-on-fire-ecology-on-saturday-april-6-at-bandy-creek.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-and-crafters-needed-for-spring-planting-festival-on-saturday-april-27th-at-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:38:00 EST Application deadline is Friday, April 19th. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-and-crafters-needed-for-spring-planting-festival-on-saturday-april-27th-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/camping-facilities-are-open-for-use-in-big-south-fork.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:15:00 EST Camping facilities open at the end of the month https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/camping-facilities-are-open-for-use-in-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribed-fires-to-begin-in-big-south-fork-nrra-spring-2013.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:49:00 EST Fires will occur at locations in both Kentucky and Tennessee. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribed-fires-to-begin-in-big-south-fork-nrra-spring-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/yahoo-falls-wildflower-hike-saturday-march-30-2013.htm Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:21:00 EST The hike will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/yahoo-falls-wildflower-hike-saturday-march-30-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area-tourism-creates-26116000-in-local-economic-benefit-part-of-30-billion-impact-that-supports-252000-jobs-nationwide.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:45:00 EST This spending supported 388 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area-tourism-creates-26116000-in-local-economic-benefit-part-of-30-billion-impact-that-supports-252000-jobs-nationwide.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/art-reception-at-obed-visitor-center-on-friday-march-1.htm Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:51:00 EST The reception will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/art-reception-at-obed-visitor-center-on-friday-march-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-begins-pilot-project-to-assess-wagon-use-on-the-oandw-trail.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:48:00 EST During the pilot project, wagon use will be restricted to Monday through Friday only. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-begins-pilot-project-to-assess-wagon-use-on-the-oandw-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/parks-establish-artist-in-residence-program.htm Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:07:00 EST Penny Otwell has been selected as the first artist-in-residence https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/parks-establish-artist-in-residence-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-forks-tom-blount-receives-top-southeastern-award-for-natural-resource-management.htm Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:20:00 EST The award is in recognition of the development of a comprehensive minerals management program at Big South Fork and Obed https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-forks-tom-blount-receives-top-southeastern-award-for-natural-resource-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribed-spring-burning-to-begin-in-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:27:00 EST Burns to occur at locations in both Kentucky and Tennessee https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribed-spring-burning-to-begin-in-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-backcountry-and-wild-hog-hunting-permits-now-available-online.htm Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:29:00 EST Visitors now have unlimited access to purchase a permit https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-backcountry-and-wild-hog-hunting-permits-now-available-online.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-martin-luther-king-jrs-birthday-on-monday-january-21st.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:36:00 EST One night of free camping at Alum Ford Campground and backcountry permits https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-martin-luther-king-jrs-birthday-on-monday-january-21st.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-bandy-creek-stable-and-camp-store-contract-awarded.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:35:00 EST Contract was awarded to Bobby Gene and Gretta York of Jamestown, Tennessee https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-bandy-creek-stable-and-camp-store-contract-awarded.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteering-for-the-national-park-service.htm Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:47:00 EST There are many opportunities available https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volunteering-for-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-oil-and-gas-management-plan-summary-now-available.htm Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:57:00 EST A short summary document is available https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-oil-and-gas-management-plan-summary-now-available.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/haunting-in-the-hills-student-art-contest-reception-on-saturday-november-10.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2012 02:36:00 EST Reception will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/haunting-in-the-hills-student-art-contest-reception-on-saturday-november-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-has-vacancy-announcement-for-an-electrician.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2012 02:29:00 EST Vacancy closes on November 16th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-has-vacancy-announcement-for-an-electrician.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-honored-as-an-international-mountain-biking-destination.htm Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:37:00 EST Big South Fork is the first national park unit in the United States to receive the elite Epic Ride designation https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-honored-as-an-international-mountain-biking-destination.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-winter-schedule-for-park-facilities.htm Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:25:00 EST New hours for visitor center take effect after the weekend https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-winter-schedule-for-park-facilities.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-sponsors-haunting-in-the-hills-student-art-contest-and-reception.htm Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:32:00 EST Contest deadline is Thursday November 8th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-sponsors-haunting-in-the-hills-student-art-contest-and-reception.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-that-some-fees-are-to-be-waived-for-veterans-day-weekend.htm Tue, 16 Oct 2012 03:29:00 EST November 10 through 12 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-that-some-fees-are-to-be-waived-for-veterans-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-national-fossil-day.htm Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:16:00 EST Wednesday October 17th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-national-fossil-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-host-cultural-heritage-month-at-blue-heron-in-october.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:22:00 EST Events will take place every Saturday in October https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-host-cultural-heritage-month-at-blue-heron-in-october.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-programs-at-big-south-fork-saturday-october-6th.htm Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:33:00 EST Two special programs will be presented https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy-programs-at-big-south-fork-saturday-october-6th.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-29.htm Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:54:00 EST Contact us to see how you can take part of this event https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-national-public-lands-day-on-saturday-september-29.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-honors-big-south-fork-and-obed-employee-for-excellence.htm Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:03:00 EST Archeologist Tom Des Jean received the award for Cultural Resource Management https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-park-service-honors-big-south-fork-and-obed-employee-for-excellence.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/grand-gap-loop-to-be-temporarily-closed-to-bicycles-due-to-special-event.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:34:00 EST Trail will be closed to bicycle riders until noon https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/grand-gap-loop-to-be-temporarily-closed-to-bicycles-due-to-special-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-proctor-ridge-horse-trail.htm Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:47:00 EST Beginning September 13th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-proctor-ridge-horse-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/twentieth-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-to-be-held-saturday-september-15.htm Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:56:00 EST The day's events start at 10:00 a.m. EDT https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/twentieth-annual-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival-to-be-held-saturday-september-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-ghost-train-scheduled-for-saturday-september-8.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:11:00 EST Event will begin at the Big South Fork Scenic Railway https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/blue-heron-ghost-train-scheduled-for-saturday-september-8.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/visitor-use-surveys-at-big-south-fork-and-obed.htm Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:06:00 EST To be done in each park during September https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/visitor-use-surveys-at-big-south-fork-and-obed.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-meeting-to-discuss-transportation-and-recreational-access-in-the-park.htm Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:25:00 EST Wednesday August 29th at 4 p.m. ET https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-meeting-to-discuss-transportation-and-recreational-access-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/interpretive-programs-for-september-2012.htm Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:13:00 EST Come out and enjoy a day with us https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/interpretive-programs-for-september-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/one-week-temporary-closure-of-yellow-cliff-horse-trail.htm Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:07:00 EST Beginning August 27th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/one-week-temporary-closure-of-yellow-cliff-horse-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/20th-annual-storytelling-event-scheduled-for-saturday-september-15.htm Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:05:00 EST Events start at 10:00 a.m. ET https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/20th-annual-storytelling-event-scheduled-for-saturday-september-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/conservation-corps-crew-finishes-their-2012-assignment.htm Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:51:00 EST A crew of eight students from one of the local high schools was selected https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/conservation-corps-crew-finishes-their-2012-assignment.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/updated-one-week-temporary-closure-of-big-island-horse-trails.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:20:00 EST Beginning August 13th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/updated-one-week-temporary-closure-of-big-island-horse-trails.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-staff-participate-in-the-feds-feed-families-2012-campaign.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:04:00 EST Over 220 pounds of food and other needed items were donated https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-staff-participate-in-the-feds-feed-families-2012-campaign.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-invited-to-meeting-to-discuss-transportation-and-recreational-access-in-the-park.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:57:00 EST The meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 29th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-invited-to-meeting-to-discuss-transportation-and-recreational-access-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/major-vandalism-at-yahoo-falls-parking-lot.htm Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:56:00 EST This is the third time in the past year https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/major-vandalism-at-yahoo-falls-parking-lot.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-wanted-for-big-south-fork-nrras-20th-storytelling-festival.htm Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:51:00 EST Deadline for applications is Friday September 7th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-wanted-for-big-south-fork-nrras-20th-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-lifting-of-restrictions-on-backcountry-fires.htm Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:46:00 EST Recent rains have helped https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-lifting-of-restrictions-on-backcountry-fires.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-to-be-closed-weekdays-starting-august-13.htm Tue, 31 Jul 2012 05:23:00 EST Come enjoy the pool on the weekends https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-to-be-closed-weekdays-starting-august-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/interpretive-programs-for-august-2012.htm Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:02:00 EST A series of day and evening programs will be offered https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/interpretive-programs-for-august-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/final-oil-and-gas-management-plan-and-environmental-impact-statement-released.htm Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:48:00 EST for Big South Fork NRRA and Obed WSR https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/final-oil-and-gas-management-plan-and-environmental-impact-statement-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/site-visit-meeting-on-july-26-for-persons-interested-in-operating-a-stable-and-camp-store-within-big-south-fork.htm Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:29:00 EST Proposals are due September 14, 2012 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/site-visit-meeting-on-july-26-for-persons-interested-in-operating-a-stable-and-camp-store-within-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/one-week-temporary-closure-of-big-island-horse-trails-postponed.htm Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:09:00 EST Future closure dates will be announced soon. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/one-week-temporary-closure-of-big-island-horse-trails-postponed.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comment-sought-on-the-development-of-a-cumberland-parks-forest-pest-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:27:00 EST Comments due by August 1, 2012 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comment-sought-on-the-development-of-a-cumberland-parks-forest-pest-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/one-week-temporary-closure-of-big-island-horse-trails.htm Tue, 03 Jul 2012 07:52:00 EST Beginning Monday July 16th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/one-week-temporary-closure-of-big-island-horse-trails.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/solicitation-for-a-concession-contract-to-operate-a-stable-and-camp-store-within-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 03 Jul 2012 04:45:00 EST Deadline is September 14, 2012 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/solicitation-for-a-concession-contract-to-operate-a-stable-and-camp-store-within-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/backcountry-fires-restricted-in-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:55:00 EST Fire Ban in Effect Until Further Notice https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/backcountry-fires-restricted-in-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/interpretive-programs-for-july-2012.htm Mon, 02 Jul 2012 03:43:00 EST A series of day and evening programs throughout the month https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/interpretive-programs-for-july-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/pool-to-be-closed-june-26-and-27.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:18:00 EST Due to limited staffing https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/pool-to-be-closed-june-26-and-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/expanded-hiking-and-biking-on-grand-gap-loop-trail.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:31:00 EST Enjoy spectacular views along this trail https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/expanded-hiking-and-biking-on-grand-gap-loop-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-get-outdoors-day.htm Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:48:00 EST Saturday June 9th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-celebrates-get-outdoors-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/free-fishing-day-2012.htm Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:03:00 EST Saturday June 9th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/free-fishing-day-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-on-limited-hours.htm Fri, 25 May 2012 03:14:00 EST Hours will be 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET on June 13 and 14 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-on-limited-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/memorial-weekend-interpretative-programs.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 04:37:00 EST Big South Fork will host a series of day and evening programs throughout the weekend https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/memorial-weekend-interpretative-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/military-passes-now-available.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 04:54:00 EST Beginning Saturday May 19 in honor of Armed Forces Day https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/military-passes-now-available.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-opens-for-2012-season.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 12:28:00 EST Opening Friday May 25th at 10:30 a.m. ET https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-pool-opens-for-2012-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-planting-festival-this-saturday-april-28th.htm Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:46:00 EST Event is free of charge and open to the public https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-planting-festival-this-saturday-april-28th.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/kentucky-open-house.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:33:00 EST Friday May 4th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/kentucky-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-planting-festival-to-be-held-april-28-at-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:13:00 EST At the Lora Blevins Farm and Bandy Creek Area https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-planting-festival-to-be-held-april-28-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wildflower-hike-and-ride-at-the-big-south-fork.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:56:00 EST Saturday April 21st https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/wildflower-hike-and-ride-at-the-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week.htm Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:37:00 EST April 21 through April 29 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-and-crafters-invited-to-participate-in-the-spring-planting-festival.htm Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:40:00 EST Show off your talents and skills https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vendors-and-crafters-invited-to-participate-in-the-spring-planting-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/all-camping-facilities-are-now-open.htm Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:02:00 EST Bandy Creek, Blue Heron and Alum Ford Campgrounds are Open https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/all-camping-facilities-are-now-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/twelfth-annual-spring-planting-festival.htm Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:23:00 EST Come join us on Saturday April 28th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/twelfth-annual-spring-planting-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/mt-helen-trailhead-damaged-by-vandals.htm Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:19:00 EST Expensive repairs due to costly damage https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/mt-helen-trailhead-damaged-by-vandals.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/plugging-of-abandoned-oil-and-gas-wells-to-continue-in-big-south-fork.htm Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:37:00 EST Fourteen abandoned oil and gas wells to be reclaimed this spring and summer https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/plugging-of-abandoned-oil-and-gas-wells-to-continue-in-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-kentucky-open-house.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:17:00 EST Join us Friday, May 4, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-kentucky-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-local-economic-impact-of-big-south-fork-nrra.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:53:00 EST Report shows that more than 650,000 visitors spent $26.6 million in the local area in 2010 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/the-local-economic-impact-of-big-south-fork-nrra.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribed-fires-to-begin-in-big-south-fork-area.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:35:00 EST Four units are scheduled to be burned in February, March and April. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribed-fires-to-begin-in-big-south-fork-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-taking-applications-for-teacher-ranger-teacher-program.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:39:00 EST This will be the third year for the program https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-taking-applications-for-teacher-ranger-teacher-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/reward-offered-for-information-concerning-death-of-black-bear.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:54:00 EST A $500 reward is being offered https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/reward-offered-for-information-concerning-death-of-black-bear.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vandalism-of-yahoo-falls-facilities.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:29:00 EST Much damage was done requiring costly repairs https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vandalism-of-yahoo-falls-facilities.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comment-analysis-report-available.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:18:00 EST Oil and Gas Management Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-comment-analysis-report-available.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fee-free-weekend.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:06:00 EST January 14-16, 2012 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fee-free-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bigsouthforkretirement.htm Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:09:00 EST Over 111 years of experience altogether https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bigsouthforkretirement.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-hours-for-visitor-center.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:30:00 EST Bandy Creek Visitor Center open from 9am to 5pm ET https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-hours-for-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fee-free-days.htm Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:36:00 EST Fee Free Camping during Veterans Day Weekend https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fee-free-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-bookstore-renovation.htm Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:22:00 EST Bookstore Items on Sale https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-bookstore-renovation.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-fossil-day.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:17:00 EST National Fossil Day at Big South Fork https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-fossil-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cultural-heritiage-month.htm Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:05:00 EST Cultural Heritage Month at Blue Heron https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cultural-heritiage-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/biso-astronomy-program-weekend.htm Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:59:00 EST Astronomy Program this Weekend https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/biso-astronomy-program-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/npld-fee-free-day.htm Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:20:00 EST Fee Free Day on Saturday September 24 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/npld-fee-free-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-lands-day-2011.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:37:00 EST Public Lands Day 2011 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/public-lands-day-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-host-blue-heron-ghost-train.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:18:00 EST BSFNRRA to Host Blue Heron Ghost Train https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-to-host-blue-heron-ghost-train.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/nineteenth-annual-big-south-fork-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:06:00 EST Nineteenth Annual Big South Fork Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/nineteenth-annual-big-south-fork-haunting-in-the-hills-storytelling-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/labor-day-weekend-interpretive-program-schedule.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:56:00 EST Labor Day Weekend Interpretive Program Schedule https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/labor-day-weekend-interpretive-program-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bsfnrra-annouces-public-scoping-for-the-fire-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:11:00 EST BSFNRRA Fire Management Plan EA Public Scoping https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bsfnrra-annouces-public-scoping-for-the-fire-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/rededication-of-restored-yahoo-falls-picnic-shelter.htm Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:56:00 EST Rededication of Restored Yahoo Falls Picnic Shelter https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/rededication-of-restored-yahoo-falls-picnic-shelter.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-hold-blood-drive.htm Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:51:00 EST Big South Fork to Hold Blood Drive https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-to-hold-blood-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bsfnrra-announces-change-in-hog-hunting-season-dates.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:24:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Announces Change in Hog Hunting Season Dates https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bsfnrra-announces-change-in-hog-hunting-season-dates.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-august-interpretive-programs.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:52:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA Announces August Interpretive Programs https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-august-interpretive-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/abandoned-mines-closed-at-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:33:00 EST Mine Closure https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/abandoned-mines-closed-at-big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-to-observe-world-listening-day.htm Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:26:00 EST World Listening Day 2011 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-and-obed-to-observe-world-listening-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/interpretive-programs-for-july-2011.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:08:00 EST Interpretive Programs for July 2011 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/interpretive-programs-for-july-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/interpretive-programs-for-fourth-of-july-weekend.htm Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:43:00 EST Holiday Weekend Interpretive Programs https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/interpretive-programs-for-fourth-of-july-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-big-south-fork-horse-trails.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Temporary Closure of Big South Fork Horse Trails https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-big-south-fork-horse-trails.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/june-2011-interpretative-programs.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST June 2011 Interpretive Program https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/june-2011-interpretative-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-trails-day-at-big-south-fork.htm Thu, 26 May 2011 20:00:00 EST National Trails Day at Big South Fork https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/national-trails-day-at-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-memorial-weekend-interpretive-programs.htm Sun, 22 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Memorial Weekend Interpretative Programs https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-announces-memorial-weekend-interpretive-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-big-creek-road.htm Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Big Creek Road Temporarily Closed https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-big-creek-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2011-wildflower-programs.htm Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST 2011 Spring Wildflower Programs https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2011-wildflower-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-planting-festival-april-30th.htm Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Spring Planting Festival April 30th https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/spring-planting-festival-april-30th.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/charit-creek-lodge-is-open.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Big South Fork announces Charit Creek Lodge is Open https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/charit-creek-lodge-is-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-celebrate-national-park-week-april-16-thru-april-24.htm Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA and Obed WSR Celebrate National Park Week - April 16 thru April 24 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-celebrate-national-park-week-april-16-thru-april-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-bookstore-at-big-south-fork-is-having-a-spring-cleaning-sale.htm Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST Spring Cleaning Book Sale https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bandy-creek-bookstore-at-big-south-fork-is-having-a-spring-cleaning-sale.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribed-burns-to-begin-in-big-south-fork.htm Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST Prescribed burns to begin in Big South Fork NRRA https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribed-burns-to-begin-in-big-south-fork.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ceremony-at-big-south-fork-to-celebrate-the-completion-of-west-bandy-creek-bike-trail-extension.htm Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Big South Fork NRRA Media Advisory https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ceremony-at-big-south-fork-to-celebrate-the-completion-of-west-bandy-creek-bike-trail-extension.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-teacher-ranger-teacher-program.htm Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Are you interested in being part of the Teacher Ranger Teacher program? https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-announces-teacher-ranger-teacher-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-annual-great-backyard-bird-count.htm Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Annual Great Backyard Bird Count https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/big-south-fork-nrra-and-obed-wsr-annual-great-backyard-bird-count.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/springplant10.htm Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/springplant10.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/oil-and-gas-well-plugging-fonsi.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service, Southeast Regional Director has approved the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Oil and Gas Well Plugging and Reclamation. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/oil-and-gas-well-plugging-fonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/environmental-assessment-of-oil-and-gas-well-sites.htm Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area announces that the Environmental Assessment for the proposed plugging and reclamation of oil and gas well sites has been completed. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/environmental-assessment-of-oil-and-gas-well-sites.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/oil-and-gas-plugging.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking comments on a proposed project to plug and reclaim abandoned oil and natural gas wells at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/oil-and-gas-plugging.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytelling-2009.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST The Seventeenth Annual "Haunting in the Hills” Storytelling Festival will be held this Saturday, September 19, in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytelling-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytelling-crafts.htm Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytelling-crafts.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/09julyprograms.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host a series of day and evening programs during the month of July. Park rangers and volunteers will present a wide variety of program topics in both Tennessee and Kentucky.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/09julyprograms.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/feefree.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced that the National Park Service will offer three fee-free weekends this summer to encourage Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit these national treasures.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/feefree.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/09juneprograms.htm Mon, 25 May 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/09juneprograms.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bsfsearch.htm Tue, 19 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Two canoeists arrived safely at Burnt Mill Bridge in Big South Fork NRRA as a search for them was underway after they were reported overdue on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bsfsearch.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bsffatality.htm Sun, 17 May 2009 20:00:00 EST On May 15 2009, Mr. Tony Evans, age 61 of Knoxville, Tennessee, died while canoeing at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bsffatality.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/recoveryactprojects.htm Sun, 03 May 2009 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced on April 22, 2009, nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/recoveryactprojects.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/corpstrees.htm Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Students from the Urban Forestry Trade program at the Pine Knot Job Corps Center cleared hazard trees at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area recently. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/corpstrees.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/splanting09.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be hosting the Ninth Annual Spring Planting Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, 2009.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/splanting09.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vistafonsi.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area officials have completed the Environmental Assessment - Vista Management Plan: Big South Fork Scenic Railway. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vistafonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/local-volunteers-sought-for-trail-repair.htm Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is looking for volunteers to join park trails crews to learn trails repair methods in a single-day volunteer training and restoration effort for America’s public lands. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/local-volunteers-sought-for-trail-repair.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prefires.htm Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Big South Fork is planning to ignite two prescribed fires the week of March 16, depending upon weather conditions.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prefires.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2009-prescribed-fires.htm Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/2009-prescribed-fires.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-superintendent.htm Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST Stennis Young named Superintendent of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/new-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/natlpublandday.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area trails will be cleared and repaired as area residents join National Public Lands Day, the largest annual coast-to-coast, single-day volunteer restoration effort for America’s public lands. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/natlpublandday.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytelling2.htm Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST The Sixteenth Annual "Haunting in the Hills” Storytelling Festival will be held Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Oneida, Tennessee.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytelling2.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytell1.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST The Sixteenth Annual "Haunting in the Hills” Storytelling Festival will be held Saturday, September 20, in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytell1.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/evenprog8-2-08.htm Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST National Park Service Interpreters will be presenting interpretive programs Saturday afternoon and evening. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/evenprog8-2-08.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/evenprog7-26.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/evenprog7-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/missingman.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/missingman.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/evprogram.htm Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST On Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20, Park Rangers Sue Duncan and Shauna Delk will be presenting a variety of interpretive programs. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/evprogram.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/pluggingea.htm Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area plans to plug eleven abandoned oil and gas wells within the park. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/pluggingea.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/suptmove.htm Sat, 31 May 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/suptmove.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/splanting08.htm Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/splanting08.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/natureviewtrail.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (NRRA) is proud to announce its inclusion in the Cumberland Plateau Nature Viewing Trail. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/natureviewtrail.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/newfm.htm Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/newfm.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/pfires08.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/pfires08.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/gmpimplementation2.htm Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/gmpimplementation2.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ronc40yr.htm Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST National Park Service employee Ronald J. Cornelius was recently recognized for 40 years of service with the Federal Government and the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/ronc40yr.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/firebanlifted.htm Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/firebanlifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vistaclearing.htm Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/vistaclearing.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronomy.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fireban.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fireban.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/sjpea_planofops.htm Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/sjpea_planofops.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytelling15th.htm Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/storytelling15th.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronlmy8-10.htm Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/astronlmy8-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/07scacrew.htm Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST A Student Conservation Association crew has just completed a 4-week work assignment here at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/07scacrew.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/rivercrossing.htm Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/rivercrossing.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volvacation.htm Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/volvacation.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/newao.htm Tue, 05 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/newao.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/twin-arches-hike.htm Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/twin-arches-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribedfires07.htm Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribedfires07.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/eastrimroad.htm Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/eastrimroad.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cgreservations.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/cgreservations.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/proposedrateinrease.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/proposedrateinrease.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/annualstorytelling.htm Mon, 04 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/annualstorytelling.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/gmpimplementation.htm Mon, 17 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/gmpimplementation.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/gasoilscoping.htm Thu, 06 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/gasoilscoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/highanglerescue.htm Tue, 09 May 2006 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/highanglerescue.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/springplant06.htm Tue, 18 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/springplant06.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribedfires.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/prescribedfires.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fieldsmgtplan.htm Sun, 12 Mar 2006 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/fieldsmgtplan.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/firemgtplan.htm Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:00:00 EST Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is proud to announce the completion of a new Fire Management Plan. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/firemgtplan.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/trabold.htm Sun, 01 Jan 2006 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/trabold.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bluehernrepair.htm Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:00:00 EST 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 https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/bluehernrepair.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/finalgmp.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2005 20:00:00 EST Southeast Regional Director Patricia Hooks has signed the record of decision for the park's new general management plan (GMP). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/finalgmp.htm https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/imbatrailcrew.htm Sun, 20 Mar 2005 19:00:00 EST 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). https://www.nps.gov/biso/learn/news/imbatrailcrew.htm