Ranger Led Program: Homestead Harvest

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Special Event
  • Nov 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  • Free

How did early homesteaders prepare for winter and celebrate the harvest? Join park staff on Saturday, Nov 21 at 2:00 PM at Oscar Blevins Farmstead to learn about Cumberland Plateau homestead fall traditions.

The Oscar Blevins Loop Trail starts at the Bandy Creek Trailhead and is an easy 4-mile loop hike or a section hike of 2 miles to the farm site.

Worth 9 GO BIG Points. To learn more about the GO BIG 2026 Challenge, go to https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/big-south-fork-go-big-challenge.htm.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

The Oscar Blevins Loop Trail starts at the Bandy Creek Trailhead and is an easy 4-mile loop hike or a section hike of 2 miles to the farm site.

Latitude and Longitude 36.495665, -84.718130

Schedule

Date:

Nov 21, 2026

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Tara Wilson-Kurz
423-286-7275
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Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Other
  • Talk
Tags: ranger program