Ranger-led Porch Talks: Bandy Creek

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

  • Every week on Friday at 2:00 PM from October 02, 2026 to October 30, 2026
  • Free
Pull up a rocking chair with a park ranger at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area!
 
Every Friday in October at 2:00 PM ET, join a park ranger for a porch talk at Bandy Creek Visitor Center.
 
These 15–20-minute talks will cover a variety of topics that change each week, including local wildlife, Appalachian culture, park history, hiking tips, and more. Whether you're visiting Big South Fork for the first time or have been exploring the park for years, there's always something new to learn and discover. 
 
Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge, visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Bandy Creek Visitor Center, 151 Stable Rd Oneida TN 37841

Latitude and Longitude 36.487713, -84.697476

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Friday

Dates:

October 02, 2026 to October 30, 2026

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Contact Information

Tara Wilson-Kurz
423-569-7347
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Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Tags: ranger programs