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Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Summer in the Park -- free weekly family events at Warriors Path

Dear Friends -

Before you know it, it will be summertime - a perfect time to visit YOUR Tennessee State Park. We at Warriors' Path are planning a full summer of family nature discovery activities.

The schedule is different each week, but always includes hikes, nature games, Junior Ranger programs, creek walks, nature crafts, evening campfire talks, night walks, and more. You can pick up a copy of the schedule at the park, or check out the park's website for a current schedule.

Note that this is not a formal day camp program. Rather, families are invited to choose whichever activities they might enjoy, and just show up! We are not equipped to supervise young children without their parents.

Marty Silver
Park Ranger-Naturalist
Warriors' Path State Park
PO Box 5026
Kingsport, TN 37663
423-239-6786
Marty.Silver@state.tn.us
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks
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