SANP Field Event

Sunday May 19, 2024 

Leader: Ron Shrieves  E-mail (pref.): ronshrieves@gmail.com  Ph. (865)922-3518  

Ass't: Julie Glibbery E-mail : jaglibbery@gmail.com  Ph. (865)963-6824    

Carpool Meeting Location: We will meet at 8:30 AM at the Cracker Barrel parking lot just off I-40 at exit 398, and carpool or caravan to Rankin Bottoms from there. The leaders will be parked on the far side of the restaurant in a silver Honda CRV. If you drive by yourself to the park entrance, please be there by 8:30 AM.

Limited to five boats plus the leader.  This trip will be repeated as necessary to accommodate additional participants.

Registration available:  Beginning today 

Description:  

We’ll explore backwaters accessible only by canoe or kayak and learn about wildlife (mostly avian) that inhabits this wetland paradise. Hopefully we’ll get to see some resident raptors and perhaps migratory shorebirds returning to breeding areas in Canada and the arctic regions.

The float is suitable for paddlers with reasonable flat-water paddling skills - no currents to contend with.   You can expect about 5 miles of flatwater paddling.

You'll have to arrange your own canoe/kayak rentals if you need a boat.

One-way drive: 50 miles from Knoxville.

Level: Easy

Cost: None, unless you need to rent equipment.

Bring: Lunch/snacks, water, binoculars, cameras (hopefully insured), and personal flotation device (PFD).