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Hike with park ranger, learn history

Posted at 1:11 pm February 4, 2022
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You can hike with a park ranger and learn about history on Cedar Hill Greenway this month.

“Grab your boots and jacket to join us on a hike through the Secret City,” a press release said. “Manhattan Project National Historical Park will be hosting a hike with a ranger along the Cedar Hill Greenway in Oak
Ridge.”

The hike will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 26. The 2.5-mile moderate hike will begin at Cedar Hill Park, the former location of Cedar Hill Elementary School.

“Park rangers will be discussing the early school system of Oak Ridge as well as the shopping centers and housing in the Clinton Engineer Works,” the press release said.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Government, History, Oak Ridge, Recreation, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Cedar Hill Greenway, Cedar Hill Park, hike, history, Manhattan Project National Historical Park, National Park Service, Oak Ridge

UT Arboretum Society resumes hikes after almost two years

Posted at 5:18 pm January 27, 2022
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The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society will resume its Third Saturday Hike on Feb. 19 after almost two years due to COVID-19 closures. (Submitted photo)

It has been almost two years since the University of Tennessee Arboretum Society has had a Third Saturday Hike because of COVID-19 closings.

“The organization is excited to announce the resumption of the hikes beginning February 19 at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge, 901 South Illinois Avenue,” a press release said. “Enjoy over 260 acres of forest and trails in this lovely wooded setting.”

The theme for February is a newcomer’s hike, the press release said. Everyone is welcome to participate in this free guided hike. Newcomers to the area, newcomers to the UT Arboretum, and newcomers to hiking are encouraged to join as well as previous participants. The hikes have been a staple of the UT Arboretum and UT Arboretum Society for more than 13 years This is a great opportunity to “walk off” the food and festivities of the Super Bowl and the Olympics, the press release said.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Recreation, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: hike, Third Saturday Hike, University of Tennessee Arboretum Society, UT Arboretum, UT Arboretum Society

Manhattan Project: Hike, learn about early schools, shopping, housing

Posted at 10:07 am July 14, 2021
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You can learn about the early school system of Oak Ridge, early shopping centers, and housing in the Clinton Engineer Works during a National Park Service hike on Saturday.

The hike is along the Cedar Hill Greenway. It is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17. It will be led by a National Park Service ranger.

The hike will begin at Cedar Hill Park, the former location of Cedar Hill Elementary School, a press release said.

“Along the hike, rangers will discuss the early school system of Oak Ridge, early shopping centers, and housing in the Clinton Engineer Works,” the release said. This will be a moderately difficult 2.5-mile hike.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Federal, Front Page News, Government, History, History, Slider, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: Clinton Engineer Works, hike, Manhattan Project, Manhattan Project National Historical Park, National Park Service, Oak Ridge

Manhattan Project Park program: Hike with a ranger on Saturday

Posted at 3:14 pm October 12, 2018
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Submitted photo

Submitted photo

 

Join park rangers for a hike along the Cedar Hill Greenway in Oak Ridge on Saturday, October 13.

The hike will begin at Cedar Hill Park, former location of Cedar Hill Elementary School at 10 a.m. Saturday. Along the hike, rangers will discuss the early school system of Oak Ridge, early shopping centers, and housing in the Clinton Engineer Works, a press release said. This 2.5-mile hike is considered moderately difficult, and some parts of the trail can wash out after a strong storm. Visitors are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear, insect repellent, and sunscreen, and bring drinking water.

Oak Ridge is part of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Besides Oak Ridge, the park includes Hanford, Washington, and Los Alamos, New Mexico. The three sites and others were involved in the Manhattan Project, a top-secret federal program to build the world’s first atomic weapons during World War II. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Federal, Government, History, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: atomic weapons, Cedar Hill Greenway, Cedar Hill Park, hike, Manhattan Project, Manhattan Project National Historical Park, park rangers, World War II

UT Arboretum Society has monthly hike on Saturday

Posted at 12:24 pm June 14, 2018
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Photo courtesy University of Tennessee Arboretum Society

Photo courtesy University of Tennessee Arboretum Society

 

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society’s monthly hike for June will be held Saturday, June 16, at the UT Arboretum on South Illinois Avenue. The hike is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Saturday.

“The weather is warm, and this is a great time to spend outdoors,” a press release said. “Learn about the UT Arboretum’s trails on this short trail hike (1 to 1.5 hours).”

This hike will be held outdoors and will be led by a volunteer familiar with the Arboretum and the trail system, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Nonprofits, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: hike, monthly hike, University of Tennessee Arboretum Society, UT Arboretum, UT Arboretum Society

UT Arboretum Society presents Father-Daughter Hike on Feb. 18

Posted at 5:02 pm February 5, 2017
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The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society will present a Father-Daughter Hike at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. (Photo courtesy UT Arboretum Society)

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society will present a Father-Daughter Hike at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. (Photo courtesy UT Arboretum Society)

 

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society will offer a Father-Daughter Hike at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge on Saturday, February 18. It’s the eighth year of the popular program, a press release said.

It’s a fun, short trail hike of about one to 1.5 hours, the press release said.

“This is a great winter occasion to spend some quality time outdoors with your daughter or dad,” the press release said.

The hike will be led by Jeff Holt, a local forester. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Recreation, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: father-daughter hike, hike, Jeff Holt, University of Tennessee Arboretum Society, UT AgResearch, UT Arboretum, UT Arboretum Society, UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center, UT Institute of Agriculture

Summer Solstice evening hike on Cumberland Trail on Friday, June 17 

Posted at 9:54 pm June 16, 2016
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Get a jump on the June 20 Summer Solstice with a Summer Solstice Outing on the Alley Ford section of the Cumberland Trail on Friday evening, June 17. The outing will include a 2.5-mile walk roundtrip, with one short uphill, then mostly level trail with a few ups and downs.   Participants should bring a supper snack and something to sit on while eating. Weather permitting; there will be nice views from the overlook and Nemo Bridge, a press release said.

Participants can meet for carpooling in the Gold’s Gym/Books-A-Million parking lot in Oak Ridge (at the end close to South Illinois Avenue, near Salsarita’s) at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, or meet at the Nemo parking area at 6:15. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: Alley Ford, Cumberland Trail, evening hike, hike, Summer Solstice Outing, Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning

UT Arboretum Society has morning hike on New Year’s Day

Posted at 11:07 am December 28, 2015
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New-Years-Day-Walk-2015

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society has a morning hike on New Year’s Day. New Year’s Day is Friday, January 1. (Submitted photo)

 

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society has a morning hike on New Year’s Day. New Year’s Day is Friday, January 1.

The hike is for everyone that wants to start 2016 “on the right foot,” a press release said.

The walk will begin at 9 a.m. New Year’s Day at the Arboretum Shelter “where you will be greeted by fellow hikers and offered coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks,” the release said.

The UT Arboretum is located at 901 South Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Community, Education, Front Page News, Meetings and Events, Nonprofits, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: hike, New Year's Day, University of Tennessee Arboretum Society, UT Arboretum, UT Arboretum Society, UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center

Location change: Haunted Harvest Hike starts at Oak Ridge Marina

Posted at 3:58 pm October 26, 2015
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Haunted Harvest Hike Oct. 31, 2015

The location has changed for the Haunted Harvest Hike on Saturday, October 31. The new location is the Oak Ridge Marina Pavilion.

The Haunted Harvest Hike will start at the marina pavilion and leave promptly at 9 a.m. Saturday, organizers said. The hike is scheduled to last until about 11 a.m.

“Please feel free to get in the Halloween spirit early and come in costume,” organizers said. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

The hike includes Phase 1 of the Melton Lake Greenway. Phase 2 and 3 may be included for longer distances. This is either a 2.6-mile “out and back” walk, or if you choose 2 and 3 together, it will be 4.6 miles. The walk path has varied elevations and can accommodate bicycles and strollers.

Copyright 2015 Oak Ridge Today. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Filed Under: Front Page News, Meetings and Events, Recreation, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Haunted Harvest Hike, hike, Melton Lake greenway, Oak Ridge Marina

UT Arboretum Society presents Moonlight Hike on Sept. 26

Posted at 1:24 pm September 9, 2015
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University of Tennessee Arboretum Society Logo

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society is offering a Moonlight Hike on Saturday, September 26. The hike is scheduled from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the UT Arboretum at 901 South Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge.

“Join us as we walk Arboretum trails by the light of the silvery moon,” a press release said.

The hike will begin at the Visitors Center near the parking lot at 7:30 p.m. The 1.5-mile hike will be led by experienced volunteers.

The full moon is Sunday, September 27. The walk was scheduled a day early so that older schoolchildren could participate on a non-school night. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Community, Education, Front Page News, Meetings and Events, Nonprofits, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: Arboretum, full moon, hike, Moonlight Hike, University of Tennessee Arboretum, University of Tennessee Arboretum Society, UT Arboretum, UT Arboretum Society, UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center

North Boundary Trail hike postponed

Posted at 8:31 pm March 10, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

North Boundary Hike

Organizers announced Tuesday that the North Boundary Trail hike that had been scheduled for Saturday, March 14, has been postponed.

“Unfortunately, the weather is not going to cooperate,” a statement from the City of Oak Ridge said. “We will reschedule this event at a later date.”

The six-mile hike has been organized by Oak Ridge municipal and school committees: the City of Oak Ridge Wellness Committee and Oak Ridge Coordinated School Health.

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, Government, K-12, Meetings and Events, Oak Ridge, Recreation, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Cindi Gordon, City of Oak Ridge, City of Oak Ridge Wellness Committee, hike, North Boundary Trail, Oak Ridge Coordinated School Health

City, schools offer North Boundary Trail hike on March 14

Posted at 7:04 pm March 3, 2015
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North Boundary Hike

Oak Ridge municipal and school committees will lead a six-mile hike on the North Boundary Trail on Saturday, March 14.

The hike, which could last about three hours, will leave the North Boundary “yellow gate” (just west of Wisconsin Avenue) at 9 a.m. and follow the Quarry trail, making a right onto Hunley, a right onto North Boundary, and down the Gallaher connector.

This hike is considered moderate in difficulty due to varied elevations and length. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, Government, K-12, Meetings and Events, Oak Ridge, Recreation, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Cindi Gordon, hike, North Boundary, North Boundary Trail, Oak Ridge Coordinated School Health, Oak Ridge Wellness Committee, Quarry trail

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