Kodak – Seven Islands State Birding Park

Join us for an easy to moderate 5 + mile hike in Tennessee’s newest state park, designated, as such in September 2013. This Park is on former farmland and includes the Kelly Bend peninsula along the French Board River. Habitats include wooded hills, an intermittent stream and several fields being restored to Native warm-season grasses. More than 180 species of birds have been sighted in this park. The views are great, you can see the Smokey Mountains and Mt. LeConte. The hike is mostly easy with rolling hills. Let’s meet at 10:00 am et in the parking lot of the Cracker Barrell at Straw Plans Pike exit off 1-40 east. We should arrive at the trailhead at 10:30 am et if you prefer to meet there. Due to the unpredictable weather conditions, please pre-register with Rosie 865.985.9144 or rosemary_L@hotmail.com