DeSoto State Park E-Newsletter-February 8-9

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There are 4 ways you can get info on the calendar of events:

1. Find events on DeSoto State Park's website.

2. See DSP’s Facebook Page (You do not have to have a Facebook account to see page).

3. Latest Calendar of Events (PDF file) we are constantly updating this list.

4. Contact us! We are always glad to help you with anything you may need.


What's Happening This Weekend In DeSoto State Park

DSP CCC boys quarry

February 8th-Civilian Conservation Corps History Hike

The CCC Quarry

In celebration of DeSoto State Park’s 81st Anniversary of its dedication day in 1939, join DSP Staff & volunteers on a moderate hike to the CCC Quarry. Learn how the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the original structures that you can still see in the park today. Moderate hike along mountainous terrain, some rocky terrain. 

Approximately 2 miles round trip   Info


February 8th-Ranger-led Hikes: Beaver Pond Trail

Little River Canyon National Preserve

What’s a National Preserve? How does it differ from a National Park or National Monument? What’s the difference between wilderness and Wilderness? Find out the answers while enjoying the beautiful Beaver Pond Trail

The Beaver Pond Trail is a 1.5 mile moderately difficult trail (exposed roots, rocks, portion of wet trail and footbridges across streams) through the woods above the canyon rim. Info

DSP Beaver Pond

DSP Dutch Oven

February 9th-Dutch Oven Campfire Cooking Demo

Dutch ovens have been in use for hundreds of years; especially when our country was expanding and families were on the move. Unable to bring their large cook stoves with them, women learned how to cook entire meals from stews & soups to bread & desserts, in their Dutch ovens. Learn the basics about Dutch ovens, how to clean & care for your cookware, AND cook (& eat!) dinner & dessert at the same time!

Starts around 10:00 am, located at JSU's Little River Canyon Center. This is a demonstration, so the best part is when food is just coming off the fire- drop in whenever you like & check out the food! Info


DSP Orbix paperweight

February 8th-Craft Your Own Paperweight

Orbix Hot Glass is a glass blowing studio and gallery on Lookout Mountain that offers fine decorative and functional glass, as well as very popular glass blowing classes. This class is designed for those who really just want see what molten glass is all about - feel the heat, gather from the furnace, sculpt the glass into you own design. It is ultimately about the experience, some experimentation and a couple nice paperweights to take home or to the office to show your friends. Check out even more classes and info at www.orbixhotglass.com.


This week in DeSoto State Park

DSP Azalea Cascade flood

Azalea Cascade after the storms-Feb. 6th, 9:30 am


DSP DeSoto Falls after the flood

DeSoto Falls after the storms-Feb. 6th, 9:00 am