Pigeon Forge Wilderness Wildlife Week Jan 8-15

**roar-k** · 12-06-2010, 11:31 AM

Alright, I just wanted to let all the outdoorsy people know about this. I figure there are a few that hang out here....=)

Wilderness Wildlife Week, the ultimate Smoky Mountain experience, is a series of activities sure to connect Pigeon Forge visitors with the wide, wonderful world of the great outdoors.

Visitors will enjoy more than 100 experts sharing their knowledge of the outdoors in more than 175 seminars, lectures and hands-on workshops. Get up close to nature with your choice of more than 50 guided walks and hikes. Music lovers will enjoy tunes performed by authentic Smoky Mountain musicians at AppalachiaFest.

Wilderness Wildlife Week offers activities for all ages and attracts thousands of nature lovers to Pigeon Forge each year. The International Festivals & Events Association has recognized the event for its environmental and educational efforts. Visit this page again to learn more Wilderness Wildlife Week details as they develop.

http://www.mypigeonforge.com/events_...ilderness.aspx

And here is a link to the class list: http://www.mypigeonforge.com/events_wwwclasslist.aspx

There are classes for Map & Compass, Photoshop for the Nature Photographer, Fly Fishing, Nature Photography Workshop, oh crap I am just going to list the schedule of the classes.

Oh, they have tracking classes as well.

Here is a sample day:

SATURDAY JANUARY 8th, 2011

8:00-11:00AM: Learn to Use Map & Compass: Terry & Lavalla Edgington: Limit 50 Must preregister at Information Desk – Ukelele Room

9:00-10:00AM: Rock Formations of the Smokies: Geological Past of Smoky Mountains: Harry Moore - Dobro Room

9:00-10:00AM: NEW: Photoshop for the Nature Photographer: Larry Perry – Violin Room

9:00-11:30AM: Fly Fishing in the Smokies: Greg Ward – Harp Room

9:00AM-1:00PM: Photo Exhibit Entry and Set Up – (Entry form must be submitted with photo) - Cello Room

9:00AM-1:00PM: Nature Photography Workshop: Kendall Chiles, Tom & Pat Cory & Harold Stinnette – Guitar Room

10:30-11:30AM: Introduction to the Acoustic Guitar: Tony Thomas – Violin Room

10:30-11:30AM: Discovering October Roads: View Fall Colors of East Tennessee: Fred Brown & Harry Moore – Dobro Room

11:30AM: Sunday hike sign ups at Holiday Inn Express

Noon-1:00PM: Groundhogology: Songs & Tales: Doug Elliott – Dobro Room

12:30-1:30PM: KIDS TRACK: Animal Olympics: Comparing Human Senses and Abilities to Those of Wild Animals, Interactive: Ann Schlichting: Limit 30 Children: Must Preregister at Information Desk – Harp Room

12:30-1:30PM: UPDATE: Searching for Panthers in the Smokies: Dr. Don Linzey – Ukelele Room

1:00-2:00PM: KIDS TRACK: Learn About Bears Through Hands-ON- Activities: Anne Allison & Kathy Sherrard: Limit 20: Kindergarten-6th Grade: Must Preregister at Information Desk – Breakfast Room

SATURDAY JANUARY 8th, 2011 cont.

1:30-2:30PM NEW: Weather Signs: Learning How to “Read the Signs” for Changes in Weather for Hiking & Camping: Ila Hatter – Violin/Guitar Room

1:30-2:30PM: Serpent Handlers: Serpent Handling Religion in Appalachia: Fred Brown – Dobro Room

2:00-3:00PM: NEW: Grand Canyon Adventure, North to South, East to West, Top to Bottom a View for Everyone: Bill Deitzer & Bob Turney – Harp Room

2:00-3:00PM: NEW: Avent Cabin: Carroll McMahan: The Inhabitants, Heritage and Folklore of a Historic Smoky Mountain Cabin Near Elkmont – Ukelele Room

3:00-4:00PM:NEW: Sunday Morning at “Moon”- Shine Missionary Baptist Church: Stories & Songs: Mike & Kathy Gwinn – Dobro Room

3:00-4:00PM: NEW: National History Day Students: Talented Local Students Share Their Knowledge of How to Document Your Local History: Sabrina Gray – Violin Room

3:00-4:00PM: Hands On History: Make a Quill Pen: Instructions & Materials to Make a Quill Pen: Pat Thomas: Limit 12 Must preregister at Information Desk – Breakfast Room

3:00-5:30PM: Fly Casting: Greg Ward – Guitar Room

3:30-4:30PM: UPDATE: Civil War in the Mountains: A. Christine Tipton – Ukelele Room

3:30-5:00PM: NEW: Waterton Lakes, Canada to Alaska and Return: A Photographic Travel Log: Bob
& Gloria Epperson – Harp Room

4:30-6:00PM: Ballads of the Great Smoky Mountains: Boogertown Gap Band – Violin Room

5:00-6:00PM: NEW: KIDS TRACK: Booger a Tall Tale of the Mountains: Story Reading & Nature Program for Children & Adults: Wildflower Project: Mary Phillips: Limit: 25 Children & 15 Adults: Children Ages 6-12 Must Preregister at Information Desk – Breakfast Room

5:45-6:45PM:NEW: Wildwoods Wisdom: Exploring Our Spiritual Connection to Nature: Doug Elliott - Dobro/Harp

6:00PM: Monday hike sign ups - Holiday Inn Express

7:00-7:30PM: Wilderness Wildlife Week Opening Comments: Speakers: Terry Maddox, Executive Director of Great Smoky Mountains Association: Jim Hart, Director of Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Dale Ditmanson, Superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Dobro/Harp

7:30PM: Opening remarks: Ken Jenkins - Dobro/Harp

7:45PM: NEW: Keynote Program: Jeff Rennicke: "With NEW Eyes: Finding a Sense of Place in Nature": This presentation is composed of beautiful original photography and intriguing stories, Jeff takes us along a journey to some of the most beautiful places on earth and helps the listener find their own sense of a place close to home - Dobro/Harp

**Winnie** · 12-06-2010, 12:49 PM

Wow! There are times when I really do wish I lived over yonder. This is one of them.

**roar-k** · 12-06-2010, 02:22 PM

I fixed the broken link.

Thanks for letting me know gryff.

**crashdive123** · 12-06-2010, 03:49 PM

Looks like a great experience.

**Ole WV Coot** · 12-06-2010, 07:53 PM

Used to drive down lots. I have tongue marks on all the cases in SMKW. The darn traffic is so bad I have given up, ain't been down in a couple of yrs and then to a car show. If you can beat the traffic it's a great place for me to loaf.