What We Offer
We offer a wide variety of free, curriculum-based field trips led by park rangers. These programs align with NC & TN state learning standards and provide students with engaging learning experiences, while utilizing the park's cultural and natural resources as teaching tools to enhance classroom learning.
Please note: we can have a maximum of 1 chaperone per 5 students attend a field trip.
How to Request a Program
In Tennessee: e-mail us or call 865-436-1258.
In North Carolina: e-mail us or call 828-497-1907.
Programs We Provide by Grade (click links for more info)
Do We Have to Pay to Park on an Education Program?
If your school is attending an official, ranger-led education program in TN or NC, your parking fee will be waived. These are programs that align to your classroom learning standards. This applies only to education programs and does not apply to general ranger or junior ranger programs. Once you request an education program, ask your ranger for more details!
If your school is attending a field trip in the park without a park ranger, please visit Education Parking Exemption page to see if you qualify for a parking fee waiver.
Please visit our Teacher FAQ page for answers to other common questions.
Last updated: December 10, 2024