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ObedWSR

  1. Join us for a hike along the Point Trail on Saturday, June 16. Meet the ranger at the Lilly Bluff Overlook parking lot at 10 a.m. (EST).
  2. The Obed WSR will be having a free fishing day for all ages on Saturday, June 9th. Please meet the ranger at Lilly Bridge at 9 a.m. (EST).
  3. The Obed WSR will be offering fee-free camping at the Rock Creek Campground on Saturday, June 9th. Please mark fee-free on your envelope.
  4. The Obed WSR wishes all of our visitors a safe and happy Memorial Day! Please use sun block liberally and drink plenty of water today.
  5. This weekend, the Obed WSR honors the memory of all of our military men and women who gave the full sacrifice of devotion to America.
  6. The Obed Visitor Center, located at 208 North Maiden Street in Wartburg, will be open during normal business hours (9-5) on Memorial Day.
  7. Enjoy Memorial Day weekend at Rock Creek Campground. Call the Obed visitor center for more information. 423-346-6294
  8. We had another splendid success today during National River Cleanup Day. A total of 24 volunteers helped pick up trash along the river!
  9. The Obed Visitor Center is located at 208 North Maiden Street in downtown Wartburg, Tennessee. It is open from 9-5 (EST) daily.
  10. A timely reminder...National River Cleanup Day is this Saturday. Meet us at the Obed Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m. (EST).
  11. The Obed WSR hosted over 250 middle school students, parents and chaperones last week, teaching them to paddle and rock climb.
  12. A wide variety of new items adorns the shelves of our park's bookstore. Please check them out at the Obed Visitor Center in Wartburg, TN.
  13. The Obed Visitor Center is located at 208 North Maiden Street in downtown Wartburg, TN. It is open from 9 a.m. (EST) to 5 p.m. daily.
  14. May is our annual visitor survey month. We encourage all of our visitors to please stop by our visitor center and fill out a survey.
  15. Mark your calendars! The Obed WSR National Cleanup Day is this Saturday, 5/19. Please meet at the Obed Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m. (EST).
  16. The Obed Wild and Scenic River wishes a Happy Mother's Day to all Mom's out there! Please be sure to enjoy your special day today!
  17. The Obed WSR was present at yesterday's Sustainability Fair in Crossville, TN. 512 kids visited our booth and became Junior Rangers!
  18. Don't Forget! National River Cleanup Day at the Obed is on Saturday, May 19th. Please click on this link for info: nps.gov/obed/planyourv…
  19. Throughout this week, Obed staff and volunteers will be at the park teaching local 6th graders how to kayak and rock climb.
  20. This week the Obed staff will be working with school kids. The Sustainability Fair will be held this Thursday in Crossville, Tennessee.