Category Archives: South Loop

Looking for Spring on March 20 at Forks of the River!

Posted on February 26, 2016 by kellysturner

Hello, spring! Come out, come out, wherever you are! Let’s celebrate the official first day of spring on March 20 by looking for signs that this exciting season has arrived at Forks of the River WMA. This hike is for girls in grades 2-4. … Continue reading →

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September 6: South Loop Fall Hiking Adventure for Grades 4-6!

Posted on August 11, 2014 by kellysturner

Time to sign up your girl for our first hike of the fall season — Ijams Meads Quarry for girls in grades 4-6! This hike is offered in collaboration with Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians, though you do not need to … Continue reading →

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Announcing Spring 2014 G.O. Hikes!

Posted on April 7, 2014 by kellysturner

Now announcing two G.O. hikes to get your favorite girl outside this spring! Both hikes coming up are for elementary-aged girls, one for girls in grades 1-3 and one for girls in grades 4-6! Both are offered in collaboration with Girl Scouts … Continue reading →

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Spectacular winter panoramas: River Bluff and High Ground Park

Posted on February 24, 2014 by trenapaulus

We had great weather for our February hike this year, with temperatures in the 60s and two new hiking areas to explore, both with great views of the city. Twelve girls, grades 4-6, and five Girls Outside Guides, including four … Continue reading →

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Inside Nature’s Paintbox: An Autumn Urban Wilderness Hike

Posted on October 29, 2013 by kellysturner

A simple question: “What color is that tree?” But this time of year, there’s extra room for creativity in your answer. Our Girls Outside hikers this past weekend decided the tree in question could be described as red, orange, pink, or peachy pink, reflecting … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Signs of Spring on Forks of the River Hike

Posted on February 17, 2013 by kellysturner

It was an early February day, but Girls Outside saw many signs of spring on our Ijams-Forks of the River hike last weekend. Taking advantage of the unseasonably warm and sunny day, 15 young girls and 5 women followed the Urban Wilderness Trail from … Continue reading →

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February 9: Forks of the River Winter Hike

Posted on December 18, 2012 by kellysturner

Ready for the next Girls Outside hike? G.O. invites 4-6th grade girls to participate in our winter hike at Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 1-4 pm. This hike will meet at Ijams … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Girls Outside Takes its Inaugural Hike

Posted on November 10, 2012 by kellysturner

Six bold and adventurous young girls explored Urban Wilderness  with their guides October 27 for Girls Outside’s inaugural hike. There was a fall chill in the air, but with the help of a little hot chocolate to get our motors running we were … Continue reading →

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October 27: Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness

Posted on September 1, 2012 by catcrawley

In conjunction with River Sports and Outdoor Knoxville, we are very excited to announce the inaugural hike of Girls Outside, which takes place from 1 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at the South Loop in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness. On … Continue reading →

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