Category Archives: Young Hikers

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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End of Season Hike: November 15, Grades 1 – 3

Posted on October 28, 2015 by mdavisgo

This hike now has a wait list.  To add your name to the wait list click here. The location of this hike has been changed from the original post.  Please read the updates below. This year, our youngest hikers have … Continue reading →

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Brownies Find Flowers, Fungi, Swallows and Skinks

Posted on April 25, 2015 by kellysturner

Last weekend six adventuring Brownie Girl Scouts, their troop leaders, and two Girls Outside guides hiked Ijams’ Meads Quarry and Ross Marble areas. The young hikers had eagle eyes and spotted so many neat things — almost immediately they sighted … Continue reading →

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1st – 3rd Grade Girls to Branch Out on November 1

Posted on October 8, 2014 by mdavisgo

This hike is now full, but if you’d like to be included on our waiting list, send us an email at knoxgirlsoutside@gmail.com Girls Outside’s youngest explorers have the opportunity to inaugurate the UT Arboretum as the next Girls Outside hike … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Two Paths Diverged in a Yellow Wood

Posted on October 7, 2014 by catcrawley

Although we were sorry we could not travel both, young hikers did find another gorgeous autumnal path on Sunday after learning Ijams Nature Center was closed. Nine intrepid hikers and their five adult guides took a stroll to the Key … Continue reading →

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1st-3rd Grade Girls To Hike Ijams

Posted on September 22, 2014 by catcrawley

*Update 9-23-14: This hike is now full and registration has closed. Autumnal colors will be in full swing for the Oct. 5 hike for girls in grades 1-3, which takes place from 2-4 p.m. on the trails at Ijams Nature … 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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Finding Magic at the Key Hole

Posted on September 30, 2013 by catcrawley

Hiking at Ross Marble Quarry Area is akin to walking through a fairytale. When you arrive at the Key Hole, you are sure to believe the place holds magical secrets of a time long ago. Twelve young hikers discovered the … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Younger Girls Get Out in Nature

Posted on April 15, 2013 by catcrawley

Salamanders, worms, and bees were among the wildlife attractions on Saturday’s hike for the younger set. Nine girls in grades 1-3 enjoyed a hike of just under three miles in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness. Our guides were Girls Outside volunteer Catherine … Continue reading →

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