Tenn., Va. State Parks host day after Thanksgiving hikes

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by: Brittany Stack

Posted: Nov 21, 2019 / 03:59 PM EST / Updated: Nov 27, 2019 / 06:19 PM EST

(WJHL) – Rangers at both Tennessee and Virginia State Parks are leading day after Thanksgiving hikes in the state parks.

The hikes are part of the #OptOutside movement, originally started by outdoor equipment retailer REI. The goal is to avoid the “shop ’til you drop” of Black Friday.

Here’s a look at some of the ranger-led hikes scheduled in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Tennessee State Parks:

After Thanksgiving Hike. David Crockett Birthplace. 9 a.m.
After Thanksgiving Hike. Roan Mountain State Park. 10 a.m.
After-Thanksgiving: Take a Hike & Bring a Canned Food. Rocky Fork State Park. 10 a.m.
Walking in Frontier Footsteps. Sycamore Shoals. 4:30 p.m.
After Thanksgiving Hike. Warriors’ Path. 7 a.m.

Virginia State Parks:

Opt Outside. Natural Tunnel State Park. 11 a.m.
More information about Virginia State Parks events can be found here.