Teams will have the opportunity to interact with Great Smoky Mountains National Park in an in-depth, educational and family-friendly way. The Scavenger Hunt will include questions and activities that relate to information and places within and surrounding park including hands-on salamander identification, tree identification, hikes to particular locations and much more! Questions are awarded point values based on level of difficulty. The team with the most points wins! Prizes include gear, gift certificates to Little River Trading Co., and certificates to Tremont programs, with more to come! This event is limited to 200 people, so register today by downloading the registration form today! Each team is required to have the following:

• One (1) digital camera with a flash memory card

• A valid e-mail address is also required to receive the Scavenger Hunt questions

• A sense of fun and excitement to learn about the park!

The Scavenger Hunt will take place over a 24-hour period. The team captain will receive the official questions via e-mail at 5 p.m. on Friday March 7^th. Teams have all evening to determine their strategy and to complete research on questions. Check in for each team will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 8^th at the entrance of Tremont. You don’t even need to leave your car! Completed questions are due to Tremont by 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 8^th when tallying begins. A light dinner for participants will be available with winners announced and prizes awarded at 6 p.m.  Download the fact sheet on the Hunt.Each individual participating in the Scavenger Hunt must agree to the official rules and regulations and must sign the event waiver. Please note that the Scavenger Hunt is a test of teamwork and planning, not stamina and speed. The emphasis is on fun, not run, so that there’s a level playing field for everyone. Check the prize page for what you can win!

Thanks to the following sponsors for making this event possible:

Interested in learning how you can support this event?  Download our sponsorship opportunities or contact Meredith P. Goins at 865/448-6709 or e-mail Meredith@gsmit.org.

Other questions?  Call us at 865/448-6709 or e-mail mail@gsmit.org to learn more today!