Walker Valley Living History –Great Smoky Mountains National Park was created by people with a strong vision of the future, but this vision would also change the lives of many people.  Re-enact the roles of people who wanted to form a national park and interview “local residents” living in 1924 to determine if this would be a good place for a park.

Exploration – Increase your understanding of what is involved in exploration and settlement of new areas while practicing detailed observation and cooperation.

Creative Expressions – Explore various modes of self-expression, including writing, dramatics, and music while exploring our beautiful forests.

Cooperation Course – Solving large social and environmental problems requires many people all working together.  Your group will practice listening, group decision-making, and problem solving as they work through a series of group challenges.

Earth Quest – Enjoy sensory awareness activities that emphasize people’s place in nature, including an outdoor solo experience.

Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics – learn techniques for low impact outdoor activities and why using these techniques is important for the preservation of our wild places.

Nature Journaling – Sketching, painting,  poetry, and creative writing are all ways we can use to express ourselves and capture the natural world on paper.  Practice some of these techniques with solo reflection and composition.