TVA to Hold 21st Annual Wildflower Walks at Norris Dam
Mar. 24, 2004
NORRIS, Tenn. — TVA will hold its annual spring wildflower walks at the River Bluff TVA Small Wild Area on the Norris Dam Reservation Saturday, March 27, and Saturday, April 3.
The guided walks are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each Saturday at the Small Wild Area located along the Clinch River west of Norris Dam. The walks are free and hosted by TVA Heritage Resources and the Clinch-Powell Watershed Team. Cooperators include Ijams Nature Center, Norris Dam State Park, and the Friends of Norris Dam State Park.
The trail is a moderately difficult, 3.2-mile loop and is known for a spectacular array of spring wildflowers, especially yellow trout lilies, celandine poppies, bloodroot, spring beauties and toothwort.
The hikes will be held rain or shine, and participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. For additional information, contact Kenny Gardner, TVA Heritage Resources at 865-632-1780.
To reach the River Bluff TVA Small Wild Area, take the Lake City exit (No. 128) off I-75 north of Knoxville. Follow U.S. Hwy. 441 past the Norris Dam State Park entrance on the left and continue approximately three-fourths of a mile to Dabney Road on the right. Turn onto Dabney road; the Small Wild Area trailhead parking area is located approximately three-fourths of a mile from U.S. 441.
TVA is the nation’s largest public power provider and is completely self-financed. TVA provides power to large industries and 158 power distributors that serve approximately 8.5 million consumers in seven southeastern states. TVA also manages the Tennessee River and its tributaries to provide multiple benefits, including flood control, navigation, water quality and recreation.
Media Contact:
Pat Becker, Knoxville (865-632-4660) or TVA News Bureau, Knoxville (865-632-6000)
