Trail of Tears Weekend

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is hosting a unique weekend tour! Guests have an opportunity to step back in time and imagine what life was like over 175 years ago for the Cherokee people and over 1000 years ago for the Late Woodland Mound Builders. Did you know that one of the routes of the Cherokee Trail of Tears passed about 20 miles from Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park? During this event participants will take part in a day trip bus tour on May 13th at 9 am along parts of the northern route of the Trail of Tears in Caldwell, Crittenden, and Livingston Counties. The bus will take participants to Mantle Rock Nature Preserve, which is an important point on Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. Participants can also attend an introductory program on Friday night at 7 pm and a Historical and Musical program Saturday night by Laura Hunt Angel. Sign up early because space is limited to 50 participants! Registration: $45 per person, includes boxed lunch, transportation, evening programs, and tour guide. Registration is limited to the first 50 participants. Must have a minimum of 30 participants. 10% discount on lodging available by calling the park.