Memphis Weekend Urban Outdoor Guide - 10/13/2023

 


The Memphis heat has finally subsided and it's comfortable enough for just about everyone to get outside and enjoy some fresh air! Do you know there's a solar eclipse on Saturday, 10/14? There is! And there are many ways to enjoy it!

Saturday, October 14, 2023

BLUES CITY KAYAKS "THE MOST SOLAR ECLIPSE THING YOU'VE NEVER DONE"This unique version of Blues City Kayaks' "Introduction to the Urban Wolf River" will likely be the first of its kind in the City of Memphis! The tour will start at 10:00AM taking pause around noon on one of the Wolf River's beautiful beaches to watch the solar eclipse take place. Soluna solar eclipse viewing glasses are included with the tour. For more information click here. Registration is required.

If you aren't going to xperience the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse with Blues City Kayaks then do it with the Bartlett Library! The eclipse is at noon, but before that they will have a unique storytime, arts and crafts, and the Physics Department from the University of Memphis will demonstrate an eclipse's science. They'll also have special glasses for everyone to view the eclipse at noon! For more information click here.

This promises to be a fun time while watching the 2023 solar eclipse. A spooky brunch and solar eclipse all wrapped up into one event sounds like a good time! For more information click here.

Join the Wolf River Conservancy for a guided nature walk class that takes you through the stunning Lucius E. Burch State Natural Area.  Marvel at the 270-foot cable-stayed suspension bridge that spans over the Wolf River and take a stroll along the raised boardwalk, which provides an elevated view of the area's flora and fauna.  Their knowledgeable educational guide Ryan Pudwell will lead you through the natural wonderland, focusing on the native plants and wildlife that inhabit the trail.  Learn about the diverse ecosystem that surrounds you and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of preserving and protecting Memphis area natural habitats.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023

Blues City Kayaks' most popular tour! This section of river is great for the beginner wanting to try kayaking to the expert just wanting a couple of hours on the water to relax. There's also a lot to learn about this section and the Fall leaves look AMAZING! Click here to register for this tour.

It is finally sweater canoe weather! We will be meeting at the nature center at Poplar Tree Lake just before 9:00AM to sign in and then caravan down to Eagle Lake for our paddle. The road is a little bumpy getting down there so be sure you arrive in a vehicle that can handle a dirt road and leave yourself plenty of time to arrive early and get signed in! 

THINGS TO DO BOTH DAYS

Walk across the Mighty Mississippi from Memphis, TN to West Memphis, AR and back!

Lions, tigers (cubs), and bears, oh my! And so much more!!!

Have a picnic. Kayak, canoe, or SUP. Take a hike. Zipline. Miniature golf. Ride a horse. There is so much to do here!

The Wolf River Greenway is a corridor of protected green space along the Wolf River that includes a paved pathway for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Built in phases, this 12-foot-wide pathway, the Wolf River Greenway trail, will eventually extend a total of 26 miles to connect over 22 neighborhoods all the way from the north end of Mud Island in downtown Memphis, through the neighborhoods of north central Memphis, to Shelby Farms Park and then to the cities of Germantown and Collierville. The project is a public/private partnership between the Wolf River Conservancy, Memphis Parks, and Shelby County. As of 2022, there are 14 miles open to the public of the total 26-mile planned route.





Location: Memphis, TN, USA

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