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For immediate release March 16, 2006 FALL CREEK FALLS HOSTING SPRING STAR PARTY Pikeville, Tenn. – Fall Creek Falls State Park will host the second annual Tennessee Spring Star Party March 31-April 2, 2006. The Spring Star Party will feature astronomy programs throughout the weekend for the entire family. People with all levels of astronomy experience are welcome to attend. The Spring Star Party will feature programs ranging from astronomy for beginners to programs conducted by professional astronomers. The astronomy programs give people the opportunity to learn more about space under the beautiful night skies of Fall Creek Falls State Park. In the event of rain, there will be indoor night programs. There is no registration fee for the astronomy programs and for those who are interested, the park is offering special room packages for the weekend. The package includes two nights stay (double occupancy) in a standard inn room and breakfast for two each day for a cost of $104 plus applicable taxes and tips. The package begins Friday March 31, 2006 and ends on Sunday, April 2. For reservations call the Tennessee State Parks reservation line at 1-800-250-8610 or visit the Web site at www.tnstateparks.com/fallcreekfalls. Fall Creek Falls State Park has been voted by visitors to be one of the top family destinations in the Southeast. Protected within its boundaries are beautiful waterfalls, tremendous canyons and dense forest. The park has a 250-site campground, a hotel and conference center and 30 cabins. It is located 40 miles south of Cookeville, and 65 miles north of Chattanooga, atop the beautiful Cumberland Plateau. For more information about the Spring Star Party or for other information about the park’s numerous programs, please call the Betty Dunn Nature Center at (423) 881-5708.
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For more information contact: Dana Coleman, TDEC |
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