Oneida, TN (2010-06-06) The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host a day and evening programs during the month of June and throughout the summer in both the Tennessee and Kentucky areas of the park. Park rangers and volunteers will present a wide variety of program topics at Bandy Creek Visitor Center, Bandy Creek Campground, Blue Heron Mining Community and Blue Heron Campground. Evening programs typically are about one hour. On Saturday, June 12, 2010, the National Recreation Area will host four programs. At 10:00 a.m., join Park Ranger Brenda Deaver and relive the early days of education in the region. “A rat in Tom’s house might eat Tom’s ice cream,” was the way to spell arithmetic and “George Elliot’s oldest girl rode a pony home yesterday” spelled geography. Whether you remember the good old golden rule days or just want to learn about them, join Ranger Deaver for an hour of fun. If you have photos or stories of your school days, bring them for show and tell. The event will be held on the back porch of the Bandy Creek Visitor Center. At 2:00 p.m., learn about animals through the things that they leave behind. Ranger Donna Tompkins will show you how to look at animals and find out what they eat where they live and who they are from their bones and teeth. “Take a Bite Out of the Wild “ will be held on the Bandy Creek Visitor Center back porch. At 7:30 p.m., the Bandy Creek Campfire Circle will be the site of the Big South Fork Scavenger Hunt. Join Park Ranger Dustin Beaty for an exciting and fun filled scavenger hunt. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring a flashlight and use an insect repellent. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. This activity will take approximately 1 ½ hours. Also at 7:30 p.m. in Kentucky, learn about the legends of Big South Fork . Blue Heron Campground Ranger Sherry Fritschi will entertain you with some mysterious legends and colorful stories from the hills and hollows. Could they be true? Perhaps you can join in and share a tall tale of your own. In June, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will present interpretative programs every Saturday.