Great Smoky Mountains National Park covers approximately 800 square miles, but few visitors experience the wilder sections of the park. Our Backcountry Ecological Expedition Camp explores the wild side of the Smokies. This program blends the science of our Field Ecology Adventure Camp with the thrill of Teen Adventure. We will backpack to a backcountry site to set up field experiments in support of All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory, an ambitous project that is attempting to document all of the estimated 100,000 species found in the Smokies. Butterflies, beetles, birds and botany are just a few of the subjects of our investigations as we explore the creeks and hollows in search of the next organism new to park or even to science.

Cost: $529
Ages 13 - 17. Space is limited.

Download the registration form.

For more information on Backcountry Ecological Expeditions,
view a sample schedule.

Financial aid is available for applications submitted by March 31, 2011. Please call 865-448-6709 for details.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received at least 30 days before the program start date may transfer all but $50 to another program*; 15-29 days before the program start date, transfer all but $75 to another program*; 0-14 days before the program start date, no refund or transfer for any reason. No exceptions.

If you’re interested in trip cancellation insurance, we recommend Travel Guard: 800-826-4919 or www.TravelGuard.com.

* Transfers must be used by the end of the following year.