Enjoy a Glow Walk on the Kingsport Greenbelt

Kingsport’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a special Glow Walk event this Saturday in celebration of National Trail Days.

The Glow Walk will be held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 7 at the Indian Drive Trailhead of the Kingsport Greenbelt (located behind PetSmart). The free event is open to families of all ages. Participants are asked to bring a flashlight or lantern, and glow necklaces will be provided.

Though the event is free, Kingsport Parks and Recreation officials are asking folks to register to know approximately how many people will be showing up.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/4dY7Fcu. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or by going to www.kingsporttn.gov and clicking on the “CivicRec” link, then searching for “glow walk” in the search bar.

National Trails Day is an annual event held on the first Saturday in June and is sponsored by the American Hiking Society.

Each year, tens of thousands of hikers, bikers, paddlers, horseback riders, trail clubs, federal and local agencies, land trusts, and businesses come together on National Trails Day to advocate for, maintain, clean up and celebrate trails and nature.

Last year, nearly 800 events were held across the U.S., bringing people together for various recreational and volunteer opportunities. More than 7,000 trail stewards improved 558 miles of trails, contributing approximately $1.27 million in volunteer labor.

You can also share your trail experience by tagging #NationalTrailsDay and @AmericanHiking on your social media channels.