NOLI - Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute

10/15/2026

Fire making is fun! And a highlight of our survival classes. Join us for one of our final two classes of the year:

🏕️ 2-Day Wilderness Survival Class
📌 Hampton, TN
📅 Oct 17-18 & Nov 21-22
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10/12/2026

Join us Oct 24 at Rocky Fork State Park for our Dutch Oven Cooking Class led by Deb Briscoe. Learn about the history and current uses of Dutch oven cookery, how to choose and care for a Dutch oven and, most importantly, and how to use various ingredients to create delicious camp meals perfect for sharing. Cap off the day with a group meal (included in cost) and you have the perfect ending to your outdoor culinary experience!

Learn more at link in comments.

10/06/2026

Become more proficient and confident navigating outdoors and join us for our final Wilderness Navigation 2-Day Class of the year. Only 3 spots left. Open to all abilities. Age 14+.

🌄 Wilderness Navigation 2-Day Class
📅 Oct 24-25
📌 Rocky Fork State Park - Flag Pond, TN
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10/05/2026

Ahead of our Dutch Oven Cooking Class on Oct 24 at Rocky Fork State Park, we're republishing a short article by Deb Briscoe called "Why Dutch Oven Cooking is a Thing." In it, she gives an overview of the joys of Dutch Oven cooking, discusses how she got into it and provides suggestions on how you can too.

Give it a read and join us Oct 24 for some good camaraderie, some helpful tips and - best of all - some delicious food at beautiful Rocky Fork State Park!

Learn more and register at https://www.nolilearn.org/activity/camp-dutch-oven-cooking.

https://www.nolilearn.org/why-dutch-oven-cooking-is-a-thing

By Debbie Briscoe, NOLI Instructor Originally published Mar 2019, updated Oct 2026 In all my years of being an outdoor person I’ve met a...

10/03/2026

Ready to upgrade your wilderness skills?

At Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute, our expert-led experiences focus on your goals, from first-time outings to advanced skill building. Choose your path, learn with confidence, and get outside with purpose.

Join us for our 4-Day Wilderness Survival Immersive on Oct 10-13.

Explore and book now at the link in comments.

09/29/2026

Ready to learn real-world outdoor skills? Join the Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute for our 2-Day Wilderness Survival Course, a hands-on, expert-led experience in Cherokee National Forest near Hampton, TN. Learn the skills to not just get by, but to truly thrive outdoors. What you will gain: - Learn the 7 Priorities of Survival, including shelter-building, firecraft, and water procurement - Train in a supportive, small-group setting with professional instructors in a stunning outdoor classroom - Greater opportunity to develop knowledge and skills that will enrich your outdoor experience and help keep you safe Lead instructor is NOLI founder Scott Fisher. Ready to level up your backcountry skills? Secure your spot at https://www.nolilearn.org/activity/wilderness-survival--2-day-course