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Hiking

Thousands of miles of hiking trails crisscross the state, offering ways to see Tennessee’s beauty up-close. From steep mountain trails to broad paths running beside meandering streams, all of Tennessee invites you to travel quiet and refreshing routes.

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Sunset Marina & Resort
The most convenient resort on one of the nation's most pristine lakes, Dale Hollow Lake. Over 600 miles of beautiful shoreline. ...more

Region:  Upper Cumberland
City:  Byrdstown, TN
Phone:  931-864-3146

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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
Nature, as well as history, is in full view at Sycamore Shoals. A prime example of an East Tennessee river valley, the park sits beside the Watauga River. ...more

Region:  Northeast
City:  Elizabethton, TN
Phone:  (423) 543-5808

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Synchronized Fireflies at Elkmont

Each June, in the protected canopy of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a natural phenomenon occurs in East Tennessee, charming guests and baffling scientists.

It is a two week window in June where thousands of fireflies blink in synchronized fashion near the Elkmont campground. ...more

Region:  East Tennessee
City:  Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
Phone:  865-436-1200

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T.O. Fuller State Park
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Region:  Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City:  Memphis, TN
Phone:  (901) 543-7581

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Tellico Marina
Full-service marina year 'round, 35-ton travel lift, dry stack covered and open slips. Restaurant (seasonal) and full mechanic staff. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Maryville, TN
Phone:  865-856-6806

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Tellico River Recreation Corridor
Fish, hike, camp in scenic Tellico River Corridor. See Bald River Falls. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Tellico Plains, TN
Phone:  423-253-8400

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Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge has more than 50,000 acres on Kentucky Lake in Northwest Tennessee and is managed by the U. S. ...more

Region:  Northwest
City:  Paris, TN
Phone:  731-642-2091

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Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
Nature walks, lakeside areas, open horseback riding, hunting, boat ramps, migratory bird sanctuary, eagle watching roosts and drive-thrus. ...more

Region:  Northwest
City:  Camden, TN
Phone:  731-584-7880

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Tennessee River Blueway
The Tennessee River Blueway was formed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in the 1930s and designated as a river trail in 2002. The blueway extends from Chickamauga Dam in Chattanooga, flowing 48 miles west through the Tennessee River Gorge to Nickajack Dam in neighboring Marion County. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Chattanooga, TN
Phone:  (423) 751-0011

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Tennessee River Gardens
The Tennessee River Gardens and Nature Preserve is a spectacular gated wildflower garden and wildlife preserve in the heart of the Tennessee River Gorge. It is dedicated to the education and enjoyment of students and residents in the surrounding Chattanooga area. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Chattanooga, TN
Phone:  423-821-7341

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Tennessee River Gorge
The only large river canyon bordering a mid-sized city, the Tennessee River Gorge is a unique carving of the river through the Cumberland Plateau, encompassing 27,000 acres. Habitats for more than a thousand varieties of plants, trees, grasses and flowers as well as a diversified wildlife population exist in this scenic terrain. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Chattanooga, TN
Phone:  423-266-0314

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Tennessee River Trails
The Tennessee River Trail is waiting for you: a winding trail through Tennessee’s diverse river country featuring some of Tennessee’s most unique activities. Stop in Waverly, a historic railroad town featuring a museum and Civil War Fort. ...more

Region:  Southwest
City:  Jackson, TN
Phone:  731-668-6424

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The Great River Road
Travel the Great River Road through Tennessee to find historical and recreational beauty. The Great River Road and National Scenic Byway travels through the entire western coast of Tennessee along the great Mississippi River. ...more

Region:  Northwest
City:  Tiptonville, TN
Phone:  (615) 741-2159

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The Lost Sea
Take a boat ride on the Lost Sea, a unique natural wonder which is listed as "America's Largest Underground Lake" in the Guinness Book of World Records. Lost Sea has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark by the U. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Sweetwater, TN
Phone:  423-337-6616

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The Old Copper Road Historic Trail
Constructed in 1878 by Cherokee laborers, the road was built for the transportation of copper ore. The trail begins and ends at Ocoee Whitewater Center. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Ducktown, TN
Phone:  423-496-0100





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Take a journey into Tennessee's rich history and heritage on the Old Tennessee Trail. Over eighty points of interest take you from...

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