Wildlife
Tennessee State Parks are key locations to appreciate wildlife, with turkey, coyote, fox, deer, eagles, bluebirds, doves, hawks, owls, butterflies, bats, bald eagles, black bears and more. Binoculars are a must-have!
Viewing Tennessee wildlife in open areas--such as Cataloochee and Cades Cove--offers some of the best opportunities to see white-tailed deer, black bear, raccoon, turkeys, woodchucks and other animals. Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail's narrow, winding road encourages motorists to travel at a leisurely pace, sometimes yielding sightings of bear and other wildlife. Winter wildlife is more visible when deciduous trees have lost their leaves.
You may find it advantageous to look for wildlife during morning and evening. Some people like to sit quietly beside a trail, watching for wildlife. Look up and scan the trees. Many animals spend their days among the branches.
Try an eco-cruise through the Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga. Enjoy the colorful, breathtaking beauty of the 27,000-acre canyon carved out by 26 miles of the Tennessee River over thousands of years. Cruising the fourth largest river canyon east of the Mississippi will show you the diverse landscape of the gorge which provides habitats for more than a thousand varieties of plants, ferns, trees, grasses and flowers as well as a rich wildlife population. Nearly 200 different species of birds inhabit "Tennessee's Grand Canyon."
South Cumberland Recreational Area State Park
South Cumberland lies atop the Cumberland Plateau in four different counties protecting 25,000 acres of land, 90 miles of hiking trails and both natural and historic treasures. It includes seven unique sites. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Monteagle, TN
Phone: (931) 924-2980
Standing Stone State Park
Standing Stone State Park takes its name from a huge, dog-shaped rock monolith that once stood nearby. The stone may have belonged to a prehistoric native people; Native Americans in the area later regarded it as a religious icon. ...more
Region: Upper Cumberland
City: Hilham, TN
Phone: 931-823-6347
Steele Creek Park
Steele Creek Park is the third largest municipal park in the state of Tennessee, with a total area of over 2,000 acres. There are miles of hiking trails, a lake, a nature center and shelters available. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Bristol, TN
Phone: 423-989-5616
Sunk Lake State Natural Area
Sunk Lake is a 1,870-acre natural area located in Lauderdale County about 18. 5 miles northwest of Covington. ...more
Region: Southwest
City: Jackson, TN
Phone: (731) 512-1369
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
T.O. Fuller State Park
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Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 543-7581
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
Tennessee Aquarium
Dive into two worlds of wonder and excitement at the highest rated aquarium in America. Begin with the freshwater exhibits housed in the River Journey building. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (800) 262-0695
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
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
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
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
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
Tennessee Riverboat Co.
Come aboard the <I>Star of Knoxville</I>, a Mississippi-style paddle wheeler for fun, excitement, festive entertainment and fabulous food and beverage. They'll show you Knoxville like nobody else can. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-525-7827
Tennessee Safari Park
Claude M. Conley as a young boy had a vision of someday having his own zoo. ...more
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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