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."
Warriors Path State Park Golf Course On the Tennessee Golf Trail
An 18-hole course designed by George Cobb. Bent grass greens, Bermuda fairways and tees overseeded for winter play. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Kingsport, TN
Phone: 423-323-4990
Warriors' Path State Park
Warriors' Path State Park was named for the park's proximity to the ancient war and trading path used by the Cherokee. Since that time, the park land has known a long history of travelers, and is still a pathway for modern-day outdoor enthusiasts. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Kingsport, TN
Phone: (423) 239-8531
Washmorgan Hollow
Washmorgan Hollow, a sheltered ravine on the Eastern Highland Rim in Jackson County, is an excellent habitat for both plants and animals. Owned by the Nature Conservancy of Tennessee, this 73-acre natural area has an uncommonly rich and diverse flora. ...more
Region: Upper Cumberland
City: Gainesboro, TN
Phone: (615) 383-9909
Watauga River
The Watauga River tailwater begins just below Wilbur Dam, in Elizabethton, TN. The stream is well known for its trophy rainbow and brown trout fishing. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Johnson City, TN
Phone: (865) 594-5601
Watauga River Bluffs
Watauga River Bluffs is a 50-acre natural area located in Carter County along the Watauga River. Its most conspicuous feature is the steep slope that drops more than 200 feet to the river's edge. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Johnson City, TN
Phone:
WC Johnson Park Nature Trail
The boardwalk runs along laterals of the famous Wolf River, preserving natural vegetation and providing protected wildlife habitats. Interpretive signage and outdoor nature classroom make it a good stop for outdoor education classes. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Collierville, TN
Phone: 901-853-3225
Wetlands Water Park
Five water slides, kids' pools, nature trails and picnic areas. Groups and parties welcome. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Jonesborough, TN
Phone: 423-753-1553
White Lightning Trail
The White Lightning Trail is waiting for you: a picturesque drive through the fertile valleys and rustic charm of the Tennessee hills. After leaving the city limits, you’ll pass through the Great Smoky Mountains into historic country music — Maynardville — home to country music greats like Chet Atkins and Roy Acuff. ...more
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City: , TN
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William B. Clark Conservation Area
William B. Clark Conservation Area is a 460-acre natural area along the Wolf River in Fayette County located approximately 1 mile north of Rossville, TN. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Rossville, TN
Phone: 731-512-1369
William R. Davenport Refuge
William Davenport Refuge is 120-acre natural area located in Polk County. It was named after the previous owner's father. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Ducktown, TN
Phone: 931-484-9571
Windrock Campground
Windrock Campground is located two miles from Windrock Mountain, known as the Coal Creek OHV Area (72,000 acres with 400 miles of riding trails). Tranquil setting, family oriented camping for tents and RVs/campers with a view of the mountains. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Oliver Springs, TN
Phone: 865-435-3939
Windy Hill Alpacas
Windy Hill is no longer open to the public. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Rutledge, TN
Phone:
Wolf River
Wolf River's unchannelized headwaters include lush wetlands and its lower stretches contain refuges of undisturbed forest in the heart of Memphis. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Memphis, TN
Phone: 901-452-6500
Woods, Wonders and Wildlife Trail
Perched high on “the mountain,” as the Cumberland Plateau is often called locally; you’ll find this tour on the Cumberland Plateau Nature Trail full of charming towns and woodland solitude. The Southern Tour will give you a multitude of sensory experiences from the quite peace of ancient Old Growth forest at Piney Falls and Savage Gulf State Natural Areas, to the fascinating sight of water spouting from rock crevasses at the Walls of Jericho, to the call of Whooping and Sandhill Cranes at the Hiawassee and Yuchi Wildlife Management Area. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Adams, TN
Phone:
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