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Tennessee is known for its pristine forests, meandering streams and peaceful scenery. What better way to see it than on foot? Backpack in the untouched wilderness of the Great Smoky Mountains or through the Cumberland Gap or along the mighty Mississippi River.

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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
The park is rich in American Indian, early pioneer and Civil War history, plus offers 70 miles of trails, tours of the historic Hensley Settlement, cave tours and camping. Visitor Center includes museum, dramatic films, craft sales and bookstore. ...more

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City:  Cumberland Gap, TN
Phone:  (606) 248-2817

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Cumberland Mountain State Park
Cumberland Mountain State Park is situated on the Cumberland Plateau, a segment of the great upland, which extends from western New York to central Alabama. It is said to be the largest timbered plateau in America. ...more

Region:  Upper Cumberland
City:  Crossville, TN
Phone:  931-484-6138

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Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail
Walking, biking, hiking. Corridor serves as wildlife passage. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Ashland City, TN
Phone:  615-792-4211

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Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail
The Cumberland Trail wanders among the remnants of the Cumberland Mountains. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Lake City, TN
Phone:  931-456-6259

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Cypress Grove Nature Park
A natural hardwood bottomland. The park contains over 6,000 feet of elevated boardwalk, raptor center and pavilion. ...more

Region:  Southwest
City:  Jackson, TN
Phone:  731-425-8316

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Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail
One of the nation's most historic routes, the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail was blazed by the legendary frontiersman in 1775 from Long Island of the Holston at what is now Kingsport, TN, through the Cumberland Gap of Virginia and into Kentucky. It would become the route for hundreds of thousands of settlers of the western frontier. ...more

Region:  Northeast
City:  Kingsport, TN
Phone:  423-392-8820

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David Crockett State Park
David Crockett State Park was the first state park funded entirely by the citizens of the State of Tennessee. It’s thought that Hernando De Soto also spent time here on the ridgeline between the “two creeks” (Crowson and Shoal). ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Lawrenceburg, TN
Phone:  931-762-9408

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Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park
Davy Crockett's Birthplace State Park was established in 1973 and has been preserved as a historic site on land acquired from the Davy Crockett Birthplace Association. The park consists of 105 partially wooded acres of land along the Nolichucky River in Greene County. ...more

Region:  Northeast
City:  Limestone, TN
Phone:  423-257-2167

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Doll Flats Spring
When hiking the Appalachian Trail, Doll Flats Spring offers a great point to rest up after a long day of hiking. Doll Flats is a level area, still high in terms of elevation, but sheltered from the wind and sun by trees. ...more

Region:  East Tennessee
City:  , TN
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Dunbar Cave State Park
This 110-acre natural area in Montgomery County is honeycombed by caves and sinkholes, the most prominent being Dunbar Cave. This 8. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Clarksville, TN
Phone:  931-648-5526

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Dunlap Coke Ovens Park and Historic Site
A 32-acre park for hiking and 5,000 square-foot museum of coal mining history and coke ovens operation of 100 years ago. Many artifacts. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Dunlap, TN
Phone:  423-949-3483

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Edgar Evins State Park
There's a lot to do and see at Edgar Evins State Park! Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of our shaded picnic areas, come for a visit during one of our annual events (such as the Annual Fiddlers Jamboree), hike some of the parks approximately 11 miles of trails, fish beautiful Center Hill Lake or go for a swim. Edgar Evins State Park encompasses approximately 6,000 acres on the shores of Center Hill Lake in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee. ...more

Region:  Upper Cumberland
City:  Silver Point, TN
Phone:  931-858-2446

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Elrod Falls
A series of three waterfalls with an unusual flow. Stone formation normally found only in caves and seen on the rock face of the second waterfall. ...more

Region:  Northeast
City:  Sneedville, TN
Phone:  423-733-4341

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English Mountain Llama Treks
Our Llama treks vary from day (picnic) hikes to two day hiking trips or longer. We have Llama treks for the experienced hiker as well as for the entire family. ...more

Region:  Smoky Mountains
City:  Newport, TN
Phone:  828-622-9686

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Euchee Marina & Campground
Vacation in your backyard! New Ownership and Management, welcome to the Destination for Outdoor fun activities. For all your Spring, Summer and Fall activities check us out. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Ten Mile, TN
Phone:  423-334-1004

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