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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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Roan Mountain State Park
Daniel Boone was among the longhunters who traveled the Appalachian Mountains to hunt and trade. Legend says that he had to leave behind his ailing red horse on the peak of the mountain. ...more

Region:  Northeast
City:  Roan Mountain, TN
Phone:  (423) 772-0190

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Rock Island State Park
While natural attractions draw visitors from across the country to Rock Island, the area also has a rich history dating to prehistoric time. World-record fish caught in the "Blue Hole" keep fishermen coming year after year, and its true depth remains a mystery, with sunken rock pillars indicating the possibility of a collapsed underwater cave. ...more

Region:  Upper Cumberland
City:  Rock Island, TN
Phone:  931-686-2471

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Rutledge Falls
Beautiful, natural area for hiking, picnicking, swimming in ice-cold water. Privately-owned. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Tullahoma, TN
Phone:  (931) 454-9446

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Savage Gulf State Natural Area
Savage Gulf, a 15,590-acre natural area, is carved into the western edge of the Cumberland Plateau in Grundy and Sequatchie Counties. The sheer sandstone cliffs and canyons make it one of Tennessee's most rugged and scenic areas. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Palmer, TN
Phone:  931-779-3532

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Sequatchie Cave State Natural Area
Sequatchie Cave is a 10-acre, biologically significant, natural area where Owen Spring Branch flows from the mouth of the cave at Sequatchie Cave Park in Marion County. The cave and its cold spring water support three federally and state listed species, three species of state concern, and many other aquatic and cave species. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Jasper, TN
Phone:  423-942-2552

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Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge
Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife sanctuary with recreational use by the general public. The 317-acre passive park on the banks of the French Broad is an idyllic refuge for paddlers, swimmers, bird watchers and dog walkers. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Knoxville, TN
Phone:  865-525-9400

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Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park
Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park is 111 acres, with unpaved trails running through beautiful forest. The multiple trail system leads up to some of the most breathtaking overviews of Knoxville and its surrounding counties. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Knoxville, TN
Phone:  865-215-1413

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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

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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

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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

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Stinging Fork Pocket Wilderness
Natural wilderness area with forests, unique rock formations, deep gorges and trails for hiking. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Spring City, TN
Phone:  423-566-2229

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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

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

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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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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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