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National forests and grasslands provide some of the best opportunities for outdoor recreation. Enjoy mile-high vistas and brilliant seasonal foliage as well as great hiking opportunities and picnic spots in magnificent settings.

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Gardens of Sunshine Hollow
Beautiful gardens & forest welcome the visitor. Over 1,000 varieties of daylilies, dahlias, roses, hosta, iris, perennials, annuals, shrubs & trees & hundreds of hanging baskets and planters. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Athens, TN
Phone:  (423) 745-4289

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Lucius Burch Natural Area
The natural area is a remnant of historic river meanders, bald cypress-water tupelo swamps, bottomland hardwood forests, and open river channel habitat. Unfortunately, much of this ecosystem has been significantly altered as a result of change in hydrology and the invasion of common privet, an invasive exotic pest plant. ...more

Region:  West Tennessee
City:  Ellendale, TN
Phone:  901-382-0235

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Mississippi River Flyway
Audubon's Great River Birding Trail (GRBT) was created as a tool for educating people about the ecological significance of the Mississippi River as a globally important flyway for migratory birds. Aside from teaching people about the birds and wildlife of the river, the trail will help stimulate local tourism. ...more

Region:  Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City:  Memphis, TN
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Mouse Creek Nursery and Perennial Farm
Mouse Creek Nursery is owned by Erbin and Ruth Baumgardner. Started in November, 1982, with one greenhouse, today the nursery has over 22,000 square feet of growing area in heated and cold frame houses. ...more

Region:  Chattanooga & Southeast
City:  Riceville, TN
Phone:  423-462-2666

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Nashvilles Trace
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City:  Nashville, TN
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NOC Nolichucky River Whitewater Rafting
The Nolichucky River provides rafters with an authentic river experience, far-removed in a gorgeous wilderness, floating on a free-flowing river. Because this watershed depends upon seasonal rains instead of dam releases, the Noli takes on different characteristics at different water levels. ...more

Region:  Northeast
City:  Erwin, TN
Phone:  (423) 743-7400

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Ozone Falls
This scenic waterfall, managed by the Tennessee State Parks System, offers an array of hiking and naturalist activities. Ozone Falls is a 43-acre natural area in Cumberland County. ...more

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

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Ring of Fire Trail
The Ring of Fire Trail is waiting for you: a trail of music, history and landscape that will capture your soul like a heart-wrenching country ballad. You can almost hear the music as you drive through the lush Tennessee landscape dotted with wineries, small towns, farms and villages. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Nashville, TN
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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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Short Springs Natural Area
Short Springs is a 420-acre natural area located in Coffee County approximately three and a half miles northeast of Tullahoma. The natural area provides an excellent contrast between Highland Rim and Central Basin geology and vegetation. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Tullahoma, TN
Phone:  931-455-5497

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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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The Dixon Gallery & Gardens
Founded in 1976 by Hugo and Margaret Dixon, the Dixon Gallery and Gardens is a fine art museum and public garden distinguished by its diverse and innovative programs in the arts and horticulture. The Dixon features a permanent collection of over 2,000 objects, including French and American Impressionist paintings and significant holdings of German and English porcelain. ...more

Region:  Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City:  Memphis, TN
Phone:  901-761-5250

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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 University of Tennessee Arboretum
The Arboretum is a project of the University of Tennessee Forest Resources Research and Education Center. It generally hosts more than 30,000 visitors annually. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Oak Ridge, TN
Phone:  (865) 483-3571

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