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State & National Forests
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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