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Peek from the peaks at House Mountain State Natural Area, known for its huge sandstone boulders, its wide variety of bird and plant life, and for spectacular views from its two peaks. Study Big Cypress Tree State Park, the bottomland hardwood and bald cypress forest that occur along old river meanders and the channelized Middle Fork of the Obion River. Witness the powerful 136-foot cataract waterfall and the steep gorge cut by rapids in Burgess Falls State Natural Area.

Over eighty miles of navigable water for paddlers to ply await you at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. And, shake hands with names like Wolf River, Stinging Fork, Savage Gulf and Buzzard Point, all places where you can while away a day, or a week, enjoying the refreshing Tennessee outdoors.

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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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Sergeant Alvin C. York State Historic Park
Alvin York, one of the nation’s most decorated war heroes, became the public face of the Congressional Medal of Honor after capturing 35 German machine guns and 132 prisoners in the Argonne Forest in 1918. York was a hard-working, hard-fighting sharpshooter, a simple country boy and a religious pacifist who displayed tremendous courage, calm and common sense in taking charge of his battalion when their commanding officer was killed. ...more

Region:  Upper Cumberland
City:  Pall Mall, TN
Phone:  931-879-6456

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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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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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Stillhouse Hollow Falls State Natural Area
Stillhouse Hollow Falls is a 90-acre state natural area named for its most significant feature, 75-feet Stillhouse Hollow Falls, which can be seen by walking approximately 2/3 of a mile along the Stillhouse Hollow Falls trail. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Summertown, TN
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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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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
Nature, as well as history, is in full view at Sycamore Shoals. A prime example of an East Tennessee river valley, the park sits beside the Watauga River. ...more

Region:  Northeast
City:  Elizabethton, TN
Phone:  (423) 543-5808

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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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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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Tims Ford State Park
Tims Ford State Park, located on the Tims Ford Reservoir in the rolling hills of southern Middle Tennessee, is an outstanding recreational area and fishing paradise. Long before the construction of Tims Ford Dam on the headwaters of the Elk River, the area was used extensively by the Indians as a hunting and fishing territory. ...more

Region:  Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City:  Winchester, TN
Phone:  931-962-1183

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Top Secret Trail
Top Secret is waiting for you: a trail of secrets hidden among the scenic wilds of the Upper Cumberland Plateau. Immerse yourself in early Knoxville history by touring Blount Mansion, James White Fort and Bleak House, General Longstreet’s 1863 Battle of Knoxville headquarters. ...more

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Twin Arches State Natural Area
Twin Arches state natural area is approximately 1,500 acres located in parts of Fentress, Scott, and Pickett Counties and contains two impressive geological formations known as the Twin Arches. These arches form the largest natural bridge complex known in Tennessee and represent one of the worlds largest such complexes. ...more

Region:  Knoxville & Middle East
City:  Oneida, TN
Phone:  865-569-9778

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Walker Branch Natural Area
Walker Branch is a 225-acre natural area located just miles south of Savannah in Hardin County. The property was purchased with wetland acquisition funds by TWRA who cooperatively manages the site with the Natural Areas Program. ...more

Region:  West Tennessee
City:  Pittsburg Landing, TN
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