Wildlife
Tennessee State Parks are key locations to appreciate wildlife, with turkey, coyote, fox, deer, eagles, bluebirds, doves, hawks, owls, butterflies, bats, bald eagles, black bears and more. Binoculars are a must-have!
Viewing Tennessee wildlife in open areas--such as Cataloochee and Cades Cove--offers some of the best opportunities to see white-tailed deer, black bear, raccoon, turkeys, woodchucks and other animals. Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail's narrow, winding road encourages motorists to travel at a leisurely pace, sometimes yielding sightings of bear and other wildlife. Winter wildlife is more visible when deciduous trees have lost their leaves.
You may find it advantageous to look for wildlife during morning and evening. Some people like to sit quietly beside a trail, watching for wildlife. Look up and scan the trees. Many animals spend their days among the branches.
Try an eco-cruise through the Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga. Enjoy the colorful, breathtaking beauty of the 27,000-acre canyon carved out by 26 miles of the Tennessee River over thousands of years. Cruising the fourth largest river canyon east of the Mississippi will show you the diverse landscape of the gorge which provides habitats for more than a thousand varieties of plants, ferns, trees, grasses and flowers as well as a rich wildlife population. Nearly 200 different species of birds inhabit "Tennessee's Grand Canyon."
Cumberland Caverns
Welcome to Tennessee's largest show cave. Conveniently located between Nashville, Chattanooga and Gatlinburg, Cumberland Caverns offers a great day of fun and exciting no matter what your age. ...more
Region: Upper Cumberland
City: McMinnville, TN
Phone: 931-668-4396
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
Region:
City: Cumberland Gap, TN
Phone: (606) 248-2817
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
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
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
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
Cypress Point Resort & White's Landing
Located on water's edge of Reel Foot Lake. Fishing, eagle watching, and hunting available. ...more
Region: Northwest
City: Tiptonville, TN
Phone: 731-253-6654
Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery
A federal facility operated by the U. S. ...more
Region: Upper Cumberland
City: Celina, TN
Phone: 931-243-2443
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
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
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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Duck River Blueway
The scenic Duck River Blueway has something for everyone, waterwise. It features the only Class II rapid on the lower part of the river, several series of fast running shoals, numerous islands, historic features, and a great abundance of wildlife. ...more
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City: , TN
Phone:
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
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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