Most Tennesseans are completely in love with their stunning state – why? It’s positively gorgeous, of course. There are quite a few great places in East Tennessee that you can enjoy with a bit of gumption and a lot of adventure. Curious about our favorites…? Take a look!
- Fall Creek Falls
Michael Hicks - Flickr Located in Van Buren and Bledsoe counties, Fall Creek Falls is one of the most iconic spots in East Tennessee, having been used as a set for Hollywood blockbusters and family outings.
- Chilhowee Trails
Photo Credit Located out by Chattanooga, Chilhowie proffers beautiful views and the stunning weather of East Tennessee.
- Radnor Lake
Michael Hicks - Flickr This Nashville hot spot is perfect for a quick and easy spin around the lake, and it’s perfect for a contemplative afternoon.
- Mousetail Landing
Michael Hicks - Flickr There’s a drowned bunch of buildings under the water, with camping and hiking rounding out this neat park.
- Virgin Falls
Michael Hicks - Flickr With 7.3 miles of trails to enjoy plus a view from heaven, Virgin Falls is definitely a spot you have to visit.
- Big South Fork
Michael Hicks - Flickr The park offers three separate hiking guides on their website, all so you can plan the best day out in the wilderness that you can. It won’t be hard.
- Savage Gulf
Anthony Trumbo - Flickr Located out near Chattanooga, Savage Gulf is the perfect spot if you’re looking for a secluded place to camp and hang out with your loved ones.
- Burgess Falls
Joe Z - Flickr This state park and natural area is popular for fishing and their main trail to the gorgeous falls.
- Bald River Gorge
Eric Atkins - Flickr With 3,721-acres of complete and utter wilderness to explore, these are some of the most secluded and beautiful hikes in the state.
- Short Springs State Natural Area
Michael Hicks - Flickr With 1.6 miles of moderately traveled area, Short Springs is great if you’re looking for a quick trip out and a solid turnaround.
How many have you visited…? We’re completely in love. And we’ll be hiking ’til November, so bye!
Michael Hicks - Flickr
Located in Van Buren and Bledsoe counties, Fall Creek Falls is one of the most iconic spots in East Tennessee, having been used as a set for Hollywood blockbusters and family outings.
Photo Credit
Located out by Chattanooga, Chilhowie proffers beautiful views and the stunning weather of East Tennessee.
Michael Hicks - Flickr
This Nashville hot spot is perfect for a quick and easy spin around the lake, and it’s perfect for a contemplative afternoon.
There’s a drowned bunch of buildings under the water, with camping and hiking rounding out this neat park.
With 7.3 miles of trails to enjoy plus a view from heaven, Virgin Falls is definitely a spot you have to visit.
The park offers three separate hiking guides on their website, all so you can plan the best day out in the wilderness that you can. It won’t be hard.
Anthony Trumbo - Flickr
Located out near Chattanooga, Savage Gulf is the perfect spot if you’re looking for a secluded place to camp and hang out with your loved ones.
Joe Z - Flickr
This state park and natural area is popular for fishing and their main trail to the gorgeous falls.
Eric Atkins - Flickr
With 3,721-acres of complete and utter wilderness to explore, these are some of the most secluded and beautiful hikes in the state.
With 1.6 miles of moderately traveled area, Short Springs is great if you’re looking for a quick trip out and a solid turnaround.
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