Tennessee Outdoors

In West Tennessee

Big Hill Pond State Park
984 John Howell Road
Pocahontas, TN   38061
731-645-7967

One-hundred percent natural beauty is what you're bound to find at Big Hill Pond State Park - that is, if you open your eyes. At this gorgeous natural expanse, you'll definitely want to set your stakes on McNatt Fishing Lake, which is perfect for eager rods and reels; another popular attraction at the park is a boardwalk crossing the regionally renowned Dismal Swamp, a distinctive southern bottomland forest.

Country Junction
221 Lakeshore Drive
Springville, TN   38258
731-593-3662

Find yourself nestled along the shores of beautiful Tennessee Lake, where you'll enjoy some of the most bountiful recreation in the entire state of Tennessee. Fishing never got better than at Country Junction, and boating is a pristine activity in which to engage upon the silvery reflective waters of the lake. Of course, those wishing to stay dry yet remain in-touch with nature have many options, ranging from volleyball to picnicking.

Lichterman Nature Center
5992 Quince Road
Memphis, TN   38119
(901) 767-7322

Explore 65 acres of some of the most beautiful forest known to man as you amble throughout the expanse which has become known as the Lichterman Nature Center. The gorgeous landscapes which roll throughout the park include wooded lands and sprawling meadows, and you'll be able to discover it all along three miles of hiking trails. After acquainting yourself with the nearby nature, pump up your nature education at one of three environmental exhibits.

In Middle Tennessee

Bell Witch Cave
430 Keysburg Road
Adams, TN   37010
615-696-3055

One experience after another can lead you to places you never thought you'd discover, and that may be the story with the Bell Witch Cave. Travel underground for an experience you won't forget: astounding natural beauty and mysterious geological formations provide a dramatic centerpiece to this subterranean experience. At the center of these caverns is the true story of the Bell Witch, making this one of the most haunted locations in America.

Dunbar Cave State Natural Area
401 Old Dunbar Cave Road
Clarksville, TN   37040
931-648-5526

Find yourself 60 minutes northwest of Nashville at a fantastically beautiful location. Pristine nature presides at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area, where Tennessee reaches the zenith of its gorgeousness. But natural beauty is at times eclipsed by the park's main centerpiece: Dunbar Cave, the most prominent of a score of caves located in this naturally rich area.

Geographic Center of Tennessee
Old Lascassas Pike
Murfreesboro, TN   37129
615-893-6565

Vacationing to this state might just pit you at the center of Tennessee - and the folks of this state have marked the exact geographic center of their state with a giant stone obelisk. The surrounding area is plush with some of the most gorgeous wildflowers and grasses the state has to offer.

In East Tennessee

Appalachian Caverns
420 Cave Hill Road
Blountville, TN   37617
423-323-2337

Experience one of the most stunning underground features known to inhabit the lower denizens of the earth. The kind folk overseeing these gorgeous caverns offer daily guided tours which will take you through the beautiful formations and bridges that span the caverns. Geological formations and more at a fascinating underground natural attraction make this a can't-miss location!

Bald River Falls
Tellico River Road
Tellico Plains, TN   37385
423-442-9147

Experience a gorgeous cascading falls as it plummets over one-hundred feet onto the rocks below. A stunning view is provided from the bottom of the falls, which is accessible by car, but guests are encouraged to hike the surrounding area, eventually ending up at the top of the falls. From here, you'll be afforded one of the most breathtaking views in the entire state of Tennessee.

Bristol Caverns
1157 Bristol Caverns Highway
Bristol, TN   37620
423-878-2011

Are you a fan of the underground, or are you just curious to know what lies beneath the surface of the earth we stand upon? Either way, you'll definitely want to check out Bristol Caverns, which serves as one of the largest and most beautiful cavern systems in the entire Smoky Mountain region. A journey taken through this underground feature will leave you breathless, presenting you with a million years' timeless beauty.

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