January 2024

From the Archives: Six Short Waterfall Hikes at South Cumberland State Park

This article was originally published on the Travel Southeast Tennessee website on June 3, 2019. One of the highlights of South Cumberland State Park, Tennessee’s largest with more than 30,800 acres scattered across several units, is its numerous waterfalls. While some are reached only by a strenuous hike, others are more easily accessible. Here are […]

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Sequatchie Valley Institute Plans Spring Wildflower Hikes – March 24 & April 14, 2024

Come and join us along with the bloodroot, trout lily, trilliums, redbuds, and dogwoods in the coves and hollows of the beautiful Sequatchie Valley.  You will be accompanied by naturalists, ethnobotanists, and foresters familiar with our bioregion as we walk along trails through the ancient forest amidst great boulders, protected by the Land Trust of

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Explore Rock Island State Park

Rock Island State Park is an 883-acre park located on the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins, and Rocky Rivers. The rugged beauty of the park includes the Caney Fork Gorge below Great Falls Dam. These overlooks are some of the most scenic and significant along the Eastern

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From the Archives: Hiking the Rugged North Chickamauga Creek Gorge

This article was originally published on the Travel Southeast Tennessee website on June 3, 2019. The spectacular 10-mile-long North Chickamauga Creek Gorge winds its way through Walden’s Ridge within a 7,093 acre unit of the Cumberland Trail State Park. Located about 15 miles from downtown Chattanooga, the lower section of the gorge is a very

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Feeding Backyard Birds in the Winter

With the extreme cold and snow the Cumberland region has experienced lately, some of us may find ourselves thinking about birds and what, if anything, we can do to help them endure the harsh conditions. Winter presents a unique set of challenges for our feathered friends. As temperatures drop and natural food sources become scarce,

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Wonderful Winter Hikes in Tennessee

When winter rolls around, we often settle into routines that revolve around staying indoors. However, winter is one of the best times to hike at Tennessee State Parks. You’ll find more solitude, fewer bugs, and beautiful views that were once hidden behind dense foliage. There’s also the chance to experience dramatic winter landscapes decorated with

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From the Archives: Explore Foster Falls & Denny Cove 

This article was originally published on the Travel Southeast Tennessee website on June 3, 2019. South Cumberland State Park, Tennessee’s largest state park, is comprised of a number of units scattered across the South Cumberland Plateau. Two of these sections, Foster Falls and Denny Cove, are located fairly close together between Jasper and Tracy City, and

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