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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Pickett CCC Memorial State Park

This quiet town on the Cumberland Plateau is the very definition of Appalachian charm.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jun 7
Main street in downtown Jamestown, Tennessee, with historic buildings and shops under a bright blue sky.
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The Small-Town State Park in Tennessee Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

by Raymond Goldfield
on Apr 22
A sunset view from a bridge over the water at Seven Islands State Birding Park in Tennessee.
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Standing Stone State Park Is an Underrated State Park That Will Dazzle You This Fall

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Sep 23
Fall leaves pepper a road with fall trees in Tennessee.
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Stroll Then Swim on This Beach Hike in Tennessee That’s Perfect for Summer

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jun 29
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This Is the Quietest Part of Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountain National Park

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jun 18
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Love Chattanooga’s Lookout Mountain? Try This Similar Spot in Tennessee

Looking for Lookout Mountain vibes without the tourist traffic? Discover how Cumberland Gap National Historical Park delivers the same epic views, historical depth, and mountain-town magic—minus the crowds.

by Megan Todaro
on Mar 29
A sunset over the mountains on a hiking trail in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
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This Is Tennessee’s Most Underrated National Forest

With fresh mountain air and miles of trails hidden away in the wilderness, the Cherokee National Forest is one of my favorite places on planet Earth.

by Chris Dodge
on Mar 9
White flows of water curve around mossy rocks in a babbling brook in the forest.
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Springtime in Tennessee Is Best Spent at This Magical National Park

Escape to one of the most magical places in Tennessee with a getaway deep into the wilderness of the Great Smoky Mountains.

by Chris Dodge
on Feb 10
White with pink accents the Mountain Laurel Flowers bloom on in the greenery of the Smokies.
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Discovering the Mysteries of the Past at Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park in Tennessee

Old Stone Fort in Tennessee is an archaeological park teeming with ancient mysteries but also home to many stunning waterfalls making it well worth the visit.

by Chris Dodge
on Jan 21
Tall trees in a forest enclose these abandoned ruins with a large stone wall covered in moss from years of neglect.
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3 Must-See Quick Stops in Rock Island State Park for Natural Beauty and Fascinating History

While exploring Rock Island State Park in Tennessee, I stumbled upon three short little stops that I loved and think everyone should see when they visit.

by Chris Dodge
on Jan 2
A rounded stone tower stands amidst greenery with a staircase on one side and water flowing from the rock underneath it.