Posted in Tennessee
April 13, 2020
The Tennessee River Gorge In Tennessee Is A Big Secluded Treasure
When the going gets tough, it’s best to get on out into nature. Luckily for the folks of Tennessee, beautiful, lush natural spaces are available all over the Volunteer State. There’s nothing more fun than tromping alongside rushing rivers, or perhaps climbing your way up craggy mountains towards stunning, expansive views. The Tennessee River Gorge is a popular spot for locals and tourists to visit and is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the state. Check it out below!
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The Tennessee River Gorge is known as "Tennessee's Grand Canyon," and it's famous for being the only large river canyon that borders a fairly mid-sized city. Chattanooga, that is.
The gorge itself covers over 27,000 acres atop the Cumberland Plateau. The lush natural area also provides a beautiful home for more than a thousand varieties of botanical life.
The Gorge is a popular spot for hikers, naturalists and bird watchers alike. There are campsites in the vicinity and all sorts of opportunities for observation and learning.
Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the diverse wildlife population found in and around the Tennessee River Gorge.
It's a great place for hiking and low-key bouldering...
...and you may just find yourself exploring the river, too! There are all sorts of opportunities for canoeing and kayaking.
Protected by the Tennessee River Gorge Trust, a conservation nonprofit organization, the area remains one of the most beautiful and best kept secrets in the state.
Have you been? Will you be visiting? Make sure to pop by if you're ever in southern Tennessee or the greater Chattanooga area. This is one natural beauty you won't want to miss.
You can find out more about this incredible natural wonder in Tennessee right here, on the Tennessee River Gorge Trust’s official website.
Address: Tennessee River Gorge Island, Chattanooga, TN 37419, USA
