Tag: waterfalls
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Tennessee State Parks: Our Family Journey to Visit All the Parks
From waterfalls and mountain overlooks to historic sites and hidden gems, follow our family’s journey to visit every Tennessee State Park and discover our favorites along the way.
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Hiking at Lost Creek Falls- Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park {Tennessee}
Summer has arrived in Tennessee, and the state parks are calling. Recently, Tennessee State Parks announced the designation of several new parks, bringing the total number to an impressive sixty. We’re still working toward our goal of visiting them all, so we couldn’t pass up the chance to explore one of the newest additions. Scott’s…
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Hiking Greeter Loop Trail- Savage Gulf State Park {Tennessee}
With the weather finally beginning to thaw after the frozen temperatures of winter, it felt like the perfect time to get outside and go hiking in Savage Gulf State Park. And of course, for us there is no better place to welcome the coming of spring than at a Tennessee state park. When we first…
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Five Favorites: Rocky Trails Around the World
There’s something about a rocky trail that feels different from any other path. Maybe it’s the way the terrain slows you down, asking you to watch each step, or the way the landscape seems to rise up around you, pulling you into it. Over the years, I’ve found that many of my favorite hikes are…
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Exploring Rock Island State Park {Tennessee}
As the weather finally started warming up here in Tennessee, all we could think about was getting back outside and exploring again. For the past few years, we’ve been slowly working our way through Tennessee’s state parks, always looking for a new favorite place. But after recently driving two hours to visit a park that…
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Cave Tour at Ruby Falls {Tennessee}
We have been to Chattanooga many times over the years, yet there are still places that remain on our list of things to see and experience. Near the top of that list has always been Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain. We have visited the nearby attraction Rock City Gardens a few times, and each visit…
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A Winter Hike at Tallulah Gorge State Park {Georgia}
We ended the year with a short trip to the mountains north of Atlanta, joined by my mom and one of my college friends for a visit to Tallulah Gorge State Park—one of the most beloved outdoor destinations in the state. The park had appeared in several of our favorite travel books over the years,…
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Fall Creek Falls State Park: Waterfall Trails & Colored Leaves {Tennessee}
Over the past few years I’ve worked with international students. One of my favorite ways to share Tennessee with them is by taking them hiking at some of the state parks across the region. It’s one thing to experience Nashville and the well-known cities, but it’s something entirely different to step into the landscapes that…
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Favorite Places to Visit in Tennessee: Waterfalls, Music, History & Hidden Gems
Explore our favorite places to visit in Tennessee, from Nashville music landmarks and historic sites to waterfalls, whiskey distilleries, and unexpected cultural gems across the state.
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Johnston Canyon Ice Walk: Hiking Through the Canyon in Winter {Alberta}
The Johnston Canyon ice walk is one of the most unforgettable winter hikes in Banff National Park. Walk through frozen waterfalls, narrow canyon walls, and icy caves while experiencing the dramatic beauty of the Canadian Rockies in winter.