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The ultimate adventure guide
Kristi Parsons
Great Falls is located in Rock Island State Park.
The Hiwassee and Ocoee are filled with tucked-away beauty!
Foster Falls in South Cumberland State Park is straight out of a fairy tale.
Camping in Hiwassee gives you easy access to fun in the water, trails, and waterfalls.
The Hiwassee portion of the Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park is perfect for a day on calm water.
You'll find outfitters in the Hiwassee area that will give you a lift to put in. Enjoy the day floating back down the river.
History and beauty fill the Hiwassee area.
Summer fun on the Hiwassee River.
A beautiful morning on the Hiwassee.
The Hiwassee River is the perfect spot to escape for the weekend or even a week.
Beauty can be found in every corner of the Hiwassee and Ocoee area of Tennessee.
An old mine entrance located on a portion of the Cumberland Trail lies within the Laurel-Snow State Natural Area.
Laurel-Snow is filled with cascades and waterfalls.
One of the many areas of beauty along the Cumberland Trail.
Laurel-Snow is a great portion of the Cumberland Trail to explore!
The mining and minerals of the area give the river in Laurel-Snow a beautiful shade of color. This is one of many areas of the Cumberland Trail.
Blazes for days on the Cumberland Trail.
The Cumberland Trail is filled with beautiful geological features!
The Laurel-Snow area of the Cumberland Trail.
View from Black Mountain on the Cumberland Trail.
Foster Falls in South Cumberland State Park in Tennessee is stunning year round.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
The view of the gorge and Twin Falls from the overlook is beautiful, but paradise waits in the gorge.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
One of the many waterfalls that you'll pass along the trail to The Blue Hole at Rock Island.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/11/2017
Stinging Fork Falls is one of the many tucked-away gems on the Cumberland Trail.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/11/2017
The Cumberland Trail is filled with spots to escape for a bit. Hang a hammock, take a swim, or explore the area.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/13/2017
The Fiery Gizzard area of the South Cumberland Trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/13/2017
View from Raven's Point along the Fiery Gizzard Trail, one of many areas that are included in South Cumberland State Park.
Laurel-Snow State Natural Area, one of many areas where you'll find a section of the Cumberland Trail.
Greeter Falls is a part of the South Cumberland State Park.
One of the unique features that you'll find along the trails in the South Cumberland State Park is this fun spiral staircase.
Rainy Days on the trail are good for the soul!