Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of Tennessee’s largest parks. 29,800 acres across the Cumberland Plateau, laced with cascades, gorges, waterfalls, streams and lush stands of hardwoods. Fall Creek Falls, at 256 feet, is one of the highest waterfalls in the eastern US. Other waterfalls within the park include Piney Falls, Cane Creek Falls, and Cane Creek Cascades.

Activities at the park include: rock climbing! hiking, backpacking, fishing, birding, biking, boating, golf and interpretaive programs at the Nature Center on site.

30 minutes away from Fall Creek Falls State Park lies one of the largest caverns in Tennessee as well as more stunning waterfalls, hikes and outdoor activites. Part of the 57,000 acre Mid-Cumberland Recreation Area.

Known as Music City, Nashville is home to endless opportunities for music, parks, museums, art galleries and food! Check out the website below for upcoming concerts, attractions and dining options.

Chattanooga is an outdoor adventure city with lots of opportunities for recreation and dining. Rob and I often visit this city to replenish ourselves on big city hangs and supplies.

Top Places we recommend:

-Stellar views and history throughout Lookout Mountain: find one of the best views at Chickamauga National Military Park

-Tennessee Aquarium: The largest freshwater aquarium in the world

-Walk the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge, beautiful views crossing the river next to the Aquarium, Miller Park, and a working classic carousel (reminds of the Caras park & bridge in Missoula!)

-Milk and Honey: hands down my favorite place to eat in Chatt!

Olympic level whitewater rafting with predominantly Class III and IV rapids. There are several guided rafting options throughout this stretch of the river. Gorge-ous views all around!

3 hours east of Fall Creek Falls State Park is the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. "The Smokies are known for their incredible biodiversity; it’s said that moving from the lowest to highest elevations within the park is the biological equivalent of traveling from Georgia to Maine. More than 1,500 species of flowering plants, 240 types of birds, and around 50 kinds of fish live there." (natgeo).

Activities at the park include: rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, fishing, birding, biking, boating

-Hike Clingman's Dome: The highest point in TN

Located 2.5 hours east of Fall Creek Falls is Dollywood Theme Park founded by the one and only Dolly Parton! Winner of the 2010 Applause Award, Dollywood is recognized as one of the world’s best theme parks. Spanning 165 acres in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood offers more than 50 rides and attractions