When there's a deep freeze in Tennessee, the region's waterfalls transform into something quite magical.
Whether it's a trip to the city or into the wilderness you don't have to travel far from Knoxville to find it! Come explore the region (and beyond) with me, because no matter what day it is, it's always "trip time."
All in Natural Wonders
When there's a deep freeze in Tennessee, the region's waterfalls transform into something quite magical.
Driving between Gatlinburg and Cosby, there is a section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where it's worthwhile turning off the road. Greenbrier is a great place to get up close to a wild stretch of river, find wildflowers and catch the fall colors.
The twists and turns of route 116 take you deep into the hills of East Tennessee as well as the area's coal mining past. It’s the perfect route for a fall road trip.
From a history making dam to the nation's most visited National Park, there is a lot to see along U.S. 441, and even more in the fall.
While Fall Creek Falls may be the most popular Tennessee State Park, another natural playground not too far away is the real rock star.
In the middle of one of Gatlinburg's newest attraction you'll find a moving tribute to the survivors of the wildfires of 2016.
One of the best ways to experience the natural wonders of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation area is to hike through the gorge and the O&W trail provides excellent opportunities to do that.