Tucked away on the south side of the Tennessee River lies an amazing stretch of wilderness and it's easy to find the key to it all with just a short hike.
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
Tucked away on the south side of the Tennessee River lies an amazing stretch of wilderness and it's easy to find the key to it all with just a short hike.
The dogwood trees may be the star of the Dogwood Arts Festival in Knoxville, but some of the public art displays will be around long after the blooms are gone.
The Songbird Trail at Norris Dam State Park follows along the cool clear waters of the Clinch River. It's a two mile trail that's easy to walk.
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.