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Tennessee Guide for Tourist

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Tennessee Guide for Tourist SOUTH CUMBERLAND STATE RECREATION AREA 12,000 acres. Situated at the southern end of the Cumberland Plateau, in south-central Tennessee, this scenic state recreation area consists of seven separate tracts of land. Largest by far is the 11,400-acre Savage Gulf Natural Area. Savage Gulf includes virgin forest and three deep gulfs (gorges) overlooked by sandstone cliffs, with large streams and waterfalls. Throughout the recreation area are oak-hickory forests with pine and hemlock, plus mountain laurel. Deer, bobcat, and fox are among the wildlife. Activities: Hiking and backpacking are possible on 85 miles of trails in the area.

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Traveling in Tennessee

editor — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 22:56:00 +0000

Traveling in Tennessee MONTGOMERY BELL STATE RESORT PARK 5,000 acres. Montgomery Bell State Resort Park is located west of Nashville, in west-central Tennessee. This is an area of hilly and hardwood-forested terrain, with some streams and several lakes. Deer and fox are among the wildlife. Activities: There’s a new 12-mile backpacking trail, and hiking is also allowed on 7 miles of other trails. Fishing is possible at the lakes. Hunting is prohibited. Camping Regulations: Camping is limited to three shelters along the backpacking trail. A camping permit must be obtained from the park information office. Advance reservations are available and

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Tennessee Travel

editor — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 21:52:00 +0000

Tennessee Travel BIG HILL POND STATE RUSTIC PARK 4,500 acres. This state park in southwest Tennessee includes low hills, meadows, swamps, some small lakes and ponds, Cypress Creek, and the Tuscumbia River. It’s forested with oak and elm, cypress and gum. Deer and wild turkey are among the wildlife. Activities: There are 19 miles of trails for hiking and backpacking. Horses and pets are not allowed on trails. Fishing is available by permit. Hunting is possible in a portion of the park during the appropriate season. Camping Regulations: Four shelters are located along the trails, and camping is restricted to

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Visit to Tennessee

editor — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Visit to Tennessee LONG HUNTER STATE PARK 2,400 acres. Long Hunter is located along the shore of J. Percy Priest Lake, a large reservoir which is east of Nashville, in central Tennessee. There are bluffs and rock Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area Great Smoky Mountains National Park Cherokee National Forest outcrops along the reservoir, and a forest of hardwoods with cedar. Activities: Hiking and backpacking are possible on about 10 miles of trails. Fishing is available at the reservoir as well as along 100-acre Couchville Lake. Camping Regulations: Backpack camping is allowed in one area of the

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