◈ Days on the Road ◈
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Day 197: Home of the Barkley Marathons!
Established in 1986 by Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell the Barkley Marathon is known for its brutal difficulty, often referred to as one of the toughest races in the world. We chose a slightly different experience and enjoyed some of the most spectacular color we’ve seen this year.
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Day 196: Scenes from the Jungle Book
This Scenic ByWay was completed in 1997 and cost 100 million dollars. It has epic views of endless mountain ranges, plenty of places to pull off and appreciate them and plenty of places to go hiking or picnic. Think you know where it is?
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Day 192: Storytelling At Its Finest
We learned about the importance of storytelling in a town where they like to say that “the town revived storytelling and then storytelling revived the town.” Then we climbed to a view so beautiful I wanted to stay there all day.
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Day 191: To Kingdom Come
This beautiful trail winds you through the forest along a ridge line with multiple openings to impressive views. We were fortunate to have bright fall colors and freshly fallen leaves all along the path. It was quiet, beautiful and serene.
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Day 122: A Day Trip In The Smokeys
We’re driving through the Great Smoky Mountains today, and stopping anywhere looks interesting. The wildflowers are out and the views are spectacular. This is going to be a great day!
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Day 88: It’s Not All Smooth Sailing
This trip has been a bit of a learning experience. We’ve run out of data on our cell plan for the first time, which makes getting information and directions very slow and frustrating. Then this morning we realized that we’d left an important and irreplaceable item at our hotel the night before. So, we’re driving…
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◉ State & National Parks + Forests ◉
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Tennessee State & National Parks + Forests
Discover the natural wonders and outdoor adventures awaiting you in the magnificent parks of Tennessee. From breathtaking mountain vistas to tranquil lakeshores, our state parks offer a diverse range of experiences for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and families alike. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes, hike along scenic trails, and witness the vibrant wildlife that…
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With 1000s of National & State Parks and Forests it can be overwhelming to find those cool places to explore. So, we’ve done the hard work for you and listed all parks in the US with descriptions of what makes them great. Want a downloadable list? We got that too with our National Park Checklist and State/National Forests Checklist. What are you waiting for, start exploring today!