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Nolichucky River Gorge

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Cherokee National Forest (TN) and Pisgah National Forest (NC)


Description: The Nolichucky River Gorge stretches for 110 miles and offers Class I-IV whitewater. ... Read More
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Clingmans Dome

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c/o Great Smoky Mountains National Park,107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738

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At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.... Read More

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Ocoee River Gorge

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Cherokee National Forest


Description: Ocoee River Gorge is a popular whitewater rafting destination. More than 200,000 water enthusiasts visit the four-and-a-half-mile Ocoee whitewater rafting area each year.... Read More
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Sweetwater Branch

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Natchez Trace Parkway Milepost 363.0
North of Collinwood, Tennessee

Description: A clear, fast-flowing stream parallels the route of a 20-minute nature trail; wildflowers are brilliant in season. ... Read More
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Unaka Mountain Wilderness and Scenic Area

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c/o Nolichucky-Unaka Ranger District, 4900 Asheville Hwy
Greenville, Tennessee 37743

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Mountain peaks ranging from 3,100 to 5,200 feet dominate the landscape of the Unaka Mountain... Read More

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Ocoee Whitewater Center

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4400 Hwy. 64
Copperhill, Tennessee 37317

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The Ocoee Whitewater Center (OWC) site was constructed for the purpose of holding the 1996... Read More

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Chilhowee Recreation Area

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c/o Ocoee/Hiwassee Ranger District, 3171 Hwy 64, Cherokee National Forest
Benton, Tennessee 37307

Description: The Chilhowee Recreation area offers camping, fishing, picnicking, and swimming. There are also... Read More
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Fall Hollow Waterfall

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Natchez Trace Parkway Milepost 391.9
South of Shady Grove, Tennessee
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Foggy Bottom Canoe Rental

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1270 Highway 70
Kingston Springs, Tennessee 37082

Description: Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? Why not spend an afternoon floating on the... Read More
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Tip-a-Canoe

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Highway 70 at the Harpeth River
Schacklett, Tennessee 37082

Description: Just north of Nashville in Kingston Springs is the winding Harpeth River. Enjoy this natural... Read More
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