Old Stone Fort State Park is one of Tennessee’s secrets because it’s home to some of the best waterfalls and hardly anyone seems to know. If you’ve lived in Chattanooga for some time and love to get outside, you’ve most likely hiked to Foster or Greeter Falls, visited Fall Creek Falls State Park, and hiked […]
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Laurel Snow State Natural Area is full of raging creeks, flowing waterfalls, and historic remains, making it one of the best hiking areas in the Chattanooga area. Waterfalls, creeks, an abandoned mine and more are what you’ll find in the Laurel Snow State Natural Area. And with a newly paved driveway and parking area, anyone
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If you’re new to hiking or the Tennessee area, I highly suggest looking into the Tennessee State Park guided hiking tours. A couple years ago I decided to give a Tennessee State Park guided hike a try. And it did not disappoint. The hike was great, the guide was very knowledgeable, and we even got
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Enjoy Chattanooga fall colors on foot by hiking some of Chattanooga’s best hiking trails for fall foliage this season. With the fall season upon us, it’s time to get a plan together so that you can enjoy the best fall colors of the season with these Chattanooga area fall hikes. These are the top five
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Seeing the summit from the Mount Pisgah Trail requires an uphill hike that is perfect for a summer camping trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hiking to the summit of Mount Pisgah is a strenuous uphill climb. But when you’re camping at the Mount Pisgah Campground, there’s a wonderful way to turn this 3 mile
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Crossville has Ozone Falls, Cumberland Mountain State Park, and more to explore in this small, Tennessee town. Did you know Crossville, TN has all this? It’s a small town in northeast Tennessee, that’s just shy of a 2hr drive from Chattanooga. But the true outdoor gems of this city are Ozone Falls and the Cumberland
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Enjoy the most picturesque view of the Scenic City of Chattanooga from Stringer’s Ridge. If you’ve been wondering where to find the best view of downtown Chattanooga, the answer is Stringer’s Ridge. But that’s not all. Stringer’s Ridge is home to over 5 miles of hiking and biking trails as well as other views of
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Chattanooga hiking is best enjoyed all year long. But which hikes are the best for which season? Knowing when to hike specific trails is key to enjoying Chattanooga hiking. Continue reading to learn more about what to expect each season so you can choose your hikes wisely. Also, my new e book “A Year of
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Mount Mitchell is the highest mountain peak in the eastern U.S. and the best part is you can camp there. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. That means that I may receive a commission from the products I’ve linked below if you purchase any, at no extra cost to you. I have shared these links
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Hiking to the summit of Waterrock Knob is no easy feat. But even the views from the parking lot make this stop a must on your Blue Ridge Parkway adventure. UPDATE 06-27-2023: The plane wreckage mentioned in this blog post is no longer here. Park authorities have removed the remains of the plane at the
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