One Of America's Least-Visited National Parks Is Here In Tennessee, And You Might Have It All To Yourself
Meghan Kraft
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Tennessee and North Carolina share the most visited National Park in the United States, the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s known to host millions of recreational visitors every year and is the national park to visit in Tennessee. This is largely due to its proximity to a number of states and its magnificent beauty, of course. What about the quieter side of the spectrum, though? Tennessee’s wild beauty can be found in spades across the entire state, and with twelve different national parks to choose from you won’t find yourself lacking in any beauty. The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, a facet of the national park system, tends to be one of the least visited and most historic national parks in the state. Learn more about this hidden gem below!
If you’re planning a visit to this incredible national park, there’s no better time to visit than during National Park Week. Learn all about this celebration of America’s great outdoors — including fee-free days throughout the year!
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What are the best parks in Tennessee?
Everybody loves Tennessee for the music and the food, but what people may not know is how many incredible parks can be found in this country-music state. With rolling hills and beautiful forests and rivers, there are so many parks in Tennessee that are worth visiting and exploring. Here are some of our favorites.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the United States, and for a good reason. Located outside of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this national park has tons of amazing hiking trails that will bring you to some incredible views and sights like Rainbow Falls, the Alum Cave Bluffs, and Chimney Tops. There is also plenty of wildlife in the park, with animals like black bears, elk, white-tailed deer, and even woodchucks and turkeys. If you are looking to see why more people visit the Great Smokey Mountains National Park than any other park, join the 14 million other visitors this year to see why.
Fall Creek Falls State Park
If you are looking for another park with a waterfall, this is it. The Great Smokey Mountains National Park is the most popular national park in Tennessee, but Falls Creek Falls State Park is the most popular state park in Tennessee. The park features a waterfall that is over 250 feet tall, and is quite a sign to behold. Surprisingly, Fall Creek Falls State Park also has its own 18 hole golf course, rock climbing, a challenge course, and fishing available in the park.
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
If you are looking for a park for adventures, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area has all sorts of water activities. Whether you want to go whitewater paddling or explore the arches of the park, this park has something for everyone.