Just outside of Knoxville, Tennessee, lies a peaceful, beautiful man-made lake that's great for a day on the water or ...

Big Ridge State Park is a 3,687-acre paradise that combines the beauty of the Cumberland Mountains with the peaceful Big Ridge Lake. It’s like getting two parks for the price of one (which is already ...

The hiking trails at Cumberland Mountain State Park deserve their own love letter. With over 14 miles of pathways ranging from “pleasant afternoon stroll” to “I should have trained for this,” there’s ...

Swimming holes, rock slides, and waterfall adventures for the cost of gas to get there. The Tennessee State Parks system requires advance reservations for this 282-acre gem, but admission stays ...

Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has swimming tips if you’re an older swimmer, or returning to the pool after years away.

Much as sailors in days of yore might have gotten excited when spotting an island off in the distance, so too do fans of the ...