Thanksgiving Buffets at TN State Parks
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on October 18, 2019 | Permalink
Get out of the kitchen and into the park!
Five Fall Camping Destinations
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on October 17, 2019 | Permalink
Fall in love with your favorite park all over again or plan your next camping adventure somewhere new.
Discover Tennessee History this Fall
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on October 1, 2019 | Permalink
Fall is a time of learning. As school starts back up and the weather changes, many people feel an increased desire for reading, writing and culture. While it’s great to curl up with a good book next to a big fire, we want to make sure you can quench your thirst for knowledge while also enjoying the outdoors. So throw on your jacket, grab a warm drink and head out to one of these five historical parks:
TDEC Implements Comprehensive Safety Improvement Strategy at Cummins Falls State Park, Will Reopen Falls and Gorge August 14
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on August 13, 2019 | Permalink
TDEC Implements Comprehensive Safety Improvement Strategy at Cummins Falls State Park, Will Reopen Falls and Gorge August 14, 2019.
Best State Parks to Visit in August
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on July 30, 2019 | Permalink
While August in Tennessee is known as a warmer month, there are still plenty of great adventures you can enjoy in the outdoors. With kids going back to school, there are fewer visitors in our parks. That means you’ll have more cabins to choose from, fewer people at the pools, and tranquil opportunities for fishing and paddling. Here are five of our the best Tennessee State Parks to visit in August:
5 Reasons You Will Love Camping Cabins
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on June 28, 2019 | Permalink
Take the anxiety out of vacation this summer by booking your stay in a camping cabin at Natchez Trace or Paris Landing State Park. Here are five reasons why you should choose a camping cabin for your next summer adventure!
6 Summer Water Adventures
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on June 28, 2019 | Permalink
Get out on the water and discover what Tennessee has to offer this summer.
5 things to do near Pickwick Landing
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on May 20, 2019 | Permalink
Looking for some relief from the summer heat? Sometimes the best therapy for a southern summer is a trip to the lake, and what better place to start than Pickwick Landing. Here's are five things to do in and around the park on your next visit.
TN State Parks Seeks Volunteers for Weed Wrangle on Saturday, March 2
Written by TN State Parks | Posted on February 6, 2019 | Permalink
NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks and community partners are seeking volunteers for the annual Weed Wrangle, a nationwide effort to fight invasive plant species in public parks on Saturday, March 2.
Easter Buffets and Baskets at TN State Parks
Written by TN State Parks | Posted on February 1, 2019 | Permalink
Saturday egg hunts, Sunday buffets, and lodging specials - there is no better way to enjoy Easter, than in the park.
Fall Creek Falls State Park Honored For Management
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on January 30, 2019 | Permalink
Fall Creek Falls State Park wins 2018 Excellence in Facilities Management Award for Tennessee State Parks.
Dunbar Cave State Park Wins Excellence In Interpretation Award
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on January 29, 2019 | Permalink
Dunbar Cave State Park wins the 2018 Excellence in Interpretation Award
David Crockett Birthplace State Park Named State Park Of The Year
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on January 29, 2019 | Permalink
David Crockett Birthplace State Park in Limestone wins the 2018 Tennessee State Park of the Year.
Roan Mountain State Park Honored For Facilities Management
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on January 29, 2019 | Permalink
Roan Mountain State Park wins the 2018 Excellence in Facilities Management Award for Tennessee State Parks.
Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park Honored For Innovation
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on January 29, 2019 | Permalink
Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park wins the 2018 Excellence in Innovation award.
Radnor Lake State Park Honored For Resource Management
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on January 29, 2019 | Permalink
Radnor Lake State Park wins the 2018 Award for Excellence in Resource Management among the 56 Tennessee State Parks.
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Wins Sustainability Award
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on January 29, 2019 | Permalink
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville wins the 2018 Award for Excellence in Sustainability
Beecher Wallace Homestead Added to State Park System
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on January 24, 2019 | Permalink
The Beecher Wallace Homestead in the Dog Cove area near Fall Creek Falls State Park has been added to Tennessee’s public lands.
It’s Bioblitz Time in TN State Parks
Written by Sunny Fleming | Posted on January 23, 2019 | Permalink
The beautiful and sometimes bizarre looking creations of the natural world often cause us to pause, break out our smartphone and snap a photo.
Waste Tires To Be Recycled For New Trail At T.O. Fuller State Park
Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on January 22, 2019 | Permalink
On Monday, Jan. 21, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and local officials gathered alongside volunteers at T.O. Fuller State Park to collect waste tires to be recycled into material for a new pedestrian trail.