From the Creek

Stories, tips, and trail guides from the Cumberland Plateau.

weekend getaway from Murfreesboro Tennessee Cumberland Plateau glamping

April 12, 2026

Weekend Getaway from Murfreesboro: An Hour to the Cumberland Plateau

Murfreesboro is about an hour from the Cumberland Plateau — and The Getaway on Ranger Creek. Here's what...
Sewanee Tennessee University of the South campus bluff overlook day trip

April 2, 2026

Sewanee Tennessee: A Day Trip Worth Making from the Cumberland Plateau

Sewanee Tennessee is 36 minutes from The Getaway on Ranger Creek. Gothic architecture, 65 miles of trails, a...
Foster Falls Tennessee 60-foot waterfall South Cumberland State Park

March 25, 2026

Foster Falls Tennessee: A 60-Foot Waterfall Worth Every Step

Foster Falls Tennessee drops 60 feet into a wide pool in South Cumberland State Park. Here's how to...
songwriter retreat Cumberland Plateau Tennessee creek meadow woods sitting area

March 11, 2026

The Songwriter’s Retreat: A Creative Escape on the Cumberland Plateau

A songwriter retreat 90 minutes from Nashville on the Cumberland Plateau. Bring your guitar or keyboard, walk to...
south cumberland state park overlook mountain beautiful

February 8, 2026

South Cumberland State Park Tennessee: A Guide to the Plateau’s Trails, Waterfalls, and Wild Places

South Cumberland State Park Tennessee is a system of 11 natural areas with 125+ miles of trail. Here's...
huntsville scenic drive weekend weekday getaway

January 7, 2026

Weekend Getaway from Huntsville: Cross the State Line to the Cumberland Plateau

About an hour and a half from Huntsville, the Cumberland Plateau offers serious hiking, live music underground at...
Fall Creek Falls State Park Tennessee 256-foot waterfall Cumberland Plateau

December 10, 2025

Fall Creek Falls State Park Guide: Tennessee’s Crown Jewel, About an Hour Away

Fall Creek Falls State Park Tennessee covers 29,800 acres of Cumberland Plateau wilderness. Here's how to plan a...
Savage Gulf State Park Tennessee Stone Door sandstone gorge trail

November 26, 2025

Savage Gulf State Park: Tennessee’s Newest State Park Has 60 Miles of Wild Trail

Savage Gulf State Park covers nearly 19,000 acres of Cumberland Plateau wilderness. Here's how to hike the Great...
Coalmont OHV Park Tennessee off road trails Cumberland Plateau

November 19, 2025

Coalmont OHV Park: Tennessee’s First City-Owned Off-Road Park Is 19 Minutes Away

Coalmont OHV Park Tennessee is 19 minutes from The Getaway on Ranger Creek. More than 1,700 acres of...
The Caverns Tennessee concert experience underground cave stage lighting

November 12, 2025

What It’s Actually Like to See a Concert Inside a Cave at The Caverns

What it's actually like to see a concert inside a cave at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee. Temperature,...
weekday glamping getaway Tennessee Cumberland Plateau cabin deck woods

November 5, 2025

Why a Weekday Glamping Getaway in Tennessee Beats the Weekend Every Time

Weekday glamping at The Getaway on Ranger Creek means lower rates, emptier trails, and a quieter Cumberland Plateau....
weekend getaway from Chattanooga Tennessee Cumberland Plateau glamping

November 2, 2025

Weekend Getaway from Chattanooga: Glamping on the Cumberland Plateau an Hour Away

The Cumberland Plateau is about an hour from Chattanooga with three scenic routes up. Here's what to do,...