From the Creek

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

Things to do in Monteagle TN: South Cumberland Plateau overlook in Tennessee

June 10, 2026

Things to Do in Monteagle TN: A Local’s Guide to the South Cumberland Plateau

A local host's honest guide to things to do in Monteagle TN: where to eat, where to hike,...
Geodesic glamping dome lit up at night, lodging near The Caverns for CaveFest 2026

May 31, 2026

Looking for Hotels in Pelham, TN? Here’s Where to Actually Stay Near The Caverns

There are no hotels in Pelham, TN. Here's where to actually stay near The Caverns, about thirty minutes...
Savage Gulf waterfalls flowing through Big Creek Gulf canyon Tennessee

May 31, 2026

The Hidden Waterfalls of Savage Gulf: Big Creek Gulf, Boardtree, and Ranger Falls

The Savage Gulf waterfalls most people miss: Big Creek Gulf, Boardtree, and Ranger Falls. What to know before...
Tennessee mountain highway, a scenic weekend getaway from Atlanta to the Cumberland Plateau

May 10, 2026

Weekend Getaway from Atlanta: The Tennessee Mountain Escape You Haven’t Tried Yet

A weekend getaway from Atlanta Georgia to the Cumberland Plateau is approximately 2.5 hours. The Getaway on Ranger...

May 6, 2026

The Caverns in July 2026: Todd Rundgren, ALLEYCVT, moe., and a Month That Doesn’t Want to Work

The Caverns July 2026 concerts include Todd Rundgren, ALLEYCVT Supersonic Caverns II, Watchhouse, Chanticleer, moe., and more. The...
Bonnaroo 2026 festival crowd at sunset with main stage in the background

May 3, 2026

Your Bonnaroo 2026 Survival Guide (And the Best Place to Sleep That Isn’t a Tent)

Bonnaroo 2026 tips and survival guide. What to pack, when to arrive, and why glamping 40 minutes away...
Chattanooga Tennessee riverfront Tennessee Aquarium day trip Cumberland Plateau

April 29, 2026

Chattanooga in a Day: The Best Things to Do an Hour from the Cumberland Plateau

A day trip Chattanooga from Cumberland Plateau is about an hour from The Getaway on Ranger Creek. Tennessee...
Fiery Gizzard Trail Tennessee rocky gorge sandstone waterfall South Cumberland

April 22, 2026

The Fiery Gizzard Trail: One of Tennessee’s Most Legendary Hikes Starts Near Our Door

The Fiery Gizzard Trail Tennessee runs 12.5 miles through South Cumberland State Park and is one of the...
glamping near Bonnaroo 2026 festival Tennessee Cumberland Plateau

April 19, 2026

Bonnaroo 2026 Is Six Weeks Away: Why Glamping with Us Beats Festival Camping

Glamping near Bonnaroo 2026 means real beds, hot showers, and 40 minutes from the farm. The Getaway on...
The Caverns underground concert venue Tennessee May June 2026

April 15, 2026

The Caverns May and June 2026: Punch Brothers, Les Claypool, and a Packed Two Months Underground

The Caverns May June 2026 concerts cover an extraordinary range — Punch Brothers, Les Claypool with Primus, Between...
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...