Category: Area & Nature

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

Row of nineteenth century coke ovens beside the road near Tracy City, Tennessee

September 18, 2026

Things to Do in Tracy City, TN: A Local’s Guide

Tracy City is eighteen minutes from our gate and most people drive straight through it. Grundy Lakes, the...
Pond ringed by bare winter hardwoods at The Getaway on Ranger Creek in Coalmont, Tennessee

September 15, 2026

Tennessee in Winter: What the Cumberland Plateau Is Actually Like

Winter on the Cumberland Plateau means bare trees, waterfalls at their loudest, and trails you will likely have...
Grundy County Courthouse in Altamont, Tennessee, on the Cumberland Plateau

July 15, 2026

Altamont, Tennessee: A Local Guide to the Town, the Trails, and What Is Actually There

Altamont is the county seat of Grundy County, sits at about 1,900 feet on the Cumberland Plateau, and...
Tennessee fall foliage peak colors on the Cumberland Plateau

July 1, 2026

Tennessee Fall Foliage Peak: When and Where to See It on the Cumberland Plateau

Tennessee fall foliage peaks at different times across the state. The Cumberland Plateau hits peak mid-to-late October, before...
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...
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...
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...
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...