Tag: hiking Tennessee

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

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...
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...
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...