Located off the beaten path in the southwest corner of Bradley County and just a few miles from Apison, Red Clay State Historic Park offers an opportunity to learn about the region’s Native American history while providing a peaceful setting in which to experience nature.

Fall Creek Falls State Park, located on the Cumberland Plateau about 75 miles north of Chattanooga, is one of Tennessee’s largest and most visited state parks.

The natural feature known as the Walls of Jericho, located along the Alabama-Tennessee border south of Winchester, has become a popular hiking destination.

The Ocoee River is probably the Southeast’s most popular whitewater destination, hosting over 250,000 paddlers a year. A 2012 study determined that recreation on the Ocoee contributes $43 million annually to the economy within 60 miles of the river.