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This week, each edition of Axios Nashville explored a different aspect of the parks where we picnic and play. Visit Axios ...
Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s ...
Tennessee State Parks, National Park Service, US Forest Service celebrating National Public Lands Day by: Melanie Vásquez Russell Posted: Sep 23, 2022 / 08:59 AM EDT Updated: Sep 23, 2022 / 08:59 ...
There are just over 160 accredited park and recreation agencies in the United States. Only one other parks system in Tennessee has received accreditation – the City of Germantown in Shelby County.
Middle Tennessee is home to the national park with the highest number of suicides in the United States: The Natchez Trace Parkway. There have been 33 suicide deaths from the Natchez Trace Parkway ...
National Public Lands Day, traditionally the nation’s largest one-day volunteer stewardship event, will be extended in Tennessee State Parks to Sept. 25-Oct 2.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee’s state parks are offering free hikes guided by a ranger next month, in honor of National Trails Day. Tennessee’s Department of Environment and Conservation ...
Saturday is National Public Lands Day and all 56 Tennessee State Parks have ranger-led hikes, interpretive programs or volunteer opportunities, as part of their celebrations.
So while Tennessee recorded 10.7 million annual visitors, Viator divided that by 13 to find the state's national parks received an average of just 822,921 visitors per park site annually.
Updated: Sep 2, 2024 / 10:06 AM CDT NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee State Parks (TSP) is launching a “How To” program to teach fundamental outdoor skills to new parks visitors.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A new report shows the financial boost national parks have brought to Tennessee’s economy as more people have been spending time outside since the pandemic started.