Tennessee State Parks
Tennessee State Parks
Welcome to Tennessee State Park's home on the web. As you browse our site, you will find lots of links to help you customize your trip to be the best. Whether it's hiking, fishing, camping, golfing or a weekend getaway in style at one of our state park inns or cabins, you're sure to find exactly what you want from Tennessee State Parks. ... on the shield to view a list of Tennessee State Parks ... [Read More]
Tennessee State Parks
Mr. Carlton began his career in 1980 as a Seasonal Naturalist at Natchez Trace State Park and Pinson Mounds. He served as a Ranger at Natchez Trace and Cove Lake State Parks until his appointment as manager of Radnor Lake State Park in 1988. Mike has a bachelor of Science degree and studied wildlife biology at Colorado State University and at the University of Tennessee. He has written two books: A wildlife watchers guide to the Great Smoky Mountains and Tennessee Wonders a guide to the parks of Tennessee. He has been the recipient of several awards during his tenure in state parks, including the Jim Bailey Award for environmental education and The State Naturalist Award for the protection of Radnor Lake, among others. ... [Read More]
Tennessee State Parks
Panther Creek State Park First in the Tennessee State Parks System to Use Biodiesel Fuel ... Tennessee State Parks Harness the Power of the Internet for Energy Management ... Tennessee State Parks System is Finalist for Prestigious National Award ... [Read More]
Tennessee State Parks
**Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is in the process of becoming the first litter-free park in the Tennessee State Parks system. Congratulations! ... TN State Parks Recycle! ... [Read More]
Tennessee State Parks: Bicycle Ride Across TN (BRAT)
Welcome to the 16th Annual Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee. The 2005 BRAT will begin at Harrison Bay State Park in Chattanooga and follow along the Cumberland Trail. This year's ride will overnight at four State Parks and two rural towns. Riders can expect lots of fantastic scenery as they dart in and out of the beautiful Sequatchie Valley while following near the Cumberland Trail. ... The 2005 BRAT is sponsored by Tennessee State Parks, The Tennessee Department of Transportation, and the Cumberland Trail Conference (CTC). Part of the proceeds from this year's event will go directly to the Cumberland Trail Conference. The CTC is a non-profit organization dedicated to the creation and preservation of Cumberland Trail State Park. ... [Read More]
Tennessee State Parks
Volunteer Campground Hosts - Individuals interested in becoming a Volunteer Campground Host should contact the Park Manager for the park they are interested in. For any given park, notices shall be posted in the camper's check-in and sent to local camping clubs. For more information about specific parks involved in the program, go to http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/volunteerprogram.php . Campground host applications are available from the parks participating in this program or by contacting the Volunteer Coordinator at tnstateparks.volunteer@state.tn.us or ... [Read More]
TDEC: State Parks: Find-a-Park:
From small ponds to large lakes to free-flowing rivers and streams, Tennessee State Parks offer a variety of fishing experiences. Beginners as well as experienced anglers can try their luck at catching largemouth, smallmouth, spotted and white bass; striped bass, striped bass/white bass hybrids; walleye, crappie, bluegill, catfish; sauger, saugeye, musky, northern pike; plus rainbow, brook, brown and lake trout. ... [Read More]
TN Department of Environment and Conservation:
From the 54 state parks that provide a full range of outdoor opportunities and experiences for nearly 30 million visitors a year to the department’s 32 environmental programs, all TDEC staff are committed to protecting, preserving and improving Tennessee’s vital natural resources. ... This site highlights the priorities and programs at TDEC designed to protect and preserve the natural resources for one of the most biodiverse states in the nation - Tennessee. ... [Read More]
Tennessee State Parks
Panther Creek State Park First in the Tennessee State Parks System to Use Biodiesel Fuel ... Tennessee State Parks Harness the Power of the Internet for Energy Management ... Tennessee State Parks System is Finalist for Prestigious National Award ... [Read More]
TDEC: State Parks: Find-a-Park:
Relax in high style in one of Tennessee State Parks Resort Inns. Each resort inn has large spacious guest rooms, restaurants offering true Southern-style cooking for your dining enjoyment, meeting and banquet rooms, gift shops and much more. Reservations are recommended and all have toll-free reservation telephone numbers. ... [Read More]
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