It’s just about autumn in Tennessee, and that means our state is about to explode with beautiful fall colors. Reds, oranges and yellows are going to take the state by storm, and our park system will be inundated by locals and tourists alike, toting their cameras and kids for a day out and about in the beauty. Take a look at these beautiful state parks across our home, and find a wonderful place to spend your Saturday.
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
J. Stephen Conn - Flickr This urban state park is located in downtown Nashville and honors the state bicentennial. You can wander the gorgeous pathways under the beautiful fall foliage, and catch some dinner at the nearby city farmers’ market.
- Big Hill Pond State Park
kdnxr - Flickr Located in McNairy County, Big Hill Pond State Park is 5,000 acres of yellow, orange and red during the autumnal months.
- Fall Creek Falls State Park
Karen P - Flickr You probably think of the ever iconic waterfalls at Fall Creek Falls as opposed to the changing colors of the forest, but we have a soft spot for autumn. What about you?
- Burgess Falls State Park
Tim Lumley - Flickr The falls will slow a bit during the wintertime, rushing harder in the spring, but you do have a small window to see the water flow amongst the colors of fall. It’s a beautiful sight, and it comes highly recommended.
- Cumberland Mountain State Park
Mark - Flickr The color. The water. Everything about this. You can’t beat an autumnal aesthetic in Cumberland Mountain State Park, can you?
- Frozen Head State Park
Michael Hodge - Flickr There’s nothing frozen about this picture - Frozen Head State Park gives you a beautiful way to experience the stunning reality of Tennessee in the fall. Located in Morgan County, there’s more than 24,000 acres for you to explore and experience.
- Montgomery Bell State Park
Megan Morris - Flickr Located not too far from Nashville, Montgomery Bell State Park is great for city folk who are looking to immerse themselves in 3,782 acres of gorgeous.
- Natchez Trace State Park
Scott Lipsey - Flickr You may have driven the Natchez Trace, but a hike is way overdue - especially if you can pack a picnic for that pretty little table under the trees. Isn’t it picturesque?!
- Radnor Lake State Natural Area
Michael Hicks - Flickr Radnor Lake is popular any and every time of year, but we’d recommend a trek during a crisp fall afternoon. There’s nothing more beautiful than a hike with friends amongst the waterways of the south.
- Reelfoot Lake State Park
Brent Moore - Flickr Reelfoot Lake was formed by a series of earthquakes in the early 19th century, and though it may be young it has proven itself well and above beautiful with its expansive scenery and fall color scheme.
- Roan Mountain State Park
Keith Callahan - Flickr Roan Mountain is the stuff of legends, and we understand why. Wouldn’t you just feel at the top of the world with a visit…?
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J. Stephen Conn - Flickr
This urban state park is located in downtown Nashville and honors the state bicentennial. You can wander the gorgeous pathways under the beautiful fall foliage, and catch some dinner at the nearby city farmers’ market.
kdnxr - Flickr
Located in McNairy County, Big Hill Pond State Park is 5,000 acres of yellow, orange and red during the autumnal months.
Karen P - Flickr
You probably think of the ever iconic waterfalls at Fall Creek Falls as opposed to the changing colors of the forest, but we have a soft spot for autumn. What about you?
Tim Lumley - Flickr
The falls will slow a bit during the wintertime, rushing harder in the spring, but you do have a small window to see the water flow amongst the colors of fall. It’s a beautiful sight, and it comes highly recommended.
Mark - Flickr
The color. The water. Everything about this. You can’t beat an autumnal aesthetic in Cumberland Mountain State Park, can you?
Michael Hodge - Flickr
There’s nothing frozen about this picture - Frozen Head State Park gives you a beautiful way to experience the stunning reality of Tennessee in the fall. Located in Morgan County, there’s more than 24,000 acres for you to explore and experience.
Megan Morris - Flickr
Located not too far from Nashville, Montgomery Bell State Park is great for city folk who are looking to immerse themselves in 3,782 acres of gorgeous.
Scott Lipsey - Flickr
You may have driven the Natchez Trace, but a hike is way overdue - especially if you can pack a picnic for that pretty little table under the trees. Isn’t it picturesque?!
Michael Hicks - Flickr
Radnor Lake is popular any and every time of year, but we’d recommend a trek during a crisp fall afternoon. There’s nothing more beautiful than a hike with friends amongst the waterways of the south.
Brent Moore - Flickr
Reelfoot Lake was formed by a series of earthquakes in the early 19th century, and though it may be young it has proven itself well and above beautiful with its expansive scenery and fall color scheme.
Keith Callahan - Flickr
Roan Mountain is the stuff of legends, and we understand why. Wouldn’t you just feel at the top of the world with a visit…?
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