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University of Tennessee Arboretum at Oak Ridge
Natural SitesUniversity of Tennessee Arboretum at Oak Ridge

The Arboretum is a project of the University of Tennessee Forest Resources Research and Education Center. It generally hosts more than 30,000 visitors annually.This 250 acre research and education facility has over 2,500 native and exotic woody plant specimens that represent 800 species, varieties, and cultivars.

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American Museum of Science and Energy
Historic  SitesAmerican Museum of Science and Energy

The museum opened in 1949 in an old wartime cafeteria in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. It was originally named the American Museum of Atomic Energy. Its guided tours took visitors through the peaceful uses of atomic energy. The present facility, opened in 1975, continues to provide the general public with energy information. The name of the museum was changed to the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) in 1978.

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Children's Museum of Oak Ridge
Arts & CultureChildren's Museum of Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge,Tennessee's Children's Museum provides educational programs and exhbitis with an emphasis on play and hands-on learning for all ages and backgrounds in the arts, the environment, history and the world cultures that inspire, enrich and improve the lives of East Tennessee children.

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Frozen Head State Park & Natural Area
Natural SitesFrozen Head State Park & Natural Area

Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area is situated in the beautiful Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee. Frozen Head, elevation of 3,324, is one of the highest peaks in Tennessee west of the Great Smoky Mountains and is home to small but photogenic and accessible - Debord Falls.

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Lone Mountain State Forest
Natural SitesLone Mountain State Forest

Lone Mountain State Forest is located on the Cumberland Plateau in east-central Tennessee, in Morgan County, about four miles south of Wartburg, just west of U.S. Highway 27.  Recreational uses of the Forest include hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.  Approximately 15 miles of trails exist on the Forest, including an interpretive nature trail. 

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Norris Dam State Park and Watershed
Natural SitesNorris Dam State Park and Watershed

This 4,038-acre park, located on the Norris Reservoir, began in 1933 as the first Tennessee Valley Authority project. Miles of trails lead through deeply forested valleys and ridges. The TVA lands are home to the Lenoir Museum featuring Appalachian Folk Life, a wonderful trail system that is very popular with local hikers and mountain-bikers.

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Big Ridge State Park
Natural SitesBig Ridge State Park

The heavily forested, 3,687-acre park lies on the southern shore of TVA's Norris Reservoir approximately 25 miles north of Knoxville. Visitors to the park will find a wealth of activities to meet any interest from guided nature tours to backcountry camping.

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Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area
Natural SitesChuck Swan Wildlife Management Area

Enjoy a picturesque drive down Sharp’s Chapel Road leading to this tranquil and secluded spot. Camping areas around the eastern portion of this large site offer opportunities for bird and butterfly watching.  The area is also home to several cemeteries, a firing range and miles of drivable roads. 

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Sundquist Wildlife Management Area at Hatfield Knob
Natural SitesSundquist Wildlife Management Area at Hatfield Knob

The Sundquist Wildlife Management area is approximately 70,000 acres and home to a diverse array of habitats and wildlife. Sundquist WMA is popular for its ATV riding opportunities as well, and includes hunting and off-highway riding opportunities.

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River Ridge Farm
Arts & CultureRiver Ridge Farm

The Wolfenbarger Farm is a working farm raising, beef, chickens, and a market gardern. Located on the banks of the Clinch River below Norris Dam and Norris Lake, River Ridge Farm offers a variety of experiences: Enjoy fishing, a picnic, guided horseback rides, and meet farm animals.

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Obed Wild & Scenic River at Lily Bluff Overlook
Natural SitesObed Wild & Scenic River at Lily Bluff Overlook

The Lily Bluff Overlook is just a short walk through the woods from the parking lot and boasts an excellent boardwalk to the edge of the bluffs overlooking the river. The park also has opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, camping, many hiking trails and rock climbing.

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Natural SitesCatoosa Wildlife Management Area

The area has many deep cut canyons created by the rivers and streams, and offers access to beautiful scenery unlike anywhere else in the Cumberland's.

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