Beautiful, fairly easy hike with clear trails and lots of wildlife. The fall foliage was really…read moregorgeous and even though I hiked this on a Saturday, it wasn't crowded at all. Make sure to hike in the correct direction! I followed the 3.3 mile blue trail from Hill City then Double J then Gig City, with a quick detour to the overlook. Really pleasant relaxing hike and easy to get to. This took me about an hour and half--really enjoyable! I can see it being a good trail for running as well.

Nature is church for me so I have to go every week. And I love experiencing somewhere new to me…read more Even in this small hometown of mine, there are places I have yet to explore. Stringers Ridge was one of them so my fur friend and I headed that way yesterday just before noon. We enjoyed exploring the part of the area at the parking lot level, leaving the main trail for a week day when it may be less populated. The parking lot looked like it could hold about 10 cars. There's a smaller loop trail on one side of the parking lot. We saw beautiful views of the Fall leaves on all the trees and blue sky. The entrance plaque is an art piece. There's a couple benches and a picnic table to relax by. And plenty of new forestry smells for my beagle lady to explore. A great outdoor experience overall. We'll be back.

We hiked up from Caverns House Trail because we heard you can get in free that way and ended up…read moregetting charged. The posted signage was very small for entering the Fee Area and in a very inconvenient location as you had to watch your footing on the way up. The young woman who was working the admissions desk, had a very poor tone when she addressed us about this on May 1st this year.

This is an NPS site ($10 per person, or free for up to four people with the annual park pass,…read morealthough when I visited the gatehouse wasn't manned and people were just walking in for free). There's a Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center that has restroom facilites, a gift shop, and displays to set the scene of the battle. There's limited free parking at the lot behind the center, otherwise you have to pay for street parking. Lookout Mountain Battlefield is actually quite large- about 3,000 acres of land on the summit and slopes of Lookout Mountain. Point Park is much smaller at 16 acres, but it hits all the highlights with dramatic overlooks, monuments, and cannon positions to help understand the Battle of Lookout Mountain. There's plenty of hiking here as well, with trails to Ochs Museum & Observatory and beyond. If you're not a history buff or don't like hiking, there are still amazing views to be enjoyed!

Chickamauga Dam is an impressive dam to behold. I enjoyed my time at the park here and I would…read moredefinitely recommend a visit here. Chickamauga Dam was built in the 1930's and is still there today. If you are in the area, go check it out.

Terrific birding location with the river walk parallel to the water. Plenty of parking always…read moreavailable and very well-kept for being such a popular spot. There's also a nice spot to hang up a hammock which isn't always easy to find (ideal tree spacing ya hear)

I am not quite sure where Renaissance Park starts versus where Coolidge Park ends. We came in…read morethrough Coolidge Park but I think this is considered a separate, adjacent park. Anyway, this park is located just off of the riverwalk and has an area of wetlands where there are TONS of turtles. It's awesome - a fun little spot to spend an afternoon. Especially when the weather is nice. Absolutely loved our time here - definitely worth a stop in.

We walked through most of the park--it's not very large, but it's clean, well-maintained, and has a…read moredecent amount of shade. While there's nothing particularly unique about it, it's a pleasant spot to take your pet for a walk and let them burn off some energy.

Such a beautiful nature park! We love coming here to ride our bikes and enjoy the outdoors with our…read moredog. This park is well maintained, with restroom facilities, and offers easy hiking trails, paved paths to jog, walk, cycle, or push strollers. Keep in mind that if you walk on the area where vehicles can drive on, all pedestrians are supposed to be on a certain side of the road. Just follow all the signage and instructions around the park. The park staff are friendly, and it's nice that maps are provided in the welcome center as well as select map stations around the park. A police vehicle is stationed at the front and is occasionally seen patrolling the park. Another neat park feature of the park is the bunkers! We've found at least one open to view inside. Supposedly, the bunkers were used to store TNT. The cherry on top to this park, though, is the newly added dog park, Barks and Tails. Our dog LOVES it, and so do we. Enterprise South Nature Park is really wonderful and an easy place to enjoy a fun filled outing.

After having quite a few people recommend Enterprise O finally made it on my last visit to TN…read more There are 11 different areas some have the option of biking, hiking, walking awhile some are only for pedestrians. Whenever you go the parking lot may be quite full. You definitely won't be the only one there. Poe Run Path is only for pedestrians is the trail I decided to take after seeing the bikers on a different trail. The bikers trails looked liked fun. There is also a business office open to the public. There you can find assistance and restrooms.

The view is very nice if you are a local and just want to take a quick walk. My family and I were…read morefilling in some time our trip. I was nice to see the geese and ducks in the fountain pond. There's a sign that explains why feeding them isn't good for their environment. There was also a massive gold fish or koi in the pond.

The park is pretty small if you only take the pathway around about 1/3 of a mile. But if you…read moreventure out a bit you can get.a mile of walking in easily. I would definitely recommend stopping by once just to see the beautiful scenery and the pond filled with ducks. Even with the colder weather you may see a few people in the area.

Foster Falls is easily one of the most impressive waterfalls we've visited in Tennessee! From the…read moremoment we arrived, it was clear why this spot is so popular with hikers, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts. The park is clean, well maintained, and easy to navigate, with a scenic overlook that offers an incredible first view of the falls. We decided to hike down into the gorge, and it was absolutely worth the effort. Crossing the suspension bridge added a fun touch to the adventure, and standing at the base of the 60-foot waterfall was an unforgettable experience. The towering sandstone cliffs, lush greenery, and cool mist from the falls created a peaceful atmosphere that made us want to stay much longer. The trails are well marked, though the descent can be steep in places, so good hiking shoes are definitely recommended. We also loved learning that this area is a favorite destination for rock climbers and serves as the southern end of the famous Fiery Gizzard Trail. Whether you're looking for a scenic day hike, an amazing place to photograph, or simply a beautiful spot to enjoy nature, Foster Falls should absolutely be on your Tennessee itinerary. We had an incredible time and can't wait to return and explore even more of South Cumberland State Park. Highly recommended! Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

Foster Falls, just do it! We are 60 and 66! My body talked to me that night but the memories I…read morehave are so worth it!!

It's so pretty and peaceful in this park. The park is inside a residential neighborhood. It…read moreconsists of lush gardens made into dedicated sections of all types of greenery and perennial flowers, bushes, waterfalls and stonework. In the quiet background, various song birds pleasantly sing. The residential area is located in a hidden alcove about two miles from DT Chattanooga, and is very well kept up. There is one picnic table if you wish to use it and a couple of small trails. If you go, keep in mind the local residents don't keep their dogs on leashes, nor do they have fences keeping them on their property. One time we came here a large dog came charging at us full bore from a grassy yard while we were on a walk. Sometimes you can tell whether a dog is friendly or not, but the anxious run by the dog made me think not. Luckily, we hadn't walked too far from my car, so it was easy to get back, which is what we did. It felt like the owner of the dog didn't want 'outsiders' walking in what is a public park. He was standing there without giving the dog commands. Go figure. Keep in mind there is minimal to no parking, so you will most likely have only 2-3 parking spots at the far end of the park.