Cumberland Trail

Experience Tennessee hiking and backpacking at its best! The Cumberland Trail (CT), a Tennessee State Scenic Hiking Trail, became Tennessee's 53rd state park in 1998. The construction of the Tennessee hiking and backpacking trail is a public-private partnership, an example of the power of volunteerism. The Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park will contain a core corridor of 300-plus miles of trail beginning in the Cumberland Gap National Park (Ky) and stretching south to Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park and Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area just outside Chattanooga. In addition to providing multiple recreational opportunities, this protected greenway will act as a buffer to protect water quality and provide natural habitat for animals.

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Cumberland Plateau

A once-remote wilderness is now attracting increased recreational use and second-home development, placing new pressures on the world's longest hardwood-forested plateau. Stretching across eastern Tennessee from Alabama north into Kentucky, the Cumberland Plateau rises more than 1,000 feet above the Tennessee River Valley to a vast tableland of sandstone and shale dating as far back as 500 million years. Carved over time by flowing water, the plateau today is a labyrinth of rocky ridges and verdant ravines dropping steeply into gorges laced with waterfalls and caves, ferns, and rhododendrons.

Victorian Mansion

Tour, eat, and shop at the 1896 Victorian mansion called “Tennessee’s Biltmore” by PBS. It was built by Gorilla Pants manufacturer Clay Faulkner, and some say his friendly ghost remains. Open daily 9-5. Special entertainment for motorcoach groups. Call 931-668-4444 or visit online at http://www.falconrest.travel/.

Golfing

Designed by Jerry Lemons, The Reserve At Collins River is a championship golf course and a true work of art. The unique design follows the topography which has been formed by nature over millions of years. Each hole has been seamlessly groomed to suit the gentle terrain. Where once stood a landscape nursery farm with thousands of trees and shrubbery is now a most beautiful and challenging golf course. Call 931-668-7749 or visit online at http://www.collinsriver.com/.

Stonehaus Winery

Stonehaus Winery is located high atop Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau.

Stonehaus Winery is open to visitors 7 days a week year-round. Taste fine wines from the dry Merlot to the fruity Muscadine. Watch a free DVD tour of the winery. All aspects of the wine making process are covered from the history of Stonehaus, the grape growing, the crushing of grapes, the wine making process, and the bottling process.

If you would prefer to take a personally guided tour, you may contact the winery and make an appointment.

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Boy Scouts purchase 1600 acres on Cumberland Plateau

By: Katie Allison Granju, Producer
Date created: 5/16/2007 12:45:41 PM
Last updated: 5/16/2007 12:46:25 PM

THE TENNESSEAN

The Boy Scouts of America have purchased 1,600 acres on the Cumberland Plateau about two hours east of Nashville for a wilderness and adventure "reservation."

About 300 acres of cleared land and more than 1,200 acres of pine and hardwood forest will be available for camping, hiking and other activities, according to information the Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts released today.

The deal, including the land, interest on loans, renovations and equipment, is costing roughly $7 million. Since the land is surrounded by 50,000 acres of public property, including Fall Creek Falls State Park and the Bridgestone-Firestone Centennial Wilderness Area, it offers even more in the way of caving, rock climbing, rappelling, fishing and kayaking, the group said."We are thrilled to secure this pristine wilderness on the Cumberland Plateau for the next generation of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers and Explorers to explore and enjoy, along with the many other state and private groups with whom we plan to collaborate," Joe Long, executive director of the local Scouting group, said in an emailed statement."

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Amazin' Acres of Fun

Fall Fun: Are you looking for family or group fun? You are invited to enjoy 3 corn mazes, a hay maze, a straw maze, a hayride, farm animal petting, a cow train ride, and acres of pumpkins (all sizes, shapes, and colors available.) Each year Amazin' Acres adds something new so if it has been a while, come see what we've added. Their activities are sure to be educational, team building and loads of fun. So drop the hustle and bustle of everyday life and engage in some simple country fun. Make conquering the new maze a yearly tradition! Remember - Here at Amazin' Acres of Fun - Getting lost can mean finding fun!

Spring or fall there is something for all!

Spring Fun: At Amazin' Acres of Fun they have the tastiest homegrown, sun ripened, nutritious strawberries around. You can pick-your-own or buy them pre-picked. Either way you'll be glad you came to Amazin' Acres for your strawberry needs. Their season usually begins in late April till the first of June.

Galaxy Maze
8 acre maze is adventurous and will take you on a journey through outer space. Are you brave enough to go where no one has gone before? Can you maneuver through stars, dead ends, and even black holes? Your allies this year are: Space, Nature, Bible, Sports & Games and Cinema Trivia. This year we have 4 levels of galaxy exploration.

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