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Outdoor Activities in Tennessee
	Tennessee Hiking, Biking & Horseback Riding
	Tennessee Fishing, Hunting & Water Sporting
	Golf in Tennessee
	Tennessee Skiing, Snowboarding & Ice Skating

Outdoor Activities in Kentucky
	Kentucky Caving, Climbing & Exploring
	Kentucky Fishing, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking & Hunting
	Kentucky Horseback Riding, Hiking & Biking
	Golf in Kentucky

Outdoor Activities in Tennessee

For outdoor wayfarers, Tennessee is heaven on earth! Experience the tranquility and enchanting beauty of hiking, biking and horseback riding along scenic mountain trails and past majestic waterfalls. Enjoy invigorating activities like fishing, hunting, cycling, boating, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, back packing, camping, skiing, caving and exploring as you breathe in the fresh air and natural wonders of Tennessee's alluring panorama. Grab your gear and sense of adventure and head to Tennessee's diverse natural playgrounds - from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Ocoee River!

Tennessee Hiking, Biking & Horseback Riding

One of the most breathtaking outdoor destinations in Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a utopia for hiking, mountain biking, equestrian riding and touring. Hike and cycle on the trail at Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains and experience beautiful vistas, rushing mountain streams, cascading waterfalls, majestic forests, ancient mountains, diverse animal life and blooming wildflowers. Hike 800 miles of scenic trails through pristine forest to the highest point - Clingmans Dome - at 6,643 feet.

Rich in history, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park offers 70 miles of trails and cave tours, and Buffalo Mountain Park features 725 acres of natural preserve with awesome hiking trails. Hike along sheer bluffs, narrow ridges, and forest trails at Burgess Falls State Natural Area and savor breathtaking scenery and waterfalls. Enjoy panoramic vistas of the Tennessee Valley as you hike along the Enchanted Trail at Lookout Mountain, a woodland path that meanders through mountain landscape and majestic waterfalls. Explore massive caves, waterfalls, and spectacular rock formations in Lookout Mountain Caverns and discover the wonders of Ruby Falls, the highest and deepest waterfall in America - thundering down 145 feet into the Tennessee River. And if you want to pick up the intensity, trek along Appalachian Trail! [ Top ]

Tennessee Fishing, Hunting & Water Sporting

A hunter''s or fisherman''s dreams come true in the woodland forests and pristine waterways throughout Tennessee. Anglers enjoy 700 miles of streams brimming with brook, brown and rainbow trout at Great Smokey Mountains NP. With more than 2,300 miles of shoreline, Kentucky Lake - the second largest man-made lake in the world - offers year-round fishing, hunting and boating. You can also cast your fishing lines at Falling Water River at Cumberland Mountain State Park, Tennessee River, Hiawassee Scenic River, Sequatchie River, Lake Chickamauga, Norris Lake, McNatt Fishing Lake at Big Ridge State Park, and Meadow Park Lake. Satisfy your aquatic adventures by rafting, kayaking and canoeing on the Ocoee River, Hiawassee Scenic River, Falling Water River, Sequatchie River and Pigeon River. For exhilarating, fast moving white water, big waves, and exciting Class III-IV rapids, take a rafting journey on the thrilling Ocoee River in East Tennessee, or raft the high-octane rapids of the stunning Nolichucky River through one of the most pristine river gorges in the East. [ Top ]

Golf in Tennessee

Tee off in Tennessee and enjoy challenging golf courses with diverse terrain, natural beauty, scenic layouts, lush fairways, well-maintained greens, high USGA course ratings and tranquil breezes. Home of the famous Bear Trace - a collection of five Jack Nicklaus designed courses including Bear Trace - Cumberland Mountain - and the eight outstanding courses on the Tennessee Golf Trail - Tennessee offers many spectacular golf courses, including TPC Southwind, Hermitage Golf Course, Quail Ridge Golf Club, River Islands Golf Course, and Gatlinburg Golf Course in Pigeon Forge. Experience fantastic scenery and breathtaking layouts as you chase some birdies in this wonderful golf destination. [ Top ]

Tennessee Skiing, Snowboarding & Ice Skating

Ride the scenic 120-passenger aerial tramway up to Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort in the Great Smokey Mountains. Enjoy excellent winter skiing and snowboarding on eight ski trails, as well as indoor ice skating, an alpine slide, and a scenic chairlift. This Tennessee ski resort offers ski and snowboard rental, a ski shop and lessons. [ Top ]

Tennessee Hotels

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Surrounded by the natural beauty of Tennessee and conveniently located near scenic hiking and biking trails, championship golf courses, beautiful lakes, the Great Smokey Mountains and endless outdoor activities, Ramada Hotels of Tennessee offer exceptional hotels for business and leisure travel. Enjoy a weekend getaway filled with outdoor fun and adventure, then come back to our hotels and relax in spacious accommodations with an array of lifestyle amenities.

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Outdoor Activities in Kentucky

If you love the outdoors, experience the unbridled adventure and natural beauty of Kentucky. With diverse landscapes - from the mountains to the caves - pristine lakes and waterways, national parks and recreation areas, 17 state resort parks, diverse wildlife and endless outdoor activities, Kentucky is a spectacular getaway that will inspire the outdoor enthusiast in you. Explore the longest cave system in the world, witness a rare moonbow, marvel at the largest collection of natural sandstone arches, experience beautiful scenery or go back in time to the days of Kentucky's earliest settlement. From caving, hiking and rock climbing to paddling, fishing and boating, Kentucky offers a variety of exhilarating adventures and refreshing natural experiences.

Kentucky Caving, Climbing & Exploring

Tour the wondrous sandstone caves and scenic hiking, biking and horseback riding trails at Mammoth Cave National Park - the longest cave system on the planet with 365 miles of pathways. Go spelunking in Mammoth Cave and explore massive, mysterious chambers, rocky halls, and water-formed labyrinths. Climb the many unique routes at the internationally renowned Red River Gorge and marvel at the over 80 natural sandstone arches. Explore the wonders of nature at Shaker Village, a recreational utopia on 3,000 acres of picturesque farmland with miles of scenic hiking, equestrian and biking trails, and the oldest exposed rock in Kentucky. Explore Cumberland Falls State Resort Park - the "Niagara of the South," where the waterfall forms a 125-foot wide curtain that plunges 60 feet into the boulder-strewn gorge below. The mist of Cumberland Falls creates the magic of the moonbow-a unique phenomenon found nowhere else in the Western Hemisphere. [ Top ]

Kentucky Fishing, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking & Hunting

Kentucky Fishing, Hunting & Water Sporting

If you love to swim, fish, boat, kayak, canoe or splash around, Kentucky has thousands of miles of beautiful shoreline. Located in the Appalachian foothills of eastern Kentucky, Daniel Boone National Forest offers preserved lands for hunting game and hundreds of miles of winding rivers and streams for fishing enthusiasts. Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area offers beautiful waterways and wooded areas for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and boating, hunting, wildlife viewing, and camping.

The enchanting 8200-acre Green River Lake is an idyllic spot for water activities like boating, skiing, swimming and fishing for bass, crappie, walleye or muskie. Enjoy canoeing and kayaking adventures on the beautiful Green River at Mammoth Cave National Park. Escape for fishing, boating, whitewater rafting, canoeing and kayaking adventures at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Carter Caves State Resort Park, Carnico Lake, Greenbo Lake State Resort and Barren River Lake. For extreme whitewater rafting on Class IV-VI rapids, Russell Fork River cuts a 1600-foot gorge through the mountains into Elkhorn City. [ Top ]

Kentucky Horseback Riding, Hiking & Biking

Kentucky offers a plethora of adventure activities, including hiking, biking, climbing, spelunking, and exploring. Hike, bike, horseback ride and climb your way through Daniel Boone National Forest's 707,000 acres of rugged terrain with 600 miles of scenic hiking and horseback riding trails, 3,400 miles of sandstone cliffs, steep forested ridges and ravines. Trek over 70 miles of hiking trails, subterranean caves, and scenic mountain passages at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and discover cascading waterfalls and Southern Appalachian history. Enjoy hiking, cycling and horseback riding on surface trails at Mammoth Cave National Park. A destination of immense natural beauty and adventure, Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area offers miles of scenic hiking, OHV and equestrian trails through meadows, rolling hills, and rocky plateaus. [ Top ]

Golf in Kentucky

Blessed with bluegrass, bourbon, and beauty, Kentucky is famous for persimmon golf clubs made by Louisville Golf and the nation''s oldest continuous golf course - the Middlesboro Country Club - whose golfers have been teeing off since 1889. With 180 golf courses, including 19 beautiful State Park golf courses, Kentucky is a duffer's paradise. Whether you play persimmon or metal clubs, you'll discover a pristine golf destination and the finest courses in the land.

Tee off at the 13 championship 18-hole courses on the Kentucky Parks Golf Trail, offering the ultimate in challenging play. Four of these courses - Dale Hollow, Pine Mountain, Yatesville Lake and Grayson Lake - were named "best new affordable public courses" by Golf Digest Magazine. Test your game and enjoy stunning landscapes at Old Silo Golf Club and Kearney Hill Links in Lexington, Chariot Run Golf Club and Valhalla Golf Club - home of the 2008 Ryder Cup - in Louisville, Widows Watch Golf Course in Nicholasville, and Club at Olde Stone Golf Course in Alvaton. [ Top ]

Kentucky Hotels

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Surrounded by the natural beauty of Kentucky and conveniently located near scenic hiking trails, incredible golf courses, massive caves and waterfalls, beautiful lakes, recreational areas, and endless outdoor activities, Ramada Hotels of Kentucky offer exceptional hotels for business and leisure travel. Enjoy a weekend getaway filled with outdoor adventure, and relax in spacious accommodations with an array of lifestyle amenities.

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