Elizabethton Tennessee, Laurel Falls- This is my favorite hiking spot in this area. It is right off Highway 321. There is a lower trail head which is 2.5 miles to the falls and an upper trail head that is 1.5 miles to the falls. There is also several other trails throughout the area. A 14 mile round trip and 17 mile round trip. It is a hike with hills, creeks, some rock climbing on the lower trail, not bad though. Great foot holds and not at all dangerous. This picture shows one of the areas where you have to climb a little around the corner. Great place!
Jonesborough, Tennessee, the oldest town in Tennessee has bragging rights on their storytelling as well.
October is the month where the whole town and surrounding communities come alive with the excitment and festivities of storytellers and their active audiences from around the world. They all come to Jonesborough. It has tents set up all over town, restaurants and shop keepers participate as well. It's a joyfull atmosphere. Great for families, children,adults, anyones with an imagination or just looking for a wonderful way to spend their day/evening. The last one our family went to, we parked ourselves in the ghost story tent. It was perfect! We have memories from that evening to last us into old age. Make your reservations early...the town fills up!
Jonesborough is the home of the International Storytelling Center. It is located in downtown, 116 West Main Street. 800-952-8392 or visit them on line at www.storytellingcenter.net.
At great place to visit while discovering Northeast Tennessee has stories that date back 5 million years. The Miocene Period was a time when the Appalachian region was the home to rhinos, saber-toothed cats, short faced bears and tapirs. It is a place to bring the family and learn while having fun. Some of what you will see is massive skeletons, life sized murals, interactive displays and re-creations of Northeast Tennessee's ancient past. There is also an observation lab where you can watch paleontologists examine recently discovered remains.
Gray Fossil Site & Museum 1212 Suncrest Drive Gray, TN 423-439-3640
This is played through out the world! A great way to get out with your loved one, children, grandchildren, officemates...etc All you need is a handheld gps ($80-90) and sense of adventure! Pull the site up www.geocaching.com create an account (free) put in your zip code and pull up caches!!! Caches are basicly hidden containers, outdoors, somewhere! The site will give you coordinates and hints to find it. Sometimes they are easy, in a tree, sometimes it takes some searching. Once you find it, sign the log, take something and leave something! This is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the enviorment. We take our gps with us on vacations. We have found caches, EVERYWHERE! It's so much fun. ENJOY!
Johnson City and surrounding areas have incredible hiking trails. Buffalo Mountain is right in the city has has tons of trails which start at beginner and go all the way to difficult. You can stand in the center of the city, look south and be amazed by the views of the Mountains. Just drive 10-15 minutes, a dream come true. Just remember to dress properly! I became a winter hiking fan when I learned how to dress properly! Layer and drywick. ps. hiking stick might help as well.
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I love Northeast Tennessee and you will too! I relocated to this area in 1995 and haven't left since! The mountains, lakes and 4 seasons will grab you and not let go. I love my job and the people
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