EastTN.us Attractions Feed http://www.easttn.us/feeds/rss.aspx This site is aimed at showing us all things to do and places to go right here at home in East Tennessee Tri-Cities area. So if you are tired of never having anything to do, take a look around at all the treasures right in your backyard. http://www.easttn.us/images/logos/easttn.png EastTN.us http://www.easttn.us 170 57 Appalachian Caverns Appalachian Caverns]]>Elevation: 1,400ft
]]>Location: Sullivan County, TN

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Appalachian Caverns EastTN.us Appalachian Caverns Caves Historic Backbone Rock Backbone Rock]]>Elevation: 2,000ft
]]>Location: Johnson County, TN

]]>Backbone Rock was named because of its appearance of a large natural rock wall. It stands at 75ft high and 20ft think. At first site you would almost guess it was man made.

In 1901 the Empire Mining Company blasted the tunnel through the wall to make way for Beaver Dam Railroad. The railway connected the Sutherland community to the Virginia-Carolina line.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Backbone Rock EastTN.us Backbone Rock was named because of its appearance of a large natural rock wall. It stands at 75ft high and 20ft think. At first site you would almost guess it was man made.

In 1901 the Empire Mining Company blasted the tunnel through the wall to make way for Beaver Dam Railroad. The railway connected the Sutherland community to the Virginia-Carolina line.

]]> Backbone Rock Hiking Bald Eagles on Boone Lake Winged Deer Park Bald Eagles on Boone Lake Winged Deer Park]]>Elevation: 1,400ft
]]>Location: Washington County, TN

]]>There is a nesting pair of bald eagles, Jolene and Boone, that lives along the Boone Lake in Washington County, TN near Winged Deer Park in Johnson City. East Tennessee State University has live cameras on their nest.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Bald Eagles on Boone Lake Winged Deer Park EastTN.us There is a nesting pair of bald eagles, Jolene and Boone, that lives along the Boone Lake in Washington County, TN near Winged Deer Park in Johnson City. East Tennessee State University has live cameras on their nest.

Please note that the coordinates/map are not an exact location of a bald eagle nest. We do not disclose bald eagle nest locations.

]]> Bald Eagles on Boone Lake Winged Deer Park Rivers/Lakes Wildlife Bald Eagles on Clinch River Bald Eagles on Clinch River]]>Elevation: 1,200ft
]]>Location: Scott County, VA

]]>There is a nesting pair of bald eagles that lives along the Clinch River in Scott County, VA.

Please note that the coordinates/map are not an exact location of a bald eagle nest. We do not disclose bald eagle nest locations.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Bald Eagles on Clinch River EastTN.us There is a nesting pair of bald eagles that lives along the Clinch River in Scott County, VA.

Please note that the coordinates/map are not an exact location of a bald eagle nest. We do not disclose bald eagle nest locations.

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]]> Bald Eagles on Clinch River Rivers/Lakes Wildlife Bald Eagles on Holston River Bald Eagles on Holston River]]>Elevation: 1,150ft
]]>Location: Hawkins County, TN

]]>There are a couple nesting pairs of bald eagles that live along the Holston River in Hawkins/Sullivan County, TN

Please note that the coordinates/map are not an exact location of a bald eagle nest. We do not disclose bald eagle nest locations.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Bald Eagles on Holston River EastTN.us There are a couple nesting pairs of bald eagles that live along the Holston River in Hawkins/Sullivan County, TN

Please note that the coordinates/map are not an exact location of a bald eagle nest. We do not disclose bald eagle nest locations.

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]]> Bald Eagles on Holston River Rivers/Lakes Wildlife Bald Eagles on South Fork Holston River Bald Eagles on South Fork Holston River]]>Elevation: 1,400ft
]]>Location: Sullivan County, TN

]]>There is a nesting pair of bald eagles, Frances and Franklin, that lives along the South Fork Holston River in Sullivan County, TN. East Tennessee State University has live cameras on their nest.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Bald Eagles on South Fork Holston River EastTN.us There is a nesting pair of bald eagles, Frances and Franklin, that lives along the South Fork Holston River in Sullivan County, TN. East Tennessee State University has live cameras on their nest.

Please note that the coordinates/map are not an exact location of a bald eagle nest. We do not disclose bald eagle nest locations.

]]> Bald Eagles on South Fork Holston River Rivers/Lakes Wildlife Bald Eagles on South Holston Lake Bald Eagles on South Holston Lake]]>Elevation: 1,730ft
]]>Location: Sullivan County, TN

]]>Bald eagles nesting on South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, TN.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Bald Eagles on South Holston Lake EastTN.us Bald eagles nesting on South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, TN.

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]]> Bald Eagles on South Holston Lake Rivers/Lakes Wildlife Bald Eagles on Watauga River Bald Eagles on Watauga River]]>Elevation: 1,600ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>There is a nesting pair of bald eagles that lives along the Hunter/Siam section of the Watauga River in Carter County, TN.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Bald Eagles on Watauga River EastTN.us There is a nesting pair of bald eagles that lives along the Hunter/Siam section of the Watauga River in Carter County, TN.

Please note that the coordinates/map are not an exact location of a bald eagle nest. We do not disclose bald eagle nest locations.

]]> Bald Eagles on Watauga River Rivers/Lakes Wildlife Bays Mountain (Garden) Fire Tower Bays Mountain (Garden) Fire Tower]]>Elevation: 2,405ft
]]>Location: Hawkins County, TN

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Bays Mountain (Garden) Fire Tower EastTN.us Bays Mountain (Garden) Fire Tower Fire Towers Hiking Mountain Overlooks Bays Mountain Park Bays Mountain Park]]>Elevation: 2,000ft
]]>Location: Sullivan County, TN

]]> Located in Kingsport, TN Bays Mountain Park is Tennessee’s Largest City-Owned Park. Bays Mountain Park is home to 3,550-acre nature preserve including a Nature Center with a Planetarium Theater, Animal Habitats featuring wolves, bobcats, raptors and reptiles, and an Adventure Ropes Course. There are also miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.

 

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Bays Mountain Park EastTN.us  Located in Kingsport, TN Bays Mountain Park is Tennessee’s Largest City-Owned Park. Bays Mountain Park is home to 3,550-acre nature preserve including a Nature Center with a Planetarium Theater, Animal Habitats featuring wolves, bobcats, raptors and reptiles, and an Adventure Ropes Course. There are also miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.

 

]]> Bays Mountain Park Hiking Rivers/Lakes Big Cherry Reservoir Big Cherry Reservoir]]>Elevation: 3,120ft
]]>Location: Wise County, VA

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Big Cherry Reservoir EastTN.us Big Cherry Reservoir Rivers/Lakes Swimming Blue Ghost Fireflies of Rocky Fork Blue Ghost Fireflies of Rocky Fork]]>Elevation: 2,200ft
]]>Location: Unicoi County, TN

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Blue Ghost Fireflies of Rocky Fork EastTN.us Blue Ghost Fireflies of Rocky Fork Rivers/Lakes Wildlife Blue Hole Falls Blue Hole Falls]]>Elevation: 2,240ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>A series of four waterfalls located on Holston Mountain in the Stoney Creek community of Carter County, TN. The falls’ name, Blue Hole Falls, comes from the deep blue pool in front of waterfall #3 (the main fall).

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Blue Hole Falls EastTN.us A series of four waterfalls located on Holston Mountain in the Stoney Creek community of Carter County, TN. The falls’ name, Blue Hole Falls, comes from the deep blue pool in front of waterfall #3 (the main fall).

]]> Blue Hole Falls Hiking Rivers/Lakes Swimming Waterfalls Buffalo Mountain (Pinnacle) Fire Tower Buffalo Mountain (Pinnacle) Fire Tower]]>Elevation: 3,500ft
]]>Location: Unicoi County, TN

]]>Located at 3,500ft on Buffalo Mountain in Unicoi County, TN this 40ft tower offers beautiful views of Unicoi and Washington Counties. This tower is clearly visible from I26 near exit 32.

The tower can be accessed by a 5+ mile hiking path on the Unicoi County side or by road on the Washing County side. Road access to the tower is located on the opposite side of the mountain from I26 (Washington County, TN) via a Forest Service road which is accessed from Dry Creek Rd in Washington County. See directions at the bottom of the page.

The tower was remodeled and opened to hikers in Oct. 2011.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Buffalo Mountain (Pinnacle) Fire Tower EastTN.us Located at 3,500ft on Buffalo Mountain in Unicoi County, TN this 40ft tower offers beautiful views of Unicoi and Washington Counties. This tower is clearly visible from I26 near exit 32.

The tower can be accessed by a 5+ mile hiking path on the Unicoi County side or by road on the Washing County side. Road access to the tower is located on the opposite side of the mountain from I26 (Washington County, TN) via a Forest Service road which is accessed from Dry Creek Rd in Washington County. See directions at the bottom of the page.

The tower was remodeled and opened to hikers in Oct. 2011.

]]> Buffalo Mountain (Pinnacle) Fire Tower Fire Towers Hiking Mountain Overlooks Clinch Mountain Lookout Tower Clinch Mountain Lookout Tower]]>Elevation: 2,618ft
]]>Location: Hawkins County, TN

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Clinch Mountain Lookout Tower EastTN.us Clinch Mountain Lookout Tower Fire Towers Mountain Overlooks Clingmans Dome Clingmans Dome]]>Elevation: 6,643ft
]]>Location: Sevier County, TN

]]>At an elevation of 6,643 feet, Clingsman Dome is the highest point in Tennessee and the second highest point east of the Mississippi River. The Dome is also the highest point on the Appalachian Trail and in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The peak is located on the Tennessee - North Carolina border. A wooden fire tower stood on this peak until 1959 when a 55 ft concrete observation tower was completed. On an infrequent clear sunny day views extend over 100 miles into seven states.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Clingmans Dome EastTN.us At an elevation of 6,643 feet, Clingsman Dome is the highest point in Tennessee and the second highest point east of the Mississippi River. The Dome is also the highest point on the Appalachian Trail and in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The peak is located on the Tennessee - North Carolina border. A wooden fire tower stood on this peak until 1959 when a 55 ft concrete observation tower was completed. On an infrequent clear sunny day views extend over 100 miles into seven states.

]]> Clingmans Dome Fire Towers Hiking Mountain Overlooks Devil's Bathtub Devil]]>Elevation: 2,000ft
]]>Location: Scott County, VA

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Devil's Bathtub EastTN.us Devil's Bathtub Hiking Rivers/Lakes Swimming Waterfalls Doe River Gorge Doe River Gorge]]>Elevation: 2,200ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>Located in Hampton, TN Doe River Gorge is a section of the historic Tweetsie Railroad (East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad). The majority of the land is privately owned by a Christian Adventure Camp of the same name, Doe River Gorge. The narrow gauge railroad was built in the 1880's and stopped functioning in 1950. The Doe River Gorge portion of the Tweetsie was one of the most scenic portions. There were 5 tunnels and several trestles as the track winds through the narrow gorge.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Doe River Gorge EastTN.us Located in Hampton, TN Doe River Gorge is a section of the historic Tweetsie Railroad (East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad). The majority of the land is privately owned by a Christian Adventure Camp of the same name, Doe River Gorge. The narrow gauge railroad was built in the 1880's and stopped functioning in 1950. The Doe River Gorge portion of the Tweetsie was one of the most scenic portions. There were 5 tunnels and several trestles as the track winds through the narrow gorge.

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]]> Doe River Gorge Hiking Historic Rivers/Lakes Elizabethton Covered Bridge Elizabethton Covered Bridge]]>Elevation: 1,550ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>The Elizabethton Covered Bridge built in 1882 is a 134-foot (41 m) covered bridge over the Doe River in Elizabethton, the county seat of Carter County, Tennessee. The Elizabethton Covered Bridge was constructed in 1882 and connects 3rd Street and Hattie Avenue.

Structurally, the Elizabethton Covered Bridge contains one span, a covered wooden Howe Truss (typically constructed of timber diagonals and iron verticals) that is 137 feet (42 m) long. The total length is 154.3 feet (47.0 m). The covered bridge contains one traffic lane and a single walkway, while the curb-to-curb width is 16.4 feet (5.0 m) and the out-to-out width is 20.4 feet (6.2 m). The bridge substructure is masonry, stone, and concrete. Each end of the bridge features a projecting truncated gabled roofline.

Elizabethton Covered Bridge is adjacent to a large city park area with walking trails, baseball diamonds, and picinic areas and the cobered bridge spans the Doe River connecting this city park area with the Elizabethton downtown business district.

Elizabethton celebrates in the downtown business area for one week each June with the Elizabethton Covered Bridge Days featuring country and gospel music performances, activities for children, Elk Avenue car club show, and many food and crafts vendors. The Elizabethton Covered Bridge is also along the Elk Avenue route for the annual July 4 and Christmas parades.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Elizabethton Covered Bridge EastTN.us The Elizabethton Covered Bridge built in 1882 is a 134-foot (41 m) covered bridge over the Doe River in Elizabethton, the county seat of Carter County, Tennessee. The Elizabethton Covered Bridge was constructed in 1882 and connects 3rd Street and Hattie Avenue.

Structurally, the Elizabethton Covered Bridge contains one span, a covered wooden Howe Truss (typically constructed of timber diagonals and iron verticals) that is 137 feet (42 m) long. The total length is 154.3 feet (47.0 m). The covered bridge contains one traffic lane and a single walkway, while the curb-to-curb width is 16.4 feet (5.0 m) and the out-to-out width is 20.4 feet (6.2 m). The bridge substructure is masonry, stone, and concrete. Each end of the bridge features a projecting truncated gabled roofline.

Elizabethton Covered Bridge is adjacent to a large city park area with walking trails, baseball diamonds, and picinic areas and the cobered bridge spans the Doe River connecting this city park area with the Elizabethton downtown business district.

Elizabethton celebrates in the downtown business area for one week each June with the Elizabethton Covered Bridge Days featuring country and gospel music performances, activities for children, Elk Avenue car club show, and many food and crafts vendors. The Elizabethton Covered Bridge is also along the Elk Avenue route for the annual July 4 and Christmas parades.

]]> Elizabethton Covered Bridge Historic Elk River Falls Elk River Falls]]>Elevation: 2,700ft
]]>Location: Avery County, NC

]]>Elk River Falls, also known as Big Falls, is located in Elk Park, NC and is a must see. It is a very short hike from the easily accessible parking area. The waterfall is around 50 feet tall and creates a large pool. The short trail brings you out at the top of the waterfall which is uncommon for most area waterfalls.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Elk River Falls EastTN.us Elk River Falls, also known as Big Falls, is located in Elk Park, NC and is a must see. It is a very short hike from the easily accessible parking area. The waterfall is around 50 feet tall and creates a large pool. The short trail brings you out at the top of the waterfall which is uncommon for most area waterfalls.

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]]> Elk River Falls Rivers/Lakes Swimming Waterfalls Grotto Falls Grotto Falls]]>Elevation: 3,680ft
]]>Location: Sevier County, TN

]]>A 25 foot waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The hiking trail is accessed from the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. It is a 1.4 mile hike from the parking lot to the falls. This is the only waterfall in the National Park that you can walk behind the waterfall.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Grotto Falls EastTN.us A 25 foot waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The hiking trail is accessed from the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. It is a 1.4 mile hike from the parking lot to the falls. This is the only waterfall in the National Park that you can walk behind the waterfall.

]]> Grotto Falls Hiking Waterfalls Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area]]>Elevation: 3,600ft
]]>Location: Washington County, VA

]]>Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area is a 6400 acre forested area that is managed by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. There is lots of hiking, camping, fishing available complete with a 60 acre lake.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area EastTN.us Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area is a 6400 acre forested area that is managed by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. There is lots of hiking, camping, fishing available complete with a 60 acre lake.

]]> Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area Hiking Rivers/Lakes Swimming Holston Mountain Fire Tower Holston Mountain Fire Tower]]>Elevation: 4,136ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>Located on Holston High Knob at 4,136′ this 100′ steel lookout tower offers beautiful views of extreme Northeast Tennessee. The tower was originally located in Mississippi. It was moved to Holston Mountain in Carter County, Tennessee in 1943, replacing a 60′ wooden tower (built in 1934) that was accidentally burned. Now it is only used on an emergency basis the lookout was staffed until 1991.

The tower is not open to the public.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Holston Mountain Fire Tower EastTN.us Located on Holston High Knob at 4,136′ this 100′ steel lookout tower offers beautiful views of extreme Northeast Tennessee. The tower was originally located in Mississippi. It was moved to Holston Mountain in Carter County, Tennessee in 1943, replacing a 60′ wooden tower (built in 1934) that was accidentally burned. Now it is only used on an emergency basis the lookout was staffed until 1991.

The tower is not open to the public.

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]]> Holston Mountain Fire Tower Fire Towers Hiking Mountain Overlooks Jones Falls Jones Falls]]>Elevation: 3,200ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>This is a very impresses waterfall on Jones Branch in Carter County, TN. The waterfall is very remote and accessed from a short sidetrail off of the Appalachian Trail. It is around 100 feet of cascading falls.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Jones Falls EastTN.us This is a very impresses waterfall on Jones Branch in Carter County, TN. The waterfall is very remote and accessed from a short sidetrail off of the Appalachian Trail. It is around 100 feet of cascading falls.

]]> Jones Falls Hiking Waterfalls Laurel Fork Falls Laurel Fork Falls]]>Elevation: 2,300ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>A 55' waterfall in Hampton, TN on Laurel Fork Creek. This is a very popular destination for hikers along the Appalachian Trail and one of the most popular waterfalls in Northeast Tennessee.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Laurel Fork Falls EastTN.us A 55' waterfall in Hampton, TN on Laurel Fork Creek. This is a very popular destination for hikers along the Appalachian Trail and one of the most popular waterfalls in Northeast Tennessee.

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]]> Laurel Fork Falls Hiking Rivers/Lakes Waterfalls Linville Falls Linville Falls]]>Elevation: 3,200ft
]]>Location: Burke County, NC

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Linville Falls EastTN.us Linville Falls Hiking Rivers/Lakes Waterfalls Little Laurel Branch Falls Little Laurel Branch Falls]]>Elevation: 1,700ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>This is a narrow 50 foot waterfall into Wilbur Lake in Carter County, TN.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Little Laurel Branch Falls EastTN.us This is a narrow 50 foot waterfall into Wilbur Lake in Carter County, TN.

]]> Little Laurel Branch Falls Waterfalls Little War Gap Fire Tower Little War Gap Fire Tower]]>Elevation: 2,350ft
]]>Location: Hawkins County, TN

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Little War Gap Fire Tower EastTN.us Little War Gap Fire Tower Fire Towers Historic Mountain Overlooks Martin Creek Falls Martin Creek Falls]]>Elevation: 2,200ft
]]>Location: Unicoi County, TN

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Martin Creek Falls EastTN.us Martin Creek Falls Hiking Waterfalls Mendota Fire tower Mendota Fire tower]]>Elevation: 2,960ft
]]>Location: Washington County, VA

]]>Decommissioned fire tower on Clinch Mountain in Mendota, VA.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Mendota Fire tower EastTN.us Decommissioned fire tower on Clinch Mountain in Mendota, VA.

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]]> Mendota Fire tower Fire Towers Hiking Mountain Overlooks Otters on Reedy Creek Otters on Reedy Creek]]>Elevation: 1,600ft
]]>Location: Sullivan County, TN

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Otters on Reedy Creek EastTN.us Otters on Reedy Creek Rivers/Lakes Wildlife Overmountain Shelter Overmountain Shelter]]>Elevation: 4,500ft
]]>Location: Avery County, NC

]]>The Overmountain Shelter (also known as the Yellow Mountain Shelter) is a barn that has been converted to a shelter for hikers on the Appalachian Trail. It is located 5.3 miles north of Carver's Gap on the Roan Mountain area of the Appalachain Trail. It is a 2 story shelter with space for 30+ hikers/campers. It offers beautiful views of the valley and has a privy. There is also a near by water source. There is lots of land around the barn for tents also.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Overmountain Shelter EastTN.us The Overmountain Shelter (also known as the Yellow Mountain Shelter) is a barn that has been converted to a shelter for hikers on the Appalachian Trail. It is located 5.3 miles north of Carver's Gap on the Roan Mountain area of the Appalachain Trail. It is a 2 story shelter with space for 30+ hikers/campers. It offers beautiful views of the valley and has a privy. There is also a near by water source. There is lots of land around the barn for tents also.

]]> Overmountain Shelter Hiking Mountain Overlooks Porters Creek Trail Porters Creek Trail]]>Elevation: 2,600ft
]]>Location: Sevier County, TN

]]>Approx. 2 mile hike from the parking lot (4 miles round trip).

Around 2/3 of a mile from the trailhead  you will see old stone walls on the right. These walls are from the Elbert Cantrell farmstead. Cantrell lived in the Porters Creek community in the early 1900s. Nearby is teh Ownby Cemetery which has grave stones dating back to the early 1900's.

1 mile on the trail you will come to a history farm site. This was the farm site of John Messer. Here there is a cantilevered barn built by John Whaley around 1875. There is also a cabin built by the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club in the 1930's.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Porters Creek Trail EastTN.us Approx. 2 mile hike from the parking lot (4 miles round trip).

Around 2/3 of a mile from the trailhead  you will see old stone walls on the right. These walls are from the Elbert Cantrell farmstead. Cantrell lived in the Porters Creek community in the early 1900s. Nearby is teh Ownby Cemetery which has grave stones dating back to the early 1900's.

1 mile on the trail you will come to a history farm site. This was the farm site of John Messer. Here there is a cantilevered barn built by John Whaley around 1875. There is also a cabin built by the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club in the 1930's.

]]> Porters Creek Trail Hiking Historic Red Fork Falls Red Fork Falls]]>Elevation: 3,000ft
]]>Location: Unicoi County, TN

]]>A series of waterfalls on Red Fork in Unicoi County, TN. The main fall is a 60' cascading waterfall. It is around a half mile hike with a couple creek crossing from the parking area/trail head. The hike is short but the last 100 yards down to the base of the main waterfall is extremely difficult. Almost straight down and often slippery.

The parking area is on Unaka Mountain Road. Located here.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Red Fork Falls EastTN.us A series of waterfalls on Red Fork in Unicoi County, TN. The main fall is a 60' cascading waterfall. It is around a half mile hike with a couple creek crossing from the parking area/trail head. The hike is short but the last 100 yards down to the base of the main waterfall is extremely difficult. Almost straight down and often slippery.

The parking area is on Unaka Mountain Road. Located here.

]]> Red Fork Falls Hiking Waterfalls Red Foxes in Carter County Red Foxes in Carter County]]>Elevation: 1,600ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Red Foxes in Carter County EastTN.us Red Foxes in Carter County Wildlife Red Squirrels on Roan Mountain Red Squirrels on Roan Mountain]]>Elevation: 6,200ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>Red squirrels live in the spruce-fir forest at some of the highest peaks in Northeast Tennessee such as Roan Mountain.

 

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Red Squirrels on Roan Mountain EastTN.us Red squirrels live in the spruce-fir forest at some of the highest peaks in Northeast Tennessee such as Roan Mountain.

 

]]> Red Squirrels on Roan Mountain Mountain Overlooks Wildlife Rich Mountain Fire Tower Rich Mountain Fire Tower]]>Elevation: 3,643ft
]]>Location: Greene County, TN

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Rich Mountain Fire Tower EastTN.us Rich Mountain Fire Tower Fire Towers Mountain Overlooks Roan High Bluff Overlook Roan High Bluff Overlook]]>Elevation: 6,267ft
]]>Location: Mitchell County, NC

]]>The second highest peak on Roan Mountain, Roan High Bluff rises to 6,267 feet. An observation deck is located just 20 feet (6.1 m) below the peak (the actual peak is closed to hikers). The overlook offers a 180-degree view of the valley and other mounain peaks to the northwest. The overlook is accessed via the Cloudland Trail, which rises out of Tollhouse Gap. Cloudland Trail is a 1.2 mile hike from the main parking lot, but the hike can be shortened depending on where you park. If you have never experienced the beauty of this spot, it is a must go. The bluff is located just southwest of the world famous Roan Mountain rhododendron garden.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Roan High Bluff Overlook EastTN.us The second highest peak on Roan Mountain, Roan High Bluff rises to 6,267 feet. An observation deck is located just 20 feet (6.1 m) below the peak (the actual peak is closed to hikers). The overlook offers a 180-degree view of the valley and other mounain peaks to the northwest. The overlook is accessed via the Cloudland Trail, which rises out of Tollhouse Gap. Cloudland Trail is a 1.2 mile hike from the main parking lot, but the hike can be shortened depending on where you park. If you have never experienced the beauty of this spot, it is a must go. The bluff is located just southwest of the world famous Roan Mountain rhododendron garden.

]]> Roan High Bluff Overlook Hiking Mountain Overlooks Roan Mountain Jane Bald Roan Mountain Jane Bald]]>Elevation: 5,807ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Roan Mountain Jane Bald EastTN.us Roan Mountain Jane Bald Hiking Mountain Overlooks Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens]]>Elevation: 6,200ft
]]>Location: Mitchell County, NC

]]>The world's largest natural rhododendron garden is located on Roan Mountain. The rhododendron bloom in mid to late June every year.

There is a festival held during the third or fourth weekend of June, depending on the peak of the rhododendron bloom.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens EastTN.us The world's largest natural rhododendron garden is located on Roan Mountain. The rhododendron bloom in mid to late June every year.

There is a festival held during the third or fourth weekend of June, depending on the peak of the rhododendron bloom.

]]> Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens Hiking Mountain Overlooks Roan Mountain Round Bald Roan Mountain Round Bald]]>Elevation: 5,826ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>Round Bald rises near the center of the Roan massif. It has an elevation of 5,826 feet, to the east of Carver's Gap and the west of Grassy Ridge Bald. The Appalachian Trail (following the state border) crosses its summit, first passing through a sparse treeline on the mountain's northwestern slope before emerging in the bald area near the top.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Roan Mountain Round Bald EastTN.us Round Bald rises near the center of the Roan massif. It has an elevation of 5,826 feet, to the east of Carver's Gap and the west of Grassy Ridge Bald. The Appalachian Trail (following the state border) crosses its summit, first passing through a sparse treeline on the mountain's northwestern slope before emerging in the bald area near the top.

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]]> Roan Mountain Round Bald Hiking Mountain Overlooks Roaring Creek Falls Roaring Creek Falls]]>Elevation: 3,000ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>Small waterfall on the property of Fairhaven Ministries in Roan Mountain, TN

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]]> Roaring Creek Falls Hiking Waterfalls Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail]]>Elevation: 3,000ft
]]>Location: Sevier County, TN

]]>A 6 mile loop that takes you through the historic Roaring Fork community inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are several historic buildings (homes and farms) dating back to the late 1800's. There are also many hiking trails to get a closer look at these historic farmsteads, waterfalls and mountain peaks.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail EastTN.us A 6 mile loop that takes you through the historic Roaring Fork community inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are several historic buildings (homes and farms) dating back to the late 1800's. There are also many hiking trails to get a closer look at these historic farmsteads, waterfalls and mountain peaks.

]]> Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Hiking Historic Rocky Fork Rocky Fork]]>Elevation: 2,200ft
]]>Location: Unicoi County, TN

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Rocky Fork EastTN.us Rocky Fork Rivers/Lakes Waterfalls Sill Branch Falls Sill Branch Falls]]>Elevation: 2,100ft
]]>Location: Unicoi County, TN

]]>The main waterfall is very impressive. It is around 40-50 feet tall. The amount of recent rain will greatly affect how much water is in this waterfall. It is around a .75 mile hike one way from the parking area. The main fall is on the North Fork Sill Branch. When the trail splits stay to the left. The trail is very rocky and only has a few steep inclines.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Sill Branch Falls EastTN.us The main waterfall is very impressive. It is around 40-50 feet tall. The amount of recent rain will greatly affect how much water is in this waterfall. It is around a .75 mile hike one way from the parking area. The main fall is on the North Fork Sill Branch. When the trail splits stay to the left. The trail is very rocky and only has a few steep inclines.

]]> Sill Branch Falls Hiking Waterfalls South Holston Lake South Holston Lake]]>Elevation: 1,730ft
]]>Location: Sullivan County, TN

]]>South Holston Lake is a lake on the TVA system, located in Sullivan County, TN and Washington County, VA. It's primary tributaries are South Fork Holston River and Middle Fork Holston River. The lake covers 7,580-acres.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/South Holston Lake EastTN.us South Holston Lake is a lake on the TVA system, located in Sullivan County, TN and Washington County, VA. It's primary tributaries are South Fork Holston River and Middle Fork Holston River. The lake covers 7,580-acres.

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]]> South Holston Lake Rivers/Lakes Swimming Twisting Falls (Compression Falls) Twisting Falls (Compression Falls)]]>Elevation: 2,300ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>Twisting/Compression Falls (aka Poga Falls) are located on the Elk River in the Poga area of Carter County, TN. This is one of the biggest waterfalls in the Northeast TN/Western NC area I have been to. It is absolutely beautiful. It is extremely remote and also the most difficult hike I have ever been on. It is around a 400 foot elevation change in less than half a mile. It is as close to rock climbing as you can get without actually rock climbing. It was well worth it.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Twisting Falls (Compression Falls) EastTN.us Twisting/Compression Falls (aka Poga Falls) are located on the Elk River in the Poga area of Carter County, TN. This is one of the biggest waterfalls in the Northeast TN/Western NC area I have been to. It is absolutely beautiful. It is extremely remote and also the most difficult hike I have ever been on. It is around a 400 foot elevation change in less than half a mile. It is as close to rock climbing as you can get without actually rock climbing. It was well worth it.

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]]> Twisting Falls (Compression Falls) Hiking Rivers/Lakes Swimming Waterfalls Unaka Mountains Beauty Spot Unaka Mountains Beauty Spot]]>Elevation: 4,440ft
]]>Location: Unicoi County, TN

]]>Mountain overlook on the Unaka Mountains of Unicoi County, TN.

For information on when the gates open each year, please contact the National Forest Service.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Unaka Mountains Beauty Spot EastTN.us Mountain overlook on the Unaka Mountains of Unicoi County, TN.

For information on when the gates open each year, please contact the National Forest Service.

]]> Unaka Mountains Beauty Spot Mountain Overlooks Watauga Lake Overlook - Dam Watauga Lake Overlook - Dam]]>Elevation: 2,000ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>Watauga Lake is located in Carter County, TN. It was created in 1948 by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). It is the highest lake on the TVA system at around 1959 ft above sea level. It was built on top of the former location of the town of Butler, TN. Bulter was abandoned and relocated to higher ground on the Northern side of Watauga Lake.

Lake Length: 16.3mi
Average Depth: 52.5ft
Max. Depth: 265ft
Shore Length: 104.9mi
Dam Height: 318ft

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Watauga Lake Overlook - Dam EastTN.us Watauga Lake is located in Carter County, TN. It was created in 1948 by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). It is the highest lake on the TVA system at around 1959 ft above sea level. It was built on top of the former location of the town of Butler, TN. Bulter was abandoned and relocated to higher ground on the Northern side of Watauga Lake.

Lake Length: 16.3mi
Average Depth: 52.5ft
Max. Depth: 265ft
Shore Length: 104.9mi
Dam Height: 318ft

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]]> Watauga Lake Overlook - Dam Rivers/Lakes Swimming Wilbur Lake Wilbur Lake]]>Elevation: 1,600ft
]]>Location: Carter County, TN

]]>Wilbur Lake is located on the Watauga River in Carter County, TN. It extends three miles upstream to the Watauga Dam.

Completed in 1912, Wilbur Dam was one of the first major hydroelectric projects in Tennessee, and remains one of the oldest dams in the TVA system.

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]]> http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Wilbur Lake EastTN.us Wilbur Lake is located on the Watauga River in Carter County, TN. It extends three miles upstream to the Watauga Dam.

Completed in 1912, Wilbur Dam was one of the first major hydroelectric projects in Tennessee, and remains one of the oldest dams in the TVA system.

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