Get Outdoors!
Cummins Falls State Park
In the mood to add a new adventure to the mix? An easy 90-minute drive to Cookeville will get you out to Cummins Falls State Park, where chasing waterfalls is the name of the game—the park is home to Tennessee’s eighth largest waterfall at a whopping 75 feet high. This rugged 282-acre park has been a favorite swimming hole for more than 100 years. Cummins Falls offers several hiking trails ranging from moderate to difficult—be sure to wear sturdy shoes that will carry you through varied natural trail surfaces including water crossings, boulders, and other obstacles. The park is open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., with the gorge area closing at 5 p.m. Get an early start so you have plenty of time to take in the breathtaking views—it’s the perfect day trip adventure. (390 Cummins Falls Ln., Cookeville, 931-520-6691; tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls)
Sevier Park
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