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Leaf-Peeping Tips for Fall!

To paraphrase the 1967 classic by The Who: in the wintertime, the overlooks along Tennessee’s South Cumberland trails provide views that literally extend for “miles and miles and miles...” Check out some of our favorites...

This is where you go to enjoy waterfalls without waiting in line, hiking trails secluded enough to feel like your own, and authentic small-town life...

Tennessee's South Cumberland includes the towns of Altamont, Beersheba Springs, Coalmont, Gruetli-Laager, Monteagle, Palmer, Pelham, Sewanee and Tracy City.

While many visitors to Tennessee’s South Cumberland region think of it as a place to hang out in the summertime or to see great fall colors, you can find some great, unique ways to experience new adventures any time of the year!

If rocks are your thing — especially if they’re vertically-stacked, sandstone cliff faces — then the Mountains of Adventure is your kinda place.

45 miles of off-road trails for a wide range of off-highway vehicles and skill levels

Nothing compares to the moment you come upon a grand natural vista at an overlook along the trail! Tennessee’s South Cumberland has some of the most pristine, unspoiled views in Eastern North America. Overlooks have something to offer in every season.

Learn how to connect with your best self during your visit to Tennessee’s South Cumberland!

College visit? Parents' Weekend? Homecoming? Graduation? Here are some adventures for your spare time in Sewanee...

Keeping the little ones engaged can be challenging.  Here are some tips for the best visit...

If sitting in a rocking chair isn’t your idea of a good vacation, then you’ll be über-stoked about coming to Tennessee’s South Cumberland. Here are five awesome adventures that will satisfy your need for adrenaline…

Whether you’re here for a Caverns show, or just to enjoy the great nature in our three State Parks, Tennessee’s South Cumberland has some great ways to spend an evening in some classic rural Americana settings.

The South Cumberland region has a rich and fascinating history of the interaction of people with the land, an interaction going back literally thousands of years, to the first Native Americans who hunted and camped on these lands.

In every season of the year, the weather here is cooler and more dynamic than in any of the major cities of the Southeast.  What’s up with that?

While you're here for that concert at The Caverns, here are some quick and easy "must see" adventures...

The prestigious Michelin Guide lists 37 Tennessee restaurants, almost all of them in major cities. But the tiny village of Sewanee boasts two from that list!

A series of oral histories, offered by some of our communities' most knowledgeable and engaging citizens.

There’s always something tasty to enjoy, here in the Mountains of Adventure!

Tennessee’s South Cumberland should be on your "next vacation" list! There's easily a week’s worth of great adventures for everyone, no matter their interests, age or ability!

You might not think of Tennessee’s South Cumberland as a timber and coal industrial area, but 150 years ago, it was exactly that. And, you probably wouldn’t believe this area was frequented by a notorious Chicagoland gangster. It's all part of the amazing history you’ll discover, here in the Mountains of Adventure!

Indulge your senses in nature and augment your experience with spa and fitness activities.

Rafinesque's Big Eared Bat, one of the Rare and Wild Things in the Mountains of Adventure

Take a driving tour of historic sites in Tennessee's South Cumberland, with an optional audio narration to guide you

Remember when family vacations meant piling everyone into the car and heading somewhere together? There's something special about bringing the whole family along for an adventure, and these days, more families are finding ways to make that happen across generations.