Feeling chalk on your hands along the rough surfaces as you climb rocky crags. Hills and mountains meeting your gaze as you cruise on a Harley or take a slower pace on a mountain bike. Heart pounding in your ears as you leap from a plane to get a bird's eye view of Tennessee's autumn colors. It's an extreme fall vacation. Made in Tennessee.
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Brimstone Recreation
Have an Extreme Vacation in Tennessee
An adrenaline-pumping vacation is Made in Tennessee.
July 13, 2023
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Benny Little
Climbers love Kings Bluff in Clarksville. The limestone crag has over 160 routes traversing the Cumberland River on 1,673 linear feet of cliff. The sport climbing area has routes ranging from 5.3 to 5.13, perfect to test and sharpen your skills.
Rock climbing near Knoxville
Knoxville is a perfect hub for climbers who will find more than 5,000 different routes within a three-hour drive of the city. Let Outdoor Knoxville be your guide to those routes which can be found in Tennessee natural gems like Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Devil's Racetrack, Black Mountain, and Ijams Crag to name a few. Head to Obed Wild & Scenic River's Lilly Boulders that are perfect for bouldering.
Rock climbing near Chattanooga
Chattanooga is known nationwide for the miles of sandstone bluffs, crags and boulders that range in difficulty. Outdoor Chattanooga offers the equipment and insight into climbing and bouldering areas like the Tennessee Wall, Sunset Rock, Foster Falls, The Stone Fort, and Walnut Wall.
Cycling, Off-Roading and Motorcycle Trails
Brimstone Recreation - Huntsville
Rev up an all-terrain vehicle in Huntsville, Tennessee to explore more than 19,196 acres of Brimstone Recreation. More than 300 miles of OHV trails and roads lead to overlooks and explorative points of interest. Other activities include kayaking, fishing and hunting. Enjoy the beauty of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains in this adventure wonderland.
Carve the Cumberland Motorcycle Routes - Cookeville
Hug the curves of the 14-county Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee through the Carve the Cumberland guide which outlines 12 different motorcycle routes filled with tree-lined curves, hills, waterfalls, and rural attractions. Routes range from 77 miles to a more extensive 184 miles.
Southern Dozen Motorcycle Rides
Adventurous motorcyclists will love the Southern Dozen Motorcycle Routes. Follow the roads for banked turns, roller-coaster dips and clear mountain air. Choose from 12 motorcycle rides that begin and end in Johnson City. You'll discover historic places, famous music venues. rare caverns, wolf habitats and so much more.
Meeman-Shelby State Park - Millington
West Tennessee helps cyclists enjoy the crisp fall air while taking in the autumn colors. Check out Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park with its five-mile intermediate trail. You'll experience pavement, switchbacks and turns with some elevation gain as you weave through the forest's colorful palette.
Shelby Farms Park - Memphis
Shelby Farms Park offers a variety of trails for cyclists. Hop on the 10.85-mile Shelby Farm Greenline that runs from the Park to Memphis' Midtown area. Have some quiet time among the pine and hardwood forest areas of the 2.75-mile Chickasaw Trail. Challenge yourself on the mountain biking Tour De Wolf which leads you past hidden lakes and wildlife viewing areas.
In the Sky
Skydiving in Tennessee
Whether it's your first skydive or you'd like to enroll in skydiving school, Tennessee provides the means to get a bird's eye view of fall color as you jump from a plane and descend to a soft landing. With expert jumpers of 5-31 years of experience (or more in some cases), you're in safe hands with state-of-the-art skydiving equipment. Suit up with skydiving companies like Sky Dive Tennessee in Tullahoma; Adventure Sky Diving in Nashville; and West Tennessee Sky Diving in Whiteville (40 miles east of Memphis).
Flying Camp Paragliding - Dunlap
Soar in Tennessee's skies with Flying Camp Paragliding in Dunlap. Book a tandem paragliding flight for a once-in-a-lifetime view. You can also add on photos and videos to be taken during your flight so you have the memories forever.
Scenic Helicopter Tours - Sevierville
Load up into a helicopter for a unique way to see the Great Smoky Mountains with Scenic Helicopter Tours. You can also soar above Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville and Wears Valley. Book an incredible experience with packages ranging from a beautiful Pigeon Forge Night Flight to the romance packages and even a flight to historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary where you can enjoy a 1.5-hour tour, lunch and moonshine tastings.
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