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Reenactment at Fort Donelson National
For outdoor adventure in a beautiful setting it’s hard to beat Tennessee National Parks. Big South Fork Natural River and Recreation Area is a paradise for rafters, Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains some of the world’s oldest mountains and thousands of visitors come through the famous Cumberland Gap National Historic Park every year.

Cumberland Gap National Historic Park:
Wonderful views of both Kentucky and Tennessee are available at this park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park:
This 1/2 million acre park is the home of ancient mountains and diverse habitats.

Big South Fork Natural River and Recreation Area:
Whitewater rafting and riverside camping are the big draws here.

Fort Donelson National Battlefield:
This is the location of the 1st major Union victory in the American Civil War.