What to do? Experience a variety of outstanding recreational opportunities.

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Next Race: Tims Ford State Park hosts Tims Ford Deer Trail 6 Miler on Dec. 5. The ninth race in the State Parks Running Series is a 6 mile course out and back on paved trail. For more information call Bob Alt with the MachTenn Running Club at (931) 455-3986.

Get outdoors and explore the natural, cultural and historical wonder of Tennessee this fall.  State Parks feature a variety of outdoor adventures where you can make memories that will last a lifetime. 

Click here to learn more about state park locations that offer distinctive outdoor experiences for camping; equestrian activities; festivals and events; hiking and backpacking; natural settings; unique features and water sports.

“beautiful Tennessee: Parks and Preservation” is airing on WNPT–Nashville Public Television Thursday, December 3, at 8:00 p.m. CST. “Parks and Preservation” is produced by WNPT with a focus on the cultural and historical assets of our state’s parks. State Park locations featured include Dunbar Cave, Pinson Mounds, Old Stone Fort, Fort Loudoun, Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail, South Cumberland, Cove Lake, Cumberland Mountain and Montgomery Bell.

Sycamore Shoals State Park hosts Christmas at the Carter Mansion on Dec. 4 & 5. Enjoy the beautiful interior craftsmanship this 18th century frontier home when it’s decorated for Christmas in 1780s style. Costumed interpreters, candlelight, refreshments and music highlight each evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST. For more information call (423) 543-5808.

Fall Creek Falls State Park hosts Christmas on the Mountain for Dec. 4-6. A weekend of Yuletide fun, Christmas carols and gifts for little ones complements a three-day mountain craft show. For more information call (423) 881-5708.

Fort Loudoun State Park hosts Christmas at Fort Loudoun on Dec. 5. Experience an 18th century Christmas at a British fortification with traditional greens and re-enactors. Refreshments and candlelight tours begin around 6 p.m. EST. Tours conclude with a rare, nighttime firing of the fort’s largest cannon. For more information call (423) 884-6217.

Warriors’ Path State Park hosts Adopt-A-Tree on Dec. 5. Help bring “re-leaf” to Kingsport for the holidays. Free tree seedlings will be distributed to plant in the park or to plant at home. Event held from 10 a.m. - noon EST. For more information call (423) 239-6786.

Sycamore Shoals State Park hosts Christmas Muster at Fort Watauga on Dec. 5 & 6. The Company of Overmountain Men celebrate the season with living history demonstrations of the 18th century Colonial America from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST. For more information call (423) 543-5808.

Paris Landing State Park hosts Christmas by the Lake on Dec. 5 & 6. Annual Christmas by the Lake Arts and Craft Show will be in the Park Inn from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. CST. For more information call (731) 641-4465.

Click here for complete Tennessee State Parks December and Holiday Schedule.