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TN State Parks

Tennessee State Park Tour | Cumberland Mountain

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July 26, 2022
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September 5, 2021
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Tennessee State Park Tour | Nathan Bedford Forrest

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July 8, 2021
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Tennessee State Park Tour | Henry Horton

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June 8, 2021
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Tennessee State Park Tour | South Cumberland

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March 30, 2021
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February 18, 2021
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January 7, 2021

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🌿 I had no idea this shaded little neighborhood oa 🌿 I had no idea this shaded little neighborhood oasis even existed…

Deerwood Arboretum in Brentwood is a small nature reserve on the Little Harpeth River. It’s hidden within winding subdivision roads and is perfectly quiet. 

⏱️1-mile loop
🚶‍♀️Paved surface
🏔️No incline
🌳Mostly shaded
🚻Yes, restrooms
💦Access to the river bank for creek stomping and picnics!

We encountered people of all ages and so many dogs on our walk!Scooters and strollers are common, too. ⚠️ There is a parking lot but it only has about 12 spots. 

👉 SAVE this post for your next family outing, and follow along for a new trail idea each Friday this summer!
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#nashvilletrails #nashvilleoutdoors #hikingwithkids #natureplay #outdoorfamilies
It’s just all too familiar. 🫠 @dominotracks and I It’s just all too familiar. 🫠

@dominotracks and I cracked ourselves up personifying all the wildlife while touring the @tennesseeaquarium. I hadn’t been since I was probably a 2nd grader, and it was such fun to add a dose of humor to the trip. Nature is awesome! 🐠

Thanks for hosting us during @witsummit!

#witschatt #visitchatt #momlife #parentinghumor #exploretennessee
We’re trying to visit the nearby cities that we’ve We’re trying to visit the nearby cities that we’ve never actually been to, so we spent the Juneteenth long weekend exploring Birmingham and its Civil Rights District! 

This area and the surrounding 4th Ave Historic District were once the vibrant hub of the Black community. In the first half of the 20th century, when Jim Crow laws prohibited Black access to white establishments, this neighborhood boasted over 300 Black-owned businesses. 

Our main destination was the @bhamcivilrights (free for kids 3rd grade and under!) It’s hard and complex subject matter, but presented in a visual way that, with guidance from an adult friend, is so wonderfully accessible for kids. 

Across the street is Kelly Ingram Park that served as ground zero for Birmingham’s demonstrations in the early 60s, when reports of brutal police response to peaceful protesters were televised for all the world to see. 

I am really, really happy with the experience we had with our kids on this trip, and there’s still so much we didn’t get to see. Highly recommend!
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#BirminghamCivilRightsDistrict #InBirmingham #FamilyTravel #HistoryWithKids #blackhistoryisamericanhistory
🌿 This fully flat, paved, shaded trail is perfect 🌿 This fully flat, paved, shaded trail is perfect for hot summer days…

We’re heading across town this week to the east side of Percy Priest Lake. I’ve posted about the Couchville Lake Loop at @longhunterstateparktn a few times bc it’s one of our most frequented walks in any season. 

 ⏱️2-mile loop
🚶‍♀️Paved surface
 🏔️No incline
🌳Mostly shaded 
🛝Also has a playground, fishing piers, and paddle boat rental available!

Just to note: though you’ll see some rule-breakers, bikes and scooters are technically not allowed.

👉 SAVE this post for your next family outing, and follow along for a new trail idea each Friday this summer!
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So glad I drove 2 hours to ignore my friends of 25 So glad I drove 2 hours to ignore my friends of 25 years. 🤭

📍 Natchez Trace State Park @natcheztracesp 

This was the perfect spot for our friend meetup, about halfway between Nashville and Memphis. A brand new lodge and restaurant are currently under construction, but the cabins and campgrounds are still open! 

We stayed right on the lake in a deluxe cabin, which had 2 bedrooms (and 3 beds), 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen and living area, an amazing deck, and an outdoor lounge area with a fire ring. And if you’d rather talk with your cabin mates than keep your nose in a book, there are plenty of outdoor activities - like hiking, boating, paddling, fishing, lake swimming, and mountain bike and horse trails - to fill your visit.
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✌️Hi! I’m Kari, and it’s time I personalize this a ✌️Hi! I’m Kari, and it’s time I personalize this account a bit by re-introducing myself.

I’m your go-to guide for Tennessee outdoor adventures and atypical family destinations and experiences. But I’m also just a woman obsessed with travel and finding ways to fit it into my life with kids and a full-time job. Here, my goal is to:

✅ Inspire you to seek travel and adventure amidst your busy everyday lives.
✅ Guide you to places you wouldn’t usually consider for a family trip.
✅ Tell the deeper stories of people and places, more than just a highlight reel. 

As a public school librarian, I’m a huge advocate of civil rights, strong communities, and equitable access to information, and I believe in the power of stories to bring a greater sense of compassion and commonality to the human experience.

You won’t usually find me in front of the camera, but just so you know more about me: I’m a native Nashvillian who spent 9 formative years living in NYC; I’m an outgoing introvert with a dry sense of humor; I often quote movies or TV shows; I’m obsessed with Beyoncé; and I always have a book with me.

Whether you’re here for TN state parks, family travel, or just pretty pictures, I’m glad we found
each other!

And tell me in the comments: What brought you here?

(📸 And mad photo props to @akemisadventures for the first acceptable professional pic I’ve ever had taken! ❤️)
🌿This state park trail was once the site of a 1930 🌿This state park trail was once the site of a 1930s vacation resort…

Hidden Lake is one of the 3 main areas of the segmented @harpethriverstatepark, located off Hwy 70 just past Bellevue.

⏱️ 5 different trails, most under half a mile; combine them all, and it’s still under 3 miles!
🚶Natural surface
🏔️Small portions of moderate incline
🌳Mostly shaded
⚠️A portion of the Ridge Loop Trail does have a steep drop off one side (but great views!). 

I recommend hiking the Bluebird Trail to the Ridge Loop Trail, and you can’t miss the Hidden Lake Trail spur to see remnants of the resort’s terrazzo dance floor!

👉 SAVE this post for your next family outing, and follow along for a new trail idea each Friday this summer!
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