2026 Various State Parks

2026 Various State Parks

Some random pictures from state parks where we did not spend a lot of time, but visited none the less.

The Settlements of East Tennessee
The Settlements of East Tennessee

One display inside the W G Lenoir Museum

July 19, 2026
Seven Arches Bridge at Cumberland Mountain
Seven Arches Bridge at Cumberland Mountain

Also known as the Byrd Creek Bridge, is a historic stone arch bridge and dam built by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1935 and 1940. It is the largest masonry structure ever built by the CCC in the United States.

August 1, 2026
Videos shown at Cumberland Trail State Park
Videos shown at Cumberland Trail State Park
August 1, 2026
Indian Mountain State Park
Indian Mountain State Park

There wasn't much for us to see or do here, but they have some nice areas - this one was just behind the rangers station.

July 29, 2026

The ranger station was home to a mama bird and her babies.

July 29, 2026

We were in the area, so we stopped in Historic Rugby - we still need a stamp from there. Sadly, they were closed on this Wednesday

July 29, 2026
Mural on the side of R.M Brooks
Mural on the side of R.M Brooks
July 29, 2026
R.M Brooks
R.M Brooks
July 29, 2026
Inside R.M Brooks
Inside R.M Brooks

Lots of things to keep your interest while you wait for your food to be prepared.

July 29, 2026
Inside R.M Brooks
Inside R.M Brooks

They have ample seating for visitors who stop in for a bit to eat.

July 29, 2026
July 29, 2026
July 29, 2026
R.M Brooks General Merchandise storefront
R.M Brooks General Merchandise storefront

If you look above the door, you will see the sign that reads U.S. Post Office Rugby TN 37733 - it's a small place inside of this store.

July 29, 2026
The Barn at Seven Islands State Birding Park
The Barn at Seven Islands State Birding Park
August 8, 2026
Seven Islands State Birding Park
Seven Islands State Birding Park
August 8, 2026
Hiwassee Scenic River State Park
Hiwassee Scenic River State Park
August 8, 2026
Red Clay State Historic Park
Red Clay State Historic Park
August 8, 2026
Ocoee Scenic River
Ocoee Scenic River
August 8, 2026
Map of Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park
Map of Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park
August 29, 2026
Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park Hours
Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park Hours
August 29, 2026
Edgar Evins State Park
Edgar Evins State Park
September 7, 2026
View from the observation tower
View from the observation tower
September 7, 2026
View from the observation tower
View from the observation tower
September 7, 2026
Top of the observation tower
Top of the observation tower
September 7, 2026
observation tower
observation tower
September 7, 2026
observation tower
observation tower
September 7, 2026
Edgar Evins Visitors Center
Edgar Evins Visitors Center
September 7, 2026
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
September 7, 2026
Pickett CCC
Pickett CCC
September 5, 2026
Pickett CCC
Pickett CCC
September 5, 2026
Sgt Alvin C. York
Sgt Alvin C. York
September 5, 2026
September 5, 2026
World War I Trench Re-creation
World War I Trench Re-creation
September 5, 2026
September 5, 2026
Forbus General Store
Forbus General Store

Established 1892

September 5, 2026
Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize
September 5, 2026
Rolley Hole
Rolley Hole
September 5, 2026
Standing Stone
Standing Stone
September 5, 2026