Nashville
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One of the most attractive aspects of middle Tennessee is the natural beauty of the area. Within minutes of leaving downtown Nashville, you can find hiking trails that will remind you of those of the Great Smoky National Park. You can rent a canoe and paddle a gently moving stream, that will, on occasion, give you a "rush" as it speeds and falls over class 1 rapids. You can watch birds, look for wildflowers, walk your dog, jog, cycle, and barely rub elbows with a soul in the process. Few cities in America have as lovely a park system, located so near its metropolitan area, as Nashville. Explore one of these parks, or start closer to civilization with a visit to the Nashville Farmer's Market. Each spring, you can read weekly updates and see photographs of emerging spring wildflowers at the Guide to Tennessee Wildflowers.
Full Moon Pickin' Party, sponsored by Friends of Warner. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Warner Equestrian Center at 2500 Old Hickory Boulevard. It's the tenth season for this popular series that features live bluegrass music under the light of a full moon. Parties run through October on the Friday evening of a full moon. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Warner Equestrian Center at 2500 Old Hickory Boulevard. For more information, call 370-8053.For more information, call 370-8053. Dates for parties: Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 2, 2009.
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Outdoor Gear
Outdoor
Links
Warner
Parks: hikes, star-gazing parties, hands-on events for children, and a beautiful new Nature Center. Find out what's happening at the Friends of Warner Parks web site.
Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association
American Whitewater Tennessee: national river data bank shows river gauges
Tennessee Wildflowers: Hikes and Photo Gallery
Nashville Cyclist: extensive resource for cycling in the Nashville area. Road routes, races, coaching tips, trails, bike shops.
Nashville
Fossils (field trips & identification guides). Fascinating information about the prehistory of Middle Tennessee and the types of fossils found here: "During the Cenozoic Era, sediment was eroded from the hills and deposited in the river valleys. For this reason, Cenozoic fossils are sometimes found in Nashville's river valleys. A saber-tooth cat was found by the Cumberland, and mammoth bones were found by the Harpeth."
Nashville
Striders: Running club with all sorts of activities--weekly runs, training exercises, races, social events. Online forum and suggestions for running routes. See race results and times for age groups.
Tennessee
Trails Association: comprehensive calendar of hikes across the state. Newsletter archives, membership meetings, & links to local chapters.
Tennessee Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds
Climb Nashville; rock climbing facility
The Walls of Jericho (Nature Conservancy site)
Walls of Jericho (TN State Natural Area site)
