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Enjoy a hike in a state park after holiday feasting

Families are encouraged to venture into the great outdoors on Black Friday as all of Tennessee's 56 state parks offer after-Thanksgiving hikes.
Families are encouraged to venture into the great outdoors on Black Friday as all of Tennessee's 56 state parks offer after-Thanksgiving hikes.

By Staff Report 5 min read

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Participants can enter in Tennessee State Parks’ photo contest by sharing favorite moments from the trail on social media with the hashtag #OptOutsideTN.

When officials with Tennessee State Parks think about Black Friday “doorbusters,” the doors lead outside. They’re hoping to entice more visitors outdoors with after-Thanksgiving hikes in all 56 state parks on Friday, Nov. 25.

In Southeast Tennessee, there are hikes throughout the day and for all ages and abilities. All are free and guided by rangers.

Organizers recommend wearing sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bringing water even for short hikes.

For the following hikes, meet-up information may differ from a park’s main address, and contact information is for the ranger leading each hike, not for the park office.