This photo from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development shows fisherman Bill Dance with one that didn’t get away. The state is marketing Tennessee as an outdoor paradise this spring.ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB• www.tnvacation.com/nature-outdoors• www.spring.tnvacation.com
Tennessee has more than 300 species of fish, with bass, crappie and catfish awaiting hungry anglers.
The Smoky Mountains and the Appalachian Trail offer scenic spots for ambitious hikers.
Or, you can shoot the rapids on the Ocoee River, or go camping just about anywhere across the state, including backcountry camping at 12 state parks.
So it’s no wonder that the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development is promoting the state’s plentiful outdoor opportunities this spring.