Whitewater rafting is a great way to spend a weekend with friends and family! If you have never been whitewater rafting, you must do it at least once. It is so much fun and very exciting. This adventure is an awesome way to soak up the scenery and get exercise at the same time and
Read moreSignal Mountain’s Rainbow Lake & Falls
If you like to hike, you must go and enjoy this popular trail and beautiful lake. Rainbow Lake is owned by the town of Signal Mountain and is part of the Rainbow Lake Wilderness. Originally constructed in 1916 by the owner of the local hotel, the lake was only 15 feet deep at that time
Read moreOver and Under Raccoon Mountain
An over and under mountain you ask? Yes it’s true! Just when you think you have hiked plenty of mountains, you get the opportunity to hike over and under this mountain! Raccoon Mountain is just 10 minutes from downtown Chattanooga. This mountain offers an over-under experience like no other. You will also get to enjoy
Read moreSmithville Fiddlers Jamboree & Crafts Festival
Enjoy your stay at Deer Creek Cabin or Rocky Top Cabin and be sure to make plans to attend the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree and Crafts Festival. This event takes place June 30-July 1, 2017. Since its beginning in 1972, the old time Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree and Crafts Festival has grown into a major event. This
Read moreCanoe the Caney Fork River!
What a treat a day on the river is! Canoeing the Caney has so many options to enjoy for a day of fun, exercise, picnics and more. The Caney Fork River is one of Middle Tennessee’s most natural treasures. This area is one of the most scenic of all. The Caney Fork River runs approximately
Read moreRuby falls Extended Cavern Experience
Ruby Falls is a fantastic place to explore and visit while you are in Tennessee. Located in Chattanooga, TN just about a scenic and easy hour drive from Deer Creek Cabin or Rocky Top Cabin. This iconic place is a site you just have to make time to see. Ruby Falls is offering a special
Read moreTrail Day at all Tennessee State Parks
Since 1993 the American Hiking Society has selected the first weekend in June as National Trail Day. This event allows all of the outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy exhibits, trail dedications, gear demonstrations, instructional workshops and trail projects. Tennessee State Parks are offering many ranger-led hikes, night hikes, history hikes, nature...
Read moreRiverbend Festival-Great Music to Enjoy
This festival is awesome! If you are a music lover of any genre, you need to be sure to go see at least one event while you are here. The Riverbend Festival was started in 1982 and now some 35 years later it has become Chattanooga’s premier event. This annual festival has now grown to
Read moreAntiques in the Upper Cumberland-Treasures to Find
If you love antiques and love to find those hidden treasures, this area will be a treat for you. While you are making your way over to Fall Creek Falls State Park, be sure to stop in at Penny’s General Store located before you arrive at the park. This little shop and some really great
Read moreWater Park FUN for the whole family! Lake Winnie in Chattanooga, TN
Coming to East Tennessee and the Cumberland Plateau usually means relaxing and taking it easy. Deer Creek Properties offer so many activities to enjoy right here on the premises that you normally would just like to stay here. I know I do. But there are also many activities right in the area to enjoy and
Read moreZoo Knoxville-Must See!
The Knoxville Zoo is a must see if you are anywhere close to Knoxville, TN. Zoo Knoxville is most definitely fun on the outside, but this zoo is serious about animals on the inside. Zoo Knoxville is very committed to the solution of saving species from extinction, locally as world wide. Zoo Knoxville has
Read moreOff the Beaten Path…Bike Ride the Upper Cumberland Plateau
Love to be outside and ride your bike? The Cumberland Plateau is an awesome place to do it. Come and discover the back roads, history and unique sited of the Upper Cumberland. The Upper Cumberland Plateau is filled with beautiful natural features for you to enjoy along the way. Be sure to stop often and
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