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Twenty miles southeast of Jackson, Tennessee, this unique and historically important 1,200-acre destination is as rich with culture as it is with raw natural beauty.
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If you’re in Memphis and want an escape from the city without going too far, Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is just 25 minutes from the city and has more than 20 miles of trails.
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T.O. Fuller State Park sits on 1,138 acres, just minutes from downtown Memphis. The park’s proximity to downtown makes it a great getaway for a hike or run.
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With over four miles of natural trail paths perfectly suited for walking and hiking, Old Forest State Natural Area is a 142-acre beauty of old growth that dates back more than 10,000 years.
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Herb Parsons Lake Trail is an easy, six-mile route around the beautiful lake.
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The lake itself is Reelfoot Lake State Park’s main attraction, but there’s plenty of hiking on the land around the lake, too.
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Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the US, and it offers excellent hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and paddling opportunities.
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The Wolf River offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, thanks to the recreationists who have worked to protect it.
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People visit from all over the globe to experience the culture, food, and history unique to Memphis—but there are plenty of opportunities to get in tune with nature, too.
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Sitting along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is well-loved by Tennesseans, especially those in nearby Memphis.
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This five-mile urban run to Arkansas and back takes you past the juke joints and historical sites that helped shape the city of grit and grind.
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More bayou than lake, the shallow waters of Reelfoot Lake—formed by a series of ferocious earthquakes in the early nineteenth century—echo with the whistling call of the bald and golden eagles who nest here, and are thick with migrating bird species.
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