Hit the trails, tee off and cast away this Father’s Day with these natural wonders and thrilling adventures throughout the state
NASHVILLE – With Father’s Day just around the corner, treat Dad to the natural wonders, thrilling adventures and southern hospitality of Tennessee. Whether he is into hiking, fishing, golfing or cheering on his favorite team in the stands, gift Dad with the ultimate guys weekend he will never forget.
Hike among Tennessee’s natural wonders
If dad is looking for some time to relax, recharge and experience some natural wonders, spend time at Fall Creek Falls where dad can spend the weekend hiking to the park’s breathtaking waterfalls, golfing away on its 18-hole golf course, swinging from tree to tree on the Canopy Challenge Course, enjoying the day on the water and much more. Join in the fun all Father’s Day weekend long with planned events at the park, including a scenic pontoon tour, night kayak tour, fishing for dinner, night hikes and much more. With lodging available on-site, including 30 cabins, 222 campsites and a new hotel opening this fall, it makes for the perfect outdoor weekend with dad.
Adventure off the grid with dad this Father’s Day at the highest lodge in the eastern United States. Only accessible by hiking, LeConte Lodge is located within the Smoky Mountains National Park where its guests can enjoy breathtaking views, a quaint atmosphere and delicious family-style meals. Unplug from the world for the weekend and enjoy the spectacular sunsets and sunrises atop the mountain while basking in the sounds of nature. During dad’s stay in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, take him to visit one of the 90 historic structures housed within the park such as the Little Cataloochee Church, Barn at Mountain Farm Museum or Gregg-Cable House in Cades Cove and take the whole family on a hike along the Kephart Prong and Porters Creek Trails.
Venture out to West Tennessee June 20 to Chickasaw State Park to explore the beauty and rolling terrain of the region. With campsite amenities and cabins to rent, spend the day diving into nature with the park’s featured activities like playing a round on its Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, paddling away on Lake Placid, swimming and hanging out the park’s swimming beach, fishing or hiking one of the 7 trails on-site, dad will have his summer oasis whether with the guys or the family.
Hit the Greens for an Un-“fore”-gettable Day
Tee the day off at Mirimichi Golf Course where dad can channel his inner pro golfer on their championship-inspired golf course and practice facilities. After a relaxing day of golf, head over to Old Millington Vineyard to enjoy a glass of wine and live music or stop by Barretville General Store for a mouthwatering sandwich and homemade dessert.
Looking to score the ultimate gift for dad this year? Look no further than tickets to the WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational at Memphis’ TPC Southwind. Taking place Aug. 2-8, tickets are available for purchase including daily ground tickets, practice rounds and weekend packaging. Dad will be able to see some of the top golfers in the world at the championship-style golf course while enjoying a taste of Memphis at “The Pit,” a fan activation featuring some of the area’s best barbecue, including Central BBQ, The Commissary, HOG WILD and The Rendezvous. There is also a special getaway package at the Peabody Memphis Hotel where guests can enjoy a one-night stay, two ground tickets, special on-site access and exclusive tournament swag. For more information on ticket prices and event details, visit www.pgatour.com/tournaments/wgc-fedex-st-jude-invitational.
Take a trip to the “golf capital of Tennessee” and spend the weekend at Stonehenge Golf Clubat Fairfield Glade. Ranked one of the top golf courses in the state, Stonehenge is a golfer’s paradise with its pristine greens and competitive edge, dad will not want to leave. During his stay at Fairfield Glade, dad can take advantage of not only the golf course but the trail range, tennis and pickleball courts, the marina and the three pools on property. Fairfield Glade and Stonehenge Golf Club make for the perfect summertime getaway for the whole family.
Cast the Day Away
For the dads that like to cast a line, take him to one of the best lakes in the country according to BASSMASTER, Douglas Lake. Located in Jefferson County, Douglas Lake offers up a weekend of not only fishing for crappie, bass, catfish, sunfish and more, dad can also swim among the smooth water, jet-ski, kayak, and go boating and bird watching for the day. There are also spots around the lake to pitch a tent, park your RV or even rent a cabin overlooking the water. Visit douglas-lake.org to learn more about cabin and boat rental and check out the latest fishing guides.
Dad can drift the day away along one of the natural wonders of the world, Reelfoot Lake while reeling in one or more of the 50 species of fish in the lake including largemouth bass, catfish, bream and crappies. Guests can take in the beauty of west Tennessee by canoeing or kayaking along the 20-mile lake showcasing bald cypress trees while keeping a lookout for the area’s birds up high in the trees. Reelfoot Lake also offers boat cruises, deep swamp canoe trips and duck hunting trips.
Cheer Father’s Day on in the Stands
For all the sport-lovin’ dads out there, Tennessee has plenty of fun. Have dad join in on the history-making debut of the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville Superspeedway Sunday, June 20. This inaugural event will be filled with all the family-fun entertainment for race lovers. Make it a weekend of racing with tickets not only to the NASCAR Cup Series race but also to the Xfinity Series June 19 and Rackley Roofing 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series June 18 all located at the Nashville Superspeedway. For ticket information, visit www.nashvillesuperspeedway.com.
Take dad out to the ballpark Father’s Day weekend with tickets to theChattanooga Lookout vs. Tennessee Smokies baseball series. The two teams are set to play all weekend long with games June 15-20 at the Tennessee Smokies’ stadium. For more information on the upcoming series, visit www.milb.com/tennessee.
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