Hiking Collins Gulf and Savage Gulf State Natural Area

By Kelly Smallwood

  Savage Gulf State Natural Area's approximately 18,000 acres contains some of the most spectacular natural rock formations in Tennessee. Purchased by the state in 1973 to protect one of the last known stands of virgin timber in the Eastern United States, Savage Gulf has over 55 miles of trails and nine primitive campgrounds.   Read more. 

Ed. note:  Kelly Smallwood, a local caving enthusiast who also hikes and paddles, has started a blog called UnderGround Earth Photography & the T.A.G. Caver, where she posts articles about caving, hiking, paddling and such in the local region, accompanied by great photography. Check it out at tagcaver.wixsite.com/undergroundearth.     B.B.