This is hands-down my favorite hiking trail in the area. Virgin Falls is 1,157-acre natural area…read morelocated adjacent to the Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness in White County (Sparta, TN). The hike is to the falls is about 5-9 hours round-trip depending on your pace. There are fire pits for overnight camping, located at the falls. My favorite part: About 3 hours into your hike... there is a place dubbed 'Blue Hole' by the older residents of Sparta, in which the algae creates a blue-green effect in the water. It is perfectly safe to swim in, and deep enough to provide an effective "swimming hole". On hot summer days it's perfect. There is a copse of trees that follows the river/creek that are wavy for no apparent reason, but the overall effect is an Alice-in-wonderland kind of look. I'm uploading a few photos, but I was obsessed with darkening photos back then.

Love this hike! We went on a rainy day, hardly anyone on the trail. It was too chilly to swim, but…read moreevery portion of the trail was gorgeous!!! Can't wait to go back!!

The trail--before it splits off to upper and lower--is fairly child friendly, but there are a few…read morespots where a cliff is exposed. The upper falls were great for wading - in case you come with your swimsuit and life jackets for the kids which I may recommend. On Saturday March 28th, The water was slightly cold but with the temperature being in the high 80s and the sun being out, it felt good. The lower falls are reached via a spiral staircase, a slippery wooden ladder/stairs, and a precarious field of boulders. So please be careful. I personally enjoyed going through these obstacles and at the end of this, you are rewarded with a spectacular view of the lower falls. Among the friends I was with, I opted not to swim in the lower falls pool as it seemed slightly harder to approach and I already satisfied with my earlier water experience. The water here looked deeper in the lower falls pools and it seemed my friends were happily enjoying it. If you have young kids I would plan to visit the upper falls for sure. And if you want to see the spectacular lower falls just know that you will be helping your kids quite a bit but it's not impossible. Overall, this was a really fun hike for us. I would definitely come back and visit the Blue Hole next time.

If you like to take pictures like myself than this may not be the best place. It had a few spots…read morewith beautiful scenery but not many! Also, some of the terrain was pretty rough.

I took my 10 yr. old granddaughter here, for our birthdays. She and I had a fantastic time. I was…read moreso touched by all the care everyone put into our time there!

Great place for learning to ride or for experienced riders. Our wrangler John was great and we…read moreappreciated the Christian atmosphere. John is a wrangler and a missionary too. My son and I had beautiful and scenic rides for 3 days. Went overlooking the valley on the first day and down to the river and in the river the second day. We ate our packed lunch by the river. The last day was Sunday and we rode through the enchanted forest and through a small creek to church. AWESOME experience and great food is all I can say. You really should go to b see the great people at the Tennessee dude ranch. Owners Chris and Tammy are on site which means a lot to me to show that they care.

Stayed in the Annie Oakley cabin for the Fall Creek Falls Mountaineer Festival. It was clean and…read morerustic. This particular cabin has a street light out front which was helpful at night. The hot tub is right behind this cabin and the fire pit is right across the road. We enjoyed both! Highly recommend for a reasonably priced place to stay and play in the park.

Perfect individual cottages very clean and comfortable with attractive country decor and a peaceful…read moreand quiet atmosphere. It is extremely relaxing and in a beautiful mountain setting with gorgeous places to hike, explore, swim and float very close. The hosts are wonderful and this is a wonderful family type setting as well as being affordable. I would recommend Cozy Cottages to anyone and suggest that you check here instead of considering any hotel around. This us a welcoming and wonderful place to just relax and unwind and has all of the amenities anyone would want. Thank you Toni and Ken this has been so enjoyable and just great medicine for the soul. Toni Bianco

Had an amazing time with the family. I am normally very afraid of heights and notorious for my…read morelack of balance but was able to challenge myself. The guides were great and gave thorough instructions and kept us entertained with their sense of humor. I will definitely love to come back and enjoy the course again!!

My mom and I thought this would be a great addition to our mother/daughter vacation. And we were…read moreright! We both are scared of heights and were nervous but excited! You can repeat the lower obstacles the whole time if you don't want to advance farther up. I love a challenge so I went as high as I could with the time given! I wasn't able to complete all of them since I was helping to pry my mom off one of the poles. Once I talked her through the obstacles, she was able to do it again even faster! The folks working there were patient and kind. It was beautiful weather and this was a highlight to our vacation! Besides the straps, they provide hats and a glove to help protect your hands. I recommend using a GOPro!

The owner was very kind and helpful in figuring out what kind of kayak I should pre-reserve…read more Definitely choose the sit-on kind they're a lot easier than sit-in. Also the boys working there was a lot of help too and I will definitely be back again and will be spreading the word to my friends. If you want to float on an inner tube or kayak this is the place to go. Affordable, friendly and fun for the whole family or a large/small group. You also have the choice of a long or short trip either way you won't be disappointed.

I had the pleasure of staying for a few months in one of the cabins on this beautiful property. I…read morehad my dogs living with me, and Cece and her family welcomed them and made this experience one of a kind and wonderful! I took several walks a day as there were trails to explore, fields with deer and turkey, and a scenic view that is akin to being in Heaven. Peaceful, Awe-inspiring, and Memorable are the words I come up with when thinking about my stay at Firefly Acres. A huge thank you to the hosts who so lovingly share this place and open it to visitors and guests.

One of the most enjoyable cabin rental weekends ever. This is a gorgeous 45 acre working horse farm…read morewith 5 one or two bedroom cabins. Fully equipped, dog-friendly venue close to Fall Creek Falls State Park. Inn keepers and their pups are a joy. I'm sitting on the deck of my cabin chilling and watching ten thousand fireflies light up the night. We'll be back soon!