This is definitely worth the hike if you're a local or an out of town put this in your GPS pack you…read morea little cooler and some snacks and enjoy the outdoors at its best. Fun fact for you, Do you know the origin of Unicoi!??

Definitely not for babies or kids under 5 I'd say. Also not really for beginners as it ends up…read moregoing straight up the side of the mountain. Took our group about six hours round trip. But it was definitely worth it. Little waterfalls all the way up the trail to the big one.

This place used to be really nice. As of this year I think we've had what will be our last stay…read more Overcrowding: The campground has added way too many tent sites without adequate parking. The result is 0 parking spots and no space for anyone to comfortably enjoy themselves. The fire pits all blow smoke at each other and the tents fill up with other tent sites fire pit smoke. Noise issues: Want to go to sleep at a reasonable time? Too bad. Two nights in a row a bunch of drunkards were blasting music and having a great time from 9pm until 3am. Don't plan on getting much sleep if it's a busy weekend. Barking dogs, screaming kids, loud music, and noisy people well into the night. Safety concerns: the main small beach near the domes where everyone plays is littered with boulders and sharp rocks in the water. Maybe nothing can be done about that. However open inspecting the rotting wood steps leading to the water I found an actual sharp-to-a-point metal spike sticking straight up out of the wood. Luckily I was able to hammer down with a large rock, however that was an impaled foot or worse waiting to happen. There's lots of exposed rebar and it's generally unsafe. Considering how many kids and drunk adults loiter in that area, it's only a matter of time until someone needs stitches. No wonder they have you sign a liability waiver to be here. Lack of facility maintenance: The door locks on most of the bathrooms don't work. The hot water in the showers is barely functional if at all. The wood ramp to the shipping container showers becomes very slippery when wet and poses a safety hazard. There's a wasp sanctuary under the deck as well. Several adults and children were stung this weekend simply walking up the ramp to the bathrooms. With all the money this place is making is there no time to fix and maintain these things? Last but not least, THE CAMP DOGS: a gentleman came to our group and asked that we put all our dogs on leashes (despite them already being on leashes at the time...) and then allows the "camp dog" which is a large black and white husky to roam freely. This dog is an A**HOLE. It constantly bothers people's camp sites and tries to pick fights with other dogs. Our dogs were personally harassed by this dog when he came to our campsite and started eating our dogs food. Then tried to start a fight with our dogs. Then tried to BITE MY WIFE. I had to chase him off every couple hours both days. This dog should not be allowed off leash however the campground owners don't have enough self awareness to do so. All in all, it's been fun over the last few years, but this place has grown too big for the owners and staff to properly manage. Won't likely be coming here again, and we'll be sure to let everyone know what it's become.

Super awesome experience on the Nolichucky with Andy! He was very informative of the surrounding…read morearea and history, kept us engaged with silly jokes, and kept us on the edge of our seats! Definitely a trip worth making. Can't wait to come back!

Seeking a memorable fly fishing experience via a guided drift boat on the South Holston River (or…read moreeven the Watauga River)? Look no further. The South Holston River Guide Service is your means to an enjoyable and unforgettable outing. Guide Ronnie Kittredge knows how to put his customers onto trout! His expertise is only eclipsed by his outgoing personality. You will feel not only welcomed, but appreciated. Ronnie is not about the money. He is about his customers having a good time fly fishing! His rate for a full day of guided drift boat fishing is among the most economical in the region (please visit the web site). Again, Ronnie is not about the money. He is customer-oriented. He provides solid mentoring and instruction. He can row a drift boat very effectively even in gusty winds. For the full day package, he provides a Jersy Mike's sub, chips, and beverages. He has plenty of bottled water and Gatorade aboard. Oh, he takes lots of pictures of his clients with their catch. He records live footage as well as still photos of his customers. Ronnie's has a keen eye for spotting rising trout. He will pull out his dry fly rod and put you within range. He will even tell you when to set the hook, if necessary. Ronnie is great at rigging fly rods for different purposes - dry fly, nymphs, streamers, and other combinations. Ronnie is not afraid to try new tactics, unique approaches, creative ideas, etc. Sure, he uses traditional methods, but he is also receptive to new techniques. He thinks both inside and outside the box. Ronnie is not afraid to guide on "high water" or other challenging conditions. Discuss it with Ronnie first. My experience with Ronnie was on water released at 4100 cubic feet per second (cfs)!! That was a historic high (so I was told). We still caught double digit numbers of fish each day (I went for two days). Ronnie knows how to catch trout in less than optimal conditions. You will not be disappointed.

Booked with FishSprings on recommendation from our AirBnB host. Could not have been more satisfied…read morewith the ease of rental, quality and performance of the vessel and most importantly grateful to the team for their professionalism and support during a tough situation. Family booked a boat for multiple days on lake. While on the water our first day a family member had a medical incident requiring emergency support. With barely any cell service we were able to get in touch with the Marina spoke to a person who through what was probably garbled communication they understood the situation and had an ambulance and cold water for kids waiting for us as soon as we got there. This was our first time visiting this beautiful lake and would without hesitation return for the views but also to rent from Fish Springs Marina, highly recommended. Thank you Thomas and crew!!

Rented a pontoon boat for a couple of days. The second day ended up storming most of the day and…read morethey extended our rental at no cost. The staff at the marina was wonderful and helpful at every turn. Boat was in excellent shape and very clean Highly recommend.

My friends and I went there yesterday. Unfortunately we arrived 10 min before the museum closed…read morefor lunch. That was disappointing that the staff couldn't divide and conquer so that it could stay open. The map of the park wasn't the best and as a state park, would've thought it would be better. However, it's relatively small so unlikely for most people to get lost. The map didn't even indicate that there was a numbered path to follow. I guess if the people hadn't been in a rush to close for lunch they would've told us that. We tried to find each marker but we also don't know how many there were cause again, the map didn't indicate them at all. Nice park to walk around, picnic, and just relax.

I love this location! I remember coming here in…read morekindergarten for a field trip and the actors for the re-enactments were so amazing! Because this made my childhood spark a love for our History here, I come here quite often as an adult. The museum is very interesting and although it's not the largest exhibit, they definitely keep you wowed. Also, the trail is beautiful. It's very fun and relaxing to walk a trail surrounded by nature. Not to mention, the water next to the trail is so beautiful and there's always ducks chilling out. Their garden in the center of the park is so beautiful and the amount of wild life (squirrels, rabbits, birds, etc) is amazing. It's so cute, too! I actually enjoy taking photos here with my camera! I do a lot of photoshoots here and this is a wonderful spot because there's such an abundance of locations. It's a perfect spot for photographers during every season! The "town" where they do most of the re-enactments is so beautiful. It's very interesting as well to see how we used to live so many years ago. The staff is very friendly when you go inside of the museum and are very helpful if you have any questions. I love this place, it will always hold a special place in my heart.

Every-time I come to this park there is always multiple dogs off leash. I find it strange due to…read moreTennessee having a leash law and the park itself is suppose to have a leash rule. I see multiple "park rangers" driving around, but non of the seem to want and or try to enforce said law or rule. I personally always have my dogs on a leash because it's the LAW. I can not enjoy a nice walk at this beautiful state park cause I am always on edge thinking some off leash dog is going to come running up on me and my dogs.

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park was founded in 1976. It has 70 acres, a visitors center, a…read moremuseum, an amphitheater, 2 miles of hiking trails, an abortorium, a butterfly garden, and several historic structures. It has a reconstruction of Fort Watuaga, and one of the oldest still-standing homes in the state. Being in the upper, tippy top, northeastern corner of Tennessee, this one was longer for us to get to than many other parks. When I commented as to such, the park ranger quipped, "Yeah, we're so far in the top corner that people forget about us!" That being said, this park has the best museum we've probably seen. It's gorgeous and incredibly well done. We came at exactly the right time of year because it was beautiful and all of the flowers were fully in bloom.

Great little kid park but no swings. Bathrooms near entrance and park is set up so kids cannot…read morewander off too easily.

Zach at Immersed Scuba was incredibly accommodating. He was able to certify me in the pool and open…read morewater in just 3 days since I came in all the way from Boston, and was happy to have my fiance tag along in the water. He was incredibly nice, patient and gave great instruction. He also brings a lot of great energy to the class, and helped calm my nerves as this was my first time diving. 10/10 would recommend him to anyone!

Stopped in and inquired about their wetsuits. Zach was immensely helpful and took the time to…read morediscuss and educate me regarding the different types and variety. There was no high-pressure sales pitch. You could tell he had enthusiasm and passion for the scuba sport. The store was well stocked and very clean. Will be visiting again.