Black Friday does not have to be loud or tiring. Tennessee State Parks hosts free ranger-led hikes the day after Thanksgiving. These walks give you a calm way to spend time with family and friends. You learn about the land. You meet people. You get a break from the holiday rush. Most hikes are gentle. Some take you a little farther into the woods. All of them help you slow down.

Tucked away in Franklin County, Head of the Crow State Park spans more than 4,200 acres of rugged Tennessee beauty. This hidden gem protects the headwaters of Crow Creek and showcases a classic karst landscape filled with caves, sinkholes, springs, and hardwood forests that support rare wildlife.

Spanning over 1,200 acres, this park is a haven for campers, hikers, paddlers, anglers, and cyclists alike.

Henry Horton State Park is located approximately 15 minutes away from Lewisburg in Chapel Hill. Established in the 1960s, this park...