Del Rio

Lying at the confluence of the French Broad River and Big Creek, the appropriately named town of Del Rio, Tennessee, is a haven for canoeists, rafters, and fishing enthusiasts drawn by its riverine location. Hikers and nature lovers will also find much of interest here due to its proximity to the Bald Mountains, a subrange of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, whose peaks are the highest in the 1,500-mile long Appalachian chain and to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, whose 800 miles plus of hiking and biking trails give access to epic scenery, varied nature, and the most extensive old-growth forests east of the Mississippi. The world-famous Appalachian trail also passes nearby. Finally, country music lovers, or anyone looking for a fun day out, will not being to resist the nearby “Dollywood” theme park, named in honor of local musician, Dolly Parton.