State and National Parks

Paris Landing State Resort Park

Paris Landing State Park is named for a steamboat and freight landing on the Tennessee River dating back to the mid 1800s. The 841-acre Paris Landing Park is situated on the western shore of what is now Kentucky Lake, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world.

The park is located 16 miles northeast of Paris, on U.S. Highway 79.

Fort Donelson National Military Park
Located in Dover, Tennessee, Fort Donelson interprets a crucial Civil War battle in which a general names U.S. Grant first gained fame. Stand at the cannon emplacements on the Cumberland River Bluff and imagine the bombardment of gunboats below. Find out why the Federals threw away their coats and blankets when a snowstorm was coming.

Land Between The Lakes
We invite you to rediscover the simple pleasures of playing in the outdoors at USDA Forest Service Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Located in Western Kentucky and Tennessee, LBL offers 170,000 acres of wildlife, history, and outdoor recreation opportunities, wrapped by 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
The Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge combines 25,000 acres of water, 19,000 acres of woodland and 5,000 acres of farmland and pasture to offer irresistible resting and feeding opportunities for migrating waterfowl on one of the nation's major flyways.