Whether it's a trip to the city or into the wilderness you don't have to travel far from Knoxville to find it! Come explore the region (and beyond) with me, because no matter what day it is, it's always "trip time."
All in Road Trip Detours
Between Hickory and Statesville, North Carolina you’ll find one of two remaining covered bridges in the state. The Bunker Hill Bridge makes for a good detour off the interstate, one .where you can get a lesson in history and enjoy a serene setting too.
Driving between Gatlinburg and Cosby, there is a section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where it's worthwhile turning off the road. Greenbrier is a great place to get up close to a wild stretch of river, find wildflowers and catch the colors of each season.
Each day thousands of cars rush through the Pigeon River Gorge and past the Waterville Road exit at the Tennessee/North Carolina State Line. However, most people probably don’t realize the natural wonders lying just a couple of miles away inside the Big Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.