The following are mostly stock photos taken elsewhere, because we don’t have a budget. But these photos show a reasonable and achievable vision for family fun, exploration, and adventure in JMRA.
Hiking
Hike the beautiful mountains and forests.
Camping
Sleep under the stars, and wake up to see the sunrise.
Glamping
For when you love stars and sunrises, but sleeping on the ground… not so much.
Backpacking
Hike and camp through the mountains.
Cabin Lodging
Rent a cabin for the full forest experience.
Rock Climbing
Jellico Mountains are full of climbable cliffs and boulders.
Trail Running
Great workout with no exhaust fumes!
Mountain Biking
Biking with no fumes but a little spice.
Sport Biking
Cyclocross is sweeping the nation on designed and maintained courses in forests.
Cross-Country Skiing
Occasional heavy mountain snows are perfect for cross-country skiing.
Sledding
Surely there’s at least one good hill in the Jellico Mountains where kids (ahem) could enjoy sledding.
More activities below…
Gun Hunting
Teach your kids the right way to hunt.
Bow Hunting
Pickup some dinner on the way home.
Fishing
Share a family tradition.
Gathering
Collect mushrooms, berries, and herbs.
Bird Watching
The bird who dares to fall is the bird who learns to fly.
Dog Hiking
Dogs are most welcome here.
Horseback Riding
Ride with your family through the forest.
Sightseeing
See the sights and experience the forest from your vehicle.
Views
Feel the wonder of our planet.
Sunsets
The mountains light up at sunset.
Fall Colors
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Stargazing
Gaze at the Milky Way blazing across the sky on clear nights.
More activities below…
Relaxation
Take a break from the hustle and bustle to find peace and quiet in the mountains.
Jeep Jamboree
Cumberlands Jeep Jamboree offers many spectacular views of waterfalls, cliff-lines, rivers, and forests.
Country Store
An affordable place to buy food, drink, necessities, and gifts.
Outdoor Shows
Music, movies, and theater in the great outdoors.
Playground
There’s lots of fun and fresh air in the forest.
Museum
Explore the rich history of the Cumberland Mountains.
Historical Places
Visit restored historical places like the Wolf Knob Fire Tower.
Enjoy Nature
And perhaps the most important activity of all: reconnect with nature and each other.
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Image Credits:
> Arrows – by OpenClipart-Vectors – pixabay.com/vectors/arrow-button-right-next-forward-153644/
> Backpacking – by Juan Mendez – www.pexels.com/photo/man-carrying-camping-backpack-standing-in-front-of-tree-1082316/
> Bird Watching – by RitaE – pixabay.com/photos/senior-man-masculine-hike-2642041/
> Bow Hunting – by RODNAE Productions – www.pexels.com/photo/landscape-nature-man-people-6669404/
> Cabin – by Pixabay – www.pexels.com/photo/autumn-autumn-leaves-beautiful-color-206648/
> Camping – by Cliford Mervil – www.pexels.com/photo/silhouette-of-person-standing-near-camping-tent-2398220/
> Country Store – by William Adams – pixabay.com/photos/country-store-old-rustic-rural-769455/
> Cross Country Skiing – by Jerzy Gorecki – pixabay.com/photos/march-winter-way-hike-tracking-3022258/
> Divider – by Typhaine M – www.kindpng.com/imgv/iTJRxRw_clip-art-hd-png-download/
> Dog Hiking – by rrina – www.pexels.com/photo/tan-german-shepherd-lying-beside-backpack-2071548/
> Enjoy Nature – by Juliane Liebermann – unsplash.com/photos/Pw7i-YVg5uM
> Fall Colors – by Timm Martin
> Fire Tower – by AndreyMDE – pixabay.com/photos/fire-lookout-tower-forest-fire-tower-7332219/
> Fishing – by Federico Giampieri – unsplash.com/photos/R0lftflMYPw
> Gathering – by Pat Photographies – pixabay.com/photos/morels-mushrooms-bowl-collection-6227065/
> Glamping – by Amanda Klamrowski – www.pexels.com/photo/white-and-brown-lighted-cabin-tent-at-woods-2212570/
> Gun Hunting – by Dmitry Poch – create.vista.com/unlimited/stock-photos/170901442/stock-photo-hunt/
> Hiking – by Ken Shono – https://unsplash.com/photos/911Pcj6Tgao
> Horseback Riding – by Public Domain Pictures – pixabay.com/photos/horse-horseback-autumn-fall-82947/
> Jeep Jamboree – by Thomas Tucker – unsplash.com/photos/gnmIKnndXJI
> Mountain Biking – by Manfred Antranias Zimmer – pixabay.com/photos/to-go-biking-leisure-time-recreation-2520007/
> Mountain Sunsets – by Timm Martin
> Museum – by Greg Montani – pixabay.com/photos/desk-historical-antique-office-3606980/
> Outdoor Shows – by Brett Sayles – www.pexels.com/photo/man-playig-guitar-1154182/
> Playground – by Vitolda Klein – unsplash.com/photos/yIJIO2dhWWY
> Relaxation – by Anastasiia Tarasova – unsplash.com/photos/XYWuo9ft2Fo
> Rock Climbing – by Tommy Lisbin – unsplash.com/photos/7XSEbnBCBdM
> Sightseeing – by Robertas Riabovas – pixabay.com/photos/car-forest-yellow-car-car-in-forest-4944587/
> Sledding – by hmschl – pixabay.com/photos/snow-tubing-sled-sledding-snow-93024/
> Sport Biking – by Danny Bor – www.pexels.com/photo/man-mountain-biking-in-forest-9994278/
> Stargazing – by Lucas Pezeta – www.pexels.com/photo/scenic-view-of-night-sky-3934514/
> Trail Running – by David Marcu – unsplash.com/photos/8TJbrQGKFyU
> Views – by Ali Kazal – unsplash.com/photos/YTcht4oxkxg