Chattanooga Joins

The trails and natural areas of the Cumberland Plateau offer some of the finest hiking in the southeastern United States. From the dramatic gorges of the South Cumberland State Park to the quiet hollows of the highland forests, there is always something new to discover.

The annual BioBlitz event at South Cumberland State Park brought together amateur naturalists and professional biologists to document as many species as possible in a 24-hour period. This year's count exceeded 400 species, including several previously unrecorded from the park. The data collected contributes to long-term monitoring of the park's biodiversity.