Hike or horseback the many miles of woodland trails that meander through the watershed and the adjacent Norris Dam State Park. Experience spectacular views of Norris Lake and its surrounding hills and valleys. Contact the Anderson County Tourism Council at 800-524-3602 for a map.

A great recreation site that is perfect for hiking or mountain biking. This are also serves as the home to the Life Development Center. Contact Parks & Recreation Dept.

Contact Recreation & Parks Dept. Peaceful 1.26 mile waterfront trail along Melton Hill Lake. Great for bicycling, walking, running and skating.

Contact Recreation & Parks Dept., A national recreation trail, North Ridge offers 7.5 miles of light hiking through greenbelt land on the Northern Boundary of Oak Ridge.

Contact Recreation & Parks Department Visitors will enjoy the scenic beauty of our five additional greenways: North Boundary, Gallaher Bend, Emory Valley, Cedar Hill and Pine Grove. Greenways are easy to moderate.

Visit this 30 acre garden of many rare and sensitive wildflowers such as the wild geranium, shooting star, wild ginger, and jack in the pulpit. There are also many towering limestone rock formations to explore. Some of the rocks take the forms of animals which adds to the uniqueness of Savage Gardens. Hours: Monday thru Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Knoxville's Dogwood Festival (March, April and May)

The arboretum offers more than 250 acres featuring 800 species of trees, shrubs and flowering plants threaded by four nature trails.

If you want to learn to rappel, One Life Outfitters can show you how on their 35ft wall. They also offer other adventures including camping, hiking and kayaking. Contact for a class schedule. Group rates available.

Coal Creek Mining and Manufacturing Company (CCMMC) has opened its 72,000 acres on Windrock Mountain for multi-use activities which is managed by the Windrock ATV Club. They have over 250 miles of trails for the enjoyment of ATVs, Motor Cycles, Jeeps, 4x4s, Rail-buggies, Mountain Bikes, Equestrians and Hikers. The main entrance to CCMMC's Land is from the town of Oliver Springs. The Windrock ATV Club promotes safe riding, and works to ensure the trails stay clean and open. The club is very family oriented with members ranging in age from 12 to 91 that participate in rides. If you would like to visit Windrock but do not have your own ATV or Dirt Bike, you can rent one from EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals at 9918 Kingston Pike - Knoxville, TN 37922 - 866-805-RIDE Guides are available by contacting the Windrock ATV Club at 865-435-0486 or visiting www.windrockatv.com

Visitors are welcome to enjoy our beautiful publicly-owned golf course designed by Billy Casper. Centennial offers 18 challenging holes. Collared shirt required to play.

South Hills offers inexpensive play for those visitors who are just learning the game.

Melton Hill is nationally know as one of the best 2,000 meter rowing courses in the U.S. Every March - April, thousands of rowers join us for Spring Training. The Oak Ridge Rowing Association also hosts a number of regatta's including SIRA, Lexus Mid-Central and the Scholastics. Oak Ridge is one of only three cities to host the US Rowing National Championships in the last 15 years.

With its varied landscape and mature, protected ecosystem, Oak Ridge is a bird lovers paradise. More than 200 species reside here throughout the year. The self-guided brochure features five primary locations open to the public year-round.

Located on the banks of the Clinch River below Norris Dam, River Ridge Farm offers exceptional views of the Clinch River Valley and the Cumberland Mountains. You can enjoy a variety of experiences, which include fishing, picnics, fall color tours, spring flower tours, draft horse pulled wagon rides all among a farm setting. River Ridge Farms is a perfect retreat for group meetings and the farm has a wagon that you can rent for weddings or other outings.