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Free guided hikes happening in Tennessee's state parks on March 24

What better way to spend the first official weekend of spring than out in nature?!

Spring is about to... spring in East Tennessee!

Okay, so that doesn't quite have the same ring as "Spring has sprung," but nonetheless, on March 20 we will welcome the first official day of spring during the Spring Equinox.

To celebrate the return of consistently warmer weather (hopefully), Tennessee's 56 state parks will host free guided hikes on Saturday, March 24 to help people "shed the winter blahs" and get them out to enjoy the beauty of the state.

Sure, we all know and love the majesty of the Smokies -- but there are tons of hidden gems and equally awesome landmarks to be found within our state parks, too. East Tennessee is blessed to be home to many of the best, too!

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation said rangers will lead hikes through the day on March 24, ranging from short family-friendly trips to all-day treks through remote sections of the parks.

If you're unsure on which parks you'd like to check out, here is a list of the state parks with events on the 24th in East Tennessee all the way to Chattanooga. Be sure to click the links for times and what kind of hikes/guided events are being offered. Note: The Buckeye Falls 10-mile hike at Rocky Fork State Park appears to be out of space as of March 13.

You can find a full list of all the spring hikes on the Tennessee State Parks website here.

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