Maggie GigandetBicentennial Capitol Mall State ParkBicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in downtown Nashville is unique in the Tennessee State Park system. This urban park was designed and…Jun 13, 2023Jun 13, 2023
Maggie GigandetPickett CCC Memorial State ParkIf you drive about two and a half hours from Nashville to the very northeast corner of Middle Tennessee, you’ll arrive at Pickett CCC…Jun 11, 2023Jun 11, 2023
Maggie GigandetEndemic Plants at Couchville Cedar Glade SNAWhile it’s not a state park, Couchville Cedar Glade State Natural Area is next to Long Hunter State Park about 30 minutes east of…Jun 11, 20231Jun 11, 20231
Maggie GigandetSpring Thing at Long Hunter State ParkOn Saturday, the Friends of Long Hunter State Park hosted their annual Spring Thing, a day of free nature classes and activities at the…Jun 11, 2023Jun 11, 2023
Maggie GigandetSycamore Shoals State Historic ParkAfter exploring frontier life at David Crockett Birthplace State Park, go a bit further back in time at Sycamore Shoals State Historic…Jun 11, 2023Jun 11, 2023
Maggie GigandetDavid Crockett Birthplace State ParkThanks to television shows and films, many people are familiar with pop culture’s version of Davy Crockett and his coonskin cap. (1) But he…Jun 10, 20231Jun 10, 20231
Maggie GigandetLegacy of Tennessee State Parks Speaker SeriesThe Tennessee State Library and Archives hosted a speaker series to accompany its Tennessee State Parks exhibit.Jun 10, 2023Jun 10, 2023
Maggie GigandetinGlobetrottersWhat Should I Eat in Your State’s Gas Stations?I love finding local snacks and drinks on long road trips. What should I eat in your state’s gas stations?Nov 27, 20229Nov 27, 20229
Maggie GigandetinGardening, Birding, and Outdoor AdventureSeven Islands State Birding Park in TennesseeI recently was in Knoxville, Tennessee, and I had a bit of extra time so I decided to visit Seven Islands State Birding Park. This day-use…Sep 20, 20222Sep 20, 20222
Maggie GigandetJudging Doughnuts in Knoxville, TennesseeI recently achieved a life goal. As a self-proclaimed doughnut connoisseur, I have always wanted to judge a doughnut competition. And last…Sep 20, 2022Sep 20, 2022