Sit On A Porch, Take A Walk, Float A River, Ride a Bike, Dine
Creek Side
LEIPER'S FORK, Tenn.,
June 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is your personal invitation
to come and play in Nashville's
Big Back Yard; an idea meant to inspire rest, relaxation and
rejuvenation. NBBY is 13 rural Tennessee communities and The Shoals of
Alabama, connected by 100 miles of
the meandering Natchez Trace Parkway. This has been a case study in
slow travel since the Native Americans walked the trace some 10,000
years ago.
Leiper's Fork is for porch sitting or guitar picking.
Whether relaxing in the swing at Leiper's Creek Gallery, the
back porch of Patina Home & Garden, or enjoying creekside
dining courtesy of BAMFoods, Leiper's Fork is the village of your
dreams for a slow day. Shop, sit, sip whiskey at Leiper's Fork
Distillery, or take in world-class music and southern food at Fox
& Locke. Stay overnight at the quaint Fork &
Field cottages.
Natchez Trace Parkway is for easy riding. NTP is a
bucket list item for bikers, whether powered by two legs or on your
free-wheeling motorized ride. The National Park Service has
designated the Parkway as a bicycle route. It's a slow roll,
though, at 50 mph.
The Shoals of Alabama is for birdwatching.
Enjoy birding and foot trails for an uncomplicated
outdoor experience. The Shoals is home to a vintage railroad
bridge, a natural waterfall, and easy hiking. Natural beauty is
abundant all around.
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is for golfing. The
Shoals of Alabama is home to
two 18-hole championship courses near the Tennessee
River. While waiting for the spouse to play 18 holes, explore
the "Hit Recording Capital of the World," including tours at
Fame and Muscle Shoals Sound studios.
The Buffalo River is for floating. Drift along on a scenic
kayaking excursion. Start in Linden, (population 1000), home
to the historic Commodore Hotel. Their speakeasy is laid-back,
and the no-pressure service is like "old home week." Nearby Lady's
Bluff Loop Trail is a beautiful hike leading to far-reaching
views of the Tennessee River.
David Crockett State Park is for outdoor living. The
1,319-acre park in Lawrenceburg has paved bike trails and
more than ten miles of hiking trails. Enjoy scenic vistas of
Shoal Creek and Crockett Falls,
wildlife, and serene forests. Don't miss the David Crockett
Museum.
Small towns on 4th of July are for celebrating pure
Americana. Country duo LoCash will perform on July 3 in Waynesboro. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.
CDT. At 7 p.m. on July 4th, Mount Pleasant celebrates its 200th and
America's 248th birthdays. Boom on the Duck in
Centerville's River Park features food, live music and
fireworks at 5 p.m. CDT, July 4.
Elephant Discovery Center in Hohenwald is for watching elephants. This
Discovery Center exists to support the private Elephant Sanctuary
nearby and offers hands-on exhibits and educational
programming. This one is good for the soul.
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