Suffering from Cabin Fever? Shake off those winter blues in the Tennessee Overhill. Stay the night in a cozy cabin or charming bed & breakfast. Enjoy the warming temperatures with a hike through the Cherokee National Forest. Scenic drives are especially interesting this time of year. With the leaves off the trees you can see small mountain streams, wildlife, and interesting landmarks that are often hidden during the sultry days of summer. Wildflowers start showing along roadsides, wooded trails, and riverbanks late February through April and into May. Or you can go underground, where the weather is the same year round, at the Lost Sea. The caverns and underground lake are a constant 58°, no matter what Mother Nature is doing outside. Rain or shine, hot or cold, you can always step out of the weather and into history. Dreary days can be spent at one of the many museums throughout our region. Copper miners, farmers, textile mill workers, the Cherokee, the British, and railroaders – find out how they shaped the history and landscape of the Tennessee Overhill.

Summer time is adventure time in the Tennessee Overhill! Whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing are favorite pastimes at our numerous rivers and lakes. Hundreds of miles of trails offer endless opportunities for hiking and biking throughout the Cherokee National Forest. Ride the rails on the Hiwassee River Rail Adventure. This train excursion takes passengers alongside the scenic Hiwassee river, deep into the forest, and then up and around the famous Hiwassee Loop. Explore the many small downtowns scattered throughout the region to find one of a kind shopping and dining opportunities. Spend an afternoon browsing through antiques stores, art and crafts galleries, wholesale shops, and boutiques. Sit down for a bite to eat at a local gathering place or grab it to go and picnic at a scenic overlook. The Tennessee Overhill is a place for all seasons.