Hiking Knoxville: Family Friendly Adventures from the City to the Smokies

After moving their young family to Knoxville in 2018, Katie and Joshua Rosenberg found themselves drawn to the Scruffy City’s unique natural areas. Seven Islands State Birding Park was close to their new home. Ijams Nature Center introduced them to the city’s Urban Wilderness. A camping trip at Frozen Head revealed the wonders of nearby state parks. And of course, the family quickly fell in love with Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With each outing, hiking helped the Rosenbergs connect...