If you're in need of a quick nature fix while in Knoxville, Tennessee, I have the perfect Day Trip planned for you! The Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson is a spectacular sight of gorgeous turquoise water that fills a 350' deep quarry. There is an overlook at the top and then a quick drive around to the other side of t
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The wife, dog, and I visited Fort Dickerson Park located in South Knoxville, about a mile south of the Tennessee River. I had just recently found out about this place, though I have drove by it probably a thousand times. It's relatively secluded,...
Hidden oasis in Knoxville, TN Hey y’all! This is Fort Dickerson Quarry and if you type this name into Google Maps, it will bring it right up for you. It’s located off of Chapman Highway in the south Knoxville area. This is actually an overlook that you can easily walk up to and see this view, but you can also go down to the bottom of the quarry on the opposite side. Some people also use it as a swimming hole during the summer. https://www.reddit.com/r/earthporn/comments/b5wv3m
Fort Dickerson Knoxville
This scenic spot not far from downtown Knoxville might be well known to the locals, but was a surprise for an out-of-towner like me. Several times over the years, I would pass through Knoxville along the Chapman Highway on the way to Gatlinburg. Not far after crossing the Tennessee River, I would see the steep drive on the west side of the road pointing up to Fort Dickerson. I often wondered what was up there, but I always forgot to research it further because I was on my way to Gatlinb...
While it's not a great view, it's still an interesting view - and you can't see it at all most of the year. Fort Dickerson Park located south of downtown is a Civil War Battlefield atop a tall hill and includes this scenic overlook. This historic bridge over the Tennessee River in downtown Knoxville was closed in 2011 for a complete rebuild. I drove over it on June 21, 2014 a few days after it reopened at a cost of $32 Million. The Open-Spandrel arch bridge originally completed in 1931 car...
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Turquoise water in Knoxville? Yes, really. 🌿 Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson brings a surprising splash of blue to a Tennessee outing. Our blog pairs quarry views with a riverside meal—giving you inspiration for a little nature break during your city visit. Save this for your Knoxville adventure list, then read the story: https://www.penpaladventurebook.com/blogs/adventures/while-visiting-knoxville-dont-miss-the-turquoise-waters-that-pool-in-this-350-foot-deep-quarry-at-fort-dickerson #Knoxvil
History, hiking and turquoise water come together at Fort Dickerson Park, just across the Tennessee River from downtown Knoxville. Take in views of the quarry lake, downtown skyline and Great Smoky Mountains from the overlook, explore four miles of trails around one of the Civil War’s best-preserved earthen forts, or cool off with a swim or paddle in Augusta Quarry. Save this for Knoxville hikes, swimming holes, scenic overlooks, Civil War sites, and unique outdoor adventures in East Tennessee.
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Knoxville quarries at Ijams, Fort Dickerson ready for kayaks, swimming
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