Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, State park along Mississippi River in Shelby County, Tennessee, US.
The 13,000-acre forest contains wetlands, upland areas, and hardwood trees stretching across diverse terrains near the Mississippi River banks.
The park, established in 1973, received its name from T.A. Meeman, a Tennessee state senator and newspaper publisher who supported conservation efforts.
The forest serves as an educational center where naturalists conduct regular programs about local wildlife, plant species, and environmental conservation methods.
Visitors gain access to more than 20 miles of marked trails, camping areas with facilities, fishing spots, and designated spaces for wildlife observation.
The Wolf River flows through the park, creating distinct ecosystems where numerous bird species nest among bottomland hardwood forests.
Location: Tennessee
Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/meeman-shelby
GPS coordinates: 35.34360,-90.06040
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:24
Tennessee offers a notable mix of geological formations and historical sites that document different periods of American history. The state extends from the Appalachian Mountains in the east to the Mississippi River in the west, encompassing extensive cave systems, waterfalls, and forested areas. Underground attractions include The Lost Sea Adventure near Sweetwater, one of the largest underground lakes in America, and Tuckaleechee Caverns near Townsend with its flowstone formations. Ruby Falls in Chattanooga takes visitors 1,100 feet (335 m) below ground to an underground waterfall. The state's natural parks protect waterfalls of varying size and accessibility. Fall Creek Falls near Spencer drops 256 feet (78 m) and ranks among the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Burgess Falls and Cummins Falls offer hiking trails to cascades, while Ozone Falls is accessible directly from the roadside. Big South Fork National River includes gorges and whitewater sections in the Cumberland Plateau. Historical sites document the Civil War through battlefields like Fort Donelson and Shiloh, and through preserved structures such as the Carter House in Franklin. Belle Meade Plantation near Nashville shows life on a 19th-century horse farm, while Chucalissa Archaeological Museum presents pre-Columbian settlements of the Mississippian culture.
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