The National Park System consists of nearly 300 areas and embraces National Park System Areas Shown In Red about 30 million acres. The National Park Service was established in National Forest Service Areas Shown In Green 1916 "to promote and regulate the use of ... national parks, monuments and reservations" and "to conserve the scenery and the natural and Abraham historic objects and the wildlife therein." •Lincoln Birthplace In these 1 O States of the Southeast, there are more than 50 Park System Mammoth • Kentucky / sites-magnificent scenic areas with mountains, forests, rivers, and Cave / seashores, as well as historical areas associated with the Revolution, 0 the Civil War, and the lives of celebrated Americans. Many areas offer ® one or more of a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, Big South Fork River Cumberland •Fort •Pea Buffalo. Gap • lue Guilford @ picnicking, camping, boating, swimming, freshwater and saltwater fish­ p Ridge River Donelson Obed Ri vere Andrew Ridge Courthouse Parkway Q Wright Brothers ing, and hunting. a • Oza rk ® Johnson • eStones l,;J Great gah ~ River \'./Smoky Fort R•lelgh The Park Service especially invites you to see its many less frequented ~ Mountains ~1 areas. A guide to such places, "Visit a Lesser-Used Park," is available Tennessee isgah Uwharrie .--. Arkansas Carl 0 -ti ) Cape Hatteras for 70 cents from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government @ Cherokee •Fort Chickamauga • R~~deb u rg North Carolina Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Smith and Chattanoo a • e\ Kings Mountain Russell • • St. Francis Cave Sumte. •Hot Springs Moores • Creek ®x South Carol ina 0 Arkansase The or st Servlc prot ts and m nag 1 he Nation's r n Post sources-timber, water, forage, wildlife-and manages for recr tlon Congareee pursuits 154 National Forests, comprising 187 million acres. Water from Swamp for sts irrigates millions of agricultural acres and is used for domestic II dega and indu trial purposes in hundreds of cities. Forest timber Is sold 4'r0con worldwide, and forests and grasslands provide shelter for game, birds, •I and fish, and forage for cattle and sheep. • K1satch e Horseshoe• eOcmulgee Bend Georgia There 11 a National Forest within a day's drive from almost any point In the Southeast Uniled States. Scenery varies from cypress swamps and mountain meadows to pine forests of the Gulf Coast and hardwood Alabama •Andersonville forests In the Appalachians. And recreational activities are not llmiled to camp ng, picnicking, and swimming-there are also water skiing, •Fort Pulaski boating, nd fishing; duck, deer, bear, rabbit, squirrel, grouse, nd nee uh Rus Ian boar hunting; oystering; horseback riding; float trips; hiking; • Fort Frederica and birdwatching. For thos who wish to forego modern ways, th L e Cumberland Island ar wilderness areas. All thi 11 on public land and is yours to use. n­ -1 joy, and prot ct. Louisiana \~-- ® 0 • Fort Caroline 0\ __, ___' ----'---' \ lachcol ~ -·--· •Gulf Islands •Gulf Is Iands "-.. ,.------:: - • Castillo de Sa n Marcos • Chalmette • Fort Matanzas

The Nation's Forests and Parks The National movies, and slide presentations o help you Other Public Areas Numerous natural and in to a park by foot, bu s, or by oth er means. _r;-\ parents of permittee) entering by other than Park Service and the Forest Service are proud understand the area and use it safely. historical areas of the Southeast are main- These fees range from 50 cents for an indi- \.2/ • Canaveral private vehicle (foot, bus, bicycle, etc.). The that many of the Nat·io r.'s natural afle-histe.riea! tained in State par.k systems all' f these- ..llidual ta...$3...p_er..passenge.r._~cs.o~1ay..::.- -~-r~-~------{------..-.:""-"1~"1L~~OLIP:..a~s~s~o'LtLl.!~"--l.!!.l!'-""l.!.Y!;u..~!!!J,!=-. __--1 treasu res are under their care. The purpose of In the Southeast, the high country cam ping areas offer camping, picnicki ng, water sports, ing overnight in an area will not be charged Florida ing or other re creati on use fees. this folder is to provide information on the season usu al ly las ts from May th ro ug h Octo­ and other recreational pursuits. Obtain infor- more than one entry fee un less they leave the 95 park and forest attractions in the States of the ber, bu t many cam pg rounds are open all year. mation by writing to State travel directors at park. On the first day, however, they are per- Golden Age Passport Citizens of the United Southeast. In most all parks and fo rests, campground State capitals. mitted to leave and return as many times as States or persons domiciled in this country sites are available on a first-come, first-served necessary without further charge. Should they who are 62 years of age or older are eligible National Parks and National Forests both offer basis. Rangers and aides can inform you if The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers administers leave on the second day, or later, entry fees for this free permit. It is a lifetime permit car­ outstanding opportunities for recreation, al­ special restrictions apply to certain activities , an extensive system of reservoirs in the South­ will be charged when they return. rying the same free entrance privileges as the though they are administered by different gov­ such as backpacking in environmentally frag­ east. Each year, millions visit these areas to Golden Eagle Passport and also permits a 50 ernment agencies and are managed for differ­ ile backcountry areas. In some forests and enjoy water sports. Camping is pro vided at Recreation Use Fees These fees are charged percent discount on recreation use fees in ent purposes. All visitors are welcome to these parks you must obtain a permit (wh ich is free) many of these installations. For in formation, for the use of certain camping sites, facilities, parks, forests, and other Federal recreation scenic and historical wonderlands. to use certain trails or areas. write: or services furnished at Federal expense. areas. The Golden Age Passport must be ap­ Camping fees range from $1 to $4 per night plied for in person at parks, forests, or other To learn ahead of time about the resources and Perhaps you want to avoid crowds. if so, ar­ Office of the Chief of Engineers per campsite. They may be charged in addi­ locations where it is honored, and reasonable special attractions of an area, and to make range an off-season vacation, when parks, Public Affairs Office tion to entrance fees and are collected at proof of age (driver's license, birth certificate, the most of your recreation time, write to park forests, and historical sites are especially at· HODA (DAEN-PA) many National Parks, National Forests, and etc.} must be shown. or forest headquarters for more detailed in· tractive and can be enjoyed at leisure. Washington, DC 20314 Federal reservoir areas. formation. Planning in advance will make your Other Charges Charges for goods, facilities, outdoor experience a more rewarding one. The Forest Service and the Park Service take Entrance Fees No fees are charged to en­ Golden Eagle Passport This $10 permit is and services offered by private firms operating every opportunity to preserve their sites for ter National Forests. Entrance fees are charged available at Park System fee areas and at as concessioners in park and forest areas are Once you have arrived at the forest or park, the enjoyment of future generations. Th is effort at some areas of the National Park System. Park and Forest Service administrative offices. •Fort Jefferson not Federal recreation fees and are charged in stop at the visitor center or administrative requires active cooperation of the American The fee pays for the entry of a single, non­ Valid for one year, it admits to all entrance­ addition to those fees. Golden Eagle and Gold· headquarters for personal advice and free lit­ people, who are making more and more visits commercial vehicle and its passengers, or the fee areas the holder and a carload of per­ en Age Passports are not applicable to con­ e.rature. Frequently there will be exhibits, each year to the parks and forests. entry of one person (16 years of age and over) sons, or a family group (spouse, children, and cessioner charges. Southeast National Parks and National Forests

Alabama Arkansas Florida

Conecuh National Forest P.O. Box 40, Montgomery, AL 36101 (205) Arkansas Post National Memorial Gillett, AR 72055 (501) 548-2432. Apalachicola National Forest P.O. Box 1050, Tallahassee, FL 32301 prairies, mangrove forests. Abundant wildlife includes rare and color­ 832-7630. 85,000 acres of pine forest with lakes and nature trails French fort of 1686, first permanent European settlement in Lower (904) 878-1131. Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swim­ ful birds. Boating, camping, fishing , picnicking, trails. through semi-tropical vegetation. Camping, fishing, picnicking, swim­ Mississippi Valley. Exhibits, fishing, picnicking, walking tour. ming. Special recreation area for the handicapped at Trout Pond. Fort Caroline National Memorial 12713 Fort Caroline Rd. , Jacksonville, ming, small-game hunting. Juffalo National River P.O. Box 1173, Harrison, AR 72601 (501) 365- Big Cypress National Preserve P.O. Box 1247, Naples, FL 33939 (813) FL 32225 (904) 641-7155. Fort replica near site of French settlement Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Route 1, Box 63, Daviston, AL 5443. 132 miles of free-flowing, unpolluted scenic river surrounded by 262-1066. Adjoins Everglades National Park, providing crucial fresh­ attempt, 1564-65. Museum, trail. Meals, lodging in Jacksonville. 36256 (205) 234-7111. Place where Andrew Jackson and Cherokees wooded bluffs. Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking. water supply. Subtropical plant and animal life. No Federal facilities. Fort Jefferson National Monument c/o Everglades National Park. Larg­ defeated Creek Indian Confederacy March 1814, opening old South­ ort Smith National Historic Site P.O. Box 1406, Fort Smith, AR 72901 Biscayne National Monument P.O. Box 1369, Homestead, FL 33030 est all-masonry fortification in western world. Built 1856. Access by west to settlement. Exhibits, picnicking, boat ramp, trails. (501) 783-3961. Indian Territory center of authority 1817-96, last 21 (305) 247-2044. Mostly reef and water with chain of 25 eys, or islands. boat or plane only. No drinking water. Camping, fishing, underwater Natchez Trace Parkway (See Mississippi) years under famed Judge Isaac C. Parker. Tour of fort. Boating, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving. Lim ited facilities. nature trail. Russell Cave National Monument Route 1, Box 175, Bridgeport, AL Spr'ngs National Park P.O. Box 1219, Hot Springs, AR 71901 (501 ) Food, lodging in Homestead. F atanzas National Monument c/o Castillo de San Marcos Na­ 35740 (205) 495-2672. Home of ancient man from 6,000 B.C. to A.O. 624-3383. Oldest Federal preserve in National Park System. Camping, Canaveral National Seas Qr<> P.O. Box 2583, Titusville, FL 32780 (305) tional Monument. Spanish fort built 1740-42 to protect St. Augustine 1650. Rich in artifacts. Exhibits, demonstrations, trails. Food, lodging hiking, baths, riding. 867-4675. Many species of birds and other wildlife on strip of largely from British. Ferry service except Tues., Wed. Exhibits. Meals, lodging

in Bridgeport. - WW .... ••w ..... ~ • ""' P.O. Box 1270, Federal Bldg., Hot Springs, AR' wild lands along Atlantic Ocean. Swimming, su rf fi shing, surfing. Food, in St. Augustine. Talladega National Forest P.O. Box 40, Montgomery, AL 36101 (205) 1901 (501) 321-5202. More than 1.5 million acres, with lakes and ri ve rs. lodging in Titusville and New Smyrna Beach. Gulf Islands National Seashore P.O. Box 100, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 832-7630. Scenic drive length of forest. Cheaha Mountain, highest point 3 recreational areas. Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicki ng, Castillo de San Marcos Na!ional o ent 1 Castillo Dr., St. Augus­ (904) 932-5302. Islands and keys off Florida and Mississippi coasts. in State. Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming. s vimming. tine, FL 32084 (904) 829-6506. Oldest masonry fort in con 1nental U.S. Historical forts, white sand beaches. Boating, camping, fishing, pic­ Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088 zark National Forest P.O. Box 1008, Russellville, AR 72801 (501) 968- Begun by Spanish in 1672. Meals, lodging in St. Augustine. nicking, swimming, tours. (205) 832-7630. Site includes 22 buildings on the campus of Tuskegee 2354. Unusual bluff formations, scenic mountain drives, rivers, Blan­ De Soto National Memorial 75th St., N.W. , Bradenton, FL 33506 (813) Ocala National Forest P.O. Box 1050, Tallahassee, FL 32302 (904) 878- Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington in 1881 , among them chard Springs Caverns. 22 recreational sites. Boating, camping, fishing, 792-0458. Commemorates 1539 landing of Hernando de Soto in Florida, 1131. Hundreds of lakes for canoe trips. Paddle boat tour to view al­ Carver Museum and Washington's home. hiking, picnicking, riding, swimming. the first organized exploration of reg ion by Europeans. Exhibits, pic­ ligators, unusual birds. 64-mile hiking trail; 86 miles of riding trails. Tuskegee National Forest P.O. Box 40, Montgomery, AL 36101 (205) Pea Ridge National Military Park Pea Ridge, AR 72751 (501) 451-7222. nicking, nature trail. Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, riding, swimming. 534-7630. 11 ,000-acre pine plantation. Camping, picnicking. Civil War victory here in March 1862 gave Union all of Missouri. Ex­ Everglades National Park P.O. Box 279, Homestead, FL 33030 (305) Osceola National Forest P.O. Box 1050, Tallahassee, FL 32302 (904) William Bankhead National Forest P.O. Box 40, Montgomery, AL 36101 hibits, picnicking nearby, tours. 247-6211. Subtropical wilderness with fresh and salt water, everglades 878-1131. Cypress trees festooned with moss. Orchids and lilies. Al­ (205) 832-7630. Lakes, nature trails, wilderness area, waterfalls, and St. Francis National Forest P.O. Box 1008, Russellville, AR 72801 (501) ligators. Boating, camping, fishing, hunting, picnicking, swimming. bream and bass fishing, within 181 ,000 acres. Boating, camping, pic­ 968-2354. Variety of hardwood trees. 2 recreational areas. Boating, nicking, swimming, water skiing. camping , fishing, hiking, swim ming. Georgia Kentucky Louisiana

Andersonville National Historic Site Andersonville, GA 31711 (912) 924- Fort Pulaski National Monument P.O. Box 98, Sa vannah, GA 31328 Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic S te Route 1, Hodgen­ Chalmette National Historical Park P.O. Box 429, Arabi, LA 70032 (504) 0343. Civil War prison and national cemetery commemorating sacri­ (912) 786-5787. 1862 bombardment of this early 19th-century fort by ville, KY 42748 (502) 358-3874. Tra ditional birthplace cabin of the 16th 271-2412. Portion of site of Battle of New Orleans where Andrew Jack­ fices of American prisoners of war. Picnicking, self-guiding tour. Federal rifled cannon demonstrated ineffectiveness of old-style President enclosed in memorial building. Exhibits, picnicking. Meals, son and 4,000 troops repulsed 5,400 British in War of 1812, January Chattahoochee National Forest P.O. Box 1437, Gainesville, GA 30501 masonry fortifications. Exhibits, hiking , picnicking. lodging in Hodgenville. 1815. Exhibits, battlefield drive. (404) 536-0541. Rock writings record man's early history in the Appala­ Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park P.O. Box 1167, Marietta, Big Soul Fnrl< ational River a11d Re,. rea (Ky -Tenn.) P.O. Kisatchie National Forest 2500 Shreveport Hwy., Pineville, LA 71360 chians. Wildflowers abound. Boating , camping, fishing, hiking, pic­ GA 30061 (404) 427-4686. Site of two bi ter Civil War ba ties in June Drawer 630, Oneida , T 3784 1 (615) 569-6389. Free- O•' ing fork of (318) 445-6511. More than 250 species of birds. Unique wildlife explora­ nicking, swimming. 864, before Sherman forced Johnston's withdrawal towa d Atlanta. Cum berland Ri er. Parts o · Clear For and ev · e . Scenic gorges, tion trip by boat. Boating, camping, fishing, picnicking, swimming, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (Ga.-Tenn.) P.O. valleys. o Federal facili ies. water skiing, duck hunting. Box 2126, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 (404) 866-9241. Four Civil War c c 1207 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31208 C r a d G o • c P • _... P.O. Box 840, battlefields including Missionary Ridge. Exhibits, picnicking, hiking. (912) 742-0447. Ocm ulgee River site indicates human occupation for Middlesboro, KY 40965 (606) 248-2817. Mountain pass of Wilderness Cumberland Island National Seashore P.O. Box 806, St. Marys, GA 10,000 years and evolution of hunters to farmers and craftsmen. Ex- Road (explored by Daniel Boone). main artery of trans-Allegheny migra­ Mammoth Cave National Park Mammoth Cave, KY 42259 (502) 758- --3.:/558 ({}-12) v2- 4 spoiled SCe :'li island ·wr,, ttanti Gean M b-its, nrRin , rcntcktrrg, tratts. tion to es . am ping, p1cnl cRrng, hf mg , museum , self-guicfing 2'2?5 . More than 180 miles of underground passages. Cave formations beach. Carefully managed to preserve its rare environment. Primitive P.O. Box 1437, Gainesville, GA 30501 (404) trails. Meals, lodging in Middlesboro, Ky., Cumberland Gap, Tenn. of stalactites, stalagmites, gypsum flowers. Forested ridges, ravines camping. Access by passenger ferry (no ferry service Tues. and Wed.). 536-0541. Site of Scull Shoals Historical Area, a ghost town and loca­ Daniel Boon ational Forest P.O. Box 727, Winchester, KY 40391 along Green River. Abundant wildlife. Fishing, hiking, guided tours, Fort Frederica National Monument P.O. Box 816, St. Simons Island, GA tion of State's first paper mill, cotton gin, and textile factory. Boating, (606) 744-5656. Site of Sky Bridge, natural sandstone arch, and 113- canoeing. Lodging, food in park. 31522 (912) 638-3639. British fort built 1736-48 by James Oglethorpe camping, fishing, picnicking, swimming. foot Yahoo Fall s on Lake Cum berland. Special area for hunters using during Anglo-Spanish struggle for continent. Exhibits. Picnic areas longbows, crossbows, and muzzle-loading rifles. Many scenic hiking nearby. trails. Boating, camping, fishing, picnicking. Mississippi North Carolina

Bienville National Forest 350 Milner Bldg., Box 1291, Jackson, MS , 'J F re 350 Milner Bldg., Box 1291, Jackson, MS Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C.-Va.) P.O. Box 7606, Asheville, NC 28807 varied forests. Camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding. 39205 (601) 969-4391. Virgin forest. 3 recreation sites, one on a 70- 39205 (601 ) 969-4391. Touch of antebellum South with a 13-acre lake. (704) 258-2850. 469-mile scenic drive along Blue Ridge Mountains' Guilford Courthouse National Military Park P.O. Box 9806, Greensboro, acre lake. Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming. Boating, camping, fishing , hiking, picnicking, swimming, hunting. crest. Several areas preserve mountain folk culture. Camping, fishing, NC 27408 (919) 288-1776. Revolutionary War site of Cornwallis' narrow Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site c/o Natchez Trace Park­ atchez Trace Par way (Miss.-Tenn.-Ala.) R.R. 1, NT-143, Tupelo, MS hiking, picnicking, nature trails. victory over Nathanael Greene, March 1781 . Exhibits, battlefield tour. way. Where Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest defeated supe­ 8801 (601) 842-1572. Historic trad e route between Natchez, Miss., and Cape Hatteras National Seashore Route 1, Box 675, Manted, NC 27954 Food, lodging in Greensboro. rior Union cavalry force, June 1864. No facilities. Food, lodging in Bald­ Nashvill e, Tenn. Follows Indian trail. Camping, picnicking, historic {919) 473-2111. Beaches, migratory waterfowl, points o historical in­ Moores Creek National Military Park P.O. Box 69, Currie, NC 28435 wyn. sites, nature areas. terest, including lighthouse overlooking " graveyard of th Atlantic." (919) 283-5591 . Commemorates Patriot victory over Loyalists, February Delta National Forest 350 Milner Bldg., Box 1291, Jackson, MS 39205 1 bee N o Fore 350 Milner Bldg., Box 1291, Jackson, MS Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, swimming. 1776, whi.ch advanced revolutionary cause in South. Exhibits, picnick­ (601) 969-4391 . Most productive hardwood forest in United States. Ex­ 39205 (601) 969-4391 . DeSoto's winter campsite, near Davis Lake. 2 Cape Lookout National Seashore P.O. Box 690, Beaufort , NC 28516 ing, tours. cellent fishing and waterfowl hunting. Boating, camping, hiking, pic­ restored Indian mounds, one with writing describing area's original (919) 728-2121. Series of barrier islands of the lower Outer Banks. Nantahala National Forest P.O. Box 2750, Asheville, NC 28802 (704) nicking. appearance. Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, Beaches, dunes, saltmarshes, and lighthouse. No federal facilities. 258-2850. Deep valleys, dense forests where Cherokee Nation de­ DeSoto National Forest 350 Milner Bldg., Box 1291, Jackson, MS 39205 water skiing. Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site P.O. Box 395, Flat Rock, scendants live. Site of Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. Camping, fishing, (601) 969-4391. Several lakes. 24-mile float trip available. Boating, Tupelo National Battlefield cl o Natchez Trace Parkway. Union force NC 28731 (704) 693-4178. Poet-author's pie uresque farm home for last hik"ing, picnicking, swimming. camping, fishing, hiking, hunting. fought Nathan Bedford Forrest here July 1864 to protect railroad sup­ 22 years of his life. Shuttle bus service; co ducted tours. Pi gah National Forest P.O. Box 2750, Asheville, NC 28802 (704) 258- Gulf Islands National Seashore P.O. Box T, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 plying Sherman's march on Atlanta. No facilities. Food, lodging in Croatan National Forest P.O. Box 2750, Asheville, C 28802 (704) 258- 2850. "Cradle of Forestry," where Carl Schenck founded first forestry (601) 875-9057. Islands and keys off Mississippi and Florida coasts. Tupelo. 2850. Semiswamp area near the Los Colony se le en . Boating , camp­ school. Home of famous Pink Beds, areas of huge rhododendrons. Historical fort, white sand beaches. Access to islands by boat only (pas­ r al ~Ttary Pa k P.O. Box 349, Vicksburg, MS 39180 ing, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, oystering. Cam ping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming. senger ferry or private). (601) 636-0583. Grant's victory here July 1863 cut Confederacy in two, For 1-1 c/o Cape Hatteras NaFonal Sea­ P.O. Box 2750, Asheville, NC 28802 (704) 258- , u ly .,.,, .. ,g,. .~ 110 di r-01""'' 350 Milner Bldg., Box 1291 , Jackson, MS 1 on control of ississipp 1, marked turning po int of Civil War. Exhibi s, shore. Site of Sir Walter Ra leigh's " Los Colony," irs E glish settle­ 2850. Excellent fishing in and around Badin Lake. No modern camp­ 39205 (601) 969-4391. Restored Indian mound near 240-acre Chewalla battlefield tour. Fo od , lodging in Vicksburg. ment attempted in North America , 1585-87. Ex ibi s, is'orical drama ing facilities. Lake. Boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, hunting. in summer. Food, lodging in Manteo. Wright Brothers National Memorial c/o Cape Hatteras National Sea­ Grea Smoky Mountains National Park (N.C.-Tenn. Gatlinburg, TN shore. Site of the first sustained flight in heavier-than-air machine by 37738 (615) 436-5615. Loftiest range east of the Black Hills. Extensive, Wilbur and Orville Wright December 1903. Exhibits, picnicking. South Carolina Tennessee

Congaree Swamp National Monument c/o Southeast Regional Office, eral Marion, the "Swamp Fox." Rice plantation tours. Wi ldlife refuge. Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Depot St., Greeneville, TN Obed Wild and Scenic River c/o Southeast Regional Office, National National Park Service, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30349 (404) Indian mounds. Boating, camping, fishing, picnicking. 37743 (615) 638-3551. Home, tailor shop, and grave of 17th President. Park Service, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30349 (404) 996-2520. 996-2520. Outstanding example of southern hardwood forest in lush Kings Mountain National Military Park P.O. Box 31 , Kings Mountain, NC Exhibits. Food, lodging in Greeneville. Parts of Obed and Emory Rivers, of Clear and Daddys Creeks. No Fed­ floodplain of Congaree River. No Federal facilities. 28086 (803) 936-7508. American frontiersmen defeated Loyalists here Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (See Kentucky) eral facilities. Cowpens National Battlefield c/o Kings Mountain National Military October 1780, a critical point in the Revolution. Exhibits, self-guiding Cherokee Nat ona Forest P.O. Box 400, Cleveland, TN 3731 1 (615) 476- Shiloh National Military Park Shiloh, TN 38376 (901) 689-3410. Major Park. Where American frontiersmen routed British regulars in Revolu­ battlefield trail. Food, lodging in Kings Mountain, N.C. Camping, pic­ 5528. Russian boar hunting. Many campsites. 3 scenic areas. Boating, Civil War battle here April 1862 enabled victorious Union forces to ad­ tionary War, January 1781. Exhibits. Food, lodging in Gaffney and nicking at adjacent S.C. State Park. camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming. vance into northern Mississippi, Alabama. Exhibits, picnicking, battle­ Spartanburg. Ninety Six National Historic Site Ninety Six, SC 29666 (803) 543- Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (See Georgia) field tour. Fort Sumter National Monument Drawer R, Sullivans Island, SC 29482 4068. Indian campsite on Cherokee Trail; site of colonial trading Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (See Kentucky) Stones River National Battlefield and Cemetery Route 2, Old Nashville (803) 883-3123. Union fort seized by Confederates April 1861; Civil Village and Revolutionary War stronghold held briefly by British Great Smoky Mountains National Park (See North Carolina) Hwy., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 (615) 893-9501 . Both sides claimed vic­ War's first battle. (Reached only by water; tour boats available.) In­ and used by them as recruiting depot for loyalist militia. Tour of Fort Donelson National Military Park P.O. Box F, Dover, TN 37058 (615) tory in fierce Civil War battle here, December 1862-January 1863. Ex­ cludes Fort Moultrie, Revolutionary War site. Museum. Food, lodging earthwork embankments. Food, lodging in Greenwood. 232-5348. Grant's capture of fort in 1862 was Union's first major vic­ hibits, picnicking, battlefield tour. in Charleston. Sumter National Forest 1801 Assembly St. , Columbia, SC 29202 (803) tory. Exhibits, battlefield tour. Food , lodging in Dover. Francis Marion National Forest 1801 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 765-5222. Rich variety of scenic areas, with rugged mountains, streams, Natchez Trace Parkway (See Mississippi) 29202 (803) 765-5222. Site of successful battle against British by Gen- and waterfalls. Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, water skiing, riding.

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