Quoted from the Ijams Nature Center Trail Map:
"Ijams Nature Center is a member-supported nonprofit environmental education center and 165-acre sanctuary. The park was founded in 1965 on the original home site of H.P. and Alice Ijams who lived at the location for more than 50 years from 1910-1964. Their passion for nature and educating children still lives on in the park today."
This photo was taken while hiking along the North Cove Trail this fall. Husband, son, and daughter walked ahead while I trailed behind snapping photos along the way!
12 comments:
What a beautiful place for a walk Hope! I'm always trailing behind too, one because I'm the one taking pictures and 2, to make sure all my kids are still with us,lol. Have a great day :)
This is right in town? Looks like a great retreat from the noise.
What a beautiful sopt!
Jim, this park is within a couple minutes drive of downtown Knoxville! Unbelieveable...but it's true! A retreat from all of the noise & bustle. It's located along the Tennessee River on the south-side of Knoxville. We love to visit Ijams!
Outdoor family activity pays dividends for life. Reminds me of walks my children when they were younger. In fact for fathers day last year my request was a family hike.
by the looks of all the leaves on the trail, it appears no one has been there in a while?
Looks like the perfect place to escape with the family for a stroll.
Hi! My name is Windy...Great photos!! Myself, my husband, daughter, 4 dogs, a horse and cat are looking to relocate to this area next summer. My in-laws kive in the South East Corner of TN and are going to be relocating up North as well... I was wondering if you have any tips about the North East corner of TN. :)
Ken Mac...Ijams Nature Center is a popular place to visit....but at the same time, there are never droves of people there all at once. It is a very peaceful and serene place.
Windy,
Do you in-laws live in Chattanooga? You say you are moving to the North East area of TN....do you mean the Tri-Cities area near Bristol?
I think your family will love living in Tennessee. I was born and raised in Knoxville and have always lived here my entire life. I am now raising my own family in the same community I grew up in.
The people of Tennessee are very friendly, welcoming, and hospitable. I hope your move here in an easy one and that you and your family grow to love TN and truly call it home. I think the area you will be moving to is just beautiful. You will be surrounded by mountains and ridges. You will be near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park....we love visiting there often!!
Look through my blog if you wish and you may learn a little more about our beautiful state we call Home!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and best wishes to your family.
~ Hope in Knoxville
Beautiful, and a reminder of a place I need to visit.
What a lovely photo. It captures the essence of a forest walk so well. The light coming through the canopy is beautiful.
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