Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville is loaded with action packed activities for the whole family. A 35-mile loop of hiking trails connects Ijam with five other scenic state parks. There are also 9 miles of rugged, beginner-intermediate level mountain bike trails. The park also boasts Ijam’s Crag; Knoxville’s only rock climbing location. Visitors to the park can cool down on Mead’s Quarry Lake.

Kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards may be rented on-site. The most thrilling attraction is the Navitat obstacle course, which is suspended mid-air among the trees. Tight ropes, balance bridges, ziplines, rope ladders, and low crawl tunnels test courage at every turn.

A visitor’s center and gift shop are on-site. Ijams hosts field trips, homeschool programs, pre-school programs, and day camps.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville, TN, Phone: 865-577-4717, Map

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