Polk County TN
If you think the drive through Highlands was nice, just wait til you get to the Ocoee Country in Polk County Tennessee. Now there’s even more beautiful rock faces, scenic drives along the river, and a lot of opportunities to pull over and take pictures.
The recreation opportunities here are endless. This is also the area that the 1996 Olympics held their white water rafting in a natural river (usually they’re man-made). There’s a natural beauty about this place that we feel is largely untouched by corporate retail looks, at least not on the main Southern Highroads Trail it’s not. It’s such a peaceful drive and we’ve been fortunate every time we come through here that it’s sunny. I’m not sure how Mother Nature manages it for us every time, but we’re very thankful. 
Ocoee River, TN - White Water Rafting
I would have to say that the main reason for visiting Polk County, TN would be for their water recreation. That alone is notorious and bountiful. They also have some very nice events and festivals for the whole family. There’s also a lot of back stories, legends, and their own hauntings. My favorite place though is inside of Benton, there’s a lovely B&B there called the Ocoee Mist, which will have to be a post by itself because the experience deserves a full blown post about it.
