Organized hiking clubs and other outdoor groups sponsor trips into the wild parts of the State. In Norris Park, a development of the Tennessee Valley Authority overlooking Norris Lake, bridle paths and foot trails have been laid out in the valleys, and stables, picnic areas, and an outdoor theater have been established on the lakeshore. Caverns with magnificent rock formations have been developed under private management and are open to the public at nominal rates. The most notable of. With the development of lakes and river courses, interest in boating is increasing.
Outboards are in use on the principal rivers, and regattas and races are held regularly.
Swimming facilities are available for residents and tourists at the State's lake and river beaches, which are among the finest to be found in the South. Indeed, in the high Smokies riflemen still use flint-lock Dechard rifles that saw duty in the Revolutionary battle of King's Mountain. The prize may be a turkey, a hog, or a side of beef. Softball teams are sponsored by business organizations, factories, unions, and churches all over the State. Leagues have been formed in all localities, and many municipal parks provide free facilities for night games.