Colonial Heights

Patrick Henry Reservoir in Warriors Path State Park is a great location for kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddling. The reservoir is not always very clean, but it can still be very beautiful when you're on the water. In the Summer and Fall, the trees are beautiful to view. There is also a small beach to stop for a break. There are two public launch sites in the marina -- one is in the campgr...

Darwin's Revenge is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Blountville, Tennessee.

Kingsport Greenbelt is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Kingsport, Tennessee.

Gray Quarry is a perfect destination for scuba diving in TN! The quarry is about 70 feet deep with ~3 acres of clear water. They have sunk a plane, bus, truck, firetruck, boat, seedoos, and more to the bottom. There is also a large variety of aquatic animals in the quarry. This is an awesome, local place to come explore.  You can make reservations to dive at the quarry on their website.

Bays Mountain Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.

Bays Mountain Fire Tower Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Kingsport, Tennessee.

Bay's Mountain Firetower overlooks the city of Kingsport, the South Fork Holston River, and the surrounding Tennessee mountains. Part of Bay's Mountain State Park, this is the most popular hike of the 25 miles of trails. The hike to the fire tower passes the Kingsport Reservoir which is essentially a massive lake with a dam. You will almost certainly pass wild deer if not other various wildlife...

Bays Mountain Reservoir Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.

Chinquapin Trail and Lakeside Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kingsport, Tennessee.