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Wayne County to Get New State Park
It seems that the rumors are true…Wayne County is getting a state park.
The Tennessee State Parks website gives a brief overview of Buffalo River State Park. “Located in the rolling hills and river bends of Wayne County near the Perry County line, the proposed Buffalo River State Park offers visitors a place to reconnect with the land,” says the TSP webpage. “Spanning 448 acres, this remarkable property weaves together open pastures, wooded hillsides, and more than two miles of pristine river frontage - including the largest horseshoe bend on the Buffalo River.”
The horseshoe bend on the Buffalo River has long been a part of recreational canoe routes taken by summer river-goers from not only Wayne County, but from other counties and states, and even other countries.
Located along Horseshoe Bend Road at the Wayne/Perry County line, the Buffalo River State Park will feature over two miles of Buffalo River frontage, along with protected woodlands and open pastures. It is an initiative aimed at enhancing outdoor recreation and preserving Tennessee’s natural landscape.
The project is part of a larger, ongoing state effort to add new, sustainable parks to the Tennessee State Parks system. Tennessee has 62 designated state parks operated by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). These parks are free to enter and span a variety of landscapes. As people in Wayne County know, our county offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country, and the new state park will certainly attract many visitors who want to enjoy our landscapes and recreational activities too.
There is no official word yet on when the park will open. There’s also no official word on what recreational activities will be available, but canoeing must be on that list. It is certain that the state will take all necessary measures to preserve the whole 448 acres of Buffalo River State Park, and hopefully, many generations for years to come will enjoy the Wayne County that natives have been enjoying their whole lives.
