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TDEC has honored Henry Horton State Park in Chapel Hill with the Excellence in Interpretation Award among the 56 Tennessee State Parks. The award is part of the annual Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence


Nashville, TN – According to the state officials, the Interpretation category of the awards is for parks that have demonstrated the ability to provide high quality and varied interpretive activities, which may include guided hikes, workshops, living history, games, special events, interpretive panels, exhibits, interpretive trail guides, and video presentations. 

“Henry Horton State Park does a great job of capitalizing on the natural assets of the Duck River,” TDEC Commissioner David Salyers said. “The park enhances the visitor experience with content involving all ages, and we are proud to announce this award for the park.” 

The park unveiled a new visitors center and restaurant last year. Interpretive themes at the park focused on the Duck River that runs through the middle of the park. A Duck River Education Room provides inspirational and educational content on the historical, ecological, and recreational value of the river.

Visitors can learn more about wetlands and aquatic species in a variety of ways – a path circumnavigating the wetland, a quiet observation platform, and another trail and viewing tower to see how the wetland connects to the river. Visitors with children can enjoy the content in fun, engaging ways.

TDEC also announced awards for the best parks in the following categories: Johnsonville State Historic Park for Customer Engagement; Sgt. Alvin C. York State Park in Innovation; and Dunbar Cave State Park and Edgar Evins State Park in a tie for best Resource Management. Radnor Lake State Park was named Park of the Year as well as winning the award in Sustainability.


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