SFB → TYS

St. Johns River

Visible immediately after takeoff from SFB, this north-flowing river winds through Lake Monroe and North Florida's wetlands.

Lake Hartwell

A sprawling, jagged-edged reservoir on the Georgia-South Carolina border that serves as a major landmark mid-route.

Great Smoky Mountains

The highlight of the trip, featuring the blue-misted peaks of the most visited national park in the U.S. during the descent.

Tennessee River Valley

A scenic mosaic of farmland, ridges, and the winding river that leads directly into the Knoxville metropolitan area.

Ocala National Forest

The southernmost forest in the continental United States, appearing as a vast carpet of sand pines and dotted with crystal-clear springs.

Okefenokee Swamp

A massive, primitive blackwater swamp straddling the Florida-Georgia line, recognizable by its dark waters and patchwork of islands.

Atlanta Skyline

On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of downtown and midtown Atlanta can be seen on the western horizon during the mid-flight cruise.

Cumberland Plateau

As you enter Tennessee, look for the rugged, flat-topped tablelands that mark the western edge of the Appalachian Mountains.