Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium is celebrating 50 years of family fun and adventure in 2021, and you’re invited to a party that will last all year long. On May […]
50th Anniversary of Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Category: Attractions
Steele Creek Park: Bristol’s Nature Getaway
This nature preserve covers a whopping 2,200+ acres complete with a scenic collection of mountain streams and 24 miles of hiking trails. But, that’s not even the best part! This […]
Looking Forward to Fall with The ETSU Martin Center
While much of the country has had to pause operations at some point in 2020, construction on the James C. and Mary B. Martin Center for the Arts on State […]
Max Patch in All Seasons
Max Patch is among the most memorable spots on the Appalachian Trail. The highland meadow shared by Tennessee and North Carolina is one of those majestic landmarks that people speak in hushed, almost reverential tones. However, Max Patch is more than just distant panoramas. […]
Hiking History: The Overmountain Victory Trail
In 1780, the Overmountain Men trekked through the mountains of North Carolina, Virginia, and what later became known as Tennessee to take on the British. Today, you can still trace part of their route as part of the Overmountain Victory Trail. […]
2020 Pinnacle Speedway in Lights
The Pinnacle Speedway in Lights presented by TVA opens tonight for its 24th season of bringing cheer to Northeast Tennessee. The spectacular magical light show will dazzle visitors with more […]
About Those Appalachian Trail Names
Follow along with outdoorsman and writer Johnny Molloy as he treks through the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. Appalachian Trail hikers often have strange nicknames as they head through the mountains of Northeast […]
Murals of Johnson City
Dip your toes into Northeast Tennessee starting with some downtown urban exploration. Johnson City is seeing its’ own art renaissance explode all over town in the form of wall murals […]
Best Places to Hike the Appalachian Trail
Follow along with outdoorsman and writer Johnny Molloy as he treks through the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. The Appalachian Trail snakes its way more than 280 miles through Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia […]
I Went Camping for the First Time and Here’s What Happened
When you grow up in Northeast Tennessee, it seems like everyone goes camping almost year round. It’s advertised as an event for the whole family to discover some magical camping […]
