Today, a fire tower is something rare, special, and even a bit mysterious. But just a few decades ago, as many as 5,000 manned fire towers were sprinkled throughout the […]
The Forgotten Fire Towers of Northeast Tennessee: What to Know, Where to Go
Category: Outdoors
7 Reasons Everyone Who Loves the Outdoors Should Visit Northeast Tennessee
What do you look for when planning an outdoorsy getaway? Is it an area with an abundance of diverse hiking trails? A place with dozens of beautiful waterfalls? Or, what […]
An Ode to the Beautiful Nolichucky River
In the heart of the East Tennessee mountains, a ribbon of rushing water twists and turns its way through one of the wildest, steepest gorges in the eastern United States. […]
Exchange Place Living History Farm: Fall Folk Arts Festival
Kingsport, TN – Exchange Place Living History Farm will welcome in the beautiful season of autumn when it hosts its annual Fall Folk Arts Festival. Always eagerly anticipated, this celebration […]
19th Annual Sorghum Festival
The 19th annual Sorghum Festival will allow visitors to have the opportunity to observe sorghum cane being processed into molasses using a mule-powered mill on Saturday, September 15th at the […]
Meet the Mountains Festival: Aug. 24-25
The region’s inaugural Meet the Mountains Festival presented by Ballad Health will take over Founders Park on August 24 and 25. Organizers aim to showcase Northeast Tennessee’s natural assets and […]
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion: An Outdoor Guide
Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia have teamed up with Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion to offer outdoor excursions to Festival attendees the week of Sept. 17 at a discounted rate. […]
Daytrip Guide: Warriors’ Path State Park
Warriors’ Path State Parkis located in Colonial Heights, a suburb of Kingsport, along the Holston River. From biking to water activities, hiking, camping, golf and even horseback riding, the […]
The 7 Best Adventure & Ale Pairings in Northeast Tennessee
There are some things that just seem to be made for each other, like peanut butter and jelly, rainy days and long naps, and of course, the great outdoors and […]
Farm Fresh Appalachia Farm Tour
Join the First Annual Farm Fresh Tour The regional Farm Fresh Appalachia Farm Tour is a partnership between Appalachian RC&D Council, Appalachian Sustainable Development and Boone Street Market. This year […]
