As we peeked over the hill, we were not only met with the sight of the firetower, but with a whole kaleidoscope of butterflies. There were so many and they just fluttered around our heads as if to greet and congratulate us for reaching the top. […]
Northeast Tennessee is home to several colleges and universities, and there is no shortage of restaurants for students to enjoy. We’ve made a list of top spots that local college students claim as the best! […]
Follow along with outdoorsman and writer Johnny Molloy as he treks through the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. Close to the Appalachian Trail lies one of Tennessee’s newer state parks. Overlooking both Tennessee […]
Follow along with outdoorsman and writer Johnny Molloy as he treks through the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. Just above Erwin, the Nolichucky River finishes its wild journey through a deep gorge, after […]
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 […]
Missing home or have a special memory of Northeast Tennessee? We’ve crafted locally inspired candles of your favorite adventures including Nolichucky River Rush, Roan Mountain Rhododendron, and Lost State of […]
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 […]
Backcountry exploration of Northeast Tennessee takes us to remote areas, where you’re more likely to find a black bear. After reaching all-time lows in the Southeast in the 1960s, black bears have made an incredible comeback. […]
Outdoor recreation has seen an influx of folks who aren’t recreating responsibly. Overcrowding in areas like Laurel Falls of the Cherokee National Forest, Dolly Sods in West Virginia, and Max […]
Local restaurants and diners scatter the hills of Hampton and Roan Mountain, like the authentic Thai restaurant lingering in the valley and the wood fired pizza joint hidden near the […]
