Photo By: Matthew Corey When planning a winter vacation, Northeast Tennessee is a unique all-season destination that offers year-round activities like biking! The cooler months are short and sweet, with the perfect amount of cold weather for winter adventures mixed with bouts of warm sunny days. This region is ideal for outdoor recreationists. Steele Creek […]
Let’s face it, looking forward to your summer vacation while it’s still the middle of winter feels a lot like looking for the finish line in a marathon. You know you’ll get there sooner or later, but at the moment it seems impossibly far away. Luckily, Northeast Tennessee has a huge variety of attractions that […]
Winter hiking can offer a completely different outdoor experience to a once-familiar setting. Hitting the trails during the winter months in Northeast Tennessee can mean no bugs, mild temperatures, fewer crowds and incredible, frosty views. Here are a few of our top hikes that will make you say goodbye to those winter blues and cabin fever. […]
The Appalachian Trail travels between Tennessee and North Carolina along the crest of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Below them, run lesser- used trails with wild waterfalls, ridge lined views, and solitude galore. […]
Over the last few years, RV ownership over renting or borrowing rose to 62 percent, indicating the growing popularity of RV camping. Campers of all ages are opting for RV accommodation in pursuit of the many luxuries it offers compared to the more popular tent camping option, especially during the cold winter months when campers […]
Have you ever wondered if the stars hold special messages for you, based on your cosmic birthdate? Strap on your boots and grab your sense of wonder, because the Tennessee Night Sky Trail is about to unveil your celestial story. […]
Explore the wonders of the Tennessee Night Sky! Embark on an extraordinary adventure through Northeast Tennessee’s night skies, where the universe comes alive! Several locations on the Tennessee Night Sky Trail are ADA Accessible with wheelchair accessibility. Viking Mountain Location: 36.02651390203208, -82.72069708325559 City: Greeneville (ADA accessible from parking lot) Viking Mountains’ name originated from the former 1960s […]
Five historic and scenic gravesites in the Appalachian Mountains. Sometimes the best stories live on through final resting places. All throughout Northeast Tennessee there are hallowed stories of historical figures to be found along local trails and inside cemeteries. Trailside Graves Visiting gravesites is a great way to spend the day learning about the region’s […]
Nestled in the heart of the southern Appalachian Mountains, Watauga Lake is a landlocked sailor’s dream. Framed by rolling peaks and hollows of lush national forests and wilderness areas, the lake is breathtaking. However, these same geographical features also create ever-changing wind conditions that keep sailors gripping the tiller with focus. “If you can sail […]
It’s that time of year, you know the one. When the mornings get a little chilly, and you catch yourself wearing boots instead of slip ons. When a warm cup of coffee sounds more wholesome than an iced latte, and you find yourself crunching leaves and seeing colors start to shimmer in the treetops. It’s […]
