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 […]
Leaders for a Litter-Free Tennessee: Jared Kreiss
Local Flavor of Northeast Tennessee: Hampton and Roan Mountain
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 […]
Elements of an Appalachian Trail Shelter
Follow along with outdoorsman and writer Johnny Molloy as he treks through the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. The Appalachian Trail covers a variety of terrain ranging from towering mountains to lowland streams […]
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 […]
Leaders For Litter-Free Tennessee: Joe Hoffman
During these times, 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 […]
Leaders for a Litter-Free Tennessee: Matt Moses
During these times, 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 […]
Where to View the ‘Christmas Star’ Dec. 21
The two largest planets in our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn, will appear closer in Earth’s night sky on December 21 to form what some are calling a “Christmas Star.” This rare occurrence was last recorded roughly 800 years ago, as stargazers will look southwest one hour after sunset for the best views. We’ve put together a few of our favorite spots in Northeast Tennessee to view the skies (any time of the year) without the crowd. […]
Have You Heard of Gentry Creek Falls?
Escaping the crowds on scenic backroads and hiking through a remote valley in the Cherokee National Forest will lead you a double decker waterfall that even the locals don’t know about, located deep in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. […]
Local Flavor of Northeast Tennessee: Erwin
This southern town, located near the Nolichucky River, is the perfect hub for all of your traveling adventures. The growing downtown area features a brewery, local outdoor gear shop, and plenty of great places to grab a bite to eat. […]
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. […]
