Follow along with outdoorsman and writer Johnny Molloy as he treks through the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. Northeast Tennessee is a backpacker’s paradise. With more than 220 miles of the […]
Best Places to Backpack in Northeast Tennessee
The Succulent Scavenger Hunt: Where to Find Your Picturesque Plants
From macrame hangers to elaborate terrariums, Instagram is filled with pictures of the cutest succulents to make any space feel right out of HGTV. Whether you’re decorating your dorm […]
Leaders for a Litter-Free Tennessee: Alaina Wood
Follow along as we feature local leaders for a litter-free Tennessee and ways you can help reduce your footprint on our lands. […]
Top 5 Mountains to Bike in Northeast Tennessee
With gorgeous mountain terrain coupled with abundant parks and an active biking community, Northeast Tennessee has become a “pedal-to” destination to enjoy mountain biking at its finest, no matter the level. […]
Staying by the Water at Little Oak and Jacobs Creek Campgrounds
You’ll find yourself enjoying the mountain-bordered, island-studded South Holston Lake so much you won’t want to leave. And the answer for that is camping along the shorelines in Bristol. Two favorite camping destinations by South Holston Lake are Little Oak Campground and Jacobs Creek Campground, both part of Tennessee’s Cherokee National Forest. At either place, you’ll find ramps, marinas, and water access areas for boating, skiing, fishing, paddling, and swimming. […]
Local Flavor of Northeast Tennessee: Johnson City
The local cuisine found exclusively in Johnson City, Tennessee, is like a fun treasure hunt for both visitors and locals. Just when you think you have tried all the best […]
Fifteen Miles Before 5 O’Clock
Our area is no stranger to the adventurous souls and thrill-seekers that come here to explore our mountains, float our rivers, and chase our waterfalls. Whether you are a […]
3 Things to Do When You Visit The World’s Shortest Tunnel
Located in the most northeastern corner of Tennessee, the rising ridges, scenic beauty, and mountain streams conspire to create quite the hidden gem of an outdoor getaway. […]
Bristol: Sounds Good
Bristol is built on sound: engines revving, fiddles singing and the silent peace of the outdoors. The downtown buzzes with live music and the outdoors quietly await just beyond. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and surrounded by scenic South Holston Lake and the Holston River sits Bristol—The Birthplace of Country Music and home of the “World’s Fastest Half Mile”—Bristol Motor Speedway. […]
The Best Whitewater Kayaking in Northeast Tennessee
Follow along with outdoorsman and writer Johnny Molloy as he treks through the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. Rolling whitewater, rising mountains, and winding roads are signatures of Northeast Tennessee. The combination […]
