Steele Creek Park: Bristol’s Nature Getaway

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 […]

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Black Bears in Northeast Tennessee

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. […]

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Leaders for a Litter-Free Tennessee: Jared Kreiss

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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