The Cumberland Naturalist
Exploring nature and the outdoors in the heart of the Southeast.
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Welcome to the Cumberland Naturalist! This site aims to be your one-stop shop for news and information about nature, outdoor recreation, conservation and the nature-connected lifestyle in the heart of the Southeast. Primary focus is on the Cumberland region of Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia, and especially the central South Cumberland region near Chattanooga.
As the successor to the Nickajack Naturalist blog, the website is in its initial stages of development, with more features being planned.
Besides blog articles, check out the preliminary version of the Cumberland Trekker Outdoor Adventure Guide.
In a huge victory, Reflection Riding secured a historic conservation easement for future generations to forever enjoy the natural ecology and deep history of Lookout Mountain. In partnership...
This is installment 8 in a project to document a year in Sewanee with five photos taken each month on the Sewanee Domain.
See the July post here.
Scenic: Fall seems to be getting...
Middle Tennessee water utilities want to drain 19 million more gallons of water from the Duck River every day. If you haven’t gotten to see it for yourself yet, it’s one of the most...
It should come as no surprise that as temperatures soar, wildlife in our gardens, parks, and natural spaces are also struggling to stay cool and hydrated. Providing water for wildlife...