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 ongoing development, with more features being planned.
Besides blog articles, check out the initial version of the Cumberland Trekker Outdoor Adventure Guide.
To access all articles, click on the blog link above. On smart phones, press the red dot.
The City of Red Bank will celebrate the official opening of the Godsey Ridge Trail System with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony on Sunday, April 19, beginning at 1:30 p.m., at the Community...
Government Watch
Trump Administration to Move U.S. Forest Service Headquarters to Utah, Close Regional Offices
The U.S. Forest Service has announced that it will undergo a major...
Springtime brings many species of wildlife, including black bears, back into public view. Being BearWise means knowing what to do when you see a bear, says the Georgia Department of...
Visit Sequatchie Valley Institute, 1233 Cartwright Loop, Whitwell, TN on April 11 for another Spring Wildflower Hike on the northern escarpment of the beautiful Sequatchie Valley to...