DeSoto Falls, located on Alabama’s Lookout Mountain in Mentone and within the boundaries of DeSoto State Park, is a phenomenon of nature year-round but above all, during the Autumn season. Typically, visitors to the waterfall destination drive up to the parking lot, take in the view of the Little River that feeds the waterfall and […]
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After nearly 11 years of service, Rick Huffines has announced his retirement from the role of executive director of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Read more. Tennessee River Gorge Trust [Photo: TRGT] Ed. note: We knew this day would come, but personally, I hoped it would be later rather than sooner. Rick is one of
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On a sunny October day, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams were enthusiastically welcomed to Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau by leaders from the Open Space Institute and other local conservation organizations to celebrate the official opening of Tennessee’s Paint Rock River National Wildlife Refuge—the nation’s newest
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Nestled in the Clifton Hills neighborhood lies Crabtree Farms, a community-focused urban farm that has been serving the greater Chattanooga area since 1998. Over the years, the farm has evolved and expanded, but its values have remained the same — “to help grow a healthier, stronger, and more equitable Chattanooga.” Read more. Kristen Templeton – NOOGAtoday
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According to the Tennessee Cave Survey, Tennessee has more than 10,000 caves, which is more than any other state in the country. All Tennessee caves are distinctive, and more than 90 percent are located on private property. Caves are generally out of sight and out of mind, but their future, and the future of the
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The River to Clouds Route will be officially unveiled on November 6. The new multi-use trail system spans 34 miles from the Chattanooga riverfront to Cloudland Canyon State Park. Read more. Thrive Regional Partnership (Photo: Lula Lake Land Trust)
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This latest release “class” included 667 Lake Sturgeon. Comparatively tiny now, these miniature river giants have the potential to reach nine feet in length and could live for up to 150 years. Read more. Casey Phillips – Tennessee Aquarium (Photo: Tennessee Aquarium/Doug Strickland)
Last Friday marked one year since the official launch of the Cumberland Naturalist website. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long already. The website was created as a replacement for the Nickajack Naturalist site, which had been in operation for 13 years. See the post announcing the launch of the Cumberland Naturalist. While I’ve
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Southeastern Climbers Coalition and the Alabama State Parks Department are thrilled to announce a new partnership to recognize and support rock climbing at Buck’s Pocket State Park. The SCC is proud to partner with the state in preparing the park for an additional user group. With decades of experience working alongside park services across the
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Coming your way in November, the Everest Challenge is BACK. Get a jump on holiday merry-making with a month-long commitment to get you out moving. Our March virtual event was such a success we’ve decided to offer it again. After enjoying some popularity in the cycling community, “Everesting” evolved to include pedestrians. Quite simply put, to Everest, you’ll pick any
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