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. Watch next month for photos from September. Text and photos by Bob Butters.
A Year in Sewanee – August Read More »
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 biodiverse rivers in the world, the backbone of the local outdoor recreation economy, and more. In fact, water from the Duck
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Cloudland Canyon and Little River Canyon are just two of the deep canyons carved by water and time in the Tennessee River Valley. Located about one hour apart, the canyons offer different geological features for hikers seeking a three-day hiking adventure in the canyon area of Lookout Mountain. Follow Greg’s paths through the canyons here. Greg Wingo – TRV
Two Canyons and a 3 Day Adventure Hike on Lookout Mountain Read More »
Public access to Franklin State Forest in Franklin and Marion Counties resumed on Aug. 26, 2024, following a temporary closure that facilitated a still-ongoing investigation into vandalism and theft of state-owned equipment on the forest. State Forester Heather Slayton said “We continue to pursue our mission to protect, conserve, and enhance the working forest at
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The Lula Lake Land Trust (LLLT) plays an integral role in the establishment of a protected land and trails corridor connecting the Lookout Mountain unit of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park with Cloudland Canyon State Park. LLLT was founded in 1994 for the primary purpose of preserving the beauty and natural resources of
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The Dyrt recently recognized Monte Sano State Park Huntsville, AL, as one of its 2024 Best Places to Camp. Monte Sano State Park was awarded 4th place out of 70,000 camping locations in the Southeastern United States! Guest Bryce W. shared, “The location is so nice with lots of trees and shade… The bathrooms and showers were
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Despite the abundance of natural beauty and recreational activities available across Southeast Tennessee, local children spend more time indoors than ever before. And with that in mind, the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy and Outdoor Chattanooga have announced the Outdoor Leadership Club’s new year-round programming designed to introduce Southeast Tennessee’s youth and families, especially from historically marginalized communities, to nature
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Tennessee is home to over 80 waterfalls, many of them nationally recognized for their beauty and splendor. This waterfall loop will take you to ten of the Volunteer State’s most stunning waterfalls and includes stops at four state parks. Read more. Diana Leyva – The Tennessean
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Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation have announced the creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation to further the state’s conservation efforts and to help residents and visitors have more access to Tennessee’s great outdoors. Lee made the announcement at the second annual Tennessee Conservation Summit in Nashville, where key
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As a result of the Resilient Communities program, residents of Dalton, GA take preventive nature-based measures like planting more trees and creating green spaces to absorb excess water during heavy rains. The Rooting for the Ridge initiative aims to protect key natural areas that limit flooding and erosion, as well as the community culture and recreation. Learn
Local Input Requested on Outdoor Spaces in Whitfield County Read More »