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.
Spotlight: Southeast
The Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA), in partnership with their chapter, the Northwest North Carolina Mountain Bike Alliance (The Alliance), has...
Government Watch
In the United States, some of the most important intact forests were designated as Inventoried Roadless Areas (IRAs) in 2001 under the Roadless Area Conservation...
Tucked along the Cumberland Plateau, Savage Gulf State Park near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee covers a sprawling 15,590 acres of scenic wilderness, which makes it one of the larger...
Join the Tennessee River Gorge Trust to celebrate the grand opening of the second phase of the Aetna Mountain trail system with a short ceremony followed by an inaugural community ride...