June 2023

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and The Conservation Fund recently announced the addition of roughly 1,740 acres to the Catoosa Wildlife Manage Area on the Cumberland Plateau in eastern Tennessee. The land secures critical wooded habitat for wildlife species and will enhance opportunities for WMA visitors including fishing, hiking, camping and hunting. Catoosa WMA is the State […]

Are you ready to experience the magic of Tennessee waterfalls this summer? Make lasting memories kayaking beneath towering falls, swimming in cool plunge pools, and admiring the powerful beauty of nature. To help you plan your waterfall-chasing adventure, Tennessee State Parks has listed the best places to spend the night when visiting eight of the most

The Southern Environmental Law Center’s commitment to our region makes them uniquely positioned to find and share stories from across the South, from the places we all know and love to natural wonders off the beaten path. SELC introduces their new magazine, created to transport you to beautiful places across our region and introduce you to

Arno Ilgner is a name synonymous with classic southeastern climbing route development. Arno’s most recent piece is a powerfully relevant perspective on the history of fixed hardware in our region AND the critical need for mentorship between generations of climbers. He specifically writes about his experience at Bee Rock above Monterey, TN and how the

The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership provides answers to the most frequently asked questions heard from decision-makers, business leaders, social media users, and TRCP members. Read more. Tiffany Turner – TRCP (Photo: Pixabay / Pexels)

In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day, Secretary Haaland announced the designation of nine new national recreation trails in nine states. Included is Chattanooga’s Enterprise South Nature Park. Read more. U.S. Dept. of the Interior (Image: USDOI)

TVA Natural Resources Offers Opportunities for Youth to Enjoy Nature’s Treasures No matter where you are in your life’s journey, there’s a universal truth: Nothing beats the magic of the great outdoors. And when you live in the Tennessee Valley region – a world bursting with color, wildlife and adventure – it rings ever true.

Open Space Institute (OSI), has released a survey aimed at understanding how low interest loans could help accelerate land and water conservation efforts across the region. Through our mutual efforts to preserve or restore our region’s land and water resources, we are encouraging folks to participate in OSI’s survey. If you or a friend or

Tennessee River Beautiful will host the 3rd annual, two-part volunteer cleanup series called the ‘Chickamauga Lake Cleanup Weekend presented by iSustain’ held on Friday, June 9,and Saturday, June 10. The cleanup series is made possible thanks to a title sponsorship from iSustain Recycling, a national sustainability services company that processes over 182 million pounds of