Ready to be awestruck? These Made in Tennessee wonders are just a hike away. Continuing last week’s theme of winter hiking, here are 11 more winter hiking destinations in Tennessee. Four of these are in the Cumberland region; Frozen Head State Park, Foster Falls Recreation Area, Fall Creek Falls State Park, and Virgin Falls State […]
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TennGreen Land Conservancy partnered with The Conservation Fund and The Nature Conservancy to protect 709 acres of critical land and wildlife habitat for an expansion of North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area in northeastern Tennessee. Read more. TennGreen Land Conservancy Map: TWRA Note: For clarification, Royal Blue is a unit of the North Cumberland WMA.
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Adventure Scientists is looking for volunteers to take part in its new Tracking Eastern Hemlock Project, a way to identify the endangered eastern hemlock trees in the area. Researchers need outdoor enthusiasts to help find the residual healthy hemlock trees in a faltering population. Learn more. Allison Kiehl – Knoxville News Sentinel Photo: Knoxville News Sentinel
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“TDEC is about to cause irreversible harm,” said Jumpoff resident Ed Routon at the Jan. 16 virtual public hearing for comments on Tinsley Sand and Gravel, LLC’s request for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit from the Tennessee Division of Mining and Geological Resources. Threats to groundwater and wells, endangered aquatic life, and inadequate
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The Tennessee Aquarium is continuing its work to save this fish species that is only found near Chattanooga. (See earlier post) This species of freshwater minnow has been considered endangered since 2011 and now is only found in two streams on Walden’s Ridge. Factors like invasive predators, parasites, and prolonged drought have led to the
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Discover the magic of winter hiking in Tennessee State Parks, where snow-dusted trails, frozen waterfalls, and peaceful solitude await. Learn more. Tennessee State Parks
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Experts from TennGreen Land Conservancy and the US Fish & Wildlife Service recently chatted with private landowners about management and conservation options available to them in Tennessee. Watch now. TennGreen Land Conservancy Image: TennGreen
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The Tennessee RiverLine was honored last August with a cover story in Smoky Mountain Living magazine, bringing national exposure to our mission and our focus on planning and design for new infrastructure. This feature highlighted the voices of our community partners and emphasized the RiverLine’s transformative role in fostering recreation, economic development, and environmental stewardship
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TVA Experts Share Tips to Help Earth Thrive in 2025 While January can be drab and brown, it’s the perfect time to think about going green and switching up regular routines. Tennessee Valley Authority experts have some ideas to help, whether it’s adopting small changes to help the environment or having big adventures across the
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South Cumberland State Park’s Fiery Gizzard area, located in both Marion and Grundy counties and part of the greater Cumberland Plateau, is a natural wonder within the surrounding community. Read more. Jarrett Goodman – The Tullahoma News
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