For 12 years, TVA has partnered with Discover Life in America to host two BioBlitzes on TVA lands annually. Recently, a group gathered at TVA’s Little Cedar Mountain Small Wild Area, 320 acres along the shores of Nickajack Reservoir. Read more. Tennessee Valley Authority Photo: TVA
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Straddling the Kentucky-Tennessee border in Clinton, Cumberland, Overton, and Pickett counties, Dale Hollow Lake is a 27,700-acre reservoir known for its peaceful setting, world-class fishing, and crystal-clear water. Read more. Meghan Overdeep – Southern Living Photo: Kentucky Tourism
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Following a review of the best available science, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the Barrens darter as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The Barrens darter is a small, bottom-dwelling fish endemic to the Collins River watershed on the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee. It is found in
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Have you ever wondered if that colorful insect fluttering around is a moth or a butterfly? Well, you’re not alone! Many people find it challenging to tell them apart. But fear not. Here we’ll learn all about the differences between moths and butterflies, and share some tips for identification along the way. Read more. Sam
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A photography project for 2025, where each month I present several of my favorite photos taken during the preceding month. Watch next month for July’s photos. All photos by Bob Butters. In case you missed it, check out May’s photos here.
Bob’s Best Shots – June Read More »
Savage Gulf has opened a new campground! Meadow Creek Campground is located 5.3 miles from the East Entrance on the North Plateau Trail. This campground features four new primitive sites and a group camp. See more photos and a video, meet new Friends of the Parks board chair Katy Morgan, and more in the July
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Few people embody a love for nature quite like Corey Hagen. If you’ve ever visited Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, chances are you’ve been welcomed by his smiling, friendly face. For two decades, Corey has served this land as an educator, naturalist, and friend. His kind heart and unwavering dedication have inspired countless visitors
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Government Watch United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced plans to roll back the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The “Roadless Rule,” adopted in 2001, culminated a decades-long process to better protect the least-developed portions of our national forests from harmful roadbuilding and development. These areas are vitally important for wildlife, clean water, recreation, and old-growth
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In nature, many organisms depend on one another for survival. Some even adapt to coexist. Many living things cooperate to benefit the entire ecosystem. Forests are complex natural systems. That’s why we must stop the undoing of wildlife and wilderness regulations. Explore the fascinating world of forest symbiotes. Learn how forests work together. Check out the
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