Spotlight: Southeast The US South is home to four species of wild rabbits. They play an important role in nature. And they’re also whimsical and a joy to observe. You can find wild rabbits from the marshy swamps to the mountain tops. You just have to know when and where to look. Learn how to […]
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved the 2025 Tennessee State Wildlife Action Plan, which serves as a blueprint and proactive strategy to protect the state’s fish and wildlife, aiming to prevent future listing of species and increase recovery efforts for species currently listed as threatened or endangered. It outlines the current status of vulnerable
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The secret to your summer may be closer than you think! With gas prices sky high and no end in sight, you might be feeling tense about how and where to get away this summer. Relax! We’ve got you covered. Just an hour and a half from Nashville and barely three hours from Atlanta is your
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Tennessee State Parks recently dedicated the new Cardwell Mountain State Archaeological Park, making it the third archaeological park added to the state park system, preserving more than 5,000 years of Tennessee history. The 534-acre property includes evidence of Native American life and settlements from the Late Archaic to Mississippian periods, including a 15-foot earthen monument
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Hamilton County Commissioners have voted to advance a resolution that would allow the county to purchase a 19-acre plot of land adjacent to Enterprise South Nature Park. Commissioners would like to rezone, if purchased, for an open space so it will be a part of the park and will remain untouched. Read more. Local 3
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Threats to Alabama’s Conecuh National Forest Alabama’s Conecuh National Forest has been a conservation success story, with habitat and species restoration programs. Now, as it’s targeted for oil and gas drilling, local opposition is growing. Will Harlan – Blue Ridge Outdoors _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Working Lands for Wildlife Joins University of Georgia to Expand Conservation Impact The University
This year marks 80 years of conservation, collaboration, and care for Tennessee’s outdoors. The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is proud of the legacy they’ve built so far—and excited about new opportunities to continue growing and conserving the wildlife and wild places that define Tennessee. Watch: 80 Years of Conservation Impact. Tennessee Wildlife Federation Image: TWF
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Coyotes are America’s most familiar wild canine. With spring well underway, many urban coyote families are rearing their young, perhaps within earshot of your front door. Whether it’s in old tires, sheds, or holes under homes, these wild denizens of the city are well adapted to carving out a niche among us. Learn how humans
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In case you missed it, the popular Blue Hole at North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park is closed for improvements and won’t reopen for about a year. Luckily, there are several other swimming holes to help you beat the heat this summer. See the list. Haley Bartlett & Sarah Dickson – NOOGAtoday Photo: Ryan Maum / Chattanooga
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The Dalton Public Works Department will soon complete the first phase of a paved hiking and biking trail around Haig Mill Lake Park. Crews have been working since December to clear brush as well as widen and grade the existing nature trail in the northwest corner of the park. Read more. Dalton, GA Photo: Dalton,
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