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5 Tennessee Hikes with Amazing Views
What gives a hike that coveted 5-star rating? There’s no doubt that many of us find the reward of an amazing view worth the potential physical challenge. Maybe it’s a scenic overlook at the end, while to others, it might be the views along the way that make a hike spectacular. No matter what your preference, here is a short list of some of the best views in Tennessee.
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How to Beat the Crowds at America’s Most Visited National Park
According to National Park Service stats, Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosted over 11 million visitors last year. But that doesn’t mean you should give up on that backcountry trek or fly fishing expedition and turn on Survivor reruns—we’ve got a few tips and tricks that experienced outdoor trekkers use to find solitude on the trail.
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Are You Addicted to Nature?
Anyone active in the outdoors community around Chattanooga has likely heard of Randy Wharton. The founder of Chattanooga-based nonprofit Wild Trails is also an ultramarathon trail runner, long-distance paddle-boarder, and lifelong outdoor adventure seeker.
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Keep Your Gear Like New: Cleaning, Repair, and Storage Tips
After a few days in the great outdoors, the last thing you want to do when you finally get home is tackle the task of cleaning your gear—we get it. But, as any outdoor enthusiast knows, gear is pricey stuff—and that’s if you buy it once. However, putting in just a little bit of time and effort into keeping your gear cleaned, fixed, and stored properly has big impact on its lifespan and performance.
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The 7 Best Places for Long Runs in Knoxville
As you work your way up from 5ks and fun runs into longer races, finding routes that are engaging and fun can end up being more challenging than the run itself. But don’t worry. We’ve collected some the best on-road and off-road runs in Knoxville, so all you have to think about is improving your splits. The runs we’ve listed are typically between 7 and 12 miles long, but they are all easily shortened or lengthened to match your personal goals. Get ready to explore wooded paths, hunting trails, and urban greenways with our list of the best long runs in Knoxville. 1. CHEROKEE BOULEVARD/THIRD CREEK GREENWAY “The Boulevard” that…
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5 of the Best Overlooked Hikes near Knoxville
When you’re exploring the depths and wonders of East Tennessee, where to start? It’s brimming with so much nature and so many things to do it can be a bit overwhelming—from trekking the depths of the Great Smoky Mountains to learning the ins and outs at Ijams Nature Center in town. But as you conquer these well-worn paths, many turn an eye to new adventures. The trails and natural areas on this list aren’t necessarily “overlooked”—plenty of locals know about them and make use of the trails—but are less trafficked and often offer a more secluded and new experience, from easy treks into wilderness areas to 300-mile thru-hikes. Here, some…
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6 Winter Getaways Within an Easy Drive of Knoxville
Congratulations: You survived the holiday rush and another gathering of the misfit family tribe. Feel like you now need a vacation? You’re not alone, and fortunately, there are plenty of convenient local getaways that provide easy options to get the heck out of town for a weekend (or longer). Leave the pressure of holiday shopping and stresses of work behind in Knoxville and head out to one of these regional gateways to soak up some calm or stoke up some adventure. Another incentive to hit the road? Many people hunker down at home in January, so you just may have these spots all to yourself. 1. SOAK UP THE WINTER…
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48 Hours of Adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains
From Dolly Parton to Ronnie Milsap, some of the greatest country musicians of all time have written songs about the Smokies, and it’s no wonder why. Part of the Appalachian Mountain strand, Great Smoky Mountains National Park spans the Tennessee-North Carolina border, and with a deep history and rich culture, the Smoky Mountains really are a special place.
