Think You Could Paddle Tennessee?
There are super humans among us. You know the ones—they climb Mt. Everest, swim the English Channel and run across the Sahara desert. They don’t talk about doing it. They actually do it. But these adventures don’t have to take place in exotic locales. In fact, you don’t even have to leave your own state.
6 Ways to Hike to Clingmans Dome, Tennessee’s Highest Mountain
As one of the most visited points along the Appalachian Trail, Clingmans Dome is in the center of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and gives you a 360-degree view of the Smokies from its circular lookout tower. It’s a popular stopping point for park visitors during the peak seasons of spring and fall, and […]
The Complete Guide to Tennessee Swimming Holes
In a state as bejeweled with lakes, rivers, streams, and creeks as Tennessee, it’s no surprise that swimming is one of the most popular ways for locals (and visitors) to enjoy the warm weather. With 56 state parks and an abundance of other public and private recreational areas throughout the region, the Volunteer State is […]
An Insider’s Guide to the Obed River
Few places in North America look much of anything like they did pre-settlement, but they’re out there—and the Obed Wild and Scenic River is one of them. This 45-mile segment of the Obed drains much of the Cumberland Plateau and is the only designated wild and scenic river in Tennessee, which is crucial—it’s one of […]
9 Easy Tennessee Hikes with Huge Panoramic Payoffs
Everyone who loves hiking knows that one of the perks is the views, but it takes a lot of time and effort to get to the *really *good ones. Or does it? In Tennessee, there are plenty of easy hikes that won’t require hiking into the backcountry for a weekend, but will still give you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]