Augusta Quarry to Reopen Today
The new floating swim platforms, bathrooms and changing room are in. The smooth, easy-to-navigate walkway has been installed. The overlook – with its dramatic view across Augusta Quarry – has been…
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Category: Outdoor
Seven Islands State Birding Park Named State Park of the Year in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has named Seven Islands State Birding Park in Kodak its Park of the Year as part of the Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence…
Read MoreSharp’s Ridge Overlook to Close Temporarily as Safety Precaution during Tower Takedown
The J.B. Owen Overlook on Sharp’s Ridge will be closed during the middle of summer, as contractor crews hired by WBIR Channel 10 methodically dismantle the station’s nearby 701-foot-tall backup tower…
Read MoreWinter Featured Gardens to Showcase Two Unique Properties in Knoxville
March 14, 2023 [ Knoxville, Tennessee ]— The public is invited to experience two spectacular private gardens this weekend during the Dogwood Arts Winter Featured Gardens event, March 17-19, 2023. The…
Read MoreIjams Celebrates Re-Opening of River Trail Nov. 1
Ijams Nature Center will celebrate the re-opening of the north side of River Trail and a new section of the River Boardwalk on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. The public is invited. Attendees will gather…
Read MoreHundreds of Boy Scouts Volunteer, Learn Skills at Ijams Jul 26-28
WHAT: Hundreds of Boy Scouts volunteer, learn skills at Ijams during 2022 National Order of the Arrow Conference in Knoxville WHEN: July 26, 27, and 28, 2022, from ~9 a.m.-5 p.m. WHO: Up to 400+ Boy…
Read MoreVisit Knoxville Announces Return of Bike Boat Brew & Bark
Visit Knoxville is pleased to announce the return of Bike Boat Brew & Bark to take place June 4, 2022 from 10am – 3pm at Knoxville Adventure Collective (900 Volunteer Landing). Bike Boat Brew & Bark…
Read MoreIjams Nature Center Opens Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve
Ijams Nature Center will open the new Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve at a public ribbon cutting May 9 at 10 a.m. The Ijams Nature Playscape is specifically designed for young…
Read MoreRoam Fest Comes to Knoxville
(Knoxville, TN.) 04/22/22 - Knoxville, Tennessee has been selected as the destination city for the newest Roam Fest women’s mountain bike festival location. Roam Fest, Presented by SRAM , is a…
Read MoreRoam Fest Comes to Knoxville May 13-15
Knoxville, Tennessee has been selected as the destination city for the newest Roam Fest women’s mountain bike festival location. Roam Fest, Presented by SRAM, is a three-day event for 300 registered…
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