10 Knoxville Area Trails for Winter Hiking
Did you know Knoxville makes the perfect hub to a wide variety of hikes in the surrounding area? The city itself has more than its fair share of great…
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How to Catch a Glimpse of a Bald Eagle
The bald eagle - a majestic bird of prey and a living symbol of American patriotism. It’s unfortunate that their existence was threatened for more than 30 years but they made an incredible comeback from the endangered species list and Tennessee is proud to have 175 nesting pairs of bald eagles that…
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Romantic Walks in Knoxville
No reservations? No problem! Take your sweetheart for a hand-in-hand stroll and snuggle up on one of these idyllic seats around town. Walking dates…
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Spooky Hiking Adventures
Ghost House Loop Trail Visit the beautiful Big Ridge State Park to explore some local history during spooky season. The Ghost House Loop Trail is a 1.2-mile easy-to-moderate loop hike which begins near the group campsite and takes you deep into the history of this area's pre-1930s inhabitants…
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Best Outdoor Adventures to Do with Your Teenager
If you are trying to get your teenager outside for once, here are some local recommendations that will give teens exactly what they want in an outdoor adventure. We chose fun, local activities that provide instant gratification, great photo opportunities and sleeping late! Nighttime can be the right…
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Hiking for Small Kids
Hiking can be fun for the whole family! Here are four great hikes to get your child out on the trails. We picked easy hikes with fun trail elements to keep your little ones engaged. Ijams Nature Center Ijams has several great trails without too much elevation gain and educational signage to teach…
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National Play Outside Day
The first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day, and there’s no shortage of places to play in Knoxville. Here are a few of our…
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Mountain Biking for Intermediate to Advanced Riders in Knoxville
When it comes to mountain biking, there are countless options for all skill levels in the immediate Knoxville area, making a great town for outdoor adventure! (Beginners will want to check out this post.) In South Knoxville at Baker Creek Preserve, you will find the Devil’s Racetrack Downhill Trail…
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Paddling Knoxville’s Waterways
With our abundance of rivers to choose from and the Tennessee River flowing right through our downtown area, Knoxville offers many adventures on the…
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Guide to Mountain Biking in Knoxville for Beginners
Knoxville offers year-round access to some of the best mountain biking in the Southeast. A few days in Knoxville can feature long flowy jump lines, rocky technical descents, or beautiful backcountry XC riding. Mountain biking is a staple of Knoxville’s outdoor recreation scene, and there are great…
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