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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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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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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Cool nights and sunny days have us ready to get outside, and lucky for Knoxville, that’s also a perfect recipe for beautiful fall foliage. Leaves are…
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If you’re a road cyclist, you know some of the best sights and sounds are experienced along the backroads. Knoxville makes for a great ride because it only takes a few minutes in the saddle to get to lots of greenery, rolling hills, or to reach a pretty creekside path. We’re also home to more than…
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As you work your way up to running longer distances, finding routes that are engaging and fun can end up being more challenging than the run itself. We have listed our top picks for runs between 5 and 12 miles long, and they are all easily shortened or lengthened to match your personal goals. Get…
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Knoxville’s Track and Field Club (KTC) is among the largest track clubs in America, so it’s no surprise that this is a great road running town. Races such as the Expo 10K and the Knoxville Marathon have invited thousands of people from all over the region to explore Knoxville’s roads, greenways…
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Here are our top picks for hiking during the summer, with shaded trails and water activities nearby to help you cool off afterwards! Concord Park is teeming with great summer activities to enjoy with the whole family, including a swimming beach, dog park, playground, and kayak or bike rentals. Park…
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East Tennessee could be called the Salamander Capital of the World! Our region is home to more salamander species than anywhere else. Over 70 species of salamander—14% of species on Earth— are native to Tennessee, with most of those living here in the eastern region. According to the National Park…
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From late March to the middle of May is the best time of year to go hunting for native wildflowers. It may surprise you all the fun and colorful species that pop up to welcome spring. Here are our top picks for hunting down native wildflowers in Knoxville. Ijams Nature Center The trails at Ijams…
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