National Hop-A-Park Day
The first Saturday in July is National Hop-A-Park Day! This day is all about exploring the parks and beautiful green spaces which surround us. We have…
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Go Fishing Day!
National Go Fishing day is June 18 and what better excuse to plan a trip to Knoxville and find a stream, lake or pond to bait your hook, cast your…
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5 Best Birding Spots in the Knoxville Area
In your backyard, on your commute to work, at the park – birds are everywhere. Knoxville’s mild climate, hilly-to-mountainous terrain and many lakes…
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Knoxville’s Top 5 Hikes for Springtime
Birding at Sharp’s Ridge When spring migration begins, the perfect place to start your birding journey in Knoxville is Sharp’s Ridge Veterans Memorial Park, which is just a 10-minute drive north from downtown. Most birding at Sharp’s Ridge is done by walking or driving Sharps Ridge Memorial Drive…
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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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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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