Bundle up and take in spectacular views on a winter hike! When the leaves drop, our trails transform into quiet, wide-open spaces with crisp air, new views, and a totally different kind of beauty. Whether you’re looking for a quick walk close to home or a longer trek into the mountains, Knoxville…
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There’s just something special about fall in East Tennessee. The air feels crisp, and the leaves turn beautiful hues of orange, yellow and red…and suddenly the outdoors is calling your name. These are four of our favorite fall hikes that show off the season at its best — from big overlooks to…
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Knoxville offers over 210 miles of greenways and trails countywide and has become a mountain biking destination over the past decade. The varied terrain and lush open spaces offer a wide variety of biking opportunities for families and recreational cyclists seeking relatively flat paved greenways…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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