Blazing a Water Trail

Beaver Creek photo.

Local kayakers, Knox County and other partners are working to make Beaver Creek a premier paddling destination.

From Rocker to Rocky Top

Photo of hikers on the way to Rocky Top

A sampling of winter hikes through landscapes offered by the Urban Wilderness, Frozen Head, and the Smokies.

The Sublime in the City

Photo from River Bluff Wildlife Area

Visits to River Bluff Wildlife Area prompt musings on the Urban Wilderness and what it means.

Beaver Creek Blueway

Beaver Creek announcement

Knox County is investing $452,000 in clearing the tributary to create a 44-mile ‘water trail’ from Halls to Melton Hill Lake.