The passage of years can alter vistas, but it doesn’t diminish the pull of Pappy’s Point in the Urban Wilderness’ Baker Creek Preserve.
Fun Finding Fungi
Naturalists lead foragers, experienced and inexperienced alike, on a mushroom-hunting expedition at Ijams Nature Center.
No Roads, No Kings
Two different walks — a hike in Roan Highlands and a march in Asheville — offer expressions of what it means to be an American.
Touching Grass
Finding a refuge for ‘brain-grazing reflection’ during tumultuous times by taking a walk through Collier Preserve in Powell.
In the Belly of the Mountain
A tour of Tuckaleechee Caverns: slippery steps, stalactites and stalagmites, a waterfall, and maybe a mastodon tooth.
Paddling Through History
A memorable spill at an elusive ledge colors a recent run through storied Sycamore Shoals on the Watauga River.
Dog Overboard
Unexpected adventures — including impromptu swims, wildlife encounters and surprise car chases — with canine companions on outdoor excursions.
From Appalachia to the Atlantic
A visit to Edisto Beach offers a contrast to the mountains of East Tennessee in just about every way possible.
Wildflower Sanctuary
The flora of Dean’s Woods, a preserve tucked into a South Knoxville neighborhood, seems to exude an ‘air of defiance’ amid its urban surroundings.
Nocturnal Ramble
A guided Dark Skies Hike at Seven Islands State Birding Park offers plenty to experience after the sun goes down.