Chiggers can provide an itchy reminder that sometimes there’s a price to pay for exploring pathless realms.
In Search of Silence
To leave behind the cacophony of human society — especially Fourth of July fireworks — a trip to a wild place was in order.
Wild and Scenic
Far upstream from its mouth at Forks of the River, a section of the French Broad River is under consideration for federal protection.
Blazing a Water Trail
Local kayakers, Knox County and other partners are working to make Beaver Creek a premier paddling destination.
Trolling for Trash
Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful leads expeditions to clear garbage from the region’s waterways.
A New Experience in a Familiar Place
A short kayak trip alongside Dickinson Island presents comforting sights and a disturbing encounter.
Sampling the AT
Day hikes break up the Appalachian Trail experience into manageable chunks without the commitment of thru-hiking the entire distance.
From Rocker to Rocky Top
A sampling of winter hikes through landscapes offered by the Urban Wilderness, Frozen Head, and the Smokies.
Leaves Falling from Sky
True to its name, Lone Mountain State Forest offers a hiker and his canine companion solitude and a shower of autumnal splendor.