More than three months after Helene, the Nolichucky River and the surrounding landscape remain inhospitable to casual kayakers.
Mighty Mites
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.
‘A Jewel in Knoxville’s Crown’
Ijams Nature Center plans to build on its legacy by staying true to its conservation education mission.
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.
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.