2023

Removal of this 1924 dam of the Oconaluftee River would improve conditions for two river species and enhance recreation on the river.

Oconaluftee to Lose Ela Dam?

Groups and agencies look to restore Cherokee lands 100 years later.
TVA-created Lake Chatuge wraps around three-quarters of Hiawassee, offering unparalleled views and recreation for residents and visitors.

Hiawassee, Georgia: Trail Town on the Rise

Home to both the highest lake and the highest mountain peak in Georgia, Hiawassee draws thousands of visitors annually with a well-developed plan.
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Photo Recap: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2023

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion (BRRR) is a musical festival held annually in September that celebrates the heritage of country music along the Tennessee and Virginia state line in Bristol, Tennessee and Virginia.
The trail makes its way through Persimmon Ridge Park.

Jonesborough, Tennessee: ‘The Good Walk’ Defined?

The East Tennessee town’s Lost State Scenic Walkway offers tastes of urban, natural, historic, culinary and more.
An adult Imperial moth can have a wingspan up to seven inches, making it one of the largest moths in North America.

Creature Feature: Insect Royalty

The sheer size of the imperial moth isn’t the only thing that makes it unique.

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Behind Blue Ridge Country

Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes

Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

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