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Word from the Smokies: Road to glory: The eastern box turtle’s path to state symbol status
The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol ...
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A year after Helene, river guides in Appalachia are navigating a new world
On a clear, sunny day in May, just a few weeks into the Smoky Mountain rafting season, Heather Ellis took a dozen people ...
Outdoors Appalachia: Conservation raffles & fun, safe hiking
On this week’s episode of Outdoors Appalachia, Murry Lee and Chris McIntosh covered hiking safety and gave recommendations for fun spots to hike and swim. First, Chris and Murry covered conservation ...
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NH trail named one of the best trails to explore worldwide, per AllTrails. Here's where
In addition to Smarts Mountain, the Appalachian Trail covers most of the Presidential Range, offering more miles above ...
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How eminent domain erased an entire Appalachian community to create a national park
Wikimedia Commons/Ken Thomas Cataloochee Valley Cataloochee Valley was home to over 750 people by the early 1900s in what is ...
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The rise of Pigeon Forge tourism boom in Tennessee
If you’re hoping to skip the typical summer break madness this year, Pigeon Forge in Tennessee might be exactly what you’re ...