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Great Smoky Mountains National Park sees significant air quality improvements
The National Park Conservation Association said visibility is 65 miles. Still a ways off from the natural visibility of 121 miles.
Three of the best swimming holes on public lands are a few hours from Memphis. Here's where
Little Falls in Alabama's Little River Canyon National Preserve features a 45-foot waterfall and swimming hole. Midnight Hole in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park boasts a waterfall and deep ...
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TCWP: Environmental groups to meet July 16 in Knoxville on public lands, national parks
K ey environmental groups in East Tennessee and North Carolina will share information about the status of public lands and ...
Memories of Townsend's 1994 flood linger after recent flash flooding in Texas
Flash floods often turn peaceful waterways deadly, a harsh reality seen recently in Texas and remembered from Townsend's 1994 ...
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Outside Is the Best Side: A Guide to the Best National Parks for Nature Lovers
There’s something truly special happening in the world of hobbies: more and more people are trading screen time for tree time! The love of the outdoors, especially hiking and exploring natural spaces, ...
Up and Coming Weekly12h
Josephus Daniels and Blue Ridge Parkway
Maybe you think I have written enough about Josephus Daniels, the founder and longtime editor of the Raleigh News & Observer. Nope.One more column about Josephus Daniels. This one prompted by a recent ...
South Arkansas Sun15h
Tennessee’s secret waterfall road trip you can do in a day
You won’t believe how many stunning waterfalls you can explore in Tennessee without ever needing to book a hotel. From ...
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Hot Air Balloon Festival returns Aug. 16
Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Townsend on Aug. 16. The event is hosted by the Townsend Cades Cove Gateway Alliance (TCGA) and presented by Rhythm Collective ...