9 Lakes, Dude Ranch, family holidays, Getaways, Lodging, Outdoors
Dude Ranch Vacation Special July 12 – 18
Calling all Cowboys and Cowgirls!!! Have you ever wanted to visit a Dude Ranch? Well, this may be the right time. The French Broad Outpost Ranch in Del Rio, TN is offering a buy-one, get-one (buy one, get second 50 percent off) the week of July 12-18, 2020. This charming venue offers a step back
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9 Lakes, Getaways, Lakes, waterfalls
The Sweetness of Summer
June 20 marked the official beginning of summer with its promise of long days and evenings of vivid sunsets. Recall your favorite childhood memories of summertime. Is it the sweetness of wading barefoot through a cold creek, just picked blackberries, toasty marshmallows over a camp fire, or the simple pleasure of packing a picnic basket
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9 Lakes, driving trails
Affordable and Fun Summer Stay Vacations
Changing times have changed many of our usual vacation plans. Instead of traveling away to crowded destinations, we are being urged to stay home and stay apart. Summer vacation can still be lots of fun and very affordable if you look. Consider opting for a Staycation and check out all the recreational and cultural sites
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9 Lakes, Agritourism, Wine
Eating Local to Support Family Farms
Summer farm stands are the quintessential hallmark of the bounty of summer. Blue skies and lake play build up an appetite for treats such as fresh berry pie, tomato sandwiches, ice cold watermelon, and corn on the cob. While our lives have changed due to COVID 19, the pleasure of eating local and fresh has
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9 Lakes
May 3 to May 9 Marks National Travel and Tourism Week
National Travel and Tourism week has traditionally marked a time for travel and tourism professionals to celebrate the impact of their work on local economies and communities. While COVID 19 has affected every tourism partner in the 9 Lakes Region, the spirit and passion of these individuals need to be recognized. No other industry in
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9 Lakes, history, Lakes
An Ode to Dreamers and Planners
The COVID 19 pandemic has altered the normal busy spring schedule in the 9 Lakes region. State governments have implored us to stay apart to stay safe. Campgrounds have closed and spring events have been cancelled or rescheduled. What is not closed is the opportunity to dream and plan. The 9 Lakes region shares a
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9 Lakes, Cultural Influences, history, Lakes, National Parks, Outdoors, Trails
Did You Know? Fun Facts from the 9 Lakes
We love getting out and talking to people about the history of the 9 Lakes. The region was shaped by its mountains and rivers, and by the people who settled this slice of Appalachia. Daniel Boone explored this part of Tennessee to scout land for settlements. As early as the 1840’s, speculators were buying large
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9 Lakes, Area Events, driving trails, Outdoors, Trails
It’s a Spring Thing- Get Outdoors
As sure as wild onions and daffodils pop up during spring in the 9 Lakes Region, fun outdoor activities are also popping up. Spring is a great time to play in the 9 Lakes. Shake off the winter blues and get outdoors. Expect daylight average temperatures to be in the upper 60s and lower 70s,
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9 Lakes, Area Events, conservation
Rolling Up Our Sleeves in March
The 9 Lakes tourism partners are recognized champions for rolling up their sleeves to protect the beauty of public lands and waterways found in East Tennessee. Working with local communities, businesses, Keep America Beautiful affiliates, and non-profits, partners take to the trails, lakes, and rivers to improve wildlife habitats and remove debris from shorelines and
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9 Lakes, Area Events, history
Black History Month
The African American history of East Tennessee is a mosaic of moments and people who lived and struggled in this area of Appalachia. Pre-Civil War, the region was home to people of color, both slaves and freedmen. After Jim Crow, segregation, Civil Rights movement, and the era of urban renewal greatly impacted the lives of
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