9 Lakes, Area Events, conservation, things to do
Volunteers- Keeping the 9 Lakes Beautiful
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” ~ Sherry Anderson The 9 Lakes partners have a long history of service to the region. The Region has greatly benefited from the sweat equity of previous and current volunteers. When the Civilian Conservation Corps were brought to East Tennessee during the Great
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9 Lakes, conservation
Get Plugged In- EV Charging Stations
We get lots of questions about “plugging in.” In the years of yore, plugging in meant angler friendly hotels that offered plug-ins for boat battery charging. Today, EV car drivers don’t want to be limited in exploring all that this region has to offer. No surprise is that Knoxville, Oak Ridge, and Farragut have taken
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9 Lakes, conservation
Celebrate Earth Day 2021
Muhammed Ali once said ““Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” What a fitting statement for Earth Day 2021. Eastern Tennessee is home to one of the most biodiverse watersheds in the US, supporting not only the wildlife, but also the recreational activities beloved by visitors. So how
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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, conservation, Lakes
Earth Day 2019 in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee
While Earth Day is traditionally celebrated with events that promote actions to care for the planet, the commitment to public lands in the 9 Lakes is marked year round. Across the region, communities, businesses, and non-profit volunteers take to the trails, lakes, and rivers to improve wildlife habitats and remove debris from trails and shorelines.
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9 Lakes, Area Events, conservation, family holidays, Lakes, Lodging, waterfalls
Spring Break Fun
Spring break is a beautiful time to visit the 9 Lakes. Expect warm days averaging the upper 60’s and lower 70’s which are perfect temperatures for that active outdoor adventure hiking, biking, or exploring a favorite attraction. After the winter season, the region is already bursting with colorful flowers, tree buds, and greening grass. To
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9 Lakes, Area Events, conservation, family holidays, Lakes, Outdoors
A Toast to Good Health and Good Cheer
The 9 Lakes Region is a four seasons destination for outdoor recreation. During the holiday season, it is traditional to share a toast for good health and good cheer. What better way to toast the Season, then to share an activity with friends and family outdoors in an event that is fun, and supports the
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