9 Lakes
Springs Festivals in May and June are Celebrations of Appalachian Spring
Spring festival season continues to bring the sights, sounds, and tastes of Appalachian Spring. From the traditions of storytelling and sheepshearing to the pungency of smoky BBQ and ramps, the region is celebrating the best of the season. Music is at the heart of East Tennessee and Appalachian spring traditions. Learn about the history and
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9 Lakes, Hunting
Spring Turkey Hunting Season- Bearded and Jakes
The 9 Lakes region is known as an outdoor sportsman’s playground for locals and visitors. Daniel Boone hunted these forests, while Native Americans cherished the bounty of wild game found here. The fall season classically draws hunters to the woods for large game hunts including deer, bear, elk, and wild turkey. In the spring, there
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9 Lakes, travel planning
Eye Care Tips for Playing on the Water
With spring in full bloom and summer ahead, visitors are looking forward to whitewater and boating season officially kicking off in the 9 Lakes Region of East Tennessee. Water-loving adventurers can indulge in paddling, kayaking, rafting, and tubing amidst the lush scenery and flowing streams. From the Obed to the upper Pigeon River, there’s something
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Area Events, bike trails
East Tennessee Cycling Events Calendar 2024
East Tennessee has become a national destination for road, MTB, and gravel cycling. From Windrock Bike Park with its expert gravity trails to the hundreds of miles of trail offering gnarly MTB single and double track, an IMBA epic at Big South Fork NRRA, long leisurely roads exploring the countryside, surfaced trails connecting metro communities,
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9 Lakes, Area Events, free admission
Spring Events in East Tennessee
Festival season is now in full bloom across the region. You can step back in time to learn about traditional Appalachian traditions, listen to live music, or test your hand at fly fishing for trout in the cold mountain waters. Most of these events are FREE, making it easy to enjoy a full calendar of
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9 Lakes, Area Events
Spring is Blooming with Flowers, Festivals, and Fun
The season of spring festivals is ramping up. Spring break and warm weekends are calling us outdoors to play. For adventurists seeking thrills, white water season on the Pigeon River will be opening by March. The sights, sounds, and tastes of Appalachia spring can be found in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee. Come to
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9 Lakes, Area Events, bird watching, Getaways
Winter Wanderings- 2024 Winter Events in East Tennessee
Wondering where to wander during the chilly winter months? The winter does bring a chill and some snow to the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee. but winter also brings some of the hottest bird watching, geode searching, and indoor adventures of the year. If you find yourself wondering where to wander, this is one of
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travel planning
How to Plan a Sabbatical and Make the Most of It
When an individual takes a sabbatical, it means they are taking a break from the office for a prolonged period, typically for a year. While sabbaticals are often associated with the field of education, in recent times, companies across industries have started offering sabbaticals to employees. Going on a sabbatical can provide various benefits, such
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family holidays, things to do
Seasonal Festivities to Light Up your Holidays
In the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee, the holiday season is marked by traditions and blessings. Music, decorations, holiday lights, and favorite recipes handed down from generation to generation make the season special. While many of us no longer have time to set up light displays or head to the woods to cut fresh greens,
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fishing, paddling
Kayak Fishing Basics for Beginners
From the moment I tried kayak fishing, I was hooked! Well, not literally, thank goodness, that would have hurt. I knew I had just begun a hobby that would soon consume hours of my weeks and many dollars of my paychecks. Currently, one of my kayaks is worth more than my truck, but I didn’t
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