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Exploring Tennessee

Ijams Nature Center
Ijams offers Knoxville visitors winter weather fun
Updated: Jan. 8, 2026 at 3:44 PM EST
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By Elizabeth Manning
Ijams Nature Center offers a variety of winter activities for all outdoor enthusiasts looking to keep warm on a winter’s day.
When walking through Tennessee State Parks, you might notice something different.
New Tennessee State Parks signage aimed at making it easier to get around
Updated: Dec. 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM EST
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By Elizabeth Manning
When walking through Tennessee State Parks, you might notice something different.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park sits right where Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia meet.
How many states can you visit at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park?
Updated: Sep. 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM EDT
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By Elizabeth Manning
The park that has it all. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park sits right where Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia meet.
Beach Island Marina offers everything you need for a lake getaway
Exploring Tennessee: Beach Island Marina offers lake day getaway
Updated: Aug. 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth Manning
Beach Island Marina offers everything you need for a lake getaway.
The long-awaited Bald River Falls renovation bridge is complete
The long-awaited Bald River Falls renovation bridge is complete
Updated: Jul. 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth Manning
Cherokee National Forest Public Relations Officer Christopher Joyner expressed his excitement for not only those in the area, but for the bridge itself when he spoke with WVLT for Exploring Tennessee.
Find what’s hidden at the Lost Sea Adventure
A cavern like no other, explore the Lost Sea Adventure with WVLT
Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth Manning
Come exploring with WVLT at the largest underground lake in the world!
Along the banks of the French Broad River sits Douglas Tailwater Campground.
Exploring Tennessee: Douglas Tailwater...a hidden jewel
Updated: May 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM EDT
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By Elizabeth Manning
Relax along the banks of the French Broad River and enjoy the sounds of nature.
The 230-acre park is on top of an old surface mine and offers outdoor activities for the...
Exploring Tennessee: Fishing and bird watching in Indian Mountain State Park
Updated: Mar. 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM EST
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By Kelly Ann Krueger and Christopher Covert
Photojournalist Christopher Covert takes us to Indian Mountain State Park.
Exploring Tennessee: Peddling our way through Knoxville’s bike trails
Exploring Tennessee: Peddling our way through Knoxville’s bike trails
Updated: Feb. 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM EST
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By Jacob Durham
Just 3 miles from Downtown Knoxville sits one of the most popular trailheads in the Urban Wilderness.
Located just a short drive down I-40 in Kodak, is a place for many to not only have fun, but...
Exploring Tennessee: Getting up close with the majestic birds at American Eagle Foundation
Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM EST
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By Jacob Durham
Located just a short drive down I-40 in Kodak, is a place for many to not only have fun, but learn about predatory birds including the bald eagle.
Along the banks of the Nolichucky River, David Crockett Birthplace State Park fell victim to...
Surveying the damage from Helene at David Crockett Birthplace State Park
Updated: Nov. 14, 2024 at 6:36 PM EST
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By Jacob Durham
We’re here along the banks of the Nolichucky River at David Crockett Birthplace State Park where the Nolichucky caused extensive flooding, you can see some of that behind me in terms of the trees laying down, we’ve got debris in trees and the park sustained some pretty intense damage.
Hitting the trail to take in over 200 species of birds!
Exploring Tennessee: Hiking to birdwatching, Seven Islands State Birding Park has it all
Updated: Nov. 7, 2024 at 5:02 PM EST
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By Jacob Durham
Spanning 416 acres in eastern Knox County Seven Islands State Birding Park is known for it’s beautiful views of the Smoky Mountains, rolling hills and natural trails.
Parts of Cherokee National Forest reopen after Helene flooding
Parts of Cherokee National Forest reopen after Helene flooding
Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 8:57 AM EDT
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
Several areas of the Cherokee National Forest have reopened following Helene’s flooding, the forest announced Tuesday, but other areas are still closed.
Enjoy camping, hiking and some of the most beautiful views of fall colors by exploring the...
Exploring Tennessee: Traversing the winding roads of the Foothills Parkway
Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 5:46 PM EDT
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By Jacob Durham
Winding through the Smoky Mountains and broken into 3 segments extending a total of 22.5 miles stands the Foothills Parkway that is sure to take your breath away with its scenic overlooks.
Hitting the hiking and biking trails before working up an appetite at Cumberland Mountain...
Exploring Tennessee: Diving into the history and even some sweet treats at Cumberland Mountain State Park
Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 11:44 PM EDT
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By Jacob Durham
Along the Cumberland Plateau sits 1,720 acres that bears the name of Cumberland Mountain State Park.
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