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Pine Mountain State Resort Park photo
Pine Mountain State Resort Park
More than 300,000 people passed through Pineville, Kentucky, at the northern end of the Cumberland Gap, during westward expansion in the 19th century. Two centuries later, the area still attracts thousands of visitors. Read more
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Bruce McCamish photo
A Conversation With the Smokies’ Philanthropic Leader
After 34 years working for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dana Soehn has a new position—president and chief executive officer of Friends of the Smokies, the park’s official fundraising partner. Read more
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Ben Anderson photo
On the Trail in the Smokies
Many people may not realize that when Congress authorized Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1926, a whopping 85 percent of the 400,000 acres originally proposed for the park were owned by industrial logging companies. Read more
On the Trail in the Smokies
Of the several enjoyable trails in Cataloochee Valley, Palmer Creek Trail is perhaps my favorite. Read more
May 29, 2023
Creating Functional Habitat for Pollinators and Birds
Eight years ago, Emily Sampson volunteered to create and maintain spaces along a designated greenway in Black Mountain, North Carolina, to support and care for pollinators. Read more
May 29, 2023
Eager for spring, but steady on the throttle
There are many seeds that we start indoors so that we can nurture the seedlings and small plants in controlled conditions. Read more
Wildflower Viewing Destinations
Throughout our region, numerous sublime wildflower walks exist. Read more
Apr 1, 2023
Amber Ayers photo
Finding Peace on Nature's Path
The Cherokee called the Smoky Mountains “Shaconage” (shah-con-ah-jey) which means “land of the blue smoke.” Anyone who lives or has traveled through these mountains is familiar with the enchanting mist that hovers around the peaks. Read more
Apr 1, 2023
On the Trail in the Smokies
As the wonder of another Appalachian spring gradually unfolds, this issue’s trail narrative offers four hiking options—including a rewarding short one—that can be especially enjoyable before trail conditions turn muggy and buggy. Read more
Apr 1, 2023
