National Parks, paddling, Water Trails
Ride of a Lifetime- Whitewater Season is Open
The powerful natural force of water provides the ride of a lifetime on the whitewater rivers of East Tennessee. Depending on your appetite for thrills and spills, your options can be “controlled release” or “wild and free.” Canoes, kayaks, duckies, rafts, and tubes are your other choices. The season for white water is now open,
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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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9 Lakes, Area Events, bike trails, fall foliage, paddling
Autumn Fun in the 9 Lakes Region
The wave of autumn colors is the backdrop for lots of fun autumn activities. If you are yearning to be on the water, the lakes and days are still warm enough to go paddling or for a fall foliage cruise. Some of the prettiest paddle routes are along the Powell River Blueway on Norris Lake
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