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  • May is National Water Safety Month

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    May 7, 2025

    May’s National Water Safety month is the right time to reacquaint yourself with how to play and stay safe on the water.  The 9 Lakes Region is a popular family…
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  • Springs Festivals in May and June are Celebrations of Appalachian Spring

    May 4, 2025
    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…
  • Throttle Therapy: Adventure Motorcycling Through Appalachian Beauty

    April 20, 2025
    If you’ve ever found peace in the rumble of an engine, the sweep of a twisty mountain road, and the endless blue of Appalachian skies,…
  • Top Tips for a Solo Outdoor Holiday in the US: Nine Lakes Region

    April 9, 2025
    A solo holiday is a brilliant opportunity to explore new horizons while discovering new things about yourself and enjoying some well-deserved you-time. For outdoor enthusiasts,…
  • 2025 Hot Rod and Car Shows Revving Up

    April 9, 2025
    The spirit of moonshine, roaring engines, and winding roads comes alive on weekends during the spring and summer months. In the 1950s and ’60s, fast…
  • Dogwood Spring: Four Weeks of Festivals in the 9 Lakes Region

    April 2, 2025
    When the dogwoods are blooming, the festival season has begun in the 9 Lakes of East TN. Each year, we look forward to spring festival…
  • Rider Magazine

    3 Day Bucket List Tour of National Scenic Byways in East Tennessee

    March 18, 2025
    The April 2025 Issue of Rider Magazine featured a 3-day bucket list Great Escape motorcycle tour of 3 East Tennessee  National Scenic Byways. Arrival Date:…
  • Ride of a Lifetime- Whitewater Season is Open

    March 17, 2025
    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…
  • Springtime Events in East Tennessee

    March 5, 2025
    Springtime in East Tennessee is the kickoff to the busy event season.  Spring break and spring festivals.  Shake off the winter cobwebs.  Let’s go play….
  • Press Pause: Why Taking a Reset Trip Is Essential for Your Well-Being

    February 20, 2025
    In a world that often demands more than it gives, taking a purposeful break can be a profound act of self-care. A ‘reset’ trip offers…
  • Spring Break Ideas for Getting Outside

    February 4, 2025
    Are you planning ahead for spring break or maybe ready to get back outdoors?  Spring events are ramping up across the 9 Lakes of East…