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 destination for boating, swimming, kayaking, wakeboarding, fishing and house boating. Summer can be lots of fun on the water, but protect yourself and your loved…
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, then the Cherokee National Forest’s Tellico/Ocoee District in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, might just be your kind of paradise. Tucked away in the stunning 9 Lakes Region, Tellico Plains is a…
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, the Nine Lakes Region in America is a treasure trove of panoramic vistas, endless breathtaking landscapes and exciting experiences. Stretching from the Cumberland Mountains to the Great Smoky Mountains National…
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 cars were essential for hauling illegal moonshine out of the mountains and hollows of East Tennessee to eager customers. The Prohibition era of the 1920s crushed a once-thriving legal industry,…
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 season for the variety of events that are offered in the region. Some of these events support art and cultural events. Some celebrate the roots of the reason. Many are…
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: Destination Cumberland Gap Leave your home and follow map route 1 Your trip will take you through Harriman, TN, the town the “Temperance Built.” You will be following along the…
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,…
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. Most of these events are FREE, making it easy to enjoy a full calendar of adventures and discovery of this bountiful region known as the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee….
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 more than just a change of scenery; it provides a chance to reconnect with yourself and the world around you. As you plan your next adventure, consider how it can…
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 Tennessee Region. Spring break and warm weekends are calling us outdoors to play. For adventurists seeking thrills white water season on the Pigeon River is booking now. Prefer a tamer…
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