Don’t let the summer slip away without exploring a camping adventure in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee. Camping offers a wealth of outdoor activities ranging from waterfall hikes to stargazing. For families and outdoor enthusiasts, there is nothing quite like a day filled with activities followed by an evening around the campfire. As the…
Calling all Cowboys and Cowgirls!!! Have you ever wanted to visit a Dude Ranch? Well, this may be the right time. The French Broad Outpost Ranch in Del Rio, TN is offering a buy-one, get-one (buy one, get second 50 percent off) the week of July 12-18, 2020. This charming venue offers a step back…
June 20 marked the official beginning of summer with its promise of long days and evenings of vivid sunsets. Recall your favorite childhood memories of summertime. Is it the sweetness of wading barefoot through a cold creek, just picked blackberries, toasty marshmallows over a camp fire, or the simple pleasure of packing a picnic basket…
Changing times have changed many of our usual vacation plans. Instead of traveling away to crowded destinations, we are being urged to stay home and stay apart. Summer vacation can still be lots of fun and very affordable if you look. Consider opting for a Staycation and check out all the recreational and cultural sites…
The COVID 19 pandemic has altered the normal busy spring schedule in the 9 Lakes region. State governments have implored us to stay apart to stay safe. Campgrounds have closed and spring events have been cancelled or rescheduled. What is not closed is the opportunity to dream and plan. The 9 Lakes region shares a…
As sure as wild onions and daffodils pop up during spring in the 9 Lakes Region, fun outdoor activities are also popping up. Spring is a great time to play in the 9 Lakes. Shake off the winter blues and get outdoors. Expect daylight average temperatures to be in the upper 60s and lower 70s,…
The 9 Lakes tourism partners are recognized champions for rolling up their sleeves to protect the beauty of public lands and waterways found in East Tennessee. Working with local communities, businesses, Keep America Beautiful affiliates, and non-profits, partners take to the trails, lakes, and rivers to improve wildlife habitats and remove debris from shorelines and…
If you’re looking for a great vacation spot surrounded by water, the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee region is worth checking out. The lakes surround the 16 counties around Knoxville and are all within an hour’s drive of the city. There are way too many things to do to mention, so we’ve narrowed it down…
Get out and play on New Year’s Day at one of these healthy and fun planned activities that will get you off the couch and start your year off with good health. New traditions and new resolutions are waiting: Bike: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is hosting their annual Mail Run mountain…
The 9 Lakes of East Tennessee provides an abundance of classic holiday activities for outdoor enthusiasts and family fun experiences. With temperatures that can fluctuate between frosty mornings and warming days, the outdoors will beckon you to enjoy all that region offers. This is the perfect time of year to find your inner child and…
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