At deadline, Saturday’s forecast did not call for rain. Fingers crossed, that will remain the case because Saturday, March 2, is going to be a big day o’ wrangling. Weed …
Get out and watch rugby
Knox County will host a regional rugby tournament in April at the Tennessee Rugby Park in Karns. Visit Knoxville and the Sports Commission made the announcement Thursday.
The Knoxville Men’s and …
Urban Wilderness water bottles to support the outdoors
It was simply a matter of time: The Urban Wilderness has its own water bottles!
Legacy Parks Foundation, REI and the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club will introduce the new Urban Wilderness …
Family fun plentiful in outdoor activities
Whether it’s group hiking or activities organized by Ijams Nature Center, there are plenty of family-friendly events coming up in the area. Check out the Father-Daughter Hike at the UT …
Tremont, Ijams offer outdoorsy workshops
Learning is fun, especially when it gets you outside. Check out workshops and classes at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont and Ijams Nature Center for some enriching opportunities.
Friday, …
City to build pedestrian, bike path on Chapman Highway
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Knoxville a $950,000 grant for creating a pedestrian and bike path on Chapman Highway, according to a city press release. …
AT thru-hiking discussion set at Alliance
Who’s up for hiking the Appalachian Trail?
If you’re interesting in taking a crack at the AT, you might want to check this out. Five local thru-hikers will share their experiences …
‘Dr. Nick’* prescribes taking charge of your health
Cancer drugs are a growth industry
A Jan. 24 Wall Street Journal article reported that Pfizer Inc. was trying to enlarge its share of the growing $138 billion cancer-drug business. That’s …