Hamblen County residents know well the rugged and beautiful terrain of Panther Creek State Park. The park’s hills and trails see their share of local hikers and mountain bikers who …
Birds of a feather … head to Seven Islands
The expression “for the birds” is a dismissive remark. If something is “for the birds,” it’s meaningless, not worth bothering about.
But here in Knox County, we have Seven Islands State …
Rev up for regatta, sunflower festival
Rain, rain, go away. Seriously, shoo! – at least on Saturday.
Two big events are scheduled for July 13, and it would really be nice if Mother Nature dried her eyes …
So much to do, from water to air
I’m constantly amazed by the variety of outdoor activities available in our area, but it has really struck me lately how much the infrastructure for two specific interests has grown.
Paddling …
Excitement (and money) builds for Collier Preserve
Collier Preserve, Powell’s newest outdoor amenity, is coming together, thanks to a variety of grants. Carol Evans, executive director of Legacy Parks Foundation, spoke Tuesday to the Powell Business & …
Walsh, Evans get Fountain City honors
Fountain City Town Hall honored two of its own in selecting Joe Walsh and Carol Evans as 2018 Man and Woman of the Year. The announcement came at the 43rd …
It’s been a great year at Legacy Parks Foundation
We’ve built trails, constructed parks, created access to our rivers, leveraged resources … and donations … and manpower … all with the goal of leaving East Tennessee better than we …
Legacy Parks acquires land to expand Sharp’s Ridge park
Allen Dick, Knoxville native and member of the Dick Broadcasting family, has donated 42 acres of forested land to the Legacy Parks Foundation – property that could expand a city …