Flotilla, regatta? Why-not-all!

Carol EvansOur Town Outdoors

Water adds so much to the lifestyle of East Tennessee – and it complements a myriad of outdoor activities.
A big event this weekend is the Clinch River Regatta, hosted by …

Weekends are better with butterflies

Carol EvansOur Town Outdoors

Butterflies will be a big deal this month, starting on Saturday, Aug. 3, with the fourth annual Butterfly Festival at the University of Tennessee Arboretum in Oak Ridge.
The festival’s highlight …

I am a fan of Ijams

Carol EvansOur Town Outdoors

One of our favorite outdoor partners is Ijams Nature Center, a 315-acre park in South Knoxville that has been recognized as one of the top travel destinations in the country.
Ijams …