Hike of the Week: John Muir to O&W
Distance: 4.6 miles
Elevation gain: 100 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate
Trailhead: Leatherwood
Most people who hike the John Muir Trail, the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area’s...
BSF seeks volunteers for 2017
BANDY CREEK — If you have a special talent, are friendly and knowledgeable about the Big South Fork area, and perhaps enjoy working outside,...
A step-by-step guide to Hurricane Ridge hike
The Hurricane Ridge hike is the destination of Week 14 of the Twenty Week Hiking Challenge. At 5.6 miles, the hike is rated strenuous...
Conway to appear at 'Haunting' event
BANDY CREEK — Eustace Conway, a regular on The History Channel’s popular reality show, “Mountain Men,” will take the stage at 3 p.m. Saturday...
Hike of the Week: Burnt Mill
Distance: 4.3 miles
Elevation gain: 200 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate
Trailhead: Burnt Mill
As the crow flies, and even as the deer walks, Burnt Mill Loop isn’t far from...
BSF to assess wagon use on O&W
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The National Park Service will begin a pilot project to assess the use of horse-drawn wagons on the O&W...
Hike of the week: Twin Arches
Distance: 6.0 miles
Elevation gain: 550 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate
Trailhead: Twin Arches
In the 125,000-acre Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, there are more spectacular geological...
BSF’s snake program offers ‘Go Big’ points
BANDY CREEK — Want to see a snake up close and learn about how it survives in the rough terrain of the Big South...
Hike of the Week: Fall Branch Falls
Distance: 4.4 miles (in-and-out)
Elevation gain: 284 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate
Trailhead: Bandy Creek Swimming Pool
The showcase of the John Litton Farm Loop Trail in the Big South...
Report: Local tourism revenue still growing
Tourist activity generated $11.13 million in Scott County in 2015, according to a newly-released study by the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association.
That number reflects...
