BSF’s ‘Generations’ film wins award
BANDY CREEK — The National Association of Interpretation (NAI) has announced its 2017 Media Award winners, and the Big South Fork National River and...
BSF trails chief retires
BANDY CREEK — Wallace Linder, roads and trails branch chief of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Obed Wild and Scenic River...
Hike of the Week: Burnt Mill
Distance: 4.3 milesElevation gain: 200 ft.Difficulty: ModerateTrailhead: Burnt MillAs the crow flies, and even as the deer walks, Burnt Mill Loop isn’t far from...
Fee hike proposed for Bandy Creek group camps
BANDY CREEK — The Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is proposing a fee increase for the group campgrounds at Bandy Creek,...
Black bear cubs seen alone might not be orphaned
That black bear cub that you see alone near your home might not really be orphaned.That's the message from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency,...
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...
Hike of the week: Hurricane Ridge
Distance: 5.6 miles
Elevation gain: 570 ft.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Trailhead: O&W BridgeNOTE: This hike includes several unsigned turns. Please print our side-by-side illustrated guide by clicking here,...
Hike of the Week: Maude’s Crack
Distance: 2.4 miles (in-and-out)Elevation gain: 279 ft.Difficulty: EasyTrailhead: Terry CemeteryBeginning and ending at Terry Cemetery off Divide Road in the Big South Fork National...
BSF offers ranger-led hike at Burnt Mill
BANDY CREEK — Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will be conducting a healthy hike along the Burnt Mill Bridge Loop Trail...
BSF visitation increases in 2016
BANDY CREEK — Visitation to the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area continues to increase, the national park announced last week.The BSF...