Land conservancy plans to expand Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The property includes 600 acres of forest, ridgelines and wildlife habitat, according to Foothills Land Conservancy.

Tiny Texas campground near San Antonio named best in the state

The Texas Hill Country is known for its scenic outdoor paradises, but some spots are just extra special. Whether you're a fan ...
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park's most popular attraction is this scenic drive with once-thriving buildings

The most visited area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a stunning drive through the forest with trails and ...

600-acre ‘Oliver Tract’ to be added to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The last expansion of this size happened back in January 2009 when the GSMNP bought 627 acres in Blount County from The ...
Essence

A Look Inside Taylor Townsend’s Lavish 30th Birthday Bash

On April 16, Taylor Townsend celebrated her 30th birthday in Atlanta with a night centered on the people who have supported her along the way. Surrounded by family and close friends, the tennis star ...
The Clarion-Ledger

Cade Townsend dominates, Ole Miss baseball tops Tennessee for eighth straight win

The Ole Miss baseball bats came alive late to put a bow on Cade Townsend’s fantastic start against Tennessee. The No. 23 Rebels beat Tennessee 8-1 on April 18 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium to clinch the ...
Commercial Appeal

Memphis Chamber leader Ted Townsend rebuts reports on forced leave

Greater Memphis Chamber President and CEO Ted Townsend is rejecting reports he was forced to take a leave of absence. On April 10, Townsend, via his personal Instagram handle, commented on a news ...
WREG

TN bill would allow guns and rifles in public parks, playgrounds

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Parks and playgrounds in Memphis and across Tennessee are places where families gather, but now, those same spaces are at the center of an intense debate in Nashville, one that once ...
FOX13 Memphis

Tennessee bill would allow guns at public parks and playgrounds

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee lawmakers are set to take up a bill that would allow 18-year-olds to carry guns, including rifles, at public parks and playgrounds. This push comes after a controversial ...
KING5

Some Washington state campgrounds and parks may close permanently this spring

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The bathrooms at Rattlesnake Trail in Raging River State Forest are in rough shape — backed up toilets, no supplies and in need of what mountain biker Chad Ronaldson calls "some love.
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Tennessee state parks kicks off 2026 with guided First Day Hikes

State parks across Tennessee and the country offered visitors a chance to start off 2026 with special guided hikes on New Year's Day. HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WTVF) — State parks across Tennessee and the ...
WSMV

Crews battle fire at RV park, campground in Tennessee

MILLERSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Multiple agencies responded to battle a fire at an RV park in Tennessee on Tuesday morning. Smokey Barn News reports that crews responded to the fire along Louisville ...