Sheltowee Trace Trail Extension To Be Finished In 2026
The Sheltowee Trace Trail extension to Rugby is expected to be completed by volunteers this fall. Sheltowee Trace Association Executive Director Steve Barbour said volunteers have been working with the Parks Service at Big South Fork to extend the trail nine miles within the park down to Brewster’s Bridge to make Rugby the southern terminus […]
Celebrate The New Year At Big South Fork’s Bike Ride
Mountain Bikers will kick off the New Year on the rugged trails of Big South Fork during the park’s annual New Year’s Day “Mail Run” ride. The annual bike ride began back in 1974 when the park was established. Big South Fork’s Chief of Interpretation and Education, Christopher Derman, said the park’s mountain bike club […]
Fire Prevention Help On Ground At Big South Fork
A seven-member fire crew from the Southeast Conservation Corps is almost half way through their fire prevention work at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Big South Fork’s Christopher Derman said the crew is made up of veterans from the Army and Navy. Derman said the men are working with the park workers […]
Fentress Chamber Launching Tourism Rebrand
The Fentress County Chamber of Commerce is launching a tourism rebrand with a new seal designed to update the visual appeal of the county’s marketing materials. Chamber Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the county initiated the effort two years ago with the Tennessee Tech Center for Rural Innovation and the Tennessee Department of Tourism. He […]
Big South Fork Kayaking Cleanup Saturday
An annual river cleanup event featuring volunteers who kayak and collect garbage deep in the river takes place Saturday at Big South Fork. Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning (TCWP) Board President Mark Bevelhimer said the event is a joint effort with the East Tennessee Whitewater Club, and the National Park Service. Bevelhimer said the goal […]
Go Big Challenge Returns to Big South Fork, Encourages Use
The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area kicked off its ninth annual Go Big Challenge to encourage people to enjoy and learn about the park. Chief of Interpretation and Education Chris Derman said the categories for this year’s challenge are comprised of popular categories from past years. Derman said the activities will encourage […]
Fentress Search Continues For Two Horses Lost In Big Fork Area
The search continues for horses belonging to a Fentress County resident lost inside the the Big South Fork River Recreation area. Owner Emily Woodruff said all the leads have resulted in dead ends. She said she is now keeping an eye on auctions to see if the horses show up there. The horses are both […]
