Tourism Season Reaching Start Of Peak Across UC
Spring is here and tourists are flocking to the Upper Cumberland to take in the region’s beauty. Upper Cumberland Tourism Association Executive Director Billie Davis said the tourism season peaks in May. Davis said the main reason tourists visit the region is free access to natural areas. “That is what makes us stand out so […]
Fall Creek Falls Holding Open House To Share Plans
Fall Creek Falls will hold an Open House Thursday to discuss its plans to restore the park’s scenic loop, damaged by storms last summer. TDEC Regional Director of External Affairs Robert Becker said when the storm hit, thousands of trees fell. That led to road closures and long-term hazards for visitors. He said with that […]
Day After Thanksgiving Hike At Burgess Falls, Other State Parks
Those looking to burn some Thanksgiving dinner calories can take part in a guided hike to Burgess Falls Friday. Park Manager Nathaniel Garrison said in the past five years, the Day After Thanksgiving Hike has become one of the signature hikes for all Tennessee State Parks. Garrison said that as things become more and more […]
Van Buren To Open Bidding For New Fall Creek Falls Trash Compactor
Van Buren County Committee A approved a plan to begin soliciting bids for a new trash compactor at the Fall Creek Falls Lodge Monday night. The new plan is being proposed as a way to improve upon the former waste plan, which had the county providing containers and removal for all solid waste. The lodge […]
State Park System Hosting “After Thanksgiving Hikes” This Friday
Need to burn some extra calories after Thanksgiving? Tennessee State Parks offering “After Thanksgiving Hikes,” as an alternative for those wanting a more secluded Black Friday. Burgess Falls State Park Ranger Lane Erwin said those in White County can come to the park at 9:00 a.m. for a guided tour. “We’re going to be hiking […]
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Honored For Facilities Management By TN State Parks Awards Of Excellence
Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park was named the top park in the state for facilities management. Park Manager Travis Stover said that the park received the award for its excellence in maintaining the park and its facilities by the use of its staff and volunteers. He said this past year a lot of […]
Three UC State Parks Receive Grants For Visitor Experience Enhancement
Three Upper Cumberland state parks or natural areas have received $500 grants from the Friends of the Tennesse State Parks. The grants will fund a variety of projects that will enhance the visitor’s experience in a Tennessee State Park or Natural Area. Pickett County’s Cordell Hull Museum will use the money for interpretive displays. DeKalb […]
Governor Lee In UC Friday, Starting With Rock Island Tour
Governor Bill Lee was at Rock Island State Park Friday afternoon to tour the park’s Old Mill. The focus of the tour was to show future possibilities for the site and how the state could create future uses. Lee said that tours like this with community leaders make challenges something that can be overcome. “This […]
Four UC State Parks Earn Highest Rank For Sustainability
Four Upper Cumberland State Parks have received the highest honor from TDEC for their efforts in environmental sustainability. Burgess Falls, Cummins Falls, Rock Island and Standing Stone all received platinum status in the, “Go Green With Us,” program. Regional Director of External Affairs Tara Wohlgemuth said only 10 out of the 56 state parks earned […]
State Park Benefits for Distressed and At-Risk Counties
State park investments not only support recreation, they also help economically distressed counties. That’s according to TDEC Commissioner David Salyers. He said nearly all of the states distressed counties have the foundation to bring in outdoor tourism. “Most of our parks and many, as far as our distressed counties, I think we have 10 parks […]
