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Thrive Regional Partnership
(Photo: Thrive Regional Partnership)
The two organizations recently released an economic impact study detailing the benefits of mountain biking to the local economy of Chattanooga. The report demonstrates a contribution of over $6.5 million to Hamilton County, TN, from mountain bikers.
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
(Photo: Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center)
Did you know that groundhogs are the largest member of the squirrel family? Did you know they live across most of North America and are common in the northeastern and central United States? These cute little critters are also known as woodchucks (though they don’t chuck wood) and land beavers (though they aren’t beavers at all). With Groundhog Day this month, Tish Gaillmard, Reflection Riding's Director of Wildlife Conservation, wanted to share a little more about groundhogs and the good they do for the world.
Tennessee State Parks
(Photo: Alan Cressler)
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, in support of TennGreen Land Conservancy and the Open Space Institute, has announced the acquisition of 358 acres in Rhea County known as Piney River Bluffs to expand the Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park.
Piney River Bluffs is less than two miles from Spring City and is a high-priority acquisition for the linear state park.
Tennessee's South Cumberland Tourism Partnership News Release
South Cumberland State Park's Greeter Falls. (Photo: Bob Butters)
“Responsible tourism” describes a type of tourism that values
and celebrates the natural and cultural attractions of an area, while respecting the values and
traditions of the people who live there.
To encourage responsible tourism in the South Cumberland region, area leaders have begun a new initiative to bring more
overnight visitors to this area, and, more broadly, to stimulate visitor spending in local
communities.
Tennessee’s South Cumberland Tourism Partnership, a newly formed nonprofit organization
composed of local leaders and businesspeople, is working on both near and longer-term plans
to help get the South Cumberland region ready to welcome these visitors, and to identify and
promote responsible tourism opportunities that can create and sustain new local businesses
and local jobs.
FLYING Magazine
The Fields at Fall Creek will span 1,500 acres. (Photo: FLYING Magazine)
Plans are underway in Sequatchie Valley to create one of the world’s most unique and sought-after fly-in adventure resorts and residential communities.
Tennessee State Parks
(Image: TN State Parks)
For the second year in a row, over 2,000 park lovers voted in this friendly competition. In total, donors gave $111,875 to state parks across Tennessee. Every state park received at least $500 in donations. South Cumberland State Park achieved 1st place in Group 2.
Tennessee Valley Authority
Wood frog. (Photo: TVA)
Most bears don’t truly hibernate—but other creatures do. Read about them here.
Outdoor Chattanooga
(Photo: Outdoor Chattanooga)
This February, Outdoor Chattanooga is excited to announce the launch of the brand-new Ruins of Old Harrison Kayak tour! The trip will explore the remnants of the town of Old Harrison, a town that was submerged upon completion of the Chickamauga dam in 1940. Learn about this exciting opportunity and more in the February 2022 Newsletter!
Lula Lake Land Trust recently announced the Mountain Miler fundraising trail race, which will take place on March 12-13 and kick off the 2022 Lula Laker Race Series. Trail runners and mountain bikers can choose to compete in either a10 or 18-mile course through Lula Lake’s trail systems. NOOGAtoday