Nature and Wildlife
East Tennessee Snakes
In East Tennessee, TWRA officials say people should only have to worry about two types of venomous snakes: copperheads and timber rattlesnakes. Snakes are abundant across Tennessee with 32 different types of snakes in the state; however only 4 of them are venomous: Northern and Southern Copperheads, Timber Rattlesnake Western Cottonmouths, and Western Pygmy Rattlesnakes.…
Read MoreThe Moon Bow
OFF THE BEATEN PATH An adventure of few locations on planet earth where you can see the “MOONBOW”… In the late 1700s, English poet William Cole put his description of a Moonbow into verse: The atmosphere with humid vapors flow/ And the moon displays her lunar bow. If you would like to experience an adventure…
Read MoreOff the beaten path
Riding, Owning, and Loving Horses, With Sue Duncan This week we’re taking you “Off The Beaten Path” with Sue Duncan. Sue is a former employee of BSFNRRA, and lives in Jamestown, TN. She has a tremendous love for animals, especially horses. Sue has been riding horses for many years and has ridden several disciplines. She…
Read MoreIdentifying Animal Tracks and Footprints
Which animal is roaming around your backyard? What’s that critter footprint in the snow? Identify animal tracks with these pictures! You don’t have to be in the jungle or deep forest to be an animal tracker. Tracks are often as close as your backyard or garden. How to Identify Animal Tracks Tracking is something that…
Read MoreBest Fishing Times and Dates from the Old Farmer’s Almanac
Best Fishing Times and Dates from the Old Farmer’s Almanac While most of us go fishing when we can get the time off, there are best fishing days and times of the day, according to angler lore. Check The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s fishing calendar—and some great tips from experienced fishermen. When Is the Best Time…
Read MoreWasps, Bees, and Hornets: What’s the Difference? Learn How to Identify Stinging Insects
By: Robin Sweetser almanac.com/wasps-bees-and-hornets-whats-difference All “bees” are not created equal. Bees, wasps, and hornets may look alike and belong to the same order of insects called Hymenoptera, but they are different insects. How can you tell the difference between a bee, a wasp, and a hornet? Let’s take a look! Bees and wasps took separate…
Read MoreDiscover ADVENTURE in Big South Fork Country!
A land as old as time, with mysteries that extend from the peaks of the highest mountains in the Cumberlands to the depths of the canyons in the Big South Fork. This is the Adventure Tourism Capital of Tennessee™. Your adventure HIKING From short, leisurely strolls along the river to multi-day trips through the heart…
Read MoreGiraffes, camels and kangaroos, Oh my! Animals you can and can’t own in TN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Most people opt for cats, dogs or even hamsters as furry friends, but every now and then there will be some people who want to share their home with a bit wilder companion. In the past, animals like the dwarf caiman have made headlines, with many people questioning whether the animal that…
Read MoreYour Daily Nugget Of Good
(Mehmet Emin Menguarslan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) In western Turkey’s Izmir Bird Paradise National Park, thousands of flamingo chicks, known as flamingets, have recently hatched. The flamingets are born a smoky gray color, and stay on land for several weeks before beginning to stomp into the water, which is the place where they will afterward…
Read MoreScott State Forest
Size: 2,826 acres/1,144 ha. The Forest is located in northeastern Tennessee, in Scott and Fentress Counties. It is completely surrounded by the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Some land was purchased by the State, but the main portion of the Forest was acquired by the State at a tax delinquent sale in…
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