Protecting Native Habitats
The principles of Geotourism seek to protect and enhance destination appeal, which sometimes seem to be contrary goals. As more people explore the region, the waterways and forest lands face the risk of infestation from nonnative plants or species that can be introduced by…
Recollecting the Awe of Apollo 11
For most of us watching Neil Armstrong take those first steps on the moon, the awe of safely sending a man to the moon and back was mind boggling. Those first steps were mostly seen by the public in grainy shades of grey on…
An Ode to “Voluntourism”
The Tennessee River Valley’s rich bio-diverse habitat also serves as an important recreational and commercial address for the people and communities located in the watershed. The challenges of stewarding the public lands and waterways begins with the agencies that are charged with protecting the…
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