150 Years of National Parks- A Vision Rooted in Romanticism
A vision for important lands to “be held for public use, resort, and recreation” grew out of the period of Romanticism, when artists and writers were influencing public interest in the unspoiled beauty of landscapes, wildlife, and nature. This public interest inspired local legislative…
Earth Day 2022 Spring Clean-Up Activities Kick Off Early in the Tennessee Valley
Keeping the rivers and reservoirs of the Tennessee Valley is a mission of many grassroot organizations. Each spring, volunteers take to the shorelines and waterways to remove trash that would otherwise continue its journey downriver to the sea. The winter lake pool months of…
Public Land Day Events Across the Tennessee River Valley- Get Involved
The Tennessee River Valley is filled with some of America’s most beautiful public lands. What is not well understood is the partnerships of agencies that have set these public lands aside for recreation, conservation, and future generations. Established in 1994 by the National Park Service, National…
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