Southeast Tennessee Launches #AdventureSmartTN Campaign To Promote Responsible Fun In The Outdoors Monday, April 26, 2021
Many Americans found relief from COVID restrictions in the last year by escaping to the outdoors. Participation in running, cycling, hiking, bird watching and camping activities has increased significantly since March 2020, according to data from the Outdoor Industry Association.
The greater Chattanooga region of Southeast Tennessee has definitely seen this surge in visitors at area parks and waterways. Record-breaking crowds sought out nature in places such as the Cherokee National Forest, South Cumberland State Park, Fall Creek Falls State Park, the Hiwassee and Ocoee rivers, and many other parks and waterways in the region.
In partnership with the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Bikeways of the Scenic South has now developed a road bike route in Bridgeport, Stevenson, Scottsboro, and Section - each with