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Tracy Ross speaks with John Pollpeter about eagle viewing in Land Between the Lakes. Birds of prey, including the bald eagle and osprey, were reintroduced to the Land Between the Lakes area in the 1980s. Since then, January has been one of the best times of year to view the now abundant bald eagle population of LBL. This is due to a couple of different reasons, Pollpeter begins.  "Because of the colder temperatures you find up North, a lot of eagles will migrate South along the Mississippi Fl...

Officials with Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area recently announced plans for the upcoming turkey hunt. LBL Public Affairs Officer Chris Joyner said last year’s experiment using a different model to turkey hunt was not well received by hunters.

With Local Tourism Wrecked, a War on Carp Sweeps the Twin Lakes How Tennessee’s lakes became a battleground and laboratory for America’s most invasive fish Tweet The Frying Pan on Kentucky LakePhoto: Eric England For several years, invasive carp have destroyed local tourism and potentially changed lake ecology in the Twin Lakes region, which straddles Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee. The area, also known as the Land Between the Lakes region, is named ...

The Story of Civil War Sniper Jack Hinson and His Rifle January 12, 2018 By Kyle Lamb Throughout history, man has had the responsibility to do two things: protect his family and provide for that family. In this day and age, some have steered away from their manly roots, but many of us still want to do right by our loved ones. Anyone who considers himself a red-blooded protector of his family will feel his blood boil...

The Story of Civil War Sniper Jack Hinson and His Rifle January 12, 2018 By Kyle Lamb Throughout history, man has had the responsibility to do two things: protect his family and provide for that family. In this day and age, some have steered away from their manly roots, but many of us still want to do right by our loved ones. Anyone who considers himself a red-blooded protector of his family will feel his blood boil...

We continue the previous article with a list of all FEMA camps from all states. Here is what I have found so far, and we will continue to update this list, for now, check out your state. If you know any other location that is not listed here, please contact me to update this list.

LINVILLE — The idea of reintroducing elk in the High Country has become a popular subject for some environmentalists in the community. However, the process required to complete a reintroduction is complicated, since it would take considerable effort from the state of North Carolina before elk once again roam throughout the smoky laurels of Northwestern North Carolina. The Appalachians’ native Eastern elk became extinct around the time of the late 18th century due to overhunting. Befor...

Known for its majestic beauty and strength, the bald eagle was chosen as the national symbol of the United States in 1782.

Ill never forget one week in March. A playground outside an elementary school went from occupied with kids to wrapped in yellow caution tape.  Everything thats happened in 2020 has felt so far away and drawn out — like March would never end. Then I see an image from the past spring and the feelings return.  I love what I do for its intimacy and how I can open doors to other lives.  Before the pandemic, one of the best parts of my job was letting kids take photos with my cameras. In 2...

Bonding Over Birds in the Wide Open Spaces of the Tennessee River Valley Share Article For Americans who feel trapped indoors by the pandemic, birding provides an opportunity to engage with nature while staying socially distant from others. From backyard birdwatchers to the serious birder, the Tennessee River Valley Mapguide provides information on popular birding spots from a local’s perspective. (Photo credit: Chattanooga Audubon Society) While winter months are not typically considered the...