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Springfield News-Leader Bass Pro Shops CEO Johnny Morris announced a new fishing tournament Monday. The championship finale is scheduled for November on Table Rock Lake. The Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships will be the “first-of-its-kind,” according to a news release. The tournament will be strictly for owners of Tracker, Ranger, Nitro, Triton, Sun Tracker, Tahoe and MAKO brand boats to compete in two-person teams. A guaranteed purse v...

1 The attraction: Acadia national park, Maine (3.5m annual visits) The alternative: Voyageurs national park, Minnesota (237,000 visits) Location: Northern Minnesota, on the Canadian border Best place to stay: Camping near Kabetogama lake, for the incredible quiet Best entry point: Start paddling from Ash river visitor center When you think of stunning waterscapes, places like Acadia national park in Maine and Olympic national park in Washington...

Some of the week's top stories: The fight between Mecklenburg County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools over funding continued with the county adopting a budget that temporarily withholds millions of dollars from the school district, a Guatemalan father in North Carolina shares how he got four of his children into the U.S., COVID-19 vaccine administration in the state stalls, and the waning pandemic leaves mask makers with more supply than demand.

Crystal blue waters sparkle ahead of the rising sun behind the Blue Ridge Mountains. Mornings look like this in the Upcountry of South Carolina. Devils Fork State Park One of the gems of the Upcountry is Devils Fork State Park, located an hour west of the city of Greenville, South Carolina. The park is home to Lake Jocassee – a 7,565-acre lake with seemingly transparent waters, lush forestry, one-of-a-kind wildflowers – the Oconee Bells – and an intriguing and mysterious history.

Carrick Creek can be found nestled in Table Rock State Park and marks the beginning of an exciting water journey from mountain to sea. Waterways like Carrick Creek are integral parts of South Carolina's story and have shaped the state’s cultural and natural landscapes.  KnowItAll.org’s RiverVenture interactive series tells the story of these waterways and their related landscapes.

TravelAwaits May.27.2021 Located in the center of Oregon’s Rogue Valley, Medford is often referred to as “Heart of the Rogue.” With 200 days of annual sunshine and annual precipitation of 23 inches, the area is great for outdoor activities, wine tasting, and retirement living. Add in the culinary scene, with the “World’s Best Cheese” and “one of the top ten chocolatiers in America,” along with Harry & David’s flagship store, your appetite is well-looked after. Team all this wi...

Springfield News-Leader An Ash Grove man recently shot the latest state-record fish, surpassing his friend who held the previous record. Alex Phillips was bowfishing at Table Rock Lake when he shot a two-pound, one-ounce redear sunfish April 28. The previous record, caught by Phillips’ friend Josh Cole, was a one-pound, 12-ounce fish caught nearly two years ago to the day, per Missouri Department of Conservation. “It’s quite a story,” Phillips said with a laugh. As a fabricator, Phillip...

Today Windy with light rain early. A mix of sun and clouds by afternoon. High near 70F. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90%.. Tonight Mostly clear. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 43F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Updated: May 23, 2021 @ 7:08 am

Looking back on the Table Rock Fire ahead of wildfire season It took an army of firefighters using every resource available to fight it. Their heroic efforts are credited with preventing the loss of dozens of nearby homes. Author: Mark Johnson Updated: 8:08 AM MDT May 12, 2021 BOISE, Idaho — As part of Fire Awareness Week at KTVB, the team is looking back at major fires that have affected the Treasure Valley over the last several decades.  Were looking back on...

Springfield News-Leader An Ash Grove man recently shot the latest state-record fish, surpassing his friend who held the previous record. Alex Phillips was bowfishing at Table Rock Lake when he shot a two-pound, one-ounce redear sunfish April 28. The previous record, caught by Phillips’ friend Josh Cole, was a one-pound, 12-ounce fish caught nearly two years ago to the day, per Missouri Department of Conservation. “It’s quite a story,” Phillips said with a laugh. As a fabricator, Phillip...