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A hidden gem of whitewater rafting faces an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene

Travis Loller, AP

February 11, 2025

Whitewater outfitters on the Nolichucky River are facing an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene. The storm washed a CSX rail line into the river. Now heavy equipment is crawling all over the wild, remote gorge, and outfitters haven’t heard whether the U.S. Forest Service plans to issue permits for them to operate.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: CSX, Flooding, Hurricane Helene, outdoors, Recreation, severe weather

Tennessee creates new office for ‘outdoor recreation’

Caroline Eggers

August 8, 2024

A new office within Tennessee’s state environmental agency will be tasked with getting people outdoors.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: conservation, outdoors, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, water

Take a hike!

Elizabeth Burton

October 5, 2023

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Fall is here and the weather is perfect for getting outside and exploring the parks, trails and greenways of Middle Tennessee. In today’s episode, we’re joined by outdoors educators to learn more about just what kinds of hiking experiences and resources the Nashville area has to offer. Then, a pair of experienced hikers will talk […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: hiking, outdoors

Weekend Adventure: Heartbreak and trash hunks along the Harpeth River

Julia Ritchey

September 2, 2022

Kayaking along the Harpeth River

The water levels are low and tensions are running high on a mid-summer paddling trip in the Harpeth River.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: audio postcard, breakups, Cheatham County, environment, harpeth river, kayaking, narrows of the harpeth, outdoors, Weekend Adventure

Weekend Adventure: Paddling a jewel box of a creek in Ashland City

Nina Cardona

June 17, 2022

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For many Middle Tennesseans, the classic way to beat the muggy heat of summer is to hit the water. Some load the boat on a trailer and head out to Percy Priest Lake or rent canoes to float down the Harpeth River. But you can also check out a scenic confluence of waterways in Ashland City.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Ashland City, Bluff Creek, Cumberland River, kayak, nature, outdoors, paddle, Weekend Adventure

Murfreesboro Park Expansion Approved After Years Of Red Tape

Samantha Max

July 15, 2021

The city of Murfreesboro’s long-awaited purchase of the 70-acre Oakwood Farm along the southern edge of Barfield Crescent Park means more public green space is coming to Middle Tennessee. The much-needed expansion comes as more people move to the city.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: barfield crescent park, Blackman Park, hiking, Murfreesboro, oakwood farm, outdoors

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