Outdoors Posts
Giveaway: VIP Passes to Boomsday
Want to watch the Boomsday fireworks from the best seats in the house and eat free food while you’re at it? Read more and you could win.
Dog Daze of Summer: Henry the Dog Visits Lakeshore Park
A popular place to run and walk, Lakeshore Park has a new fixture, Henry the dog. Follow along as Henry gives you a four-legged glimpse into one of Knoxville’s best recreation spots.
Favorite Knoxville Boat Dock or Marina?
Even if it’s just to take Sparky for a swim, which Knoxville boat dock or marina is your favorite?
The Weekender: Einstein, First Friday and the 4th of July
Since half of Knoxville is likely to be off of work tomorrow we thought we’d send everyone into the weekend a little early. Photo: Hryck | Flickr User
High Atop Mt. LeConte
If you think it’s cold where you are imagine being in Doug McFalls shoes. He’s the Winter Caretaker of the Lodge high atop Mt. Leconte and according to his latest blog post it’s negative two degrees. We highly recommend you give Doug’s blog a read and if you’re feeling really humble, send him some hand[…] Read More »
Starting Off the Summer with a Little Berry Pickin’
Now that the warmer weather is here, it’s time to head outside and enjoy all that Knoxville has to offer. On Saturday, I packed up the kids and the husband and we headed to the Fruit and Berry Patch in NE Knoxville. Along with all the farmers markets open for business this time of year,[…] Read More »
Cycling Event: Royal Flush Poker Derby
If you like to mix poker with bicycling then the Royal Flush Poker Derby might be the vice you’re looking for. According to the flyer above, the ride is on Saturday, March 21st and begins at noon. Riders will leave from the old Bi-Lo in Bearden. The best hand wins.
All Roads Lead to Ober Gatlinburg
The Snowboard Revolution crew recently made a trip to Ober Gatlinburg by way of Arkansas and Memphis. I think they were surprised that there is actually snow in Tennessee. Nod to Alex for the link.
Fountain City Pedaler a two-wheeled oasis on North Broadway
One of my biggest concerns in moving to Fountain City was that I would be without a local bike shop. That fear was quickly snuffed after visiting Fountain City Pedaler, located at 4620 Old Broadway, just off the 640 exit. Fountain City Pedaler is small, but well laid out with plenty of parking for group-ride[…] Read More »
Commuting by bike in Knoxville
I rode my bike to work Friday for the first time in my professional life. I didn’t feel like the stereotypes either: that guy who lost his license for a DUI, or that nerdy environmentalist who doesn’t own a car. I am simply a guy who loves cycling and doing the right thing, which in[…] Read More »
