Tag Archives: Tennessee
Doe Mountain Recreational Area in Johnson County, TN
The valley formed by the Watauga River was known for hundreds of years by the local Native Americans for its fertile soil and clear abundant water sources. Legend has it when Daniel Boone stopped in this fertile valley he shot a … Continue reading
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Tagged ATV, bike, daniel boone, doe mountain, horse, mountain bikers, quarry, recreation, Tennessee, TN, watauga
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Spring Birds in Northeastern Tennessee Mountains
After planting a large number of pansies in various window boxes, planters and pots, the swing beckoned and I sucomned to its siren call. Am I glad I did! What a wonderful few minutes to enjoy the gentle flowing of the stream from … Continue reading
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Tagged goldfinch, hummingbird, hummingbird feeder, mountains, pansies, spring, Tennessee, TN, turkey, whip-poor-will, wind
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Autumnal Beauty
Having lived in New England, I know about spectacular fall colors. Now I live in the mountains of NE Tennessee and except for the sugar maples, the colors of fall are equal to those of New England….and we don’t have … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn, Butler, fall, Iron Mountain Inn, mountains, new hampshire, Tennessee, TN, vermont
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Naturalist’s Rally
Just down the road from the Iron Mountain Inn B&B, past Watauga Lake and up scenic highway 19E scenic is Roan Mountain State Park which encompasses 2,006 acres of southern Appalachian forest at the base of 6,285 foot Roan Mountain, Tennessee. … Continue reading
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