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Bird Watching at Mount Roosevelt Wildlife Management Area
The Roosevelt Mountain WMA is approximately 11,000 acres and virtually surrounds the town of Rockwood, TN. However, the best and easiest access point is the Overlook. The overlook (believed to be one of the highest in the Cumberlands) is a celebrated site for witnessing fall migration of not only raptors but also songbirds and butterflies. The overlook possesses a small parking area, picnic tables and observation platforms. Also, a spur trail leading to Walden Ridge Trail is located at the... Read More »
Train Rides in Kingston, TN Provide Link to the Past
Turn the clock back to yesteryear and return to the heyday of passenger railroading with the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum's Secret City Scenic Excursion Train.
Trains depart from the Heritage Center (formerly K-25) near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, an historic Department of Energy facility where research and development plunged the United States into the Atomic Age. The train winds along Poplar Creek and Highway 327 in the beautiful hills and valleys of East Tennessee. The northern portion of... Read More »
Smokin On the Water Festival is 4th of July Tradition in Kingston, TN
Kingston, TN celebrates the 4th of July with a festival called Smokin On the Water.
Most events during this day are centered around the waterfront of Watts Bar Lake. Activities include:
Miss Firecracker Pageant
Car & Bike Shows
Drag Boat Races
Home Run Derby
Live Bands
Watermelon Eating Contest
Homemade Raft Race
Fireworks show after dark.
Many residents participate in the floating parade, drag boat & raft races, children's activities, classic car shows, vendors, and more. All event are... Read More »
Fun Things To Do in Roane County, TN
Roane County, TN offers a variety of fun things to see and do. Take in the fresh air or step back to a simpler time, and enjoy Roane County's history and scenic offerings.
1. Watch fireworks and a drag boat races at the Smokin' on the Water festival every July 4th in Kingston.
2. Sail, swim and fish at the Watts Bar Lake, which is one of the largest lakes in the south.
3. Take a hike and learn about commercials forests and surface mining on the Bacon Ridge Trail.
4.Go... Read More »
Kingston, TN Walking, Hiking Trails
Opportunities for hiking and walking in Roane County are abundant, with a variety of trails that range from flat and scenic to hilly and ultra-challenging. Here is a quick overview:
Bacon Ridge Trail
One of the most popular hiking venues in this part of East Tennessee is Bacon Ridge Trail, which spans 3.4 miles and offers maps that point out potential wildlife viewing spots along the way. Those wildlife sightings can include small reptiles and mammals like lizards and raccoons, as well as... Read More »
Lakes and Rivers Create Liquid Assets Outside Kingston, TN
Roane County is blessed with more lake miles than any other area in east Tennessee and enjoys 738 shoreline miles on beautiful Watts Bar Lake.
Watersports are very popular here – knee boarding, wake boarding, tubing and jet skiing. Boating is nearly a year-round activity with the mild temperatures in east Tennessee, and you can always find a houseboat or cruiser tied up in a quiet cove to spend a relaxing weekend surrounded by water.
One of the South’s largest lakes, Watts Bar Lake, covers 39,... Read More »
