knoxroadtripper

Ready to go?

Whether it's a trip to the city or into the wilderness you don't have to travel far from Knoxville to find it! Come explore the region (and beyond) with me, because no matter what day it is, it's always "trip time."

All tagged outdoors

Mar 23

Mar 23 Explore the natural side of Oak Ridge

Clayton Hensley

Natural Wonders, Small Towns

In World War II, the government chose a remote section of East Tennessee to build a secret city that helped usher in the nuclear age. That city is Oak Ridge and today you can still enjoy the city’s remote and natural side.

Aug 26

Aug 26 Riding down the Virginia Creeper Trail

Clayton Hensley

Weekend Getaways

Decades ago, the last train made its way along a rail line that took people from the town of Abingdon and into the Virginia Highlands. Today, that route is a National Trail drawing more than 100,000 riders, hikers and horseback riders.

Jul 12

Jul 12 The key to Knoxville's Urban Wilderness

Clayton Hensley

Natural Wonders, Weekend Getaways

Tucked away on the south side of the Tennessee River lies an amazing stretch of wilderness and it's easy to find the key to it all with just a short hike.