Geotourism

Southeast Mountain Towns of Blue Ridge, GA and Tellico Plains, TN Set to Host Celebrated Trout Festivals

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Vendredi, mars 15, 2024
C3, Camping, Tennessee Valley, Trout, Geotourism, Natural Resources, Trout Unlimited, Volunteering, Council, Tourism, Water, Recreation, Multimedia, Southern United States, TVA, Aquaculture

NORRIS, Tenn., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Tennessee River Valley upcountry communities of Tellico Plains and Blue Ridge are set again this spring to celebrate their proud reputations as two of Southern Appalachia's premier trout fishing towns.

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  • The remote and rugged swaths of national forest and mountain wilderness make Tellico Plains and Blue Ridge two of the greatest wild-water gateway destinations in the Great American South.
  • Fannin County's Blue Ridge Trout Festival is recognized as Georgia's Official Trout Festival.
  • In just four years, the Tellico Trout Festival has become one of the largest annual downtown festivals in Southeast Tennessee.
  • By bringing together communities, anglers, and outdoor lovers, the Tellico Trout Festival and Blue Ridge Trout Festival underscore the vital connection between recreation, conservation and local economies.

Fresh faces enlist in Tennessee River Valley regional advocacy group's mission

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Jeudi, février 10, 2022
Land, Recreation, Friends, Culture, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, SWVA, Tennessee Valley, Mark (given name), C3, Marketing, Council, Volunteering, Tennessee Valley Authority, Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Geotourism, Environment, Association, Tourism, Hopkinsville Community College, Lake Barkley State Resort Park, Southern United States, TVA, Economic development, Renewable energy, Citrus, Bristol

The term "geotourism" refers to regional and local efforts designed to promote economic growth while simultaneously enhancing the geographical character of a place -- its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, as well as the present and future wellbeing of its residents.

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  • Both are dedicated to -- and have a long history advocating for -- commitments, concepts and enterprises associated with geotourism, which is fundamental to TRV Stewardship Council's mission.
  • "The main thing I hope to achieve is putting Kentucky on the same platform as the other states associated with the Tennessee River Valley ," said Allen.
  • The Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council, a 501 c3 nonprofit, serves as the steering committee and editorial board for the Geotourism MapGuide website.
  • The Council's efforts are made possible through the generous support of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

Recognizing the Contributions of Native American Leaders in the Tennessee River Valley

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Dimanche, novembre 14, 2021
People, Native American Indian Heritage Month, Tennessee Valley Authority, Volunteering, Native Peoples Magazine, American Indians, National Endowment for the Humanities, Tennessee Valley, Geotourism, Indigenous peoples, TVA, History of the National Park Service, National Park Service, Organization, Recreation, Jewish American Heritage Month, Congress, History of the United States, Humanities, John Ross House (Rossville, Georgia), Alaska, Cherokee, History, Library, Council, Cherokee Removal Memorial Park, Amusement park

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In the Tennessee River Valley, there are many important Native American leaders who played active roles in the history of this country.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In the Tennessee River Valley, there are many important Native American leaders who played active roles in the history of this country.
  • The Tennessee River Valley is home to multiple remembrance sites that recognize the legacy of these Native American leaders.
  • The Council's efforts are made possible through the generous support of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
  • For information on TVA's campgrounds and TVA's public trails, visit their website at http://www.tva.gov and click under the Recreation section.

TRV Stewardship Council Announces Board Officers for FY2022

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Jeudi, novembre 11, 2021
Tennessee Valley Authority, Economic development, Volunteering, Lake, Geotourism, TVA, Organization, Recreation, Goal, TRV, Board, Sustainability, Tennessee Valley, Council, Marketing, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Ballarat Regional Tourism, MapGuide Open Source, Management, Tourism

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TRV Stewardship Council Board of Directors met on October 20, 2021 in Sweetwater, TN to elect 2022 officers.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TRV Stewardship Council Board of Directors met on October 20, 2021 in Sweetwater, TN to elect 2022 officers.
  • Tami has served on the TRV Stewardship Council since 2016.
  • Angie has a background in web site development and management, brochure and marketing plan development, and also serves as the portal editor for the TRV Stewardship Council.
  • The Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council serves as the steering committee and editorial board for the Geotourism MapGuide website, one of the twelve geotourism mapguides in North America.

Explore Lompoc Partners with NASA and USGS to Celebrate 50 Years of Landsat; September Landsat 9 Launch Date Move to September 23

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Mardi, septembre 7, 2021

Information gathered by Landsat helps world leaders and policymakers gain a deeper understanding of environmental change, respond to natural disasters, and even forecast future crop production.

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  • Information gathered by Landsat helps world leaders and policymakers gain a deeper understanding of environmental change, respond to natural disasters, and even forecast future crop production.
  • To commemorate Landsat and its importance to our understanding of Earth, Explore Lompoc, NASA, and USGS are hosting many "Launch Week" events in the city of Lompoc during the days before and after the launch.
  • Explore Lompoc suggests these locations to view the launch:
    --Lompoc Airport Connect with NASA and USGS representatives, participate with interactive exhibits, displays and games.
  • --West Ocean Avenue Minutes from downtown Lompoc, West Ocean Avenue provides a good viewing location (depending on weather).