Greetings, outdoorspeople!
- Weekend forecast: Saturday; partly cloudy, high of 89/ Sunday; morning showers, high of 87
- Recommended adventure: Explore the history of Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. Located along Hamm Road, the Gateway Site is an open green space overlooking the Tennessee River. Visitors will find an educational sign detailing its rich history, which dates back 12,000 years, as well as iconic views of the city. To reach the site, take the Manufacturers Road exit off of Highway 27 and turn left. Then turn left onto Hamm Road. The Gateway Site will be on your left.
- Most interesting thing we recently learned: Visitors to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area last year spent $24.3 million in communities near the park.
– Sunny Montgomery, smontgomery@timesfreepress.com