The North American passenger pigeon was once the most abundant bird in the world. In the 1600s, settlers wrote of flocks so large they darkened the skies. Then, those settlers discovered the native bird was an easy food source, and by the early 1900s, they had hunted it to extinction.

From Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail winds through forests, gorges and over mountaintops. But just as important as the trail's scenic beauty are the communities through which it passes.

It's pronounced Uh-till-Uh.

When Crisler Torrence realized his favorite trail system was on private property - and that it belonged to a land developer - he decided to do something. Working with the Lookout Mountain Conservancy, he set out to save the 65 acres on the side of Lookout Mountain from St. Elmo's encroaching crawl.

Cauliflower is a trendy way to sneak veggies into your diet while reducing your carb intake and managing blood sugar due to its low glycemic index.

With its vast network of rivers and creeks, the Tennessee Valley is a mecca for paddlers. Options abound. In fact, it can be a little overwhelming. Where does one begin? How does one find the put-ins, or check the gauge to ensure the river is navigable?

Welcome to the world of micro campers, where cozy, towable trailers weigh less than 1,500 pounds — meaning you can haul them with almost any car.

When choosing members for the McCallie School climbing team, coach Jake Altemas and his assistants analyze how the students fail.