Nature-lovers know the Southeast is a gem, worthy of protection.

Eric and Kaley Hayes dream of driving their Land Rover from Alaska to Argentina, following the 19,000-mile Pan-American Highway — regarded as the world's most famous overland trail.

As we transition to a new way of life due to the coronavirus pandemic, communities across the tri-state region of northeast Alabama, northwest Georgia, and southeast Tennessee are well-positioned to take advantage of a growing outdoor economy that celebrates natural assets and entrepreneurial spirit.

It's been four years since climbers, conservation partners and community leaders celebrated the opening of Denny Cove, a 685-acre addition to South Cumberland State Park in Marion County, Tennessee.

After too many days inside, it's time to gather up the crew and have some real fun — the kind you have in the great outdoors, the kind that makes the best stories.

When it comes to running, the world is divided into two camps: do or do not. The world of competitive running, however, is much more fragmented.

"I'm excited by the feedback I'm getting from it. The biggest compliment I get is everybody says it's unique, and that's important because a lot of stuff out there on social media is just rehashing other stuff." — Rich Moore, aka Semi-Sendy

Fly fishing Great Smoky Mountains National Park is less about catching big fish and more about experiences and the places it takes you.