Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

NPS Draws Criticism For Allowing Oil Recovery Within Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area

A decision by the National Park Service to allow a company to force more oil out of existing wells within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area has drawn criticism from the National Parks Conservation Association.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 4th, 2024 1:48pm

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Check Out Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area's Spring Planting And Music Festival

The dulcet sounds of dulcimers, the earthy smell of an overturned field ready for spring planting, backwoods crafts and more will greet travelers who attend Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area's 24th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27. This festival celebrates the Appalachian way of life that has been an integral part of the history of the Big South Fork area.

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By Compiled From N... - March 31st, 2024 2:30am

Fee Increases Coming To Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee will implement higher camping fees beginning January 1 for Bandy Creek and Blue Heron campgrounds, as well as daily fees at picnic shelters and Blue Heron Overlook Gazebo.

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By Compiled From N... - November 30th, 2023 2:30am

Dangerous Fire Conditions Lead To Fire Restrictions In Mid-Atlantic Parks

Unseasonably dry conditions have led to fire restrictions and bans in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Obed National Wild and Scenic River, and Shenandoah National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - November 7th, 2023 12:46pm

Forest Restoration, Orphaned Gas Well Reclamation, Wildlife Projects Funded Across Park System

Millions of dollars are being distributed across the National Park System for projects ranging from forest restoration and fisheries improvements to orphaned gas well reclamation work and a battle to save native Hawaiian birds from extinction.

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By Compiled From N... - August 9th, 2023 5:45am

Overlooked Gems Of The National Park System

There are, across the National Park System, dozens and dozens of jewels that don't attract crowds while offering you gorgeous landscapes, deep history, and rich experiences. Here's a look at some of those places that the National Parks Traveler wrote about this year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 27th, 2022 3:53pm

The Sandstone Arches Of Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area

Arches National Park in Utah is the undisputed champion of its namesake formations. But another, less celebrated, national park site across the country has one of the highest concentrations of arches in the eastern United States.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 16th, 2022 9:35am

Big South Fork Horse Trails Repaired Following Recent Years' Heavy Rains

Trail crews at Big South Fork National River and Recreation area in Kentucky and Tennessee have completed the repair and rehabilitation of both Station Camp Creek and Bear Creek Loop Horse Trails, which had suffered under heavy rain events that occurred from 2019-2021.

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By Compiled From N... - August 29th, 2022 2:45am

Millions Of Dollars Heading To National Parks For Infrastructure, Environmental Needs

Abandoned mines, wildlife habitat, recreation, and other projects across the National Park System should benefit from millions of dollars the Biden adminstration has released through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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By NPT Staff - May 13th, 2022 2:30am

Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area Sees Highest Visitation In Years

Not since 2002 has Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Tennessee and Kentucky been so popular as it was in 2021, when visitation reached 834,724.

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By Compiled From N... - February 20th, 2022 2:30am

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