Let's get out and enjoy the many public parks, greenways and trails in Knoxville, Tennessee and the surrounding counties. Each Monday we walk a greenway or trail in order to discover their birds, forests, wildflowers, geology and learn about their historical and cultural features. Our plan is to develop an in-depth guide. Please join us in discovering and documenting the features of our extraordinary public spaces.

Although our mainstay is hiking we've also  been  biking, camping, kayaking, walking and eating with cameras.  Just about anything outdoorsy with camera included.   The trails we choose range from easy to moderately strenuous and almost all include rocks, roots, and elevation changes. On hikes we do the buddy system which allows more opportunities to take pictures as photographers are of a very curious nature and tend to wander off. Cameras are not required but highly recommended. From our exper …

Let's get out there and enjoy nature and other activities that our lives have to offer.  I love to be out there and just having some good hearted fun with others and meet new people.  No matter what life has to throw at you, getting out and being happy makes for a better lifestyle, so join me and others in all sorts of "adventures"...you  are welcome to make suggestions... Thanks ....

Mothers of preschoolers, toddlers and/or babies looking to spend time and experiences together. This group is not accepting new members unless you have previously been a member or have had contact with the organizer in the past.

NORTHEAST TENNESSEE TAKE A HIKE (TTAH) is a friendly, non-formal group based out of the Tri-Cities. It's geared for people interested in hiking at a moderate and easy pace. Our focus will be hiking maily in the Northeast TN area on a monthly basis. TTAH was founded February 2, 2012 by Pat Cable.  It is our goal to realize her vision for this group by providing a venue for people of all walks of life at any level of physical fitness to engage in healthy outdoor activities. We are a subset of, and …

The Sacred Fire Community sponsors monthly community fires in six countries around the world. We create opportunities for heart-felt connection and community in a time of isolation and disconnection from each other and nature. The fires are open to people from all walks of life and all traditions, or none. Sitting in the sacred space that Fire provides, we share our lives, our stories, our gifts, and receive the respectful support of community. For locations of other SFC Community Fires, plea …

This group is about getting information about climbing Kilimanjaro and Tanzanian safaris led by Macon Dunnagan who has led 26 climbs up the highest mountain in Africa. He goes back to climb Kilimanjaro for the 27 time in June.