Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

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

Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area Grows By 60 Acres

About 60 acres of land have been added to Big South Fork National River and Recreation in Tennessee along North White Oak Creek.

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By Compiled From N... - January 17th, 2022 2:30am

Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area Seeking Trail Keepers

Do you enjoy hiking the trails? Do you have extra time to help keep them clear for all to enjoy? If so, then Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee needs you.

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By Compiled From N... - January 6th, 2022 2:30am

Death In The Parks | Sequoia, Big South Fork, Obed Wild And Scenic

The body of a hiker gone missing in Sequoia National Park three weeks ago has been recovered not far from where he was last seen, while Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Obed Wild and Scenic River also recorded visitor fatalities.

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By Compiled From N... - August 10th, 2021 9:34am

Poaching Flowers At Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area

There are poachers, and then there are dumb poachers. The dumb ones are those who leave behind evidence of their illegal deed. At Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, the dumb poachers didn't erase the holes they dug to steal more than two dozen Pink Lady Slipper plants.

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By NPT Staff - June 30th, 2020 9:15am

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #5

Bored with self quarantine? Yearning for the fresh outdoors of a national park / national monument / national recreation area? You may (or may not) need to bide your time a little longer, so in the meantime, why not test your public lands knowledge on this month's Quiz #5.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 6th, 2020 8:32am

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Fire Crews At Big South Fork Prepare For 2019 Prescribed Fire Season

During the spring months of 2019, fire crews are planning to conduct two prescribed fires located at the Bald Knob and Bear Creek areas, in the Kentucky section of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Prescribed fire, as defined in the approved Fire Management Plan, will be located within the boundaries of the park.

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By NPT Staff - February 2nd, 2019 10:42am

Blue Heron Mine Spoil Remediation Project Completed At Big South Fork

The National Park Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed an extensive contaminated mine drainage remediation project in the Blue Heron area of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Kentucky earlier this year.

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By NPT Staff - November 10th, 2018 2:00am

Celebrate New Year's Day With Mountain Bike Ride At Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area

Take a ride on New Year's Day when the annual "Mail Ride" is held at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is held for mountain bikers.

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By NPT Staff - December 6th, 2017 2:00am

Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area Proposing Higher Camping Fees

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is proposing to increase the nightly fee rates for all campsites at Bandy Creek and Blue Heron campgrounds.

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By NPT Staff - June 24th, 2017 2:00am

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