HTTP://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/rss/blog.xml Blog about Clinch River Eco-Tourism at River Place on the Clinch - Kyles Ford, Tennessee, USA. en-us Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:34:10 -0700 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:34:10 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss SafeRSS v1.4 February 5th 2008 - http://www.cedargrovedesign.com webmaster@cedargrovedesign.com (Cynthia Sellers) webmaster@clinchriverecotourism.com (Clinch River EcoTourism) And toast to the most famous moonshiner in East Tennessee history: Mahala "Haley" Mullins. The tales were that she was a Melungeon who lived on the Tennessee-Virginia border...]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/raise-your-mountain-dews-high.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/raise-your-mountain-dews-high.htm If you're looking for a unique gift for someone special... Christine Lorenz designs and hand-crochets the sweetest little things]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/forget-to-stop-for-roses.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/forget-to-stop-for-roses.htm Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/river-place-featured-on-tennessees-wild-side.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/river-place-featured-on-tennessees-wild-side.htm River Place on the Clinch is sporting some new "jewelry" along the Appalachian Quilt Trail. Come see three new installations of Tree of Life on the barn in the field in front of the cabins, Crossed Canoes along the river side of the River Place Market deck and Turkey Tracks at the Clinch River Conservation Center.]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/new-quilt-squares-at-river-place.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/new-quilt-squares-at-river-place.htm Preparing your taxes? Now is a great time to read up and talk to your lawyer, accountant, or tax-preparer about the tax benefits of conservation easements.]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/community-heroes-create-conservation-easements.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/community-heroes-create-conservation-easements.htm Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/spicy-southern-style-breaded-baked-wild-fowl-recipe.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/spicy-southern-style-breaded-baked-wild-fowl-recipe.htm At the Kyles Ford Preserve, groups, agencies, & locals work to conserve Clinch River's water quality & species in the local area but are challenged by upriver coal mining & power plants.]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/the-impact-of-coal-on-the-clinch.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/the-impact-of-coal-on-the-clinch.htm Celebrate Earth Day at one of the Last Great Places on Earth!]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/clinch-river-conservation-center-retreat-opening-earth-day-event.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/clinch-river-conservation-center-retreat-opening-earth-day-event.htm It’s not a barn exactly, that’s been raised here in Kyles Ford. But the spirit of the gathering at the opening of the Clinch River Conservation Center on Earth Day was the probably much like a good old-fashioned barn raising.]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/barn-raising-along-the-clinch.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/barn-raising-along-the-clinch.htm Before and after photos of the restoration of the rental cottage at River Place on the Clinch to vintage Appalachia style circa 1800s.]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/historical-preservation-before-and-after-snapshots.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/historical-preservation-before-and-after-snapshots.htm Bring Mom to River Place Cafe for extra "Special" treatment!]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/mothers-day-out-at-river-place-cafe.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/mothers-day-out-at-river-place-cafe.htm Many people learn best by first-hand experience. What better way to educate our selves than to continue to ask the hard questions and find good solutions? What better way to educate a new generation than to prompt them to propose their own solutions and then listen to their ideas and help them bring them to reality? Genius never occurred in a vacuum. Our future is in their hands and better those hands are used to being dirty from doing good work. We can’t guarantee a CCC will sweep in tomorrow and fix all our region’s problems. We can act as good parents, good teachers, good neighbors and custodians of the earth and plan to tend to it ourselves. Community stewardship is a sustainable solution for a variety of social and ecological ailments.]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/stewardship-the-solution-for-what-ails-ye.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/stewardship-the-solution-for-what-ails-ye.htm Sneedville native Jimmy Martin memorial Bluegrass Festival put on by the local historical society. Should be a good time. Come on by and tap your toes to some Appalachian music played in honor of the King of Bluegrass!]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/in-loving-memory-of-jimmy-martin.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/in-loving-memory-of-jimmy-martin.htm All about 17-year periodical cicadas Brood XIV, the Magicicada]]> Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/the-magic-cicada.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/the-magic-cicada.htm Even if you don't have plans to propagate and harvest Wild Ginseng located on your property, please join us in protecting this rare wild treasure by keeping its location protected from predators and a secret from potential poachers.]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/protecting-wild-ginseng.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/protecting-wild-ginseng.htm When it comes to finding information online about conservation, the Internet provides a vast amount of helpful information but finding the right answer can quickly start to seem like you can't see the forest for the trees. Where do you begin?]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/i-finding-the-forest-for-the-trees.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/i-finding-the-forest-for-the-trees.htm Some non-native species that have been introduced into local ecosystems may all have their positive points but out of their natural element, require monitoring and control in order to conserve local ecosystems.]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/ii-invasive-species.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/ii-invasive-species.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/iii-loss-of-open-space.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/iii-loss-of-open-space.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/iv-unmanaged-recreation.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/iv-unmanaged-recreation.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/deck-party-barn.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/deck-party-barn.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/bicycling-safety-on-country-roads.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/bicycling-safety-on-country-roads.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/kyles-ford-artists-expanding-operation.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/kyles-ford-artists-expanding-operation.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/upcoming-overhome-events.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/upcoming-overhome-events.htm In Inca religion the entire month of November is Ayamarca, which translates to Festival of the Dead.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/world-festivals-of-the-dead.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/world-festivals-of-the-dead.htm Moonshining is still illegal but that doesn't stop people from wondering how it's done]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/moonshining.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/moonshining.htm For sale]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/rooster-stained-glass-window.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/rooster-stained-glass-window.htm Rafts, canoes, funyak rentals]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/canoes-now-available-for-rental.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/canoes-now-available-for-rental.htm ]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/spotted-at-river-place.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/spotted-at-river-place.htm Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/make-a-difference-day-in-kyles-ford.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/make-a-difference-day-in-kyles-ford.htm W.C. Collins of the Vardy Historical Society is available by appointment for tours of the Vardy Church and Mahala Mullins cabin, museums located in Vardy, north of Sneedville. If you have an interest in Melungeon culture and history and have the time and opportunity to take this tour with W.C. Collins, we highly recommend it. Mr. Collins is a wonderful guide for this subject matter, particularly, as he attended Vardy school and is a direct descendant of Mahala Mullins. He may be reached at (423) 733-2305. Donations are welcome.]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/vardy-school-and-mahala-mullins-cabin-guided-tours.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/vardy-school-and-mahala-mullins-cabin-guided-tours.htm Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/come-overhome-for-a-bluegrass-concert.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/come-overhome-for-a-bluegrass-concert.htm Agency leaders from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Tennessee traveled to the Clinch River Conservation Center & Retreat to make plans for FY 2009 programs and operations.]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/nrcs-makes-conservation-plans-for-2009.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/nrcs-makes-conservation-plans-for-2009.htm More than 150 AmeriCorps members from Memphis to Mountain City traveled to East Tennessee for a statewide Make a Difference Day event on October 25.]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/making-a-difference-on-make-a-difference-day-2008.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/making-a-difference-on-make-a-difference-day-2008.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/new-hours-at-river-place-on-the-clinch.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/new-hours-at-river-place-on-the-clinch.htm The river is waiting on you! Get out and enjoy Spring with a leisurely float down the Clinch River. River Place Outfitters has added 14 foot Mad River Explorer TT canoes]]> Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/plan-your-spring-float-at-river-place.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/plan-your-spring-float-at-river-place.htm If you missed the pig roast you missed some good food! Music and events for the kids made this a fun day in the beautiful fall color by the river. It was chilly but everyone had a great time.]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/fall-fun-fest-at-river-place-on-the-clinch.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/fall-fun-fest-at-river-place-on-the-clinch.htm Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/clinch-river-fish-off.htm http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/the_river_talk_blog/clinch-river-fish-off.htm