Southeastern Outdoors

09/01/2026

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/grand-canyon-flash-floods-missing-hikers/

At least two people were killed after flash floods swept through parts of Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend.

08/31/2026

https://www.foxnews.com/us/illinois-man-missing-more-than-week-crews-scour-great-smoky-mountains-national-park

A 57-member team is using drones to search Great Smoky Mountains National Park for Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak after his car was found at a visitor center.

08/31/2026

https://www.foxnews.com/us/deadly-grand-canyon-flooding-knocks-critical-water-line-race-find-missing-hikers

A 46-year-old man was found dead in the Colorado River as search and rescue teams race to locate 15 missing hikers in the Grand Canyon area.

08/28/2026

https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-culture/viral-nature-video-captures-stunning-albino-deer-wisconsin-northwoods-lives-hype

The viral Instagram video captures a rare albino whitetail buck with a massive rack running across a road in the Wisconsin Northwoods region.

08/28/2026

Blue Heron Campground Will Remain Open During 2026-2027 Winter Season to Determine Visitation Demand

Oneida, Tennessee: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will leave open Blue Heron Campground, located in Kentucky this coming winter season (December 2026 – March 2027). This pilot project will provide the park an opportunity to determine if there is sufficient winter demand to keep the campground open year-round.

With shifting weather and visitation patterns, Blue Heron Campground remaining open year-round will provide visitors with continued access to camping opportunities in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork NRRA. “This change will support winter recreation, improve visitor access to the Blue Heron area, and offer campers a quieter seasonal experience near trails, historic sites, river access, and scenic overlooks, said Superintendent Niki Stephanie Nicholas.

Reservations for all park campgrounds can be made at www.Recreation.gov or 877-833-6777. For more information, please contact the park at 423-569-9778.

08/28/2026

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/6047308-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-this-is-the-best-time-to-watch-in-every-state/amp/

At maximum, the full moon will be 96% covered by Earth’s shadow, turning it a spooky shade of red.

08/28/2026

https://www.foxnews.com/us/73-year-old-camper-vanishes-grid-rv-turns-wilderness

Craig Streeter's empty RV was found at campsite 36 on Moose River Road in Inlet with no sign of recent activity, launching a multi-agency search.

08/25/2026

TWRA investigations into illegal hunting have resulted in the lifetime revocation of hunting privileges for a Smith County man.

The investigation began after a concerned citizen reported two illegally harvested wild turkeys near Alexandria. Further investigation uncovered wildlife violations dating back to at least 2023.

TWRA game wardens seized 18 deer mounts, 52 turkey beards, 84 turkey spurs and one turkey fan mount, with the vast majority obtained illegally.

Austin Hale pleaded guilty to six counts of illegal possession of wildlife. As part of the plea agreement, the court ordered a lifetime revocation of his hunting privileges, forfeiture of the seized wildlife parts and six years of supervised probation.

Wildlife violations affect Tennessee's natural resources and the hunters who follow the rules. If you witness suspected wildlife violations, report them to your local game warden or TWRA's poaching hotline.

04/30/2026

https://www.foxnews.com/travel/2-mystery-deaths-zion-national-park-prompt-urgent-questions-about-visitor-safety

Two hikers have died within days of each other at Utah's Zion National Park, sparking renewed concerns about the risks of desert hiking and steep trails.