http://www.discovering-east-tennessee.com/east-tennessee-blog.html The Discovering East Tennessee Blog keeps you up to date when new information is added to discovering-east-tennessee.com. Subscribe here. en-us east tennessee Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:52:05 GMT Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:52:05 GMT discovering-east-tennessee.com http://www.discovering-east-tennessee.com/tennessee-county-map.html This Tennessee county map shows all 95 counties in the state. The map is color coded to show the Three Grand Divisions: West, Middle, and East Tennessee. Scroll down for regional maps. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:04:46 GMT http://www.discovering-east-tennessee.com/east-tennessee-blog.html#Increased-Black-Bear-Sightings-in-the-Smokies Biologists at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are reporting an increase in bear sightings this spring, especially in Cades Cove and in the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail area (near Gatlinburg). While you may be excited to see a bear, remember that these are wild animals and keep your distance. There have been attacks in recent years, some fatal. Check out the park web site for excellent black bear information Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:42:56 GMT http://www.discovering-east-tennessee.com/smoky-mountain-cabins.html Smoky Mountain cabins are a great way to enjoy the beauty and excitement of the Smokies in comfort and style. With so many choices, there's sure to be a cabin, cottage, or chalet to fit your needs. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:59:44 GMT http://www.discovering-east-tennessee.com/east-tennessee-blog.html#Roan-Mountain-Rhododendron-Festival Roan Mountain's annual Rhodondron Festival takes place June 18-19 2011 at Roan Mountain State Park. The mountain balds should be in peak bloom about that time. The festival includes music, arts and crafts, food, and demonstrations. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:57:20 GMT http://www.discovering-east-tennessee.com/ocoee-whitewater-rafting.html Ocoee whitewater rafting offers a world-class experience, which isn't surprising since the whitewater events for the 1996 summer Olympics were held here. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:46:01 GMT