How Do We Know Anything About Migrating Birds

The Cumberland Plateau continues to offer remarkable opportunities for conservation and outdoor recreation. This region of Tennessee, stretching across the elevated tableland between the Tennessee Valley and the Highland Rim, remains one of the most biodiverse areas in the eastern United States.

Volunteer trail crews have completed significant improvements to several popular hiking routes in the region. New footbridges, improved drainage structures, and carefully placed stone steps help prevent erosion while improving the hiking experience. These volunteer-built improvements represent thousands of hours of dedicated labor.