150 years ago, John Muir walked 1,000 miles from Indiana to the Gulf Coast. When he reached the place where the Clinch and Emory Rivers meet in Kingston on September 12, 1867, he wrote that he had just seen \u201cthe most heavenly place.\u201d Recognized as \u201cThe Father of the National Parks system,” we believe that John Muir\u2019s legacy is one worth celebrating.<\/p>\n
To celebrate his trek across America, the City of Kingston will be hosting Muir Fest on September 9, 2017. The festival will feature live music throughout the afternoon as well as lectures from local conservation experts, food trucks and more!<\/p>\n
This free family-friendly event is open to adventurers of all ages. Come celebrate this milestone with us as we soak in the sights, sounds, flavors and history of Roane County. Check out our Facebook event here (link below) for additional details.<\/p>\n
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Highlights Include: <\/u><\/p>\n
Jason Eskridge Live<\/p>\n
Jay Clark Live<\/p>\n
American & bluegrass musicians<\/p>\n
Food<\/p>\n
A sturgeon release is being planned<\/p>\n
Learn how to fly fish<\/p>\n
Play a game of disc golf<\/p>\n
Learn about conservation & ecology<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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