A plethora of outdoor activities… Community finding way to take advantage of what area offers
Published 3:29 pm Tuesday, June 9, 2020
1 of 10
Star Photo / Brandon Hyde
Zoey McCurry of Unicoi takes advantage of playgrounds opening in Elizabethton.
Star Photo / Brandon Hyde
It's hot, but not too hot for a giant glazed donut at Auntie Ruth's in the Boys and Girls Club parking lot.
Star Photo / Brandon Hyde
A couple of bikers brave the heat on the Tweetsie Trail Tuesday afternoon.
Star Photo / Brandon Hyde
A couple enjoys a Chik-Fil-A picnic in the shade at Sycamore Shoals Park Tuesday afternoon.
Star Photo / Brandon Hyde
Danielle Hyde of Elizabethton enjoys a morning stroll along the river.
Star Photo / Brandon Hyde
Jerry and Leslie Gannaway of Elizabethton enjoy the sights at Sycamore Shoals State Park Tuesday afternoon.
Star Photo / Brandon Hyde
Friends Sandy Barker and Jenny Wells take Lucy the dog for a walk at Riverside Park.
Star Photo / Brandon Hyde
The grounds crew at the Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark water the infield on a hot Tuesday afternoon in preparation for East Tennesse Baseball League's games scheduled Tuesday night.
Star Photo / Brandon Hyde
A worker at Sycamore Shoals Park clears the walkway in anticipation of visitors.
Star Photo / Brandon Hyde
"Gary" the neighborhood cat stays cool in the shade on one of the many porches he visits.
On a beautiful sunny day, there is nothing better than being able to take a walk, ride a bike, have a picnic, or a host of other outdoor activities that bring people out during this time of year.
Star Photographer Brandon Hyde was out and about and found folks taking full advantage of being able to get outside even though the heat continues to build.