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The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due to poor farming soil, the river was a hospitable fishing and hunting area for trappers and pioneers. Today, the Obed stretches along the Cumberland Plateau and offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.

Map showing location of park.

National Park Service and the University of Tennessee Announce New Partnership

2026-08-19

The National Park Service (NPS) recently announced a new partnership with the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and three local NPS units to train the next generation of leaders in the fields of outdoor recreation and public land management.

Program title with a salamander holding binoculars

Obed Wild and Scenic River and Frozen Head State Park partner to offer “Lunch and Learn” Program Summer Series

2026-07-07

Wartburg, Tennessee: Obed Wild and Scenic River will be partnering with Morgan County School Food Services and Frozen Head State Park to offer a “Lunch and Learn” program series that will take place on Fridays starting July 3rd, through July 31st, 2026.

The Public is Invited to the Annual Big South Fork and Obed Science Meeting on April 8, 2026

2026-03-31

The National Park Service will host an annual public science meeting at Historic Rugby Visitor Center, in Rugby, Tennessee. The public is invited to spend the day with scientists who have been conducting research at Obed Wild and Scenic River, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, and other areas on the Cumberland Plateau.

Obed Wild & Scenic River