Found Paddle Boat

Thanks to East Tenn Rent-Alls for continued help in our clean-up efforts!

East Tenn Rent-Alls transporting BLA’s CAT Telehandler from one end (Bluff City on the S. Holston channel) to the other end (Winged Deer on the Watauga channel) and places in between (Point 9 and Pickens Bridge)……. Impossible for BLA to…

Storm Damage

BLA is aware of how bad it is on the lake. There will be a continuous amount of debris pouring in over the next few days till water recedes. The damage upstream is absolutely devastating. We will be out doing…

Hiring Event

Join our major corporate sponsor; Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol for their Hiring Event-September 3rd!

BLA Water Sampling Update for Boone Dam Area

August 15, 2024 Following up our concern over E.coli levels, our BLA crew resampled four spots on Tuesday, August 13. Samples were taken at Winged Deer Park, Pickens Bridge, Point 17, and the Boone Dam area. Following E.coli test kit…

Water Sample Concern

August 13, 2024 Earlier this month our crew took samples for water quality analysis at Winged Deer Park, Point 17 and Boone Dam Beach. The Winged Deer Park sample tested well within recreational criteria however, the Point 17 and Boone…

Meet The Mountains

Ever paddled a kayak or paddle board, cast a fly rod, or ridden a full-suspension mountain bike? Come gain the confidence of an experienced outdoor enthusiast through the numerous activities found at the Meet the Mountains Festival at the Winged…

BLA Begins Bluff City Round-Up!

BLA gets donation from East Tennessee Boating Club!

East Tennessee Boating Club donates to the BLA! https://www.wjhl.com/video/community-works-to-keep-boone-lake-clean/9853508/