<p>/PRNewswire/ -- 来自杜克能源、科克县、鸽子河户外协会的领导、当选官员以及来自东田纳西州 9 个湖泊的旅游合作伙伴于 2026 年 5 月 14 日聚集在一起，召开年度联合会议，讨论基础设施改善、休闲投资以及鸽子河沿线户外旅游的持续增长。</p>
<p>会议强调了鸽子河作为东南部首屈一指的激流泛舟目的地之一的重要性，以及其作为科克县及东田纳西州 9 个湖泊地区农村社区的主要经济驱动力。哈特福德的鸽子河泛舟每年产生约 600 万美元的经济影响，支持当地的户外装备商、住宿设施、餐馆、零售商和与旅游相关的就业。该河流每年通常吸引 20 万到 25 万名游客，并支持在整个走廊运营的众多泛舟公司。</p>
<p>2026 赛季正式开始，划艇者如计划的放水时间表所示，已重返水面。本赛季包括三个额外的假期周末放水，启动坡道重建项目的持续进展，预计将在 2026 年秋季完成，以及计划对河流的第一英里进行未来改进。领导们表示，随着休闲基础设施投资的推进，河流走廊的游客量和兴趣持续回升。</p>
<p>“即使在过去一年面临的挑战中，泛舟社区依然保持韧性，” 鸽子河户外协会会长 Daniel Jennette 表示。“恢复河流基础设施、改善通行和投资鸽子河户外休闲未来的进展，对我们的装备商以及依赖旅游的当地家庭、企业和社区至关重要。”</p>
<p>在会议期间，鸽子河户外协会向杜克能源颁发了感谢牌，以表彰该公司在飓风海伦后继续合作和对恢复支持泛舟行业和游客经济所需关键基础设施的贡献。</p>
<p>项目合作伙伴还分享了关于启动坡道和河流通行基础设施重建的最新进展，重建工作和启动坡道的安装正在持续推进，预计将在 2026 年秋季完成。</p>
<p>除了正在进行的基础设施项目外，利益相关者还讨论了旨在进一步将鸽子河走廊定位为全国知名户外休闲目的地的长期休闲投资。代表 Jeremy Faison 提供了 2026 年州预算的最新信息，并概述了对河流第一英里改进的愿景，这可能会创建一个专用的训练河流，用于竞技划艇、休闲项目和运动员发展。</p>
<p>在哈特福德地区，额外的户外休闲投资也在推进，包括预计将在 2026 年晚些时候开始的新山地自行车道的第一阶段建设。这些小径预计将扩展四季休闲机会，并进一步丰富科克县的户外旅游产品。</p>
<p>持续进行的河流基础设施改善、划艇投资和小径开发项目共同反映出加强户外休闲经济和扩大哈特福德及科克县旅游机会的增长势头。</p>
<p><strong>关于东田纳西州的 9 个湖泊</strong></p>
<p>东田纳西州的 9 个湖泊邀请旅行者探索九个相互连接的湖泊、山脉风光、历史悠久的市中心和东田纳西州的户外休闲体验。该地区以田纳西河谷管理局的水道为依托，以其风景优美的驾车路线、划艇小径、自行车路线、钓鱼、远足和丰富的阿巴拉契亚遗产而闻名。无论是探索宁静的乡间小路、充满活力的湖泊社区，还是标志性的水道，游客都可以体验到田纳西州户外的真实精神。</p>
<p>来源：东田纳西州的 9 个湖泊</p>
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杜克能源

<p>杜克能源的领导者与当地旅游合作伙伴会面，讨论在鸽子河沿岸的基础设施改善和户外旅游投资。该河每年产生约 600 万美元的收入，并吸引 20 万到 25 万名游客。正在进行的项目包括发射坡道重建和新的山地自行车道，旨在提升该地区的户外休闲经济。会议强调了继续投资鸽子河以支持当地企业和旅游业的重要性</p>

<p>, /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from Duke Energy, Cocke County, the Pigeon River Outfitters Association, elected officials, and tourism partners from 9 Lakes of East Tennessee gathered on May 14, 2026, for their annual joint meeting to discuss infrastructure improvements, recreation investments, and the continued growth of outdoor tourism along the Pigeon River.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>/PRNewswire/ -- 来自杜克能源、科克县、鸽子河户外协会的领导、当选官员以及来自东田纳西州 9 个湖泊的旅游合作伙伴于 2026 年 5 月 14 日聚集在一起，召开年度联合会议，讨论基础设施改善、休闲投资以及鸽子河沿线户外旅游的持续增长。</p>
</div><p>The meeting highlighted the continued importance of the Pigeon River as one of the Southeast's premier whitewater rafting destinations and a major economic driver for rural communities in Cocke County and across the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee region. Rafting on the Pigeon River in Hartford generates an estimated $6 million annually in economic impact, supporting local outfitters, lodging properties, restaurants, retail businesses, and tourism-related jobs. The river typically attracts between 200,000 and 250,000 visitors each year and supports numerous rafting companies operating throughout the corridor.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>会议强调了鸽子河作为东南部首屈一指的激流泛舟目的地之一的重要性，以及其作为科克县及东田纳西州 9 个湖泊地区农村社区的主要经济驱动力。哈特福德的鸽子河泛舟每年产生约 600 万美元的经济影响，支持当地的户外装备商、住宿设施、餐馆、零售商和与旅游相关的就业。该河流每年通常吸引 20 万到 25 万名游客，并支持在整个走廊运营的众多泛舟公司。</p>
</div><p>The 2026 season is officially underway, with paddlers back on the water as planned release schedules return. The season includes three additional holiday weekend releases, continued progress on launch ramp reconstruction projects expected to be completed by fall 2026, and future improvements planned for the river's first mile. Leaders shared that visitation and interest in the river corridor continue to rebound as investments in recreation infrastructure move forward.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>2026 赛季正式开始，划艇者如计划的放水时间表所示，已重返水面。本赛季包括三个额外的假期周末放水，启动坡道重建项目的持续进展，预计将在 2026 年秋季完成，以及计划对河流的第一英里进行未来改进。领导们表示，随着休闲基础设施投资的推进，河流走廊的游客量和兴趣持续回升。</p>
</div><p>&#34;Even through the challenges of the past year, the rafting community has remained resilient,&#34; said Daniel Jennette, President of the Pigeon River Outfitters Association. &#34;The progress being made to restore river infrastructure, improve access, and invest in the future of outdoor recreation on the Pigeon River is critical not only for our outfitters, but for the local families, businesses, and communities that depend on tourism.&#34;</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>“即使在过去一年面临的挑战中，泛舟社区依然保持韧性，” 鸽子河户外协会会长 Daniel Jennette 表示。“恢复河流基础设施、改善通行和投资鸽子河户外休闲未来的进展，对我们的装备商以及依赖旅游的当地家庭、企业和社区至关重要。”</p>
</div><p>During the meeting, the Pigeon River Outdoor Association presented a gratitude plaque to Duke Energy in recognition of the company's continued partnership and contributions toward restoring critical infrastructure needed post Hurricane Helene to support the rafting industry and visitor economy.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>在会议期间，鸽子河户外协会向杜克能源颁发了感谢牌，以表彰该公司在飓风海伦后继续合作和对恢复支持泛舟行业和游客经济所需关键基础设施的贡献。</p>
</div><p>Project partners also shared updates on the rebuilding of launch ramps and river access infrastructure, with reconstruction efforts and launch ramp installations continuing to move forward and anticipated to be completed by fall 2026.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>项目合作伙伴还分享了关于启动坡道和河流通行基础设施重建的最新进展，重建工作和启动坡道的安装正在持续推进，预计将在 2026 年秋季完成。</p>
</div><p>In addition to ongoing infrastructure projects, stakeholders discussed long-term recreation investments designed to further position the Pigeon River corridor as a nationally recognized outdoor recreation destination. Representative Jeremy Faison provided updates on the 2026 state budget and outlined a vision for improvements to the first mile of the river that could create a dedicated training river for competitive paddling, recreation programming, and athlete development.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>除了正在进行的基础设施项目外，利益相关者还讨论了旨在进一步将鸽子河走廊定位为全国知名户外休闲目的地的长期休闲投资。代表 Jeremy Faison 提供了 2026 年州预算的最新信息，并概述了对河流第一英里改进的愿景，这可能会创建一个专用的训练河流，用于竞技划艇、休闲项目和运动员发展。</p>
</div><p>Additional outdoor recreation investments are also moving forward in the Hartford area, including Phase 1 construction of new mountain bike trails anticipated to begin later in 2026. The trails are expected to expand four-season recreation opportunities and further diversify outdoor tourism offerings in Cocke County.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>在哈特福德地区，额外的户外休闲投资也在推进，包括预计将在 2026 年晚些时候开始的新山地自行车道的第一阶段建设。这些小径预计将扩展四季休闲机会，并进一步丰富科克县的户外旅游产品。</p>
</div><p>Together, the ongoing river infrastructure improvements, paddling investments, and trail development projects reflect growing momentum to strengthen the outdoor recreation economy and expand tourism opportunities in Hartford and Cocke County.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>持续进行的河流基础设施改善、划艇投资和小径开发项目共同反映出加强户外休闲经济和扩大哈特福德及科克县旅游机会的增长势头。</p>
</div><p><strong>About the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于东田纳西州的 9 个湖泊</strong></p>
</div><p>The 9 Lakes of East Tennessee invites travelers to discover nine interconnected lakes, mountain landscapes, historic downtowns, and outdoor recreation experiences across East Tennessee. Anchored by the waterways of the Tennessee Valley Authority, the region is known for its scenic drives, paddling trails, cycling routes, fishing, hiking, and rich Appalachian heritage. Whether exploring quiet backroads, vibrant lake communities, or iconic waterways, visitors can experience the authentic spirit of Tennessee's outdoors.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>东田纳西州的 9 个湖泊邀请旅行者探索九个相互连接的湖泊、山脉风光、历史悠久的市中心和东田纳西州的户外休闲体验。该地区以田纳西河谷管理局的水道为依托，以其风景优美的驾车路线、划艇小径、自行车路线、钓鱼、远足和丰富的阿巴拉契亚遗产而闻名。无论是探索宁静的乡间小路、充满活力的湖泊社区，还是标志性的水道，游客都可以体验到田纳西州户外的真实精神。</p>
</div><p>SOURCE 9 Lakes of East Tennessee</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>来源：东田纳西州的 9 个湖泊</p>
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