<p>/PRNewswire/ -- 來自杜克能源、科克縣、鴿子河户外協會的領導、當選官員以及來自東田納西州 9 個湖泊的旅遊合作伙伴於 2026 年 5 月 14 日聚集在一起，召開年度聯合會議，討論基礎設施改善、休閒投資以及鴿子河沿線户外旅遊的持續增長。</p>
<p>會議強調了鴿子河作為東南部首屈一指的激流泛舟目的地之一的重要性，以及其作為科克縣及東田納西州 9 個湖泊地區農村社區的主要經濟驅動力。哈特福德的鴿子河泛舟每年產生約 600 萬美元的經濟影響，支持當地的户外裝備商、住宿設施、餐館、零售商和與旅遊相關的就業。該河流每年通常吸引 20 萬到 25 萬名遊客，並支持在整個走廊運營的眾多泛舟公司。</p>
<p>2026 賽季正式開始，划艇者如計劃的放水時間表所示，已重返水面。本賽季包括三個額外的假期週末放水，啓動坡道重建項目的持續進展，預計將在 2026 年秋季完成，以及計劃對河流的第一英里進行未來改進。領導們表示，隨着休閒基礎設施投資的推進，河流走廊的遊客量和興趣持續回升。</p>
<p>“即使在過去一年面臨的挑戰中，泛舟社區依然保持韌性，” 鴿子河户外協會會長 Daniel Jennette 表示。“恢復河流基礎設施、改善通行和投資鴿子河户外休閒未來的進展，對我們的裝備商以及依賴旅遊的當地家庭、企業和社區至關重要。”</p>
<p>在會議期間，鴿子河户外協會向杜克能源頒發了感謝牌，以表彰該公司在颶風海倫後繼續合作和對恢復支持泛舟行業和遊客經濟所需關鍵基礎設施的貢獻。</p>
<p>項目合作伙伴還分享了關於啓動坡道和河流通行基礎設施重建的最新進展，重建工作和啓動坡道的安裝正在持續推進，預計將在 2026 年秋季完成。</p>
<p>除了正在進行的基礎設施項目外，利益相關者還討論了旨在進一步將鴿子河走廊定位為全國知名户外休閒目的地的長期休閒投資。代表 Jeremy Faison 提供了 2026 年州預算的最新信息，並概述了對河流第一英里改進的願景，這可能會創建一個專用的訓練河流，用於競技划艇、休閒項目和運動員發展。</p>
<p>在哈特福德地區，額外的户外休閒投資也在推進，包括預計將在 2026 年晚些時候開始的新山地自行車道的第一階段建設。這些小徑預計將擴展四季休閒機會，並進一步豐富科克縣的户外旅遊產品。</p>
<p>持續進行的河流基礎設施改善、划艇投資和小徑開發項目共同反映出加強户外休閒經濟和擴大哈特福德及科克縣旅遊機會的增長勢頭。</p>
<p><strong>關於東田納西州的 9 個湖泊</strong></p>
<p>東田納西州的 9 個湖泊邀請旅行者探索九個相互連接的湖泊、山脈風光、歷史悠久的市中心和東田納西州的户外休閒體驗。該地區以田納西河谷管理局的水道為依託，以其風景優美的駕車路線、划艇小徑、自行車路線、釣魚、遠足和豐富的阿巴拉契亞遺產而聞名。無論是探索寧靜的鄉間小路、充滿活力的湖泊社區，還是標誌性的水道，遊客都可以體驗到田納西州户外的真實精神。</p>
<p>來源：東田納西州的 9 個湖泊</p>
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杜克能源

<p>杜克能源的領導者與當地旅遊合作伙伴會面，討論在鴿子河沿岸的基礎設施改善和户外旅遊投資。該河每年產生約 600 萬美元的收入，並吸引 20 萬到 25 萬名遊客。正在進行的項目包括髮射坡道重建和新的山地自行車道，旨在提升該地區的户外休閒經濟。會議強調了繼續投資鴿子河以支持當地企業和旅遊業的重要性</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/ -- 來自杜克能源、科克縣、鴿子河户外協會的領導、當選官員以及來自東田納西州 9 個湖泊的旅遊合作伙伴於 2026 年 5 月 14 日聚集在一起，召開年度聯合會議，討論基礎設施改善、休閒投資以及鴿子河沿線户外旅遊的持續增長。</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>會議強調了鴿子河作為東南部首屈一指的激流泛舟目的地之一的重要性，以及其作為科克縣及東田納西州 9 個湖泊地區農村社區的主要經濟驅動力。哈特福德的鴿子河泛舟每年產生約 600 萬美元的經濟影響，支持當地的户外裝備商、住宿設施、餐館、零售商和與旅遊相關的就業。該河流每年通常吸引 20 萬到 25 萬名遊客，並支持在整個走廊運營的眾多泛舟公司。</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 賽季正式開始，划艇者如計劃的放水時間表所示，已重返水面。本賽季包括三個額外的假期週末放水，啓動坡道重建項目的持續進展，預計將在 2026 年秋季完成，以及計劃對河流的第一英里進行未來改進。領導們表示，隨着休閒基礎設施投資的推進，河流走廊的遊客量和興趣持續回升。</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>“即使在過去一年面臨的挑戰中，泛舟社區依然保持韌性，” 鴿子河户外協會會長 Daniel Jennette 表示。“恢復河流基礎設施、改善通行和投資鴿子河户外休閒未來的進展，對我們的裝備商以及依賴旅遊的當地家庭、企業和社區至關重要。”</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>在會議期間，鴿子河户外協會向杜克能源頒發了感謝牌，以表彰該公司在颶風海倫後繼續合作和對恢復支持泛舟行業和遊客經濟所需關鍵基礎設施的貢獻。</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>項目合作伙伴還分享了關於啓動坡道和河流通行基礎設施重建的最新進展，重建工作和啓動坡道的安裝正在持續推進，預計將在 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>除了正在進行的基礎設施項目外，利益相關者還討論了旨在進一步將鴿子河走廊定位為全國知名户外休閒目的地的長期休閒投資。代表 Jeremy Faison 提供了 2026 年州預算的最新信息，並概述了對河流第一英里改進的願景，這可能會創建一個專用的訓練河流，用於競技划艇、休閒項目和運動員發展。</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>在哈特福德地區，額外的户外休閒投資也在推進，包括預計將在 2026 年晚些時候開始的新山地自行車道的第一階段建設。這些小徑預計將擴展四季休閒機會，並進一步豐富科克縣的户外旅遊產品。</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>持續進行的河流基礎設施改善、划艇投資和小徑開發項目共同反映出加強户外休閒經濟和擴大哈特福德及科克縣旅遊機會的增長勢頭。</p>
</div><p><strong>About the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>關於東田納西州的 9 個湖泊</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>東田納西州的 9 個湖泊邀請旅行者探索九個相互連接的湖泊、山脈風光、歷史悠久的市中心和東田納西州的户外休閒體驗。該地區以田納西河谷管理局的水道為依託，以其風景優美的駕車路線、划艇小徑、自行車路線、釣魚、遠足和豐富的阿巴拉契亞遺產而聞名。無論是探索寧靜的鄉間小路、充滿活力的湖泊社區，還是標誌性的水道，遊客都可以體驗到田納西州户外的真實精神。</p>
</div><p>SOURCE 9 Lakes of East Tennessee</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>來源：東田納西州的 9 個湖泊</p>
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