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She spent the early years of her career working for a local area newspaper, The Citizen Tribune (where she earned a Tennessee Press Association award). Years later she went on to found her own media agency, Morgan Media LLC. But in 2020, she had a career-changing idea. She wanted to start a regional travel blog about the area she knew and loved. And so, she convinced her sister Alaina (also a TPA award winner), and husband James, to join her in a grand travel business venture.
Morgan’s fondest childhood memories include spending weekends and summers in the Smoky Mountains. Her family bought Dollywood season passes every other year. Birthday dinners were usually spent on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. School field trips would inevitably include either Ober Gatlinburg (now Ober Mountain) or Ogles Waterpark.
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20 Best Restaurants in Pigeon Forge
There are hundreds of restaurant options in Pigeon Forge, which can make it difficult to make a choice. Hopefully, this handpicked guide of Best Restaurants in Pigeon Forge will help you make an educated decision for you and your family.
View Our Guide34 Best Attractions in Pigeon Forge
Our team has scoured the Pigeon Forge Parkway (and beyond) to come up with this comprehensive guide to the Best Attractions and Things To Do in Pigeon Forge, TN for both families and couples alike!
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Gatlinburg Travel Guides
37 Best Restaurants in the Smoky Mountains
Did you know there are over 50 local restaurants and eateries in Gatlinburg, TN? In this article, we’ve narrowed it down to our top 36, featuring a variety of genres (including, of course, some good old-fashioned southern comfort food!)
View Our Guide17 Best Things To Do in Gatlinburg
There are lots of things to do in Gatlinburg, but with limited vacation days, you’ll want to prioritize the best. We believe this guide will help with that endeavor.
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