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You Can Now Float Through a Kaleidoscope of Color in the Smoky Mountains
The sights and sounds of the mountains in Tennessee inspired this one-of-a-kind attraction Growing up just a few miles north of Pigeon Forge and all its area attractions, I am…
These Photos of Ogle’s Waterpark Will Take You Down Memory Lane
Local recalls everything that made Ogle’s so special in Pigeon Forge Ogle’s Waterpark in Pigeon Forge was once the largest waterpark in the area with six giant water slides, a…
7 Lost Attractions in the Smoky Mountains That Will Make You Nostalgic
Remembering attractions that no longer exist in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Maggie Valley The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country, with an…
A Surprising Comparison of the Two Best Steakhouses in the Smoky Mountains
Local breaks down The Peddler vs the Alamo in Gatlinburg, TN It’s steak night in the Great Smoky Mountains. In one corner, you’ve got The Peddler: A popular dining destination in…
A Surprising Comparison of the Two Best BBQ Places in the Smoky Mountains
Local declares winner between two best BBQ spots in the Smokies As a travel blog writer, there are times when I find myself facing an impossible task. I’m often asked…
The Counties in North Carolina That Unexpectedly Became Part of Tennessee
The short-lived State of Franklin and how it reshaped Tennessee In the early days following the American Revolution, a handful of counties that had belonged to North Carolina petitioned the…
What You Can Skip at This Popular Smoky Mountain Tourist Destination
Top 5 things not to do on The Island at Pigeon Forge Having grown up around the chintzy neon glow of Pigeon Forge, I feel like I’ve got a pretty…
Dollywood Blazing Fury: 8 Insights from Walking the Track (Lights On!)
I walked the track of the Blazing Fury with the lights on, this is what I learned You’d be hard-pressed to find a local in the Pigeon Forge area who…
Massive Changes May Be Coming to the Gatlinburg Spur, Foothills Parkway
Officials are seeking input on a new phase of the major Foothills Parkway project. Are changes coming to the spur connecting Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg? Yes, probably. Eventually. Growing up…
5 Places Where the Celebrities Go in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
The Smoky Mountains are a popular destination for celebrities, these are some of the locations where they’ve been sighted I’ve lived in the area for more than 30 years. So…