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The Mountain Waterfall Trail that Reopened After 2 Years and Then was Damaged by Hurricane Helene
The mountain waterfall trail that reopened after 2 long years but then damaged by Hurricane Helene Catawba Falls is an easy hike with a stunning waterfall in North Carolina, and…
Log Cabin Pancake House in Gatlinburg: 8 Best Things To Order
A local’s review and recommendations on the Best Things To Order at Log Cabin Pancake House When I was kid, we’d go down to Florida and Papaw would take us…
The Unofficial Scavenger Hunt you can do at Dollywood
There Are Secret Messages Hidden in These Dollywood Signs IN THIS ARTICLE American amusement parks have taken to creating little scavenger hunts for their guests. I don’t know why, but…
The Strange Tale of Dollywood Almost Being Built in Gatlinburg as a Second Park
The little-known story of how the Smoky Mountains nearly had two theme parks, instead of one There are many great figures who shaped the path of the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg…
What Is the Story Behind the Gatlinburg BMW?
The real story behind the legend of the Gatlinburg BMW There is a mystery in the mountains of Gatlinburg. But it doesn’t have anything to do with haints, haunts, or…
These Were the 5 Worst Things About Ghost Town in the Sky, According to a Local
A local offers his opinion on the lesser well-received aspects of Ghost Town in the Sky Up in the high mountains of North Carolina sits the rusting remains of a…
Major New Attractions (And More) at Dollywood in 2025 and 2026
Dollywood has big things planned for the future. Here’s what we know so far If the 40-year history of Dollywood has taught us anything, it’s that the park’s leadership does…
Is the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg Worth It?
A local reviews the World’s Only Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg Ready to shake up your vacation or add a little spice to your day? In the Smokies,…
5 Dollywood Easter Eggs, Hidden Secrets You Never Knew About
A Local Reveals Some of Dollywood’s Best Kept Secrets The thing about a place with a legacy like Dollywood is that even as progress rolls through, and even as things…
6 Top Things to Do on the North Carolina Side of the Smoky Mountains
A Smoky Mountain local shares his favorite spots to visit in North Carolina As someone who’s been to Gatlinburg hundreds of times over the past 35 years of living in…