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Dollywood Rides that No Longer Exist the Quiz!
Take the Quiz below Test your knowledge of the rides that no longer exist at Dollywood. Make sure to share your score on social media! Read the full article here
6 Clever Things To Do in Gatlinburg When You’re on a Budget
Local offers ideas on the best things to do for (almost) free in the Smoky Mountains Gatlinburg is an idyllic mountain village designed to vacuum tourists’ money directly from their…
These are the 3 Best and Worst Meals I’ve Ever Had in Pigeon Forge (Out of 100s)
I’ve eaten hundreds of meals in Pigeon Forge, these are the best, and the worst, I’ve ever had As someone whose culinary memory in Pigeon Forge goes back to the…
5 Hidden Caves Under the Smoky Mountains You Didn’t Know Existed
East Tennessee is known for the mountains, but its many caves might surprise you We’re used to the wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains. It has sweeping vistas, mountain streams…
Creepy Looking Toxic Slime Coated Worm Spotted in East Tennessee
TVA has indicated that Hammerhead worms have been spotted around Norris, Tennessee, just north of Knoxville and may thrive in rainy summer weather As someone who has been digging in…
12 Utterly Bizarre Animal Sightings in Tennessee – Scorpians, Manatees & More!
Tennessee is known for its variety of fauna. Some of the sightings on the list are surprisingly common, others are nothing more than escaped pets. I have lived in the…
Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride vs Earthquake The Ride: Which Attraction Is Worse?
As someone who remembers when cheesiness was half the point for a Smoky Mountain tourist trap, I can attest that when it comes to underwhelming attractions, there are two that…
Will Dolly Parton Buy the Ill-Fated Ghost Town In the Sky?
Fans are calling for their Appalachian queen, Dolly Parton, to save one of their favorite long-lost theme parks, Ghost Town in the Sky In the mountains of North Carolina, there…
It’s Going To Rain Every Day of My Smokies Vacation. Should I Cancel?
Smoky Mountain native offers tips on vacationing with a rainy forecast Editor’s Note: The following is a new advice series where readers can write in and get personalized advice from…
The 3 Big Mistakes I Made When Visiting Pigeon Forge
Regardless of whether or not you’ve visited Pigeon Forge once, or a hundred times, you’ve probably made at least one of these common mistakes As someone who has been knocking…